Phew! Isn’t it crazy how doing nothing besides eating can be so exhausting? I hope you all had a wonderful and relaxing holiday weekend filled with lotsa love and good food.
The forecast predicted a white Christmas but all we got was grey and dreary. It finally started snowing today, but it’s just been small flakes trickling down. Better luck next year!
Back to Christmas Eve…
At 12 midnight, Peter’s Workshop gathered around the Christmas tree and opened presents one by one. The theme of this year seemed to be Practical Presents. Every gift was useful and much needed—the best kind of presents in my opinion.
Okay, some presents weren’t needed per say, but definitely wanted very badly. Such as Nike Roger Federer apparel. My mom can finally support “HER Roger” in style now.
I got a butane torch (for things like creme brulee!), Origins heel cream (much much needed for my running feet), and…
A KITCHEN AID STAND MIXER!
Hallelujah! I’ve been dreaming of owning this beauty for far too long. I’ve turned away so many recipes without the convenience of this stand mixer.
Thanks, Fam!
Christmas morning, we went out for Indian food at Mirchi because my mom bought 4 Wow.com coupons and they expire in a month. I slept in way late so this was pretty much breakfast for me.
Indian food for breakfast? Uhh yeah, my body was just a bit confused…
The first entree I ordered, they didn’t have. The second entree I ordered they also didn’t have.
They were not making this easy for me. I basically spent the entire time doing this…
We ordered naan and tandoori roti, duh.
Bagara Baingan (baby eggplant), Lamb Korma, and a chickpea, tomato, cucumber salad
Matt ordered the Lamb Biryani
My brother ordered the Chicken Tikka
I ate 2 pieces of tandoori roti, 1 piece of naan and mooched off everyone else’s dishes.
After we got back, I went to town on the leftover desserts from Christmas Eve and then baked granola bars, which we ate with vanilla ice cream. We spent the entire night watching House Hunters on HGTV.
There was a major shortage of movement and veggies that’s for sure.
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We spent all of today shopping for after Christmas sales. Our old ornaments are still missing (sad!) so we stocked up on some at Target for next year. We better not lose these.
There were a few aggressive shoppers out today but nothing too crazy, thank goodness!
Afterwards, we headed to Costco for lunch (aka samples galore) and then stopped by the outlet mall.
There were some good sales going on, but we didn’t end up buying much.
I got a small trifle dish and a mini bakeware set perfect for Toaster Oven Baking at Crate and Barrel Outlet.
Dinner was some much needed veggies. Spring mix, chick peas + veg, hearts of palm
Plus leftover Sweet Potato Tart, salmon and naan. Dare I say the leftovers tasted better 2 days later?
This rustic tart from Christmas Eve was definitely a winner. I can’t wait to make it again, perhaps with some other veggies!
Time to lay on the couch and eat dessert. Physical activity resumes tomorrow.
And just like that, Christmas 2010 is over!
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Tell me: What did you get for Christmas?
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Yay for a stand mixer! I really need one of those!
Ahh i dream of the day I get a stand mixer
Agreed- physically activity returns tomorrow! I use my stand mixer ALL the time- you’re going to love it.
I got a Le Creuset dutch oven- so excited and can’t wait to use it! Plus a Darth Vader spatula…
Funny, I just got a toaster oven and was thinking how I could use a smaller muffin pan to make muffins in it!
PS – you are going to LOVE your stand mixer. Though you won’t get as much of a workout in the kitchen anymore.
You hit the nail on the head with the “physical activity resumes tomorrow” title. Ive been over-doing it specially with the sweets this xmass. But enjoyed every bite of course
….didnt get anything very exciting for xmass but nonetheless, love that I got some stuff at least 
Enjoy the rest of the evening!
You know you’re getting old when practical gifts are exciting. A new whisk, cutting board and grater were highlights of Christmas.
I bought myself a DSLR today, though!
Haha this reminds me of A Christmas Story when they go to the Chinese Restaurant on Christmas.
