Comments on Cuisine Kathleen: No Grinches Allowed~Roast Beast for a Crowd

Absolutely stunning! Thank you for for sharing at...

2012-01-01T20:35:02.524-08:00

Absolutely stunning!

Thank you for for sharing at Potpourri Friday. I wish you a healthy, prosperous and sparkling New Year!

What a gorgeous home and the food tables are out o...

2012-01-01T13:46:22.761-08:00

What a gorgeous home and the food tables are out of this world. Looks like you had a wonderful Christmas!

Looks like your Christmas was beautiful as well as...

2012-01-01T09:52:41.527-08:00

Looks like your Christmas was beautiful as well as fun. I am sorry to hear you caught a bug. Get better soon! Have a wonderful new Year!

Glad the kiddo is OK I don't take down the tr...

2011-12-31T20:26:37.520-08:00

Glad the kiddo is OK

I don't take down the tree till Jan 6

My neighbors snatched it all down right after dinner on the big day

All that food is making me hungry

Happy New Year!

What a glorious Christmas celebration and she did ...

2011-12-31T06:25:35.857-08:00

What a glorious Christmas celebration and she did a marvelous job! Happy New Year and here's to another year of blogging with you!
Be a sweetie,
Shelia ;)

Kathleen, the food looks delicious and the table a...

2011-12-30T18:33:00.933-08:00

Kathleen, the food looks delicious and the table absolutely beautiful! You did a good job teaching your son!
Yes, it can be stressful to not have family near at the holidays. We all just have to do the best we can to celebrate whenever we are together, no matter what time of year that is. That is something I had to learn a long time ago, when we lived very, very, very far (in another country) away from our family. We would have Christmas celebrations and gift exchanges in July, when we were able to come and visit.
It is always such a joy to stop by your blog and see what you are cooking in your kitchen! And I want to wish you and your family a very Happy New Year!

What a wonderful family Christmas you had! The ta...

2011-12-30T17:41:07.609-08:00

What a wonderful family Christmas you had! The table was gorgeous & the FOOD...oh my!! Have a Happy New Year, Kathleen.

Hi Kathleen, This sounds like a perfect way to spe...

2011-12-30T16:56:51.750-08:00

Hi Kathleen, This sounds like a perfect way to spend Christmas. The table is beautiful and the menu sounds delicious. Happy 2012.
xo,
Sherry

P.S. I leave my decorations up till Three Kings D...

2011-12-30T12:40:22.186-08:00

P.S. I leave my decorations up till Three Kings Day, too, and sometimes beyond. ;-)

Kathleen, what a wonderful celebration! That is a...

2011-12-30T12:38:38.705-08:00

Kathleen, what a wonderful celebration! That is a huge crowd for Christmas. Your son did an outstanding job on that table. Does he hire out??? I wish he had been here to help me with mine. You don't even want to know. LOL!

Growing up, we always spent Christmas with my mother's sister and her family, alternating between their house and ours. It was so much fun. We had five kids between the two families, two grandmothers, two sets of parents, and assorted other relatives there. I miss them SO much. Now, Mr. Magpie and I tend to spend it with his family or with our close friends who are like family. This year we had ten here, and it was fun, but we missed Adelaide. Her chair sat empty in the living room, but the children kept us very entertained. Plus I bought enough presents to sink a battleship. LOL! I'm afraid my food wasn't as wonderful as what you described there, but we did enjoy it. I have to confess that I've been a bit of a moocher throughout the years, going where we are invited and providing presents and sparkling conversation (and sometimes a dish) as my offerings. LOL! I am a very appreciative participant, and I can trowel on the flattery with a spade for a good meal. LOL! Now, tell me, what cook doesn't love that??? ;-)

Love you and wish you a wonderful New Year!

XO,

Sheila :-)

It truly was a labor of love for all involved!!! S...

2011-12-30T08:32:25.762-08:00

It truly was a labor of love for all involved!!! So much fabulous food and a table to die for!!!!!! The table was set with decorator precision!!! I applaud the young people for doing everything they had to do to make this a beautiful and special celebration. It must be terribly difficult with children under foot! All I have is a husband and it's crazy enough!!!

What a beautiful table, beautiful feast. Happy New...

2011-12-30T07:24:19.299-08:00

What a beautiful table, beautiful feast. Happy New Year! Pat

What a breathtaking display of food,decor etc.! Yo...

2011-12-30T05:19:23.040-08:00

What a breathtaking display of food,decor etc.! Your dil must be so talented and organised(and cool headed)!Your son was trained well in the art of table laying too!
Looks stunning!
Happy New Year to you and yours!

I am so impressed by their beautiful home and the ...

