FReeper Canteen~Christmas Fun~17 Dec 09

Thank you Troops, Vets, Allies & Military Families! | Canteen Crew

[AZamericonnie]

HOLIDAY EATING TIPS

1. Avoid carrot sticks. Anyone who puts carrots on a holiday buffet table knows nothing of the Holiday spirit. In fact, if you see carrots, leave immediately. Go next door, where they're serving rum balls.

2. Drink as much eggnog as you can. And quickly. It's rare.. You cannot find it any other time of year but now. So drink up! Who cares that it has 10,000 calories in every sip? It's not as if you're going to turn into an eggnog-alcoholic or something. It's a treat. Enjoy it. Have one for me. Have two. It's later than you think. It's Christmas!

3. If something comes with gravy, use it. That's the whole point of gravy. Gravy does not stand alone. Pour it on. Make a volcano out of your mashed potatoes. Fill it with gravy. Eat the volcano. Repeat.

4. As for mashed potatoes, always ask if they're made with skim milk or whole milk. If it's skim, pass. Why bother? It's like buying a sports car with an automatic transmission.

5. Do not have a snack before going to a party in an effort to control your eating. The whole point of going to a Holiday party is to eat other people's food for free. Lots of it. Hello?

6. Under no circumstances should you exercise between now and New Year's. You can do that in January when you have nothing else to do.. This is the time for long naps, which you'll need after circling the buffet table while carrying a 10-pound plate of food and that vat of eggnog.

7. If you come across something really good at a buffet table, like frosted Christmas cookies in the shape and size of Santa, position yourself near them and don't budge. Have as many as you can before becoming the center of attention. They're like a beautiful pair of shoes. If you leave them behind, you're never going to see them again.

8. Same for pies. Apple, Pumpkin, Mincemeat. Have a slice of each. Or if you don't like mincemeat, have two apples and one pumpkin. Always have three. When else do you get to have more than one dessert? Labor Day?

9. Did someone mention fruitcake? Granted, it's loaded with the mandatory celebratory calories, but avoid it at all cost. I mean, have some standards.

10. One final tip: If you don't feel terrible when you leave the party or get up from the table, you haven't been paying attention. Re-read tips; start over, but hurry, January is just around the corner.

*Military Family Recieves Christmas Surprise*

*Trees for Troops Lift Holiday Spirits *

*Gold coin again dropped in Salvation Army bucket*

*Merry Christmas 2009*



Extremely Decadent Christmas Eggnog

Yield: 8 servings

6 Large eggs or pasteurized eggs (egg safety)
3/4 c Sugar
1 1/2 c Brandy
1/2 c Rum
4 c Milk
4 c Cream
1/2 c Icing sugar
Nutmeg to sprinkle

Separate the eggs. Beat the yolks gradually, adding the sugar while beating until they are pale and golden. Slowly beat in the brandy and rum, then beat in the milk and half the cream. Just before serving, whisk the egg whites until stiff and fold them into the eggnog mixture. Whip the remaining cream and icing sugar until thick. Top each glass of eggnog with whipped cream and a shake of nutmeg.

[ConorMacNessa]

Thanks, Connie - will do!

Lamh Foistenach Abu!

[mylife]

Off for 2 weeks ☺

[AZamericonnie]

Hiya Luvie! *hugs*

Over all the illness I hope?!

Doing a brisk business at work?

[AZamericonnie]

BRATT!!!!LOL

You deserve it & hope it’s all you hoped it could be!:)

[Randy Larsen]

LOL!

[SandRat]

Merry Christmas

[mylife]

I was sorry to hear of your family’s loss Conor.

[mylife]

I have no plans, but I look forward to it.

[AZamericonnie]

Howdy Randy! *hugs*

Everyone coming to your house for Christmas?

You cooking?

[ConorMacNessa]

Thanks very much, My.

Lamh Foistenach Abu!

[fidelis]

Did someone say ‘Christmas fun’? I’m in!

[mylife]

It’s rotten timing to have all these issues during Christmas.

I hope you and your family receive the blessings that often come during these difficulties.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Trying one last time before I go home...

Thanks, AZ, for the “white” tribute to our troops. d:o)

[ConorMacNessa]

Thanks very much, My. We appreciate the thoughts and prayers of you and many others on this forum - you are all family as far as I'm concerned.

Lamh Foistenach Abu!

[mylife]

Thanks!

[AZamericonnie]

Great to see you fidelis! Look how high tech Santa is these days!

I think he's checking his naughty or nice list...which one are you on?:) *hugs*

[luvie]

Things are CRAZY at work and bound to get more so before the
season is finally over! LOL!

I am much better, thank you; I don’t have time to be sick right now! LOL!

[AZamericonnie]

It worked Ma! WooHoo!

Safe trip home & to normal internet access!

You’re a trooper!

[luvie]

Merry Christmas, Sandy!

[MEG33]

Merry Christmas To The Canteen And
To All Who Serve Our Country

Remembering Those Far From Home