Merry Xmas

Was looking forward to a low key Xmas this year (still tired from packing and unpacking) until a good friend of mine invited me over to celebrate at her place on the eve. Didn’t leave me much time to plan as I wanted to bring something to share (I mean afterall don’t people spend weeks if not months planning their Xmas menu!!). I know she’s hosting but couldn’t resist bring something over. One thing I like about her place is that she has a big family and its always a delight to share something with them (cos everything good or not gets wallop!) Thought I’d keep it simple by bringing something I’ve done before – that way not too embarrassing in case it doesn’t turn out!! They may be forgiving eaters but don’t want to overextend my welcome, ha ha ha.

Didn’t opt for a traditional Xmas log cake (haven’t tried one yet), baked the Very Vanilla Baked Cheesecake instead. We try not to repeat our mistakes so here’s the cake, decorated slightly better. Must say that the Xmas ornaments helped a lot!

Also brought over an olive bread. Was hoping to attempt a new shape but it didn’t turn – think it is meant for a different type of dough, well there is always next year :) Thought it looked like a big fat roasted chicken!! Glad it went well with the other dinner dishes.



So Merry Xmas to everyone. Master Prince is looking forward to singing some carols and so am I!



Here's a peek of the very yummy Xmas eve dinner served, all with a German twist :)

The spread - roast pork, roasted vegetables, caramelized onions, gravy, brussels sprouts, sauerkraut, olive bread, stollen and chocolate xmas candies :)

The cumin flavoured roast pork was very good.

The Sauerkraut was out of the world, best I've ever tasted. Will never be able to eat those commercial ones served at restaurant anymore :( Understand the trick is to stew the commercial ones overnight with some cured meat and bacon, that will bring out the flavour even more!!

German rum filled Stollen. Very moist and lovely with black coffee!! We were served brewed Vietnamese coffee. It was very fragrant, tasty and kept me up all night!!! Worth every drop though ;)

It was a great night - good company, food and wine filled plenty of laughter and carols.