What could make a Christmas more perfect than being with the ones you love, in a warm cozy log cabin, surrounded by the natural breathtaking beauty of the mountains, topped by a gorgeous blanket of snow? The only thing I can think of is a great dinner! 🙂
Our Christmas Eve dinner was a celebration of the 7 fishes of Italian tradition. (In honor of my children’s Italian side of the family) We made steamed mussels julia, oysters gratin, seafood paella with bay scallops, calamari, cod and shrimp; and pan seared smelts. It was a cooking marathon all day.
This kitchen is an easy kitchen for cooking huge feasts. There is so much counter space and we have equipped the kitchen with every utensil imaginable. (Unfortunately, some things ‘grow legs’ which is very disturbing to us, but that’s why the rental agent takes security deposits)
This is such a memorable holiday! We are glad to have done it this year. Next year both Mady and Marisa will be working and who knows if they can get time off at Christmas. We are relishing every second of the holiday this year!
