Check out my progress on A Christmas to Remember
While nearly all our Christmases are memorable, 2009 will surely be one that will stand out in my mind in the future. It started out just as any other, with pictures before church:
The Christmas Eve service was as lovely as ever with candlelit carols. Little did we know that we would continue to celebrate by candlelight later in the evening…
Yep. Our power went out. Nothing like a lack of TV and internet to force some good old-fashioned family bonding.
Fortunately, the power did return by morning, and I discovered that Santa had indeed come last night.
I received several foodie-tastic gifts (and some not!) that might interest you all…
I can thank the blog world for introducing me to this glorious little gadget:
Considering my deep love of Eat, Drink, and Be Vegan, I am sure I will derive much enjoyment from this other volume by Dreena Burton.
I shall be a picnic virgin no more!
More cookbooks and an apron…
Plus, a replacement for Nestor:
And miscellaneous goodies:
What was your favorite gift that you received this holiday season?
Due to the power outage last night, no smoothie was enjoyed last night, but today’s eats surely made up for it:)
This morning we had our annual gift-opening ceremony—it is indeed a ceremony, complete with taking turns (in birth order) and taking copious amounts of pictures (as evidenced above). Afterward, we were all ready for breakfast. The family had eggs and sausage, so I made myself a batch of vegan banana pancakes.
Once lunchtime rolled around, I got creative with corn chowder and tempeh bacon.
For the special evening meal, I prepared a curried pumpkin and apple soup to which I added chickpeas for protein…and just because I love ‘em.
I am off to play with my new toys and enjoy the company of my family. I hope you all are spending your evening with someone you love!
Filed under: Meals
Caroline Yoder, dietitian-to-be and all-around foodie.
I wanna play with the spiralizer!!!! It looks so cool. Love your apron and the picnic basket is so you. Duke blue iPod!!
Hi sis (the one waving behind you in the photo haha)!
girl i LOVE your church outfit!!! santa was super good to you!!
awesome gifts!! im a tad jealous
ill get over it though…
happy belated birthday btw!
I LOVE the ruffle skirt/dress (?), the Zebra Snuggie and of course the Dreena action! Merry Christmas!!!
You look gorgeous in your dress for church! I love me some ruffles too
Looks like a lovely day and you did pretty darn well on the present front too! Enjoy the rest of the festivities today xxxxxxx
Aw you look like a picnic ready chef!
Glad you had a wonderful Christmas, darling
rebecca <3
Do you have a recipe for your vegan pancakes? Mine never turn out right.
P.S. Where can I find that adorable skirt/dress? Spill!
Your so cute! I love my Snuggie.. most people make fun of them but they are so cozy!
i love your christmas eve outfit! and the zebra print snuggie=amazing!
Love your cute Christmas outfit!
So glad that power came back on for you in time for Christmas morning.
Looks like you got some great gifts, too. Love the snuggie to match your slippers.
I adore your snuggie!! hahaha its adorable… and in the WILD print too
Merry Christmas, I’m so glad you had a happy day filled with family!
your christmas looks/sounds spectactular! Eat Drink and Be Vegan is a fantastic cook book
Your christmas soup looks GREAT! i must make it!
love yah!
Looks like you had yourself a merry little Christmas. Great cookbooks! The best gift I received was an 11 cup food processor!!! I named her Margene.
Scrumptious eats, of course
girl you look GORGEOUS in that dress
sounds like you had an amazing holiday and lucky you with that spiralizer! enjoy it!!
love love love your outfit
yay for trader joes gift card
happy holidays!
that is the cutest outfit ever! you are such a doll. glad you had a fabulous holiday!! xoxo