There is a fine line between delicious and explosive, that is, when it comes to roasting chestnuts.
Who knew you are supposed to crack them before roasting? A lesson my sister and I learned yesterday. The little devils exploded and we found bits and pieces of them all over the kitchen, including all over ourselves…
My sister came down to see W and me. Between the three of us, we turned out a lovely feast, complete with stuffing, cranberry sauce (also explosive), mashed potatoes, sweet potatoes, Brussels sprouts with maple syrup, the non-exploded chestnuts and bacon (which Em made- they were very good and I am not a big Brussels sprout eater), green beans and turkey cranberry sausage instead of a whole bird. I got up while everyone was sleeping and started two pies, apple and pumpkin.
We went and sat by the pool while the pies where baking, where else but Miami is that possible?
Here is to good food and family!
