Christmas Weekend 2021

I finally got to have a proper Christmas holiday (i.e., not staying in a hotel by myself and getting food picked up or delivered).

Christmas Eve

Feast of the Seven Fishes

Osteria via Stato

Roasted Garlic, Balsamic Vinegar

Salt Crusted Ciabatta Bread

Baccala (Salt Cod) Spread, Crostini

Rhode Island Calamari, Hot Cherry Peppers

Grilled Octopus, Fingerling Potatoes

Seafood Stew (Seared Scallops, Shrimp, Market Fish, Garlic Ciabatta Bread)

Seafood Linguine (Calamari, Scallops, Shrimp, Spicy Tomato Sauce)

Roasted Local Butternut Squash

TIRAMISU (VERMONT CREAMERY MASCARPONE, VALRHONA COCOA POWDER, ESPRESSO-SOAKED LADY FINGERS)

Christmas Day

The obligatory eggnog

Roast Duck Legs

Italian Sausage with Cajun Dirty Rice

Roast Brussels Sprouts with Bacon, Chopped Pecans, and Maple Syrup and Balsamic Vinegar Glaze

Torta Negra & Ponche Crema (from BienMeSabe)

 Boxing Day

BienMeSabe

Venezuela Christmas Dish (Hallaca, ham bread, chicken salad, and oven roasted pork): it’s missing the ham bread, so they refunded the entire dish

Pabellon Dish (Stewed fish served with white rice, black beans, and sweet plantains)

So, reader, I am asking for your stories. How was your Christmas weekend?

As always, please keep it civil and relevant. I promise I will refrain from commenting on your experience, but I might be curious enough to ask questions to better understand your story.