Merry Christmas

We are humble and thankful at the kindness and mercy that God has shown us this year. A year that is noted for pushing our boundaries even further. We added a new daughter, spent a week in the lovliest country on the face of the planet, Ethiopia. For a land so poor, and people so desperate, I felt so loved and peaceful while we were there. For Christmas, I thought I would post some photos of an incredible journey.

The first picture is of the shoes that Sionna insisted on wearing when we first came home from Ethiopia. Notice they are ruby slippers.......There's no place like home!

Also, the pictures in the city are of Addis Ababa the capital city of Ethiopia. The photos look like poor rural America, but this is city center. The feelings I have for Ethiopia are undescribable. I can't even begin, so I won't try.

Wonderful December Day

Foods that remind me of Christmas

Some people have traditions of certain food at Christmas time. I remember something weird that will always remind me of Christmas.

Deans French Onion Dip and Fritos.

It won't be Christmas in our house without those. Granted some families have other traditions that are far more nostalgic, certain warm comfort foods, grandma's best cakes, egg nog, ham.........mine is Deans and Fritos.

If you can't find Deans at your grocer, try this one with Fritos Scoops!




French Onion Dip Recipe
1 recipe of caramelized onions
1 1/2 cups sour cream
3/4 cup mayonnaise
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

Making Home Made French Onion Dip
1) Place all ingredients in a mixing bowl except for the caramelized onions and mix well.

2) Add the cooled caramelized onions mix.

3) Refrigerate for at least two hours to let the flavors incorporate. If you have the patience to let it chill overnight, that’s even better. When doing so, make sure that the plastic wrap is touching the French Onion Dip so there is little opportunity for oxidation. Stir well, serve with your choice of chips or fresh veggies

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