I love it. It is a friend, art, and comfort. Food brings people together,
and I think it's one of things that God gave us for pleasure. He didn't have to create Adam and Eve with a need for sustainance, but He did!
And I am thankful for that :)
Some particular foods make me feel even more festive once the holiday season rolls around.
(I also love the holidays. I lump halloween, thanksgiving, christmas, and new years into one great big season of joy!)
These images aren't my own :)
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| Pumpkin Seeds! Or any other kind of squash seeds, really. Butternut is especially good, I think. What could be better than a bowl of salty, crunchy, nutty seeds sitting strategically on the counter so you can grab a handful when you pass by? My friend Rachel is a champion pumpkin seed roaster. We polished off three-pumpkins-and-a-butternut-squash's worth of seeds in a day or two. |
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| Eggnog!!! Okay, so I know eggnog isn't for everyone. But I think this stuff should be. I was thrilled about eggnog season, and decided to try Hood's Sugar Cookie Eggnog on a whim. Holy creamy crazy good but bad for you but I don't care deliciousness! I'm not exaggerating when I say it's the best tasting liquid I have ever put in my mouth. I drank the whole carton in two days. I MUST have more. But the thing is, I want to try a new flavor, because I'm sure it'll be equally as good, but I can't imagine walking out of the store without that liquid cookie heaven in my bag. Maybe I'll get two cartons this time :) |
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| Pomegranate. Easily, Easily my favorite fruit. I love the process of opening them, even. I'm very careful not to rupture a single seed. I love that bitter-sweet taste, the incredible texture, and the fact they're so pretty you could make jewelry out of them! For some reason, I think they have a decadence to them that I've never experienced in a fruit. |
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| And finally, sweet potato casserole. My mother's is unmatched. Thanksgiving would not be Thanksgiving without it. |
Those are my top four. What are your favorite holiday foods?
Nothing says holiday to me like Mama's dressing recipe does :)
ReplyDeleteI also love sweet potato casserole per Mommy. And there's something about pie ... I like fall/winter pies way better than summer ones. Something about the richness and creaminess with a homemade crust ... mmmm :)
Oh man.
ReplyDeleteThose squash seeds are so so so yummy.
And sooo salty and amazingly delicious.
And- they come free with the purchase of any pumpkin or winter squash!
Love it.