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’s also raining now. The forecast says more snow throughout the day though. Oh my, but all I can do is laugh. 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. (Well really, there’s also a bottle of wine! What a great chat we’ll have. You’d just have to bring a book for Dave to keep him occupied while we ignore him.)
Now sending you an electronic card just doesn’t seem quite right, MaryLynn. But I literally ran out of ink before I had the cards ready and had to order replacement cartridges online. The package arrived yesterday so you’re gettin’ an electronic card. Suck it up! hahahaha
Merry Christmas from Sandy Point
You are such special people
~ wonderful 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 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 fried vegetables and beef and simmer until thickened. Add tomato wedges and heat through. Serve with rice.