2011-12-30T05:13:14.356-08:00

I am so impressed by their beautiful home and the lovely table your son set! You taught him well Kathleen!
And the food, OMG, amazing...I want the lobster!
Happy New Year my friend,
Cindy

What I always think is really cool, Kathleen, is w...

2011-12-29T19:36:56.879-08:00

What I always think is really cool, Kathleen, is when the next generation cares about tablesettings and creating beautiful events for their families as much as we do. It's all beautiful, and what a menu!! Wow! Kudos to them and to you, because of how you raised your son. He obviously chose a wife who has the same sensibilities. Very cool.

With my Cuban heritage we too wait until the Three Kings come and leave gifts for the little ones. This year, because our oldest grandbaby is old enough to understand that they will come, we're going to gather at our home the evening of the 6th for cookies and hot chocolate. So fun to start this tradition for them now!(The one caveat is--if our tree holds out! We're going to try to keep it up, but if not, all the other decorations will still be up, waiting for the Kings to come!)

Happy new year to you and yours. I hope you'll be sharing these comments with your son and DIL. :) Thanks for sharing this very nice post, Kathleen. ~Zuni

Hi Kathleen....I see your son inherited your Table...

2011-12-29T18:04:27.966-08:00

Hi Kathleen....I see your son inherited your Tablescaping talents!!....beautiful looking table and wonderful looking food....Hope you have a wonderful happy and healthy New Year....Did you hit up all the stores for their after Christmas bargains.....find anything good at the CTS???

Oh, Kathleen! That is an amazing feast! Everythin...

2011-12-29T16:11:44.250-08:00

Oh, Kathleen! That is an amazing feast! Everything was decorated so beautifully. The table stunning.

I cannot imagine how long it must have taken to prepared such a meal. It sounds as though you had a lovely time.

Happy New Year!

What a lovely dinner! Have you been to CTS? I we...

2011-12-29T14:52:40.564-08:00

What a lovely dinner! Have you been to CTS? I went the other day and there was nothing left worth getting. I did pick up two huge hurricane vases for $4.99 each.

My goodness, Norman Rockwell Christmas was put to ...

2011-12-29T14:09:04.962-08:00

My goodness, Norman Rockwell Christmas was put to shame by yours. Sounds and looks delightful...such luscious things to eat. Their home looks beautiful.
Glad the g'son is ok.

Your son and DIL's home looks beautiful and wh...

2011-12-29T12:59:02.744-08:00

Your son and DIL's home looks beautiful and what a gorgeous table! Glad to hear your son is still setting the table ;)

I usually take our decs down right after the New Year but with Mack staying with us for 3 days it won't happen until I regain my energy :)

What an elegantly beautiful celebration. Oh my, y...

2011-12-29T11:40:34.051-08:00

What an elegantly beautiful celebration. Oh my, you dear DIL did a bang up job. I'm sure you are a grand inspiration to her.

I've gotta say, you taught your son well! Heeehehehe

I so enjoyed seein' all the pictures.

We aren't havin' Christmas 'till Saturday. Ya gotta get 'em together when ya can corral 'em all. :o)

God bless ya sweetie and have yourself one fantastic New Year!!!

Oh my goodness, Kathleen, what a spectacular Chris...

2011-12-29T09:35:37.347-08:00

Oh my goodness, Kathleen, what a spectacular Christmas dinner. There is nothing like being with family during this very special time. I usually take my decorations down by New Year's Day. I like to start the year with a clean house. Sometimes it doesn't stay that way very long, but its a good start anyway.
I hope the new year is a healthy, happy and prosperous one for us all. Happy New Year, my friend.

Wow that looks like it was something, and all of t...

2011-12-29T08:38:57.603-08:00

Wow that looks like it was something, and all of that food and cakes. I almost cried looking at those cakes,lol. Happy new years to all, and wishing everyone a very healthy 2012. Richard

Kathleen, I just clicked on one of your previous p...

2011-12-29T07:58:55.502-08:00

Kathleen, I just clicked on one of your previous posts where you made your granddaughter a nosegay for her recital, and I found it utterly charming. I've made some nosegays for nieces and young friends, tussie-mussies, and I find that they are more appropriate and charming for their simplicity. Your granddaughter is one lucky girl!

Hi Kathleen, Looks like you had a lovely Christmas...

2011-12-29T07:40:33.137-08:00

Hi Kathleen,
Looks like you had a lovely Christmas. You taught your son well,
as he set an outstandingly beautiful table. Their whole house is lovely,
and such a pretty tree, and the menu sounded so good too!
Yea, it is hard juggling things so that it fits with everyones schedule due to the new family sharing!
I don't like sharing I have to admit!! lol, but oh well, I know I have to behave myself and do the right thing.................lol

Thanks for your sweet comments on my Christmas table. So glad you had such a nice Christmas, and
hope you have a blessed New Year,
all thru 2012.
Nellie