Preparing “Noel”

 Hello Friends,

I have a busy life at the moment and try to do my Xmas decoration.

All the bulbs are planted for Spring, I had a first answer of a retirement home for my mother.

We have been working hard to empty her flat and cleaned it.

This weekend, we must take a break and have a rest, before my son arrives from Dubai.

Growing numbers of people having the virus,

Mr L is working hard with many patients a day, it is still a sad time we are going through, but I try to be positive and prepare Christmas as usual.

I have put lots of lights in my decoration, the lights of Advent and joy. The weather is very dull , lots of grey skies and rain, but this morning I saw a rainbow.

I still have the decoration of the stairs to finish.

But, today I found some time to begin my Xmas tree!

Did you start your decoration?

Now I am thinking of the Xmas menu.

I have to find veggie recipes for my son’s wife.

I decided to cook a fish terrine and some smoked salmon as a starter. I must find the main dish ( we usually have turkey or roasted goose, but this year  I think we will have “ coquilles Saint Jacques “

Scallops, as a dessert a cake with chestnut mousse and “ marrons glaces” with sugar coated chestnuts.

Waiting to see your Christmas trees!

Ideas for Christmas.

 Today, we went to get the Christmas decorations for our table in my favorite shop “ Grains de folie”. I found some beautiful  candle holders.

I don’t know yet how I will use them on the table and if we will be able to gather for Xmas, but I keep positive and continue my Xmas shopping!