Uploaded December 2012 | Updated September 2026, 1 hour ago
Merry Christmas from Florida, where we spend it either at the beach or on the patio. Some odds and ends from the day, including the formal sacrifice of the Christmas beast.
Cameos by Blackie and Rocky.
Menu:
Herb roasted boneless loin of pork
Twice baked sweet potatoes
Roasted Brussels Sprouts
Beer bread
Beer
I used two herb rubs from Lionheart Spices on the roast,
lionheartspices.com
their Smoked Herb and Garlic, and Lemon and Rosemary. They are EXCELLENT, and added a very robust flavor to the pork. A great combination! The roast was (still is) melt in your mouth delicious.
The sweet potatoes are a repeat because they are a smash hit in my book - a total departure from the "average," and an absolute taste delight with any meal, but especially with pork. Next time you do sweet potatoes, do them this way.
The beer bread didn't rise as well as it normally does. I suspect my baking powder may be tired. It was still yummy.
The roasted Brussels Sprouts are simple and luscious, but I was distracted and let them go a little too long. You have to PAY ATTENTION. Some outer leaves were a tad "crispy," but they were still okay, in spite of me. They're worthy of a try for anyone who doesn't like Brussels Sprouts, because they'll change your mind.
The dish cloths from Roc are amazing. The precision of the stitching boggles me. They may serve as elegant trivets, but they'll certainly never touch dishwater. :-)
The other prezzies for me and the kids came from my sister, who never fails to contribute to the enjoyment of the day. Thanks, Sis!
Music by Kevin MacLeod - incompetech.com
Titles: Up On a Housetop and Dance Of The Sugar Plum Fairies
Both pieces licensed for use under Creative Commons
Merry Christmas from Florida, where we spend it either at the beach or on the patio. Some odds and ends from the day, including the formal sacrifice of the Christmas beast.
Cameos by Blackie and Rocky.
Menu:
Herb roasted boneless loin of pork
Twice baked sweet potatoes
Roasted Brussels Sprouts
Beer bread
Beer
I used two herb rubs from Lionheart Spices on the roast,
lionheartspices.com
their Smoked Herb and Garlic, and Lemon and Rosemary. They are EXCELLENT, and added a very robust flavor to the pork. A great combination! The roast was (still is) melt in your mouth delicious.
The sweet potatoes are a repeat because they are a smash hit in my book - a total departure from the "average," and an absolute taste delight with any meal, but especially with pork. Next time you do sweet potatoes, do them this way.
The beer bread didn't rise as well as it normally does. I suspect my baking powder may be tired. It was still yummy.
The roasted Brussels Sprouts are simple and luscious, but I was distracted and let them go a little too long. You have to PAY ATTENTION. Some outer leaves were a tad "crispy," but they were still okay, in spite of me. They're worthy of a try for anyone who doesn't like Brussels Sprouts, because they'll change your mind.
The dish cloths from Roc are amazing. The precision of the stitching boggles me. They may serve as elegant trivets, but they'll certainly never touch dishwater. :-)
The other prezzies for me and the kids came from my sister, who never fails to contribute to the enjoyment of the day. Thanks, Sis!
Music by Kevin MacLeod - incompetech.com
Titles: Up On a Housetop and Dance Of The Sugar Plum Fairies
Both pieces licensed for use under Creative Commons
