Holiday

[ECBG]

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@Desertdi wrote:

@Zernia Rose    Baking soda keeps your greens from turning brown

An "old fashioned" but not a good idea, since it adds sodium, and destroys vitamins.

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@Desertdi @Zernia Rose 

I have never had greens turn brown from cooking.

[50Mickey]

I'll be making a pork loin roast, collard and turnip greens for money and black eyed peas for luck in the New Year and corn bread. 

[KBEANS]

Just me and my husband again.

antipasto

lasagna with prosciutto bread, good olive oil and pecorino cheese

prosecco

spumoni for dessert

I will pick up my spumoni tomorrow! 

[Bridgegal]

As of now we're having blackeyed peas, cabbage and cornbread.might some greens.  No meat has been decided yet.

[Starpolisher]

@ECBG Thank you.

I was confusing the rub with the roasting method. "roast uncovered...really cover the roast"  My only excuse is...uhh, must have been having a senior moment!🤪

[KCDiva]

I am by myself so actually I was thinking of ordering a pizza. LOL I may not even get that as we are expected to get freezing rain, snow and frigid temperatures starting early NYD. 

Enjoy whatever you do and be safe.

[loriqvc]

When I was very young, my mother started a tradition of having New Year's Day be a time for loved ones to gather and just relax and chat and snack all day (rather than indulging in a large meal) to kick off the new year with as little fuss as possible, and it's something I've carried forward. We create a large charcuterie spread to put out at noon with plenty of meats, cheeses, crackers/breads, fruits, and accompaniments, and everyone just helps themselves throughout the afternoon. Around dinnertime, people usually disperse, and those of us who are left share a nice pot of soup (almost always chicken noodle, but sometimes bean with bacon) and then watch a fun movie. The holidays leading up to New Year's Day are sometimes stressful, so this day focused on relaxation is very welcome.

[RetRN]

@loriqvc, I love your tradition. i don't care about having a big meal on New Years Day as it is just myself. 

[ECBG]

@Starpolisher 

Totally get it!  Sometimes things hit me what and I have to go back!  lol!  

Happy New Year!

[loriqvc]

@RetRN - That's actually the great thing about my mom's tradition: Whether you're feeding one person or a dozen people, it's easy to adjust quantities and still have a nice, relaxing day. I'm really looking forward to my three-person gathering this year.