The pork roast came off without a hitch, albeit a tad smaller, I cut it to a mere 6 lbs. We all know it isn't the size of the loin but what you do with it that counts. I cut slits along the top on both sides and inserted half cloves of garlic and stuck tufts of rosemary straight out the top which looked very attractive when the whole thing was done and I do have a still from a horrid home movie hubby filmed but it looks well, horrid. I got absolute rave reviews and I must say, it was luscious.
The roast was clearly unaffected by the sick baby but, the cream puffs necessary to make the croquembouche were not doable with snot-boy hanging onto me. Making them was one thing, but filling them clearly takes two hands. I had a momentary lapse of reason when I thought I would put it all together with empty puffs but I'm sure it would have caved or worse, guests would have noticed. C'est la vie.
There was one minor glitch several days prior when my husband was coercing his mother to come (long story) and told we would be having a pork roast and she said something along the lines of "what if I don't eat pork?" to which dear husband replied "She's making salmon too!". Uh? Oh really? Well, mom-in-law perked right up at that and so I hoofed it back to market to purchase a 2 lb salmon filet. Glad I did, that was scrumptious as well.
Everyone went away fully FULL, and brother-in-law Peter, who has been in food service and hotel/restaurant management for 20 years was impressed. Not that I take his word as gospel but, it's nice to be complimented by one of your peers with double helpings of everything.
Here is our family photo of the day,(couple more here) not impressive but cute nonetheless, and yes, I am looking old and tired but I think I've earned that title by now.
Back: Ian, Mom, Cassidy, Megan
Front: Erin, Declan, Katie, Dad
No recipes today my dears, I get a day off too!
Great pictures, looks like your family had a wonderful day. The supper sounds fantastic, although I can't eat pork roast, it upsets my stomach big time!!
ReplyDeleteThat's a beautiful family picture, Anne. I see nothing old and tired anywhere in it!
ReplyDeleteBut if you REALLY want some old and tired, I can accommodate you there.
The OTHER side of the family is coming down in a day or so, and I have a huge pork tenderloin in the freezer that I guess I should get out now so it will be thawed enough to cut then.
Christmas with lots of children. . . lucky you!
What a beautiful family. And I think your brother in law is a smart, smart man.
ReplyDeleteTake the day off and enjoy!
great picture!!! you look great!!!
ReplyDeleteand so true, not the size of the loin....
hah!
your kids are so freaking cute Anne..
ReplyDeleteok who said you could have the day off anyway?..just wondering..LMAO
The pictures are just wonderful. I am jealous-no small children in my house this year and I was just beside myself.
ReplyDeleteLove the recipes too- will give them a whirl for NYE :)
Coolchic-I would DIE if I couldn't eat roast pork! Ack! TY for the compliments :o)
ReplyDeleteMama-as usual, you brighten my day when you visit! Fellow Hoosiers are always welcomed.
momyblogr-yep-BIL knew where the bread was buttered that day lol
Christina! You don't think I deserve a day off? Let's go to da beach and drink margaritas k?
K-I dread the day that no babies are here-can you tell? We are definitely done growing the family but I will sorely miss it!