I have dined today

"Serenely full, the epicure would say,
Fate cannot harm me, I have dined today."

                                                          - Sydney Smith

I was trying to wrap up December in a nutshell since I pretty much skipped it on the blog...

And I think I have narrowed it to two posts - not long.

One...this foodie had a great month! Between parties and Christmas goodies - I was in bliss :)

Here are my highlights in no particular order - recipes available by request

1. Prime Rib

2. Clam Chowder

3. Fruit Cake

4. Stollen

5. Homemade artisan bread

6. Bread sticks

7. Ralph's Wassail

8. Posole

9. Ralph's Tomato Soup

10. Manti turkey

11. Swedish Meatballs

12. Deannes Turkey Sandwich

13. Copper Penny cookies

14. Chex Mix - Ralph's version

15. Clam dip

16. Persimmon Christmas pudding with Rum sauce

17. 7 layer dip

18. Sausage cheese dip with corn chips

19. Dale's Caramel corn

20. Cranberry Raisin Pie

21. Fish Fry in beer batter - they turned out THE BEST!

22. Homemade Onion rings - same batter.
23. Crab Cocktail Salad
24. Applets, Cotlets and Sees Candy