topic Re: Christmas Morning in Kitchen

Christmas Morning

ECBG — Wed, 21 Dec 2016 00:04:34 GMT

Unfortunately, the bakery we loved here closed last year. There is only one bakery within driving distance and all pastry items are over browned. Cakes are good. Fresh Market doesn't have a full service bakery. It's cookies on tables in containers and I have complained constantly with no results.

I used to do fruit danish and Christmas stollen with coffee and juice. When our son, DIL, and the grandsons come, they've had a little cereal with their Santa clause.

They get here around 11:00 and we eat while we open presents here. We finish opening about 1:00 pm. Late lunch (Christmas dinner) is about 2 1/2 - 3 hrs later.

What kind of breakfast do you do on Christmas?

Re: Christmas Morning

redbird — Wed, 21 Dec 2016 00:28:46 GMT

I make banana bread with chocolate chips and sprinkles.

Re: Christmas Morning

FrostyBabe1 — Wed, 21 Dec 2016 00:34:31 GMT

Pretty much the same as I do everyday. Siggi's non-fat yogurt, topped with berries and a couple tablespoons of lower fat granola and/or toasted coconut. It's just me, and I like to enjoy a little peace in the morning before the mayhem of the rest of the day kicks in.

Re: Christmas Morning

ms traditional — Wed, 21 Dec 2016 00:42:31 GMT

homemade popovers - easy and delicious - and different so special. they accompany half a grapefruit, slowly scrambled creamy eggs. our breakfast is after opening of presents with a bit of champagne and coffeecake.

Re: Christmas Morning

Carmie — Wed, 21 Dec 2016 00:49:38 GMT

Just my DH and me here. He does coffee and I might do a little juice. I am in the kitchen at 6 am cooking away. There is no time for breakfast.

After cooking all day, I am never in the mood to eat. I mostly spend holidays working and cleaning up eating very little.

Re: Christmas Morning

Mary Bailey — Wed, 21 Dec 2016 00:52:43 GMT

I will probably pick up something from the Polish Deli in town.

Re: Christmas Morning

momtochloe — Wed, 21 Dec 2016 00:56:46 GMT

@ECBG as it's just me and knowing me it may very well be a hotdog but if you are preparing for many if you have a Costco by you they have delicious pastries and croissants and also if you have a GFS by you, they have several delicious breakfast entrees to pop in the oven that can feed a crowd and are delicious too!

Re: Christmas Morning

SXMGirl — Wed, 21 Dec 2016 00:56:49 GMT

We no longer live near a good bakery, where I would pick up jelly donuts and danish. In the past, we would have homemade Belgium waffles or french toast using Costco's country french bread (makes delicious french toast), eggs piperade, and either bacon or hot sausage. Now, my husband is attending diabetes prevention classes, so I guess I will make Ina Garten's Sunday morning oatmeal and dream of breakfasts past.

Re: Christmas Morning

ECBG — Wed, 21 Dec 2016 01:11:20 GMT

@ms traditional wrote:
homemade popovers - easy and delicious - and different so special. they accompany half a grapefruit, slowly scrambled creamy eggs. our breakfast is after opening of presents with a bit of champagne and coffeecake.

@ms traditionalHow do you make your yummy popovers please? Do you also make your coffee cake? Thanks!

Re: Christmas Morning

ECBG — Wed, 21 Dec 2016 01:12:25 GMT

@momtochloe wrote:
@ECBG as it's just me and knowing me it may very well be a hotdog but if you are preparing for many if you have a Costco by you they have delicious pastries and croissants and also if you have a GFS by you, they have several delicious breakfast entrees to pop in the oven that can feed a crowd and are delicious too!

@momtochloe,Thank you so much. We have never had a Costco.

Re: Christmas Morning

ECBG — Wed, 21 Dec 2016 01:14:02 GMT

@SXMGirl,Thanks. I need something I can easily warm while getting the table ready for Christmas dinner.

Re: Christmas Morning

BornToShop — Wed, 21 Dec 2016 01:15:05 GMT

Hmmmm, it will either be Jimmy The Baker Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls or My Grandma's Mini Coffee Cakes; accompanied with Starbucks coffee!

