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I am a wife and mother who enjoys the many aspects of homemaking. My many interests and hobbies keep me active and reflect that I feel my family and home are my highest priorities. While I strive to create the best home atmosphere with the best food possible for my family, there is more to me than that. As you read through any of my blogs you will discover things about me, so read on. My husband thinks I'm a very complex person, always being too analytical. I think I'm just "me", someone who sometimes doesn't fit the mold others have made and having a blast through life.
Cook ingredients that you are used to cooking by other techniques, such as fish, chicken, or hamburgers. In other words be comfortable with the ingredients you are using.
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Wednesday, December 21, 2011

The Christmas Nutbowl

My foster Mom came out from England, actually born on the boat during the journey.   Her parents settled in southern Ontario making a living as farmers.  With a large family to feed there were not a lot of treats.  She told us the story of how special she felt getting a Christmas orange.  When she married having nuts on the table at Christmas was a sign of prosperity.  As long as I can remember oranges and nuts graced the coffee tables during the holiday season.  I carried that tradition on to our home.

cheese tray and nut bowl
My nut bowl is not fancy and it varies from year to year.  It's only partially filled so I will end up having two nut bowls this year which is fine as we will be doing a bit of entertaining.  Along with the nut bowl, I have a few other goodies that always grace the table during the holiday season.  Kibbeh and crab dip is a must, bringing in traditions from my husband's family. We've added a few of our own traditions over the years.

I always have one or more cheese trays.  This year I received a very generous pre-Christmas gift of a fancy cheese tray.  I will be serving brie with a maple topping on this gorgeous tray for its maiden run.  Watch for pictures coming shortly.  Let the entertaining season begin!


Bon Appétit!

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1 food lovers commented:

LindaG said...

I occasionally have a nut bowl, too. I think my parents sometimes had some this time of year.
I prefer fresh nuts to the canned ones is why I do it.
I like the Brazil nuts, too, but they are so darn hard to crack!

Merry Christmas! :)