Will it be a green or a white one? It’s anybody’s guess at this point but with any luck there’ll be a snowfall before Christmas Eve, at least enough to make it look and feel like Christmas. UPDATE: Be careful what you wish for! There was snow overnight and the heaviest kind because it also rained. And now the wind is wicked. It is a northeast wind with huge white caps on the river and there’s drifiting snow. The forecast says more snow throughout the day. Oh my, but all I can do is laugh. I have buckets of water just in case the power goes out and my camp stove is ready. I’ve decided I’ll just stay inside and be in my happy place.
The evening was closing in as I was making your Christmas card and I was able to capture a bit of the atmosphere inside my little gingerbread house. Everything is so cozy, quiet and peaceful. Wouldn’t it be great if you could come sit a while. The kettle is on and there’s a slice of homemade bread waiting for you.
Merry Christmas from Sandy Point
Among all the possessions
we can possibly gather in life
Family and Friends
~ who are the most important
I am so happy you are among
my treasured friends
My wishes for you include
…
the special joys of family
the warmth of friendship
the laughter of children
the caring of community
I hope your Christmas is
WONDERFUL
and
may your new year
be filled with laughter
and with hope,
peace, love and joy
This Year's Recipe
Let there be joy.
Let there be love.
Let there be hope.
Let your life sing!
Pepper Steak (Christmas 2023)
Ingredients
1½ lbs beef slivers
Marinade
3 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp cooking oil
1/4 tsp ginger
1 tsp salt & pepper
Vegetables
1 green pepper
1 sm red and yellow pepper
1 lg onion
2 carrots (julienne cut)
2 cups mushrooms
Gravy
Reserved marinade
1 cup beef broth
1 tbsp cornstarch
1 tomato (cut in wedges)
Combine ingredients for the marinade; add beef slivers, mixing thoroughly to ensure all pieces are coated. Marinade for several hours stirring occasionally.
Drain beef, reserving marinade. In wok or skillet, stir fry beef (about 3 to 4 minutes); remove from pan. Slice peppers and onion. Add all vegetables and stir-fry until crisp-tender (about 3 minutes); add beef.
Combine reserved marinade, broth and cornstarch; pour over stir fried vegetables and beef and simmer until thickened. Add tomato wedges and heat through. Serve with rice.
