But this year, things got really intense in the kitchen. This was the first year with Liz, John’s wife, joining us.
When they were dating, she always went home to her parents instead of visiting us.
Which, I have to admit, is reasonable since being with your family is crucial during the holidays. Anyway, I was curious to see how Liz would fit in with the rest of our family for the day.
I got up early and started preparing the Christmas meal, knowing it would be an early dinner with many side dishes and different desserts to follow.
I made the usual Christmas dinner that we’ve had for years – chicken, with roasted potatoes and gravy as the main course, along with lots of small dishes.