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.
HOLY winter wonderland!!! Just beautiful!
You are absolutely glowing in the present day pictures…isn’t it fun to see transformations over the years?
I love that picture from five years ago contrasted with the one now. Is it possible that you guys actually look younger in the one taken this year? Such a beautiful couple!
I love your mac & cheese recipe! My hubby and sons are omnivores and they all said it was delicious. We have allergies to eggs, dairy and wheat in our house, so I made it with corn & quinoa elbow macaroni and rice bread crumb topping and added broccoli – it was a huge hit with the whole gang. This will be my go-to recipe from now on!
WOW! Look at the difference in Eric! He must be so proud! You all DO look much healthier and happier!
2 things:
1) The ladies of the OSG family are absolutely stunning.
2) What a difference in you and Eric. Way to go you two!
Gah I’m such a cat lady. Rudi made this post for me!
You guys definitely look healthier and happier this day. You definitely do glow, ma’am. :) And your whole family is so beautiful!
Sooo cute!! Love the photos with family. I must say that cat is hilarious…SO FLUFFY!!! Still can’t wait to try the mac n’ cheese. Hopefully next week! Also can’t wait for my trip home in 2 weeks…wish the huz was coming with though!
Both you and Eric look happier and healthier now! I adore that cat … so beautiful! And I can’t wait to see the hummus recipe. I’m OBSESSED with hummus.
Gorgeous! What a beautiful picture of you two out in the snow. I am a longtime reader but it bears repeating that your blog is fantastic up and down: from your healthy outlook, to the photography, to the *awesome* baking (I’m a little biased) recipes — everything! You truly deserve to win Project Food Blog. :) Thanks for all your hard work.
Is Eric the gift wrapper in the family? That’s one of those things that my husband is far better at than I am. I just don’t have the patience to make it look perfect. May also be that he’s had a full life of wrapping Christmas presents, whereas I grew up a Chanukah-ite and just celebrated my first Christmas four years ago :)
You and Eric are seriously the cutest couple ever. ;)
Such a gorgeous family!!!
how could you go wrong with extra “cheese” sauce? sounds like a fabulous dinner…and you look absolutely gorgeous (as always!)
beautiful pictures! Hope you have the happiest of holidays!
love,
cathy b. @ brightbakes
I have to say that I think you look YOUNGER in the new pictures than in the one five years ago! Amazing what good health and happiness can do :) Excited for the hummus recipe…I’m chowing down on some as I type this!!
PLEASE lemme at that dessert tray!! And what a difference 5 years has made- I definitely see the glow. You guys look amazing :)
christmas in the Prairies is the best! should have a saskatchewan christmas. tell your mom to move to Sask haha
the difference from the 2005 picture to the 2010 is craazy, you definitely look healthier and both have lost weight. Go Eric! thats forsure, very big change
Brownies and mac & cheese? That’s my kinda Christmas dinner :) You’re gorgeous in both pictures but you look so much more genuinely happy in the new ones!
I love these photos! It seems like your parents have created a really lovely home.
ps. let Rudi know I think he’s aged fabulously! 2005-2010 is like, 30 years in cat years! ;)