It's Me

Hello, my pals. I hope you all had a pleasant day whether you celebrate Christmas or simply celebrated life. Our day was peaceful. I spent most of my time in the kitchen, which, when I think of it, is where I spend my time most days. It is my domain.

We had a mist all day and then some rain overnight. This is not wanted, but the weather ignores me when I complain. Still complain. I didn't get to light a fire in the bat cave, which some would call a large fireplace, because the wood is outside (Mark didn't do his job) and got wet. Tomorrow. 

Speaking of tomorrow......Matthew and his wife are coming for lunch. I have food prep work to do today so I don't have to think about it tomorrow. The trials. The tribulations.

So now I will fill the screen with our Christmas dinner starting with a flourless cake.

The order is reversed as the osso buco was dinner, not the cake. I didn't have parsley so I made the gremolata with celery leaves and basil. I liked it better than the traditional. A simple pilaf and broccoli and we had dinner. I do love braised food.

To break up the monotony of food, a photo of the boys. With food.

 I plan to check in with you all later today. I'm off to make focaccia.