We celebrated in the traditional way, by attending the early Christmas Eve service and dining at Sondra and Leigh’s afterward. We had oysters — Pemaquids, this time, from a great mail-order company we just discovered called Real Oyster Cult — a big rib roast, cauliflower puree and Brussels sprouts with maple syrup and pecans. Boo joined us this year, as did Alice and John. Sue, unfortunately, was under the weather. It was a delicious meal with old friends, engaging conversation and a lot of laughs. God bless us, every one!
Ready for church. 
Beautiful Grace Church. 
‘Round the fire at the ranch. 
Hors d’oeuvres. 
Boo with antlers! 
Charcuterie board. 
Cheeseball! Recipe here. 
John, Leigh and Greg by the bar. 
Pemaquid oysters! 
Cutie! 
A big rib roast! 
Angle 2. 
My take on the salad at Spuntino in Clifton. 
Christmas table. 
Festive bar. 
The gang! 
With me! 
With Alice! 
Holy that’s a lot of meat! 
Supper: Rib roast, cauliflower puree, Brussels sprouts. 
Facetime with the fam! 
Buche de Noel from Didier Dumas.
