Merry Christmas!

At last, we approach the most awaited day of the year! The time gift exchanging, over eating, and spending time with loved ones! Also let's not to forget the celebration of the birth of Christ. Yes, it's a hectic time, but we suffer through it anyways to remain in the spirit of giving.


I was able to spend a good amount valuable time with my parents. They decided to come over to our place to spend the holidays since our families decided have their own individual celebrations rather than a huge family gathering. It was a different change because we're so used to the huge gathering, but it was also nice to have this small intimate immediate family gathering.

As with all traditions, we always open our gifts at the strike of midnight on Christmas day (Christmas Eve to Christmas Day). We exchanged and opened gifts. The tearing, crunching, and crumbling of wrapping paper fills the room with echos of cacophony. Smells of chocolate fill the air with an aromatic sweetness that is nearly heavenly. We are all excited with the surprises as we each open our gifts. Everyone is definately happy with the spirit of Christmas!

This year I decided to make a Roasted Prime Rib. This was my first attempt and it was a success! My late grandfather used this seasoning that is distributed locally in the bay area called Carl's Prime Rib & Roast Seasoning. He always cooked up a mean Prime Rib and I decided to season a Prime Rib myself the same way he cooks his. I like my prime rib a bit on the rare side, but I learned that the meat itself cooks more while it's out of the oven. If I would have known, I would have pulled the meat out a little earlier. It turned out a little more on the medium well side. Overall, the tenderness was there. Almost perfect!


Now looking forward to the New Year!

Comments

Par said…
Any ribs for the furball?
2:32 PM
Justin M. said…
Yes, he had four bones to chew on.
2:55 PM
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