Holidaze...

There is just something about a good meal, nicely served and presented that speaks to your soul for a while. So it was with our evening meal at Niche and our lovely lunch at I Fratellini that set up our Christmas Eve day. Unfortunately, old man winter wanted to be noticed and he sent us the makings of a White Christmas





No matter, we were prepared with one of the St. Louis Icons for lunch





God that stuff is good..wish I had the recipe…

By the time evening arrived, roads were cleared and we were able to participate in the traditional “Lasagna” Christmas Eve dinner at FOJTE’s house with his friends and guests. Always a nice affair, we supplied cheeses and (Volpi) Salumi to accompany appropriate wines and nibbles as starters. Although we were the, um, elders, of the evening we were treated with proper respect and full glasses of lovely wine for the evening.

So the next day which would be Christmas, with all the “wintry mix”, we were hopeful that our family could join us. And indeed they did. Both FOJ’s were there with their families and we had a wonderful time. Dinner? Schnucks took care of that with a fried (!) turkey, roasted veggies, garlicky potatoes, and gravy. All pitched in on the prep..



FOJTY took it upon himself to carve the bird and he did an excellent job. He has talents..



So we had a good meal, opened gifts, and generally enjoyed the each other. It’s not often that MFO and I get to be with our families, but when we can, there is nothing to compare with just being together, sharing stories, and being ourselves. We all have our lives to live, but on special occasions joining up, having fun, sharing a few drinks and food can sustain us for a long time. MFO and I so much enjoy our family. And I’m sure you do too. Who cares if you are

DFD

And so, with that pleasant time with our sons and families, we departed for Wisconsin and MFO’s mother.. stay tuned..