We are at that time of year where most of us are feeling the "crunch" time of Christmas. It is that time where our family looks forward to celebrating the birth of Jesus as we get together with loved ones and share memories of past Christmases and look forward to many more years of being together...but honestly, I am craving a much.simpler.Christmas this year than ever before. I think the way our world has been shaken this year has put things in a much clearer perspective for me.
I don't want the glamour and the glitz and the fancy.schmanzy.dinners to dictate this season. I want the "come on over in your jammies and enjoy leftover soup" nights. The ones where our children pop in un-announced and jump in our bed on their way home from a late night date night...and chat with us...the kind where I burn dinner and my hubby runs to get a pizza from Dominoes. Using stacks of soft cloth napkins that haven't seen an iron in forever. {Notice the wrinkled napkin in the picture!!} You know.Simple.Real.Home-y and Cozy.
Not that I am not looking forward to a few festive parties, a dress-up concert and a few evenings out at restaurants with white-dressed waiters and fresh-pressed tablecloths and candlelight...but you know what I mean...
Now that I am off my soapbox, it is nice to have a few go-to recipes for Christmas that take very little time to prepare.
Potatoes are a comfort food, they are economical and they smell oh.so.good. It is as if they are inviting your guests to take off their shoes, put on their slippers, and stay for awhile and be still.
I hope in the hustle and bustle of the season you will find His comfort and His JOY as you reflect on the birth of this tiny baby that gives us HOPE and the gift of everlasting life...the greatest gift EVER!!
Scott's Firehouse Herbed Roasted Potatoes with Garlic Cream
12 baby red potatoes, squeaky clean, and cut into bite-sized pieces
1/2 cup butter, melted
freshly ground pepper to taste
fresh rosemary... a small sprig or about 1/2 teaspoon
fresh thyme...a sprinkling or about 1/2 teaspoon
sea salt to taste
Directions:
Melt butter in a large baking dish
Place potatoes on top of the melted butter.
Sprinkle with seasonings and stir a bit
Bake @ 350* for about 30 minutes.
Remove from oven and stir a bit to cover potaoes with yummy
butter
Bake for at least another 20 minutes or until taters are
tender
Grammy and baby Ady
Hi sweet lady,
ReplyDeleteI've missed you so much! Long story, not in blog land a lot, etc. I do think of you often. You look gorgeous, as usual, in the photo and what a beautiful baby! Enjoy every minute ~ the time passes too quickly. I find photos like this of Alex and Abby and it's almost impossible to believe those years went so fast. We had Abby for almost 16 years ~ feels like 16 minutes.
I do love your idea of a quieter, simpler Christmas. It bothers me that so many are trying to take Christ out of Christmas and there's such a focus on "stuff" and who has this & that to show. If I were closer, I'd love to stop by in my jammies and visit! :)
Wishing you and your loved ones a very blessed, happy and Merry Christmas!
Love,
Pat