Isn’t Christmas just a wonderful time of the year? The air is heavy with the celebration, the joy, the aroma of wonderful dinner. Ah! It’s just a day past Christmas, and I can’t wait for the next one to arrive.
From a very recent conversation with a fellow blogger, I got this wonderful line, “Christmas was quiet. Full of memories. Full of next year.”
Mine on the contrary was loud and vibrant, but what really caught my eye was the wondrous effect of Christmas on all of us. We may not celebrate it in the same way, but we are always making memories. Always etching a little bit of color in our rather monotonous lives.
Not many might like holidays, but while I do, I might as well live them to the fullest.
Christmas means loads to me, and so does Christmas dinner. I have wanted to write an elaborate food story too, for Christmas, but I don’t think my words can do justice to the magic it weaves in my life and neither do I want to steal away the focus of you guys, from this meal, that I am absolutely proud of. I’ll leave you to the pictures, but I might as well say that no matter how hard things get, I hope we all have the time and courage to find little reasons to celebrate. To pump color. And to fill our earthly experience with as many cookies as we can!
All in all, it was one heavenly dinner, I bet. It could not have been possible without the wonderful support of my mommy, dad, and sister, so I thank them with all my heart.
As for you guys, I hope you will let me know what you think of the pictures and the menu. Please feel free to write to me for recipes or sharing your bit of love and advice.
Till later folks!
© Shanyu Bihani 2020
Sui Generis 
Oh my swoons..it looks absolutely delicious!! Thank you for sharing your meal:)
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Thank you so very much friend! I’m am absolutely grateful. I hope you liked it.
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Merry Christmas and Happy New year my friend 💖💝
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Merry Christmas and Happy New year my friend 💖💝
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I wish you the same. Peace and love.
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I’m with you. Although I’m looking forward to a better 2021, I enjoyed Christmas because it adds color to otherwise boring days.
The meals looks wonderful 😋
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See, exactly my point. A little color doesn’t hurt.
Thank you so much J! I am so thankful for your kind support and appreciation.
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Truly beautiful food! Happy New Year, to you and your family, Shanu! ❤
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Thank you so very much C! Happy new year. May your days be filled with joy and wonder.
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Beautiful food!
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Thank you so very much friend.
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Reblogged this on Nelson MCBS.
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Thank you so much!
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Welcome
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Am I to understand that you have cooked this Christmas dinner yourself?
If so then you are talented and you must remember my suggestion of a cookery book. When can I buy it?
Joanna
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Yes, I should say it is a family deal. Each one of us has contributed to the making of it. I was infact part of making the menu, some prep and dressing/plating the dishes along with the photography.
Lol. Let me think about that Joanna. Pretty sure I want to publish a poetry book first.
Thank you so much for stopping by.
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Ohhh !!! Looks awesome.❤❤❤
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That all looks AMAZING!! 🖤🖤
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Thank you so very much dearest friend. You kind words mean a lot.
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You’re most welcome my friend 🖤
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Cheers.
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It looks like a festive dream!
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It tasted like one too! Thank you so much for your words and appreciation. Happy New year.
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Dazzling and mouthwatering! And it’s so great to see fruitcake on display! I don’t know why fruitcake gets so much hate, I love it and it’s just not Christmas without it!
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Thank you so very much friend. Fruitcake is really really good. I have come across some really dry ones, or some that are too heavy with booze. But if made perfectly, it is absolutely delicious. Do you have a favourite way if making it?
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Lecker, egal wer es gekocht hat verdient ein Lob.
Schon beim Anblick läuft mir das Wasser im Mund zusammen.
Lilo
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Vielen Dank, lieber Freund. Es ist wirklich ein großer Schub, so anerkennende Kommentare zu erhalten. ich danke dir sehr. wünsche dir ein wundervolles neues jahr.
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These look delicious! I’m especially curious about the pea and mint soup. I’ve enjoyed both flavors separately, but I never thought of combining them. It certainly sounds like a way to make it feel more Christmasy!
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Thank you so very much. They tasted just amazing. Now pea and mint works just so so well. Put in a little bit of lamb fat and you are in heaven. Literally.
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Oh so tempting!! Looks really delicious!
Happy New Year Shanyu!😊
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Thank you so very much dear friend. Hope you are doing well. Happy new year.
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Fabulous menu and great photos!
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Thank you so very much dearest friend. I am more than glad to hear from you. Cheers.
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Dessert mushrooms, very interesting; not sure I’ve seen that before. All this looks really good. And I have a feeling it tastes even better than it looks.
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Thank you very much. They are technically meringues in the shape of mushrooms. I am so glad to know you like the look of it. I tell you, it was one of the tastiest Christmas dinner.
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Oh, i see. Still, It all looked perfect. It sure did seem like it was tasty. Glad you have that memory. I’m sure you’ll outdo it this year!
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Thank you once again man. Let’s just hope I get enough time to plan an elaborate dinner like that. Anyways, Christmas seems so faraway.
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Awesome pics! Mouthwatering and sinful dishes! Keep them coming Shanyu.
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Thank you so very much friend. Your words mean a lot. Have a fantastic day.
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We went to your blog site and were bowled over! Kudos
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That means so much dear friend. I am so sorry for only replying now. I’m so glad and thankful.
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Poet chefs are such a rarity!
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So are kind people like you.
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