Kimberly - The Hostess
Kimberly once again generously hosted our annual Christmas Holiday celebration at her home. We gathered last Sunday at noon spurred by the opportunity to not only celebrate the season, but the deep bonds of friendship that have formed during the last few years…..and of course…the food. Kimberly served drinks and the traditional ham. She made a cranberry sauce that was more than delicious…cranberries and two kinds of mustard…one of the best I’ve tasted. Here are just a few of the potluck dishes that we brought to accompany the ham…..two dishes of potatoes, a vegetable cole slaw, a cranberry coleslaw, cheeses, artichoke baked artichoke dip, chicken liver pate, a spinach dish…..and I know I’ve forgotten several….and of course, there were several desserts. Oh, we do like to eat. We even found time to knit!
Janie brought some of her jewelry and some of us bought. I purchased earrings that were different for me…quite colorful….and lightweight. Will post that photo a little later. Here’s Janie’s business site – Janie Rose
Two photographers = two photos! Love and gratitude to all!
Tomorrow: photos from two more knitting workshop celebrations.
The group sans Karen
The group sans Carolyn
Skein Lane - IN THE LOOP 
The photos really capture the good time we all had. Thanks, Kimberly, and thanks, Carolyn!
Okay, first – WHAT IS CAMERON DOING WITH HER HANDS IN THE SECOND PHOTO???
Second – the cranberry recipe, from this month’s Bon Appetit:
1 12 ounce package frozen or fresh cranberries (use fresh)
1 1/3 cups of sugar
4 1/2 T Dijon mustard
2 1/2 T whole grain Dijon mustard (the kind with the seeds)
Combine cranberries and sugar in saucepan. Stir over medium heat until sugar dissolves. Continue cooking til berries begin to pop, about 5 minutes. Cool completely. Stir in mustards. Cover and chill.
EASY, RIGHT? Goes great on sandwiches.