Orthodox Christmas comes early

Technically, followers of the Orthodox religion will be observing Christmas on Wednesday, January 7th. Because our family will be working that day, we're celebrating early.

Since everybody had turkey so recently, we're having Cornish hens, packed with stuffing filled with chanterelle mushrooms we picked in the fall. Other accompaniments are mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans, and a bacony red cabbage dish I cooked yesterday, so the flavours could blend.

With the family all in attendance, what a happy feast!