Chrismukkah 2024

It is so rare to have Chanukah start on Christmas Day, but it was convenient not to have to ask for the day off.  My decorations were very confusing, having both out at the same time.  I gave up and left them that way.

I have been planning for months to have brisket, and it has been in the freezer since there was a good sale.  It was the new 7 quart Crockpot's first project.

The pie wasn't on the original menu.  My host at Thanksgiving dropped the pie face-down, so this was a do-over.  I'm pretty sure I'm going to hold that grudge for several years.  It's a lot of work.

With the cost of everything going up, I went easy on guests who wanted to bring something and asked for the salad and vegetables.  Huge sticker shock when the cost of eggs doubled overnight and I needed nearly a dozen for the menu I had planned.  Ended up making peppermint fudge as my chocolate dessert instead of the Torta Caprese, which cut out a few eggs.

I did set out hors d'oeuvres, which I rarely do.  I've been snacky lately.  Baked up store brand spanakopitas and set out a cheese platter and shrimp half-ring.  The advantage of making too much food is having leftovers for a few days.

Hors d'oeuvres
Green salad
Cranberry Brisket
Sweet Potato Latkes
Herbed Star Bread
Roasted broccoli and carrots
Pumpkin Chiffon Pie
Peppermint Fudge