Eric wrapping our nephew’s gifts!
Rudi and his catnip that got stuck on his tooth.
Flashback five years ago to Christmas 2005…
2010:
A lot healthier these days!
This was before a dinner out on Saturday night to an Italian restaurant.
I realized it was a bad choice not wearing an empire waist for that meal!
Then we were back in the kitchen once again with Timmy’s coffee in hand and recipes in the other.
OSGMOM had a couple helpers…and I got to wear my new polka-dot apron from my sis.
I made ultra fudgy brownies with spelt flour.
I let someone lick the spoon when it was all over! :)
Then we got busy on dinner.
Mom made a regular mac ‘n cheese and then I made the vegan mac ‘n cheese.
This time I doubled the sauce recipe and it turned out even better.
It was so good, I revised the original recipe!
Everyone tasted it and said they couldn’t tell it didn’t have cheese in it. :) My mom actually preferred the vegan version and said she will make this from now on. We also agreed that the sauce would be wonderful over broccoli.
We had a big sweets tray for dessert filled with Soft peanut butter cookies, ultra fudgy brownies, ultimate oatmeal raisin cookies, and other goodies.
Hi Pete :) (my brother in law)
Then we opened a few gifts…
Rudi wanted to come home with us.
Sketchie had to put his foot paw down though.
Coming up, the hummus recipe my mom introduced me to that changed everything…
I actually said the words, ‘I’ll never buy store bought again.’
I don’t joke around when it comes to hummus.
Oh my goodness, I MISS TIM HORTONS! I’m from Buffalo, NY…this will be my first winter without TImmy Ho’s hot chocolate :( …until I go home to see my family! Great post, as always!
Damn girl, you look smoking in that black dress!
Ok you, your mom, & sis look like the Barbie Christmas edition! So pretty.
Eric looks so much healthier and happier 5 years later. You to look very healthy and happy together.
YOU MADE IT THROUGH TO THE NEXT ROUND ON PROJECT FOOD BLOG! Congrats!!!!!!
thanks!!!
Wow! Eric looks so much younger now! Go you two!!
Congrats on advancing to the next round in PFB!!!!!!!!!!!!! (Thanks for the heads-up, Stephie!)
OH so good. I really must try the vegan mac n cheese this christmas when I’m home. Hopefully the parents will want to eat some. heeheehee. :D
Your pictures are amazing Angela ~ my family lives 12 hrs away in KY, USA and I can’t wait to spend some holiday time with them in a few weeks! I tried the mac & cheese and I think’ll I’ll double the recipe next time as well. Can’t wait to hear about your hummus recipe….one of my fave foods of all time!
PS – congrats on making it through to the next round in the Project Food Blog – I think you have a really good chance of winning – Good Luck!!!
that mac and cheese looks amazing!!!!
Everything looks so beautiful, and cozy! But you three girls are really stunning, and glowing with happiness!
to echo everyone else- you are positively glowing with happiness- it’s so genuine and great to see! makes me so excited to go home over the holidays! :)
What a gorgeous holiday! I must try that mac and cheese. I’ve yet to make a vegan one (and love the idea of using the sauce over broccoli…which reminds me of a non-vegan broccoli casserole my mother used to make every holiday…maybe your cheese sauce can veganize it! Must try!
Beautiful pictures!!! Love the transformation from 2005 until now! You both look a lot happier :)
Jen
What a feast! I especially loved you making vegan mac n cheese that outshined the regular. I too am a hummus fiend and find it’s so easy to make homemade (I like mine really lemony).
Looks like you had a fabulous time! Hope the missing-the-family-blues pass soon!
What wonderful photos. You and your husband do look healthier now. And Rudi? AWWWW!!!
I love that kitty picture! Too much catnip, I guess. :) Looks like you and your family had a wonderful time.
So excited to try the hummus!
I have been baking a lot of your cookies lately (tis the season) and had a question. When it asks for maple syrup is there anything else that you could substitute for it? maybe honey?
I so love your recipes! They are great because they do not make a ton of food and simple to create. Thanks so much for making my life easier :)
Love your christmas pictures!! they all look so beautiful. Hope you had a great time visiting with family, can’t wait till I get to visit mine!
OMG I finally got to make the Vegan Mac & Cheese and it is beyond amazing! Everyone couldn’t believe there was not cheese in it. I realized I didn’t have any lemon when I came to that part so I used a little less lime and added some water and I couldn’t tell any difference. Yummy! Thanks for making such awesomeness!
I have also been making lots of your cookie for the holiday season. They are so fantastic. I did have a question. When it calls for Maple Syrup is there something else I could sub for it. Maybe honey or Agave Nectar?
ususally honey or agave work as subs, although they will change the flavour a bit :)