These is pretty much a synopsis of my Christmas at my parents. Good times, lots of food, family and good booze always makes for a really good holiday. You really learn to appreciate your family surroundings as you get older. Next stop, Easter.

Lets take a look at some of our Christmas traditions:

Beat Soup:

For all of you who have never had beat soup it is the most amazing thing. Aside from its fun color the taste will leave you wanting more. I have had many friends over for our Christmas dinners and they first look at the soup they are very skeptical. Now they haunt my mom for the recipe.

Homemade Cheesecake:

This is no surprise but homemade cheesecake just tastes much better than store bought. Actually home made anything is better than store bought. Especially during the holidays.

Cornish Hens:

For all the vegetarians who might read this I am truly sorry but these little muffins are so tasty. I am an animal lover so I am very sorry but they make a great meal. This is a new tradition that has started at my family’s house for the holidays and it is great. Did I mention the entire meal is cooked by person! You can all guess who that might be.