Re: Christmas Morning

momtochloe — Wed, 21 Dec 2016 01:22:29 GMT

@ECBG wrote:
@momtochloe wrote:
@ECBG as it's just me and knowing me it may very well be a hotdog but if you are preparing for many if you have a Costco by you they have delicious pastries and croissants and also if you have a GFS by you, they have several delicious breakfast entrees to pop in the oven that can feed a crowd and are delicious too!
@momtochloe,Thank you so much. We have never had a Costco.

@ECBG I did think a bit before posting this as if you had a Costco close to you, you would be familiar with them in one form or another but I thought maybe a GFS was available . . . please have a happy and very Merry Christmas with your family and also to all on this thread! . . .

Re: Christmas Morning

ms traditional — Wed, 21 Dec 2016 01:35:15 GMT

@ECBGThis is the recipe i use for popovers. my sister brings the coffeecake.

2TB unsalted butter

2 large eggs, beaten a bit, at room temp

1 cup whole milk, at room temp

1 cup all purpose flour

1/2 tsp salt

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

Cut butter into pieces and place equally in six 1/2 cup custard cups (or i use a cast iron antique popover pan - the tinny muffin tins aren't quite deep enough. You want a deepish cup for them to puff up and out of ) Place cups or pan on cookie sheet.

Whisk eggs until mellow yellow - whisk in milk.

In another larger bowl, whisk flour and salt until blended - then whisk in egg mixture until only small lumps remain. ( If you make this ahead, do a quick whisk before putting batter in cups/pan below.)

Put popover pan/cups on baking sheet in preheated oven for about 4 minutes. Remove from oven and divide batter into cups/pan. Bake 25 min. Do not open the oven door. The popovers puff up, get crispy on top and are hollow, moist inside

Serve immediately with butter - or not.

There is also a popover mix that my sister substituted one year - and it was pretty good!

Re: Christmas Morning

BklynKinsey — Wed, 21 Dec 2016 01:27:49 GMT

My Christmas breakfast is the same one I've had every Christmas (and Easter) since I was a child: "fresh" kielbasa, horseradish, rye bread and babka. Fresh kielbasa is not smoked -- it's basically raw meat -- so it must be boiled for an hour. It's eaten hot and the leftovers make wonderful sandwiches the next day. In my area, we still have Polish stores that make their own kielbasa and other specialties. I have continued the tradition and always think of my parents -- particularly my father -- while enjoying this meal.

Re: Christmas Morning

sunshine45 — Wed, 21 Dec 2016 01:39:53 GMT

we will be having a "big breakfast" before we sit and open gifts. i usually have sourdough bread and regular and multi-grain croissants. i will make scrambled eggs, peppered bacon, chicken and apple link sausages, and a hash brown casserole. we also have assorted preserves, irish butter, honey, and feta cheese for the breads. i will also be serving a fruit salad. that should keep us stuffed until dinner.

may make some mimosas also......

Re: Christmas Morning

GCR18 — Wed, 21 Dec 2016 02:30:27 GMT

When we're all together, we'd have scrambled eggs with all the trimmings or quiche.

Re: Christmas Morning

Carmie — Wed, 21 Dec 2016 02:31:59 GMT

@sunshine45 wrote:
we will be having a "big breakfast" before we sit and open gifts. i usually have sourdough bread and regular and multi-grain croissants. i will make scrambled eggs, peppered bacon, chicken and apple link sausages, and a hash brown casserole. we also have assorted preserves, irish butter, honey, and feta cheese for the breads. i will also be serving a fruit salad. that should keep us stuffed until dinner.

may make some mimosas also......

Wow! That beats my glass of juice any day. That sounds delicious.

Re: Christmas Morning

luv-the-Q — Wed, 21 Dec 2016 03:11:45 GMT

Bacon, eggs, hash browns and toast. Lots of butter, jelly and preserves.

Re: Christmas Morning

AKgirl2 — Wed, 21 Dec 2016 03:16:40 GMT

@BklynKinsey wrote:
My Christmas breakfast is the same one I've had every Christmas (and Easter) since I was a child: "fresh" kielbasa, horseradish, rye bread and babka. Fresh kielbasa is not smoked -- it's basically raw meat -- so it must be boiled for an hour. It's eaten hot and the leftovers make wonderful sandwiches the next day. In my area, we still have Polish stores that make their own kielbasa and other specialties. I have continued the tradition and always think of my parents -- particularly my father -- while enjoying this meal.

Smacznego i Wesolych Swiat! 🎄🎅🎄