Hello John and Betty,
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.
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 coffee is on and there’s a slice of homemade bread waiting for you.
Merry Christmas from Sandy Point
You are such special people
~ wonderful friends and neighbours
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 hope,
peace, love and joy
This Year's Recipe
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 fry and simmer until thickened. Add tomato wedges and heat through. Serve with rice.
