December 25th, 2009

May your Christmas be filled with cherished memories, wonderful food, family, friends and the love of Christ.
We have a cat…

He’s a dude with a ‘tude for sure.
Even people that hate cats, love Lucifer…
He’s just one of those animals.
I got tired of being pestered by him for some equal time on this blog…
So here he is, with his helpful eating tips for today, that he found while reading MY e-mail!
Consider yourselves blessed…
CHRISTMAS EATING TIPS
1. Avoid carrot sticks. Anyone who puts carrots on a holiday buffet
table knows nothing of the Christmas spirit. In fact, if you see
carrots, leave immediately. Go next door, where they’re serving rum
balls.
2. Drink as much eggnog as you can. And quickly. It’s rare. You can’t
find it any other time of year but now. So drink up! Who cares that it
has 10,000 calories in every sip? It’s not as if you’re going to turn
into an eggnog-alcoholic or something. It’s a treat. Enjoy it. Have one
for me. Have two. It’s later than you think. It’s Christmas!
3. If something comes with gravy, use it. That’s the whole point of
gravy. Gravy does not stand alone. Pour it on. Make a volcano out of
your mashed potatoes. Fill it with gravy. Eat the volcano. Repeat.
4. As for mashed potatoes, always ask if they’re made with skim milk or
whole milk. If it’s skim, pass. Why bother? It’s like buying a sports
car with an automatic transmission.
5. Do not have a snack before going to a party in an effort to control
your eating. The whole point of going to a Christmas party is to eat
other people’s food for free. Lots of it. Hello?
6. Under no circumstances should you exercise between now and New
Year’s. You can do that in January when you have nothing else to do.
This is the time for long naps, which you’ll need after circling the
buffet table while carrying a 10-pound plate of food and that vat of
eggnog.
7. If you come across something really good at a buffet table, like
frosted Christmas cookies in the shape and size of Santa, position
yourself near them and don’t budge. Have as many as you can before
becoming the center of attention. They’re like a beautiful pair of
shoes. If you leave them behind, you’re never going to see them again.
8. Same for pies …. Apple-Pumpkin-Mincemeat, have a slice of each. Or
if you don’t like mince meat, have two apples and one pumpkin. Always
have three. When else do you get to have more than one dessert? Labor
Day? I don’t think so!
9. Did someone mention fruitcake? Granted, it’s loaded with the
mandatory celebratory calories, but avoid it at all cost... I mean, have
some standards.
10. One final tip: If you don’t feel terrible when you leave the party
or get up from the table, you haven’t been paying attention. Re-read
tips: start over, but hurry, January is just around the corner…
Filed under Holiday Happenings | Comments (3)
Caroline » Friday, December 25, 2009, 7:33 am
A favorite Christmas song of ours:
Christmastime, Christmastime is no time to diet!
It’s no time for watching your weight!
You like turkey! You like ham!
You can’t deny it!
Now’s the time to fill up your plate!
Dashing through the mashed potatoes
and the candied yams.
Don’t forget the rolls and gravy.
There’s enough to feed the Navy!
Christmas time is no time to diet so grab fork and dive right in!
Dashing through the mashed potatoes
and the candied yams.
Don’t forget the rolls and dressing!
Hurry up and say the blessing!
Yum, yum, yum!
Dashing through the mashed potatoes
and the candied yams.
You’re so full you’re feeling mellow,
But there’s always room for jello!
Christmas time is no time to diet,
so grab a fork and roll up your sleeves…
You can make a resolution on New Year’s Eve!
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Teri Reply:
December 25th, 2009 at 11:43 am
@Caroline: This is a definite keeper in the holiday vaults! Thanks for sharing Caroline! HYSTERICAL. ;0)
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stephanie » Monday, December 28, 2009, 9:53 am
I love #5, that’s the best, man!
“The whole point of going to a Christmas party is to eat
other people’s food for free. Lots of it. Hello?”
That is hilarious!!! Not to mention a policy I have followed for years.
6 & 7 were equally as hilarious. THanks so much for your valuable tips, or your cat’s? Hope your Christmas was merry!
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