December 25, 2006: Happy Christmas to all readers of the site...

... from a Jewish agnostic who has learned to respect Christians more than ever in the last few years.

Above is the Freestone Inn, Mazama WA where we are spending a few days, cross country skiing or nursing bruises and strains from same. It's a spectacular place with (this year) a huge amount of snow. Also, there are no cell phone communications, a Zen lesson at Christmastime for this "connection freak." But there's plenty to eat, of course, and a bottle of Leonetti merlot to be enjoyed with the inn's Christmas dinner.

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What a lovely looking place to spend Christmas. Have a Merry one, Roger.

Posted by: Michael J. Totten at December 25, 2006 8:27 AM

Beautiful.

Posted by: Terrye at December 25, 2006 8:52 AM

I love the Freestone Inn. Enjoy your vacation; watch the strains and bruises. Us older folk need to take some care of ourselves. A good merlot sounds just right for that.

Posted by: Bill M at December 25, 2006 9:00 AM

Thanks Roger, you and yours have a merry Christmas yourself.

Posted by: David at December 25, 2006 9:36 AM

Same to you & yours, Roger--and everybody--best wishes to all.

Posted by: Buddy Larsen at December 25, 2006 10:33 AM

Have a happy, Roger - looks like a nice place.

At the moment, our Christmas enjoyment is sitting at a crowded airport gate using the free wi-fi.

Cheers

John

Posted by: John Moore ( Useful Fools ) at December 25, 2006 11:09 AM

And just WHAT was the Christmas dinner at this paradise? C'mon, Roger, don't leave out the yummy details? Venison? Elk? (I promise I won't tell PETA)

Posted by: michael ledeen at December 25, 2006 12:15 PM

From one lapsed Christian to a Jewish agnostic, a cheerful thank you for the gracious wish. We have always wanted the same things. Among them,

Peace on Earth, good will toward men.

Posted by: Rhod at December 25, 2006 1:01 PM

God bless. Have a wonderful holiday.

Posted by: David Thomson at December 25, 2006 2:50 PM

OK, I'm not a food police type, just use fresh eggs and WASH them before use. Yup, this uses raw eggs, oh horrors!

This serves a bunch, and is served cold. Take a BIG punch bowl, put in a quart of really good vanilla icecream, pour eggnog over icecream.

ingredients:
3 qt. cream
2 cups sugar
18 eggs separated
1 750-ml. bottle rum
1 750-ml. bottle bourbon
1 cup brandy

Mixing instructions:
Combine the Rum, Bourbon and egg yolks; stir well. Combine the cream and sugar; then blend into the liquor mix. Beat the egg whites until stiff and gently fold them in. Garnish with nutmeg.

Posted by: James E. Griffin at December 25, 2006 3:35 PM

For Brother Ledeen,

No elk, sorry. But prime rib, duckling and pork loins - it's a buffet. Eggnog creme brule for dessert.

Posted by: Roger at December 25, 2006 3:36 PM

"But prime rib, duckling and pork loins - it's a buffet. Eggnog creme brule for dessert.'

Posted by: Bill M at December 25, 2006 11:56 PM

You're killing me here!

Posted by: Bill M at December 25, 2006 11:57 PM

It's "global" warming here in Chicago. No white Christmas 2006.

Posted by: ic at December 26, 2006 11:39 AM

Let's shut down all that industry. Then if it snows, we can eat the snow.
:-\

Posted by: Buddy Larsen at December 26, 2006 3:05 PM

That's a hoot!
I am an Irish Catholic Atheist who has a much greater appreciation of things Jewish, especially the need for support of the state of Israel.

James E., my mother is a Griffin and your recipe is reminiscent of my world renown Newfoundland Moose Milk.I must try yours but here is a little trick, pour in a bottle of beer (very carefully) just before serving.

Posted by: Capt. Craig at December 27, 2006 4:12 PM

Oh, no, Roger. Cross-country? Too much like work. Give me downhill any day. I'm another lapsed Christian, but I appreciate the sentiment. Happy holidays to you, sir.

Posted by: CraigC at December 30, 2006 10:45 AM

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