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I spoke to my mother yesterday. it was still a little awkward. conversation topic wasn't helping either. ah well.

On to other things. one, we gave out the presents to jo, colin, patrick/michelle/sophie today. james got his last week, and the remaining 2 presents belong to xy and jeann/stephen.

i'm collecting xy's present today from the store after work. because she got me something really nice, i've had to do some minor re-shuffling of the presents. i do hope she likes it, cos she bought me something she wanted for herself. aww.... xy is otherwise known as the "energiser bunny" cos she really has boundless energy. she is taking fencing with colin in addition to salsa lessons. she's really trying to fill her days with activities. ah.... youth.

i'm planning the menu for the boxing day party at our place. current thinking is:

Starters

  • prawn cocktail - still toying with the idea of making my own cocktail sauce
  • creamy mushroom soup - tried it over the weekend, slight tweaks needed
  • Ham & Cheese from Stanley

Mains - Spanish Baked Chicken or Teriyaki Chicken

Sides

  • potato salad - where's the kewpie?
  • creamed spinach with bacon - trying it out this weekend
  • roasted parsnips - i hope there are nice fresh ones

Dessert - pie from Mich/Pat

Wondering whether i should make both mains, or do another pork or fish thingamie for mains...

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me said…
totally unrelated to this post, more for the countdown post. does that mean you'll be in spore in early jan? we're having a berkeleybunch dinner gathering at seafood paradise, prob on 9 jan. quite a big gang will be there. can you guys come?? :) ask kh to check his gmail account for details!
Tuesday, December 15, 2009 5:14:00 AM
Stephie said…
I haven't read your blog for a long time. Hope the cold war between you and your mum has since abated.
Whatever you are planning to cook on boxing day...sounds yummy!!!! We are planning xmas eve dinner on our own as well. But I will leave HC to deal with the cooking. If not, we will have to order pizza on standby.
Tuesday, December 15, 2009 12:01:00 PM
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