Christmas Dinner On The Farm...

This year I had the privilege of having all the holiday dinners at my farm. I normally have a very organised and planned out menu that I think about constantly until the day  has come and gone. Usually, I spend most of the time in the kitchen and by the end of the day I am spent. I miss out on visiting with the family too.. So this year I did things a bit differently and honestly I think it worked out quite well....



Of course I had to treat myself to a cute apron for all the cooking I have done this month.



I always set my table a couple days in advance so I can keep adding to it and just admire. This year my name cards were my canning gifts, each person got a different jar of cheer to take home.



This year  the gifts were the champagne jelly, cranberry butter and a cider pomegranate simple syrup which was awesome in my Christmas champagne.






This prime rib was simple and delicious, I got it from Epicurus.com.  Its Prime rib Au  Poivre.
I knew I would love it since I make steak Au Poivre for Jason and I on special occasions. This is just Dijon, garlic and crushed black pepper corns.



This is the only time of year I wish I had 2 ovens. With this beauty in the oven it was hard to get the other 3 items done at the right temp, but it all worked out. Maybe one day I will  have a canning kitchen in our garage we plan on building.

 



 


I made a  Cognac shallot sauce to go with the prime rib. I also made a twice baked potato casserole from Emeril which is amazing. Super rich:)



These are yorkshire puddings which were a cinch to make. Good too.




So in the end I mingled with my guests, sat down to a wonderful meal and really enjoyed the good company. The house was a complete mess about 5 seconds after my guests arrived and that was fine. Wrapping paper went flying and the kids were happy as could be. This day was a success and a blessing to remember. Once again I am incredibly thankful for the gifts that I get to have on a daily basis. Big and small I love them all.

 

I just couldn't resist a not so perfect(that's putting it nicely) but very real picture of my beautiful new pressure cooker!! I can't wait to start using her.

Today my family and I spent the entire day in our Jammy's and ate really good leftovers. I think for dinner red velvet cheese cake will just have to do. So from our little farm to yours, Merry Christmas and here's to safe and happy canning!! xoxo