This Christmas is shaping up to be the least Christmassy, foodwise, that I've had for a long time. I've got three Christmas meals to contribute to. None of them is calling for anything very traditional.
Friday night: the folk music session group is having its annual shared Christmastime meal. My contribution: coq au vin (the Francophile's request), a loaf of bread, and a couple of bottles of Maggie Beer non alcoholic sparkling ruby cabernet (no booze licence at the hall we meet in). Other ladies-who-cook are bringing curries, I believe.
Christmas day, with my sister and her various children, children-in-law, grandchildren, and what not. Her daughters, who are remarkably good cooks, are doing the bulk of the cooking. Not a turkey or chicken in sight, as far as I understand it: roast lamb, roast pork, and a barbecued fish are on the menu. Auntie Matilda gets to bring appetisers to go with pre-lunch drinks. I'm planning a big plate of devils on horseback, because I like 'em, and a platter of crudités with hommous and guacamolé. Odd combination? It's an Aussie Christmas lunch: nothing goes with anything. You just bring stuff you like and throw it all together.
Boxing day, with the Francophile's kids, kids-in-law, and grandchildren. I've committed to bringing a vegetarian entree. At this stage, I'm planning baleadas, Honduran-style.
Are other people going for a traditional or non-traditional approach this year?
