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By: Not Eating Out in New York » Blog Archive » Christmas Hot Pot

Not Eating Out in New York » Blog Archive » Christmas Hot Pot — Wed, 27 Dec 2006 16:24:57 +0000

[...] The meal my family eats on Christmas Eve, a stark contrast to the all-American holiday meals like Thanksgiving, has generally been an all-out feast of 5-10 Chinese dishes cooked by my uncle and my mom, a roast duck or chicken from the store added on, and a dessert of some type that we’re too full to eat. This year, we decided to do something different and serve hot pot. I’ve seen some places refer to this communal meal as “Chinese fondue,” while others go with the Japanese word for it, Shabu Shabu. Basically, it’s the type of meal that Scarlett Johannsen and Bill Murray are befuddled by in that scene in the restaurant in that hideous movie, Lost in Translation. [...]

By: Adam K.

Adam K. — Sun, 26 Nov 2006 01:34:38 +0000

Hmm. The rest of the year is for adventure. Thanksgiving is for tradition. I’m a bit upset that I didn’t get mashed potatoes where I went this year, but whatchu gonna do? Will have to pick my venue more wisely next year!

Yvo: Do you now eat a “normal” Thanksgiving? And what was your typical “abnormal” Thanksgiving meal growing up?

By: Stephanie

Stephanie — Sat, 25 Nov 2006 15:30:06 +0000

I was hostage for years too, but have discovered the secret… holding dinner at my house where I’m in charge of all that emerges. I too, still keep a sense of tradition but with unique riff on themes. My favorite this year; chestnut and mushroom spaetzle! Delicious but still special holiday scrumptiousness. I also made a kabocha squash cheesecake with ginger-pecan crust that I’ll be posting soon. Tough to break ALL the way out of the mold, isn’t it?

By: Dave

Dave — Fri, 24 Nov 2006 21:59:31 +0000

Same here. Mt wife is a traditionalist when it comes to Thanksgiving. Turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, apple and pumkin pies. Like you the only variation I can seem to get away with is the side vegetables.

By: Ellen

Ellen — Fri, 24 Nov 2006 20:39:36 +0000

For as long as I can remember, my mother has been setting aside the turkey neck for my father. He waits impatiently for it to be boiled and ready for him to eat each year. And we’re all of Scottish, Irish and Dutch ancestry around here.

Next year I’ll have to see if Dad will share.