Spondylitis Association of America Forums General Discussion Off-Topic Forum Holiday traditions

Just to let you all know, I have enjoyed this thread more than any other lately.

Lots of memories brought back!

Thanks

Av guy

Michelle,

The tamales sound wonderful. I have a friend who makes them (I don't have to go to all that work). I think my favorite of hers is the chicken. Of course Pedro's Tamales are good in a pinch, especially since it's virtually down the street. If there good enough for the White House...

Elf,

I was quite shocked they have tamales in cans. But if I lived further north... If you get a chance to come down this way I'll spoil you.

jenny

That is SO SWEET Jenny! I've seriously been thinking of checking the Mexican restaurants here to see if someone uses the "old family recipe" for Tamales.

But those cream cheese and jalapeno ones sound really good too.

I make some killer cheese stuffed peppers, rolled in corn meal. For the life of me I can't remember the name though. Chili's Reanjos (sp)
My DH loves them. Will probably make them Christmas eve for him. Maybe I can get some Tamales too. YUMMM

You guys like jalepena poppers? Stuffed jalepena peppers with cream cheese, wrapped in bacon and baked for about 25 to 40 minutes. Hard to believe how much of "the hot" is taking away when you remove the seeds from the pepper.
Our family loves them, has them every Christmas and other holidays.

We don't wrap in bacon. We bread them and deep fry them. Serve with lettuce, grated cheese and tomatoes. They're yummy.

Wrapping in bacon is a version of Rumaki. Didn't know you were so fancy huh?

Elf,

I think you mean Chile Rellenos. One of my favorites! I like it with a ranchero sauce.

I'm getting really hungry now. I may have to go to Taco Bueno and get a snack (it's the only place open this late).

MSJAY,

Jalepeno poppers is one of my daughters favorites. My Dad loves to watch her eat them. I don't know where she puts it all!!

I'm originally from New Mexico, where the chile rellenos are made with large green chiles stuffed with cheddar or cream cheese, sometimes pepperjack, breaded and fried. I never cared for them, but they are favorite among native New Mexicans.

Anyone like posole? I love it! I made some the other night when my sister came to town.

Crystal, how did your grandma make her fruitcake? I would love to know if it's not a secret family recipe.

Ah food....one of the great things about the holidays!

I wish I knew......my younger brother probably has the recipe, as he absconded with all my mom's recipes after my dad died last Christmas Eve. And he's not speaking to me since he feels that I didn't help take care of dad enough. Of course, me having a heart attack, and all the other diseases I have doesnt count.

Sorry, didn't mean to grouse. Anyhow, I wish I had the recipe....I would surely share it.

Crystal

Gosh Crystal, that's horrible. I've had some problems with my sister and they've recently resolved. I wish that for you. I hope Christmas Eve is filled with good memories of your father. A good friend of mine died 7 years ago (cancer) and for a few years I felt ache when October came around, especially on the day. Now, I only feel good about her and great memories. I try not to think of the last year of her life and the horrors that cancer and the meds can cause. Now her suffering has ended and i think she watches over me as I'm sure your father does for you too. Take care sweet Crystal. Your brother will see things for what they are in time. Brad