Yesterday I did the getting the cranberry jelly intact from the can thing, not made from scratch this time.
Open one end, punch holes in the other, potato nail and meat tenderiser, it surrenders
Simple table, matching my energy level, no idea what Handsome Son is bringing
And all will be well, and all manner of things will be well
Happy day everyone
All the very best for Christmas and the New Year. Look forward to your posts in 2024.
ReplyDeleteThank you! We'll see what needs writing next year.
DeleteMerry Christmas to you as well.
ReplyDeleteThe light is returning.
Thank you. The increased light is still imperceptible..
DeleteYour table looks festive! Merry Christmas to you and Handsome Son.
ReplyDeleteThank you, it was very good.
DeleteGlad that all will be well. Have a good day and time with your son.
ReplyDeleteJulian of Norwich knew what was what. She also liked cats.
DeleteHappy Christmas to you and Handsome Son
ReplyDeleteThank you, Inger. I hope yours went well.
DeleteI never knew those things were called "potato nails." I remember my grandmother had some lying around. We didn't do cranberry for Christmas, even though I think we have a spare can from Thanksgiving. Something to save for next year!
ReplyDeleteAny excuse for cranberry for me. I even spread it on toast like jam.
DeleteMerry Christmas! I like the canned cranberry sauce with whole berries. I never try to get it out intact. Even if I do, I mix it up with a spoon so it looks a bit more "homemade," LOL, although I know I'm fooling no one.
ReplyDeleteThat's funny! You can always kid yourself though.
DeleteGlen and I just opened our presents to each other and I cried because my gifts to him were so pathetic but then we both laughed and laughed because neither one of us did a great job this year EXCEPT he got me the beautiful old red tea tray I'd wanted and fixed up the paint job. I love it so much! Mostly, though, I love him. So now we're off to be with all the kids.
ReplyDeleteWhiskey may be involved.
And yes, Happy Monday, dear woman!
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you got through what for you is a hard day.
DeleteMerry Christmas.
ReplyDeleteMaking thins from scratch is lovely. If you have the energy. But there is nothing wrong with opening a can or two.
Enjoy your day with handsome son
Definitely. No need for perfection!
DeleteA table and home filled with love. That's all that matters. Until I was in my late 20s didn't know cranberry “dressing” didn’t come out of can.” I always loved the shape.
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas and Happy Monday to you.
ReplyDeleteThank you, to you too.
Delete"And all will be well, and all manner of things will be well". Indeed, dear, Liz. They will.
ReplyDeleteAs a number of Indian friends have said over the years, it will all work out in the end.
DeleteWe trust you've had a very happy Christmas dinner with HS. I 100% agree with Moving With Mitchell about what really matters. Now the gallop to 2024 begins...
ReplyDeleteChris from Boise
Mitchell is wise! And we did have a happy day.
DeleteHave a lovely time together. Merry Christmas to you both.
ReplyDeleteWe did!
DeleteI hope you had a beautiful Christmas Day, Liz!
ReplyDeleteThank you, you too. I did.
DeleteOpening the cranberry usually fell to me when I was a kid. I’d open both ends of the can and use one of the lids to push the whole cylinder out and onto its serving plate before slicing it into half circles, a job I found most satisfying for some reason. Margaret
ReplyDeleteObserve the bottom of this can -- no way to open with an opener, hence punching holes called for. I'd like to do it your way. I do with canned tomato paste.
DeleteI like cranberry any way I can get it. Fresh or canned. Have a lovely day today.
ReplyDeleteYes to that! On toast even.
DeleteHow cute is that teeny tiny mouse. Love that!
ReplyDeleteGreat shot you took. Love the red on the table, too. Peaceful.