Silent Night

O Holy Night...

(Scroll down to "The Playlist" and hit play before reading... works better that way!)

Take a break today... it is the weekend before Christmas. Time to reflect and give thanks for all that you have, thanks for your family and friends and a time to pray for those that are in need.

Take it all in, because it goes by so quickly. So, sit back and put on a playlist filled with soft tunes for your Christmas "Eve", have a snack and a little cocktail while you sit by the fire.

Enjoy... The pots are on. 

The Plate...

Tortellini Kabobs

We're looking for something easy here today so you can make it ahead, throw it in the fridge; then after a long day of last minute shopping you can have a "silent night".  Time to grab your cocktail, have a snack and relax.

What You Need... 

4 tbsp olive oil
4 tbsp pesto (jarred pesto is the easiest here)
2 tsp red wine vinegar
2 packages spinach tortellini, cooked
2 pints of cherry tomatoes
10-12 oz fresh mozzarella
1/4 cup minced parsley

What You Do...

Mix together the olive oil, pesto and vinegar.
Take skewers and thread the tortellini, tomatoes and mozzarella (cubed).
Place on a platter and drizzle the olive oil, pesto and vinegar mixture over them.

The Playlist...

Silent Night

Sometimes its' good to just hang out by the Christmas tree with a little "quiet time". Well, here is a compilation of some of my favorite music for reflection on days gone by, the Christmas present and things to come in the new year. 

("The Playlist" runs on Spotify. Don't have Spotify?... Click here it's free )

The Bar...

The Boulevardier

1 oz Campari

1 oz Sweet Vermouth

2 oz Bourbon

Orange twist 

Mix all together and pour over ice... enjoy!

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  And... A Joyous New Year.