22 December, 2011

Christmas Brunch

Even though we'll be guests of my parents at the beach this year I'm still planning to carry on the tradition of hosting my Christmas morning brunch...

Babe is gonna be thrilled to find out that I'm planning on carting a few extra holiday accoutremonts and a cooler full of specialty food items in an already sure to be packed to the hilt whip...

Williams-Sonoma's scrumptious Mini Croissants have been shipped ahead...


And, the Easy Sticky Buns I could make in my sleep...


But, just in case, I've got my Barefoot Contessa's FAMILY STYLE, at home and back to basics cookbooks with the Slow-Cooked Scrambled Eggs, Maple-Roasted Bacon annnd Sticky Buns recipes ready to travel...

What I dooon't have, is a solid plan for bribing Emma, Hilbils and Genevieve into peeling a couple dozen oranges for juicing and cracking and hand whipping several dozen large eggs on Christmas Eve like they did for me last year. Hmmmm she said, rubbing her hands together like Dick Dastardly....

Looks like I may have to don my Christmas morn fox buckle on the Eve of too since a li'l outfoxing will be called for with a certain trio that surely banded together with their citrusy paws on their way out last year to never EVER get roped into doing that again...

Babe, Pligie, Lolly and I wish everyone a very Merry Christmas, a Happy Hanukkah and a joyous New Year! Please be safe in all your holiday travels and we look forward to seeing y'all in 2012...XXOO 
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  1. StroodsDecember 22, 2011 at 3:09 AM

    Won't you get to spend Christmas with your babe? That would be trop sad!
    What size are those MacK-Childs cat bowls? Are they the small (1/3 cup) or medium (2cup)? i want to get some for my Dachshund, who only eats 1/3 cup a day but not sure if medium wouldnt be better....
    Happy Holidays from Wiesbaden, Germany!

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  2. AnonymousDecember 22, 2011 at 3:20 AM

    Merry Christmas!
    Fortnum and Mason have failed to send my order, so it looks like baked beans on toast for us.

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  3. Tammy BDecember 22, 2011 at 6:31 AM

    Merry Christmas and Best of Tidings to your family.

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  4. Summer is a VerbDecember 22, 2011 at 7:39 AM

    Yes Stroods, we'll all be traveling to the beach together. And, those are the medium bowls you spy. I also have the small but, don't rec it. It's too small for them to comfortably eat food from, especially for a dachshund's long nose...XXOO

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  5. Suburban PrincessDecember 22, 2011 at 8:38 AM

    Last night when I was thinking about the food I jumped up and grabbed my Barefoot Contessa books too! I dont know why I have any others, everything I cook comes from her!

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  6. Rebecca JillDecember 22, 2011 at 9:03 AM

    I'll be in Charlotte for Christmas this weekend, but Monday through New Year's I'll be just down the Atlantic coast at Kure Beach in North Carolina. Merry Christmas!

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  7. Baltimore PrepDecember 22, 2011 at 10:07 AM

    Wishing you and your family a very Merry Christmas and safe travels!

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  8. PatsyDecember 22, 2011 at 10:08 AM

    A very Merry Christmas, Happy New Year and many thanks for another year of 'summering' with you!

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  9. mary anneDecember 22, 2011 at 11:09 AM

    Except for the Christmassy hot chocolate, I'm stealing your menu for weekend guests this summer. Sounds deeevine!

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  10. elseinwmsbDecember 22, 2011 at 3:19 PM

    A very Merry Christmas to you and Babe and the Ti Babes. Safe travels and I look forward to reading you in the New Year. Good health and happiness.

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  11. StroodsDecember 22, 2011 at 4:36 PM

    Thank you, muh deer!
    Happy Hols!

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  12. KathleenDecember 22, 2011 at 4:46 PM

    Dear Alice,
    Merry Christmas to you and yours. Thank you for always starting my day with a smile and showing me all the things I never knew I needed. Jon says 'hey', too. You have been a 'smile break' in his day many times, when he most needed it. Merci.

    Warmest regards, Kathleen

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  13. ilovelimegreenDecember 22, 2011 at 7:28 PM

    I read this last night after I had grated and juiced six limes. My citrusy paws were about to fall off - and a night of sleep hasn't brought any relief.
    Merry Christmas - safe travels- happy New Year to you, Babe, Pilge and Lolly. Looking forward to reading about the cats' reaction to their Xmas loot!

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  14. AnonymousDecember 22, 2011 at 9:57 PM

    Wishing you a Very Merry and a Holly Jolly from the Eastern Shore of MD. (Chestertown, USA). Love the Christopher Ross buckle, wish it were in my collection. Best to you and yours an I look forward to your posts in 2012.
    Pat
    pvs@dmv.com

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  15. sleDecember 23, 2011 at 1:25 AM

    Happy Christmas to you and your family, Allie! May all your Christmas dreams come true!

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  16. JMWDecember 23, 2011 at 8:33 AM

    Love that belt! We're having brunch at our house Christmas morn as well. Hope you and the crew have a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

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  17. bisbeeDecember 23, 2011 at 6:46 PM

    I know you won't see this for a while, but why do the oranges have to be peeled to be juiced? Do you use one of those juicers that aren't just for citrus?

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  18. Summer is a VerbDecember 23, 2011 at 7:03 PM

    I have the Cadilac of juicers but, I've never heard about not needing to peel oranges. I'll def be looking into that though...XXOO

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  19. LPCDecember 25, 2011 at 5:21 PM

    A merriest of beach Christmases to you! Looks as though, no surprise, you're the kind of guest everyone loves to have visit:).

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  20. j.mosbyDecember 28, 2011 at 8:37 AM

    Alice,
    You go girl! love your holiday outfit! The fox buckle is fab! Hope you Babe have a great holiday!

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  21. JemimagoldDecember 29, 2011 at 7:53 PM

    Please please tell where you got the red chinoiserie menu card!! I love it. It is so stylish!

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  22. Summer is a VerbDecember 29, 2011 at 8:12 PM

    paperlesspost.com
    Looove them...XXOO

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  23. AnonymousDecember 30, 2011 at 5:43 AM

    Merry Christmas and all the best for the new year to
    you, Babe, and Lolly and Pilgie.
    BarbaraG

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  24. The Preppy PrincessDecember 31, 2011 at 2:18 PM

    Sending you wishes for a *fabulous* New Year, filled with fun, frivolity and lots of love. You are a treasure Miss Allie. :)
    tp

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