Monthly Musings

 

I missed the link up last week but answering the questions today.

1. Any holiday parties on tap? 

Yes, I have my work party tonight, a party on Saturday, and then we host a party next weekend. 

2. Best holiday prep advice?

I keep the same Google Doc year to year, no need to make a fresh list, other than just updating a few things, since we basically do the same things and make the same food.

3. Share a holiday appetizer recipe that is a crowd pleaser.

No doubt, it is the shrimp butter and oat cakes. I posted those recipes (and others) many years ago here.

4. What holidays do you celebrate in November and December?

We observe Remembrance Day on November 11, and then it's the Advent and Christmas seasons here.

5. Favourite holiday beverage?

Nothing special, just wine. I mostly drink white wine, but red wine starts making an appearance as the weather cools.

6. What part of holiday prep is a total struggle for you?

Buying gifts.  I always seem to start too late, then I am panicked about spending too much money, or not enough, getting things in the mail, and then people ask me what to get Dave and the kids and I have a hard enough time coming up with ideas for me to buy!

7. Go to holiday outfit.

Something with sequins.

8. Do you send out holiday cards?

Yes I do, but they are on pause right now with Canada Post being on strike.  They may end up being New Year's cards instead, but they will be mailed eventually. 

9. Black Friday shopper? Yes or heck no?

Yes, but online mostly.  

10. Do you listen to holiday music before after Thanksgiving?

Well, considering our Thanksgiving is the beginning of October, then definitely after! But before American Thanksgiving.