I’ve always wanted to do this just because of that movie.
So glad you spent a wonderful day with your family. Enjoy your evening.
the food looks amazing
love the pics of you and your family
and your kitchen aide stand mixer…i dont have one but would love one!
This was the year of practical gifts for me, too. And I got a heart rate monitor, so I have no excuse not to get back on the regular physical activity.
yeah, i love themed gifts.
i cant believe an indian place was open on christmas.
i hope you had a great christmas
I agree, practical presents are always the best. I got boots, clothes, a new ipod, and looks of chocolate and candy of course
I agree, practical presents are always the best. I got boots, clothes, a new ipod, and looks of chocolate and candy of course
I love looking at your salads =) They always make me crave veggies even more than I normally do! hehe
Practical gifts really are the best kind- that’s what mine were this year and it was the best Christmas gift-wise in a long while. Glad you had a great Christmas!
I totally have stand mixer envy!
I got a set of bakeware, a purse, a necklace, and lots of miscellaneous items. It was pretty awesome.
OMG stand mixer! >:D You must be psyched to get that! I didn’t get anything for Christmas this year. I’m wondering what to get my friends – I like practical presents too, but I don’t know what to get them!
What a yummy blog post!! I LOVE my mixer and you’ll love yours too! I feel like I should congratulate you on that because it’ll be a life changer! haha
That indian food looks so yummy and all of your shopping purchases do to! Great holiday post Allie!
For Christmas, I got a nice watch, a rice cooker cook book that I wanted, and a purse!
You will love that stand mixer!
I need a big food processor and hoping to get a good deal on one at some after Christmas sale!
Ah you got a stand mixer..how exciting! I was excited to get a tea kettle
Snow can always wait a month…or a year…I’m snowed in right now, and I would love to send some your way!
I got a pretty Canon Rebel and I can’t wait to unlock all its secrets!
I have always wanted stand mixer since I was a little girl. I cannot wait until I have my own personal home and/or apartment to start building up my kitchen gadgets!
Looks like you had a fabulous Christmas.
I got so much good stuff! My favorite was a whole makeup kit from sephora and Taylor Swift CD and a purse from Greece! LEGIT stuff! I’m tellin ya! haha
So jealous of that mixer
indian food looks so good! even if it were for breakfast!! the foodie gift i got was rubber muffin tins!! no sticking- woo hoo!
Merry day after Christmas Allie! hehe yayyyyy for the stand mixer!! I’m so thankful because I know I don’t deserve one and I’ve always wanted one and got it this Christmas!!
))) mine’s in the cinnamon red color. Is yours red like the box shows? It’s a good choice~~ and the Indian food looks amazing. I went to India for missions a few months ago and it’s probably one of my faves foods of all time.
Ahh KitchenAid mixer and RF clothes???? PERFECT!
Yayy for KitchenAid mixers!!
I got a new bread maker which I’m super excited about!
I have that mixer.. it’s really nice
Your family sure knows you well, eh? 
Oh wow, a stand mixer! I’d love one of those!
I got a Garmin Forerunner!!
I have a stand mixer and I always forget about it. Bad, I know…it’s just tucked away and I HATE getting it out. Or cleaning it. Meh.
I got tons of sports bras, running shoes, Lululemon pants, a slow cooker, a foam roller, plates, cookbooks, dark chocolate, a rice cooker…food blogger much?!
Yay for getting a stand mixer!
I’m curious though – what makes it so much better than an electric hand mixer?
I got a Garmin Forerunner 305, some Lululemon clothes, a cookbook, an electric handmixer, a food processor, and some clothes.
Small trifle dish? Best. Purchase. Ever.
Physical activity resumes tomorrow. Best statement ever
Best present ever! This Christmas I got Roxy the Rebel (aka a canon rebel!)
Yay for the stand mixer, I got the exact same one for Christmas too! I was so surprised since I have been talking about one for at least ten years and my parents have always said I had to wait for my wedding day. I guess they got tired of waiting. Haha!
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