The last time I ordered groceries the shopper substituted a large block of chocolate for something I wanted that was out of stock. I didn't know what to do with it, so I made walnut bark. It's sweeter than I'm used to, but it will pass.
It's quiet around here. No sign of Christmas. Gatto being the main reason, I also don't have any interest. Bah, humbug. As with so many, Christmas has never been a joyful time, but one I had to pretend to be happy about. I know I'm not alone in this.
Change of tone....I made stock, I know, hard to believe, from a pork roast bone a couple of days ago. It will become potato, beans and pork soup today. It's a cold and dreary day and soup sounds like just the thing. December without snow is depressing. For me.
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That's what I like about Misfits: no substitutions. If they don't have it, you don't get it.
I think a lot of people are sandbagged into pretending to like Christmas. I'm only a moderate fan.
No big decorations here either....as long as I have my Twinkie lights I am happy. I'm just headed out to Wegmans so I can get some cabbage to go with my ham bone for some soup. Just a slight bit of snow here today.
No snow here, there might have been frost but these days i sleep in:) The walnut bark looks great! It will look more like Christmas here soon, I am not a fan of shopping or entertaining so there you have it. Off to the Clinic to make new friends:)
I made chicken stock again last night, thank you for spurring me on.
Christmas is deeply overrated, unless you're five years old.
Boud, fortunately I was able to make use of it. A big block of chocolate! You are right, it's rather common.
Lori, I have those lights on the mantel. Enjoy your soup!
The bark is better than I expected. Somehow the sweetness isn't bothering me. My son and I agreed a few years ago to stop with the presents. Presents were always used as a form of a weapon in the family. It feels good to leave that behind.
Pixie, you are so right! I'm am really happy you are making stock.
I've have great Christmas memories and awful ones. I just decorate for myself... And the toys. It makes a fun backdrop for photography when it is yucky outside.
We rarely see anyone for Christmas and that is okay with us. ❄️😊
Val, you decorate for me, too! I live vicariously through you.
We did not put up a tree this Christmas but the New England village is in its place. Husband Patrick said we could possibly do both, but my reply was WHY? We have a few other decorations here and there and outside the apt entry is quite festive with the shelf tree and penguin and frog in the company of elves.
I bet it's quite festive, Beatrice.
I talked to a lady the other day that told me she feels happiest when the holiday season is over. Whilst I don't feel this way, I told her that I hear that a lot from folks. There's a large number of folks that just want it over and done with. I get that.
Ivy, spam again! Yes, lots of people feel that way.
The G-Kid Force are not Fans of Holidays, it's Sensory Overload for them and The Man, well, he isn't engaged with Holidays either... so I understand. I do the decorating and being Extra for myself. *winks* But, this year I'm a Basic Bitch and it is kinda nice to dial it way back, I ain't gonna Lie, I could get used to doing Simple Holidays.
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