The four days
Here is who is feeding us when. Anything marked "Up for grabs" needs a volunteer, so claim it in the family planning sheet. Zero excuses for skipping dessert.
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Wednesday
December 23 – arrival day
- Dinner Up for grabs
Arrival times and rides live in the family planning sheet.
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Thursday
December 24 – Christmas Eve
- Brunch or lunch Up for grabs
- Dinner Up for grabs
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Friday
December 25 – Christmas Day
- Brunch or lunch Katie: Pigs in a Blanket Katie: Coffee cake/Monkey Bread
- Dinner Up for grabs
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Saturday
December 26 – Boxing Day
- Breakfast Up for grabs
- Later Leftovers buffet
Lessons from 2023
We took notes last time so that we could repeat our mistakes on purpose.
- Buy more lox. Two pounds was not enough. Four would have been about right.
- Add a side to brisket night. Potato salad, maybe.
- Rib roast math: 12 ribs left four of them fully uneaten. Aim for 8 ribs plus 2 turkeys.
- Rolls: they failed, so they need a new plan.
- Potatoes: they were too thick, undercooked, and not cheesy enough. Slice thinner and add more cheese.
- Repeat these: the Brussels sprouts and the soup were both great.