Christmas 2011

Dining date: 12/25/11

The Christmas setup has been the same as long as I’ve known, however the food has remained relatively consistent. Lunch is a buffet at my mom’s sister’s house, where they fully decorate the house in a warm Christmas decor.

Technically it’s a potluck, though my aunt makes the majority of items. My contribution were a few choice brews, fit for the season!

Lasagna

Shrimp

Breakfast Sliders

Salad Strawberry Vinaigrette

Chow Mein

Green Beans

Fried Wontons

Pork Ribs

Tamarind Fried Rice

Chicken Pot Pie Pockets

Shrimp Toasts

BBQ Pork Pockets

Potstickers

Crab & Artichoke Dip

Taro Crisp

My cousin, who is quite the baker, usually bakes some sweets to take home. Check out this boba milk tea cake she made for a separate occasion.

Salted Caramel & Chocolate Malt Balls

Gingerbread & Assorted Cookies

Ice Cream Cake

Sweet Stop Dream Cake

Dinner at my grandmother’s (dad’s side) isn’t quite as festive decor-wise, but the food is a little more serious with everyone sitting down around a long table with a large slab of red meat. My grandmother takes the lead on the food almost everything; my aunt made the turkey this year.

Turkey

Roast New York Strip

Stir-Fried Lobster

Mixed Vegetables

Chinese Sticky Rice

Stuffing

Yams

Mashed Potatoes

Gravy

Chocolate Fudge Pie

Sweet Stop Dream Cake

That wraps up another Christmas. As always, it’s an overload on good food and drink with family. I look forward to what another year will bring!