A Christmas Dinner



















Here's a different view of my dining room,
showing my china cabinet.














A close-up of my inexpensive centerpiece, made with discounted glass balls arranged in a glass bowl.






I'm pleased with the way the meat turned out. The recipe was easy.















Preheat the over to 500 degrees for 30 minutes. Make sure the meat is brought to temperature before you place it in the oven, cooking for 5 minutess per pound. Then turn off the oven. Do NOT open the door for three, even four hours. Slice as shown. Served au jus and with horseradish sauce. Oh, and sauteed button mushrooms!

Yes, I did sprinkle seasonings on top before roasting.


Here are the veggies ready to be steamed.


Do you like my Christmas theme?

Green and red!

Sorry, forgot to photograph the rice and the croissants.






We visited over coffee and opened a few presents.

Then it was time for dessert!

Poached Pear with Chocolate Sauce



















This meal was preceded by a wonderful worship service in which we sang some Christmas hymns, heard a sermon based on Psalm Four, celebrated the Lord's Supper, and ended with the psalter hymn based on Ps 4.

There is no day more special than one spent this way, especially this week :)



Update: We ended up drinking a Merlot (2005 Ghost Pines)