Christmas Goodies

I hope everyone had a Merry Christmas, I certainly enjoyed all the family time and food.  My great friend and fellow food obsessed blogger, Kerry, posted her favorite foodie gifts from Christmas (check it out here at www.snarkandpepper.com).  I thought it was a great idea, so I thought I would share my foodie gifts that I was blessed to receive from my family.

Tuscan Parmesan Flatbread Mix

I love the high end, mixes from specialty kitchen stores, but can’t bring myself to spend the money on them.  My Mom is so kind to splurge and gift me something I would never get for myself!  She found this one at Crate and Barrel, it looks delicious!

Mushroom Risotto Mix

I have a new found obsession with risotto, so this mix was an obvious gift for my Mom to get me.  I can’t wait to whip up this up and let her know how it is!

Gator Grilling Brand Irons

When I posted about these, I didn’t think I would receive them as a gift, but my Sister made my Christmas morning when I opened the hamburger and hot dog branding irons! I can’t wait to show these off at BBQs and tailgates!

Cusinart 7 Cup Food Processor

I have been using a small 2 cup food processor to make hummus, pesto and salsa, but I was getting tired of making multiple batches and not having the power I would like.  I asked for a reasonably size food processor for Christmas that would be easy to store in my kitchen and I was pleased to find a picture of the Cusinart 7 cup Food Processor (actual product delivered to my house) wrapped on Christmas morning.  I can’t wait to make my favorite buffalo hummus and creamy pesto!

The Mac Daddy

Never did I imagine that my blog of gift ideas would become reality for me, but my wonderful family surprised me with the ultimate foodie gift, a 6 quart oval, Le Creuset! I can not describe my excitement for the years of fantastic meals that I will create in this dish. 

Next Blog Post: My first experience cooking with Le Creuset – Sharp Cheddar Soup with Bacon