The morning after Christmas is here and I am reflecting on the fun we had as a family. The whole preparation involved is exhausting, but seeing my daughters interact with their cousins and Grandparents makes it all worth the effort. The highlight of our night was our traditional game we all play together. This year we played a game called
5 Seconds. The object of this game is to name three things in response to a question you are asked, in only five seconds. When asked to name three perennials, wouldn't you know I could not think of a single one - and I am the gardener in the family :-) The game made for a lot of laughter and fun, late into the night.
One of the dishes I made for Christmas dinner was
Twice Baked Mashed Potatoes. It was a big hit and went perfectly with our ham. Also, you can make it ahead and just put in the oven to bake, before your guests arrive. You can find the original pin and recipe
here.
Have a relaxing day after Christmas!
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Sounds like a terrific family celebration! Pinterest came through for me, too, on a squash casserole for Christmas dinner.
ReplyDeletewonderful!!!! thank you for sharing at the hop xo
ReplyDeleteOh, that sounds yummy! I have been collecting up suggested recipes for the next gathering! This one will be saved! Have a blessed day dear friend, HUGS!
ReplyDeleteLooks delicious Vicki. I will have to pin this. I'm co-hosting this week with Katherine at Thursday Favorite Things. I hope you will stop by for a visit. Wishing you all the best in 2013.
ReplyDeleteI'll have to remember the 5-Second game--sounds like fun! Your mashed potatoes look wonderful. Thanks for including the recipe at FF!
ReplyDeleteHey chickadee!! I am loving this twice baked mash potatoes!! Gonna have to give it a go! I am loving your blog design soo cheerful! Hope you can come by and visit me sometime!
ReplyDeleteToodles-
Sarah
Congrats winner @ LifeOnLakeshoreDrive blog hop!!
ReplyDeleteI'm newest follower and I've put your blog on my sidebar so as not to miss any future post.
I'm visiting from foodie Friday Rattlebridge Farm also.
pop over and follow back if ya can
~Jo @ LoblollyLane
This looks so yummy, Vicki! I love Pinterest successes! Thanks for linking up to my party. I am following via GFC, Twitter, & Pinterest.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing at Simple & Sweet Fridays. Happy New Year!
ReplyDeleteJody
This looks so good. I love your pictures, I pinned it too.
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year's,
Wanda Ann @ Memories by the Mile
Yum! Happy New Year to you.......Sarah
ReplyDeleteThis looks so yummy! I have to make this for my daughter. She will love them.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for sharing at A Bouquet of Talent! Happy New Year!!
Kathy
Looks great. Relaxing after Christmas is the best!
ReplyDeleteGreat to have you at Seasonal Sundays!
Happy New Year!
- The Tablescaper
These look so yummy...I think my daughter would love these. Happy New Year!!
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Linda
We love twice baked potatoes, but I've never tried twice baked mashed potatoes! Will have to give this one a try!
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year!
Debbie :)
Looks yummy! Thank you for sharing at TTF. And Happy New Year!
ReplyDeleteThese look very yummy. Similar to ones we call 'Sunshine potatoes'. Thanks for sharing with Share Your Cup. Isn't it funny how your mind plays trick on you? Last night we played games with 4 of our friends. We are a game loving family. One game we played, Word on the Street" you had to think of words to use as many of the letter tiles as possible. The more times you used a letter the more you got to move it to your side. I said, "queen, then we can move the n twice". Since when did the word queen have two n's and only one e? lol!
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Jann
This looks so good! Comfort food for sure. Thank you for sharing this at the Make it Pretty Monday party at The Dedicated House. Hope to see your prettiness again on Monday. Toodles, Kathryn @TheDedicatedHouse
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