'Twas the night before...

[ksmith]

Low 40s. Lots of snowmelt. Grey and rainy. Not the cheeriest of days, weatherwise.

Besides vacuuming *both* dogs, I assembled what I think is a very nice holiday centerpiece. Got a green/cream/red pitcher from Calyx & Corolla and filled it with silk flowers--wine-red poinsettias, holly branches, and one branch with some white flowers. Added a few thin twisty branch accents, and we had a centerpiece. I really like--tried to photograph it, but the flash washed out the wine-red tones.

Tomorrow the menu includes leg of lamb marinated in white wine/olive oil/garlic/onion/dijon mustard and served with a tart cherry sauce. Mashed redskin potatoes and asparagus. Dessert will involve cherries in syrup and pastry shells in some combination. I will build a fire in the fireplace if it isn't too windy.

Happy holidays to all! Safe trips to all who are traveling, and lots of good food.

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[kristine-smith.livejournal.com]

You know, of all the meats and poultry I considered serving with this sauce, I completely forgot about ham. Yum is right.

I'm glad it worked well--thanks for letting me know.