With memories of reindeer scampering across the roof (really!), with kids trudging sleepily through the house (even at midday), with a little of this and that ready to be placed in the oven (and so much more to be whipped up and I’ve hardly begun!), with company en route and still in the foggy wake of a night of three generations partying in three languages (or did I just dream it?) – have I any brain cells sufficiently coherent to craft a few lines to share?
I can tell you that along with a dash of Dancer and a bite of Blixen, there was laughter and fabulous food – very French Réveillon – and of course, le trou normand which you will have to research on your own.
I offer no hints, except to say… not for the faint of heart!
Beyond those delectable hours I imagine I will never forget (isn’t laughter the best?), the most I can offer before giving my boys and my cooking the attention they deserve would be a few other bites from a few other days.
If you’ve tasted them before, perhaps you won’t mind revisiting.
And if you haven’t, may you find them easy reading for what I can only hope will be a relaxing day for you, for friends, and for family.
However you spend your holidays, I thank you for stopping by, for reading so generously, and for joining the conversation when you can.
Peace.
Happy Holidays to you and yours. Always enjoyable columns.
And to you, too, Madge! Thank you!
I’m so happy I have you as a bloggy friend. My prayer for you this coming year is for much love, good health and happiness. Xoxoxoxo
Lisa – ditto! xoxo
Ma chère Mademoiselle Loup, je vous lève mon verre à vous et à votre famille. Bon Noël, bonnes fêtes.
Le Trou normand
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Normandy#Food_and_drink
The mealtime trou normand, or “Norman hole”, is a pause between meal courses in which diners partake of a glassful of calvados in order to improve the appetite and make room for the next course, and this is still observed in many homes and restaurants.
Et Wikipédia en français pour ce qui veut s’essayer à la langue de Racine bien enracinée dans l’Héxagone
http://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trou_normand
Le trou normand est, à l’origine, un petit verre de calvados servi entre deux plats et censé faciliter la digestion et redonner de l’appétit aux convives. De nos jours, il est de plus en plus servi sous forme d’un sorbet à la pomme arrosé de calvados.
La même chose en français ajoute un je-ne-sais-quoi, un certain cachet. C’est tout à fait délicieux, n’est-ce pas?
On ne parlera pas de “tous” les trous d’hier soir… qu’est-ce on a ri ! And I thank you for sharing that with everyone, Mr. Belle.
And as always, I thank you for reading and participating – today especially – not only as a day of celebration for many (in many ways), but this, my one thousandth post. (I hadn’t even realized.)
Je vous souhaite une merveilleuse journée et soirée.
Wow! 1000th post? That IS worthy of celebration! I will raise my (non)alcoholic beverage to that! (And it’s only non-alcoholic because I’m pregnant. Believe me.)
Happy holidays, dear Wolf. I hope it was more than you could have hoped for.
And I didn’t realize until after I had written… (go figure…)
Hoping it was a buoyant holiday in your household, Amber. And wishing you a very healthy and happy upcoming year!
Glad to hear that your Christmas was spent with your lovely boys and you all had a great time. Now onto the New Year celebration! 🙂
Peace to you and yours BLW. Thank you so much for your reflective and heartfelt words (on and off line) and reflection. I hope to continue our friendship for years to come. xoxo
Likewise, Rudri. And a very happy holiday to you and your lovely family!
Sounds like you had a wonderful holiday. I’m envious of that fun, long night!
Our kid, 9 this year, told us he was pretty sure that Santa didn’t bring the big presents, because there couldn’t be enough room in the sleigh. But he allowed as there was enough room in the sleigh for all the small presents, so that’s probably what Santa brought. I didn’t argue.
I like his logic, Wolf.