Grey Snowy Island

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A grey and snowy island = ultimate relaxation

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We all spent the majority of the day on the couch in front of the fire, but we ventured out just before cocktail hour for a little exercise.

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The snow and wind intensified on our walk and we barely lasted 30 minutes.

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I warmed up quickly with a home-brewed imperial pumpkin once we got back. Mmmmm.

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I switched to wine for dinner…

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We enjoyed all of the food that had been planned for Christmas dinner, except for the ham.

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Everything was fabulous, especially Karen’s sun-dried tomato pesto.

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And, my mom’s brandied sweet potatoes are one of my favorite foods of all time.

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Dessert was spanish white wine and Matt’s mom’s pumpkin pie. Delish times five.

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This morning I spent some time at the gym at the Bald Head Island club and then Kanz helped me tackle a baking project I was supposed to make a few days ago: Lauren’s pumpkin pie chocolate cups!

My mom had gotten me a couple of bags of the soy-free chocolate chips I love so much, so I used those instead of white chocolate to make the cups. We also only had the jumbo foil cupcake liners, so I made about 6 huge cups instead of ten mini’s.

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(He got smashed when I cut into him). They were not the most beautiful cups, but they sure taste good:)

Now, I’m back to reading and relaxing on another cold and blustery island day.

PS: congratulations to the other Lauren on her engagement!!

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  • Stacy @ Every Little Thing
    December 27, 2010 at 4:19 pm

    Those cups look great, I will have to look into them. And I love having wine for dessert 🙂 Glad you had a good holiday!

  • Carla @ Will Run for Health
    December 27, 2010 at 5:46 pm

    I am so envious of your vacation! Spanish wine and pumpkin pie sound great!

  • Lauren
    December 27, 2010 at 7:44 pm

    This sounds like a wonderful way to spend Christmas. And those Pumpkin Chocolate cups sound AMAZING!! Glad you’re having a nice stay.

  • Lauren @ Girlwiththepinkhat.blogspot.com
    December 27, 2010 at 9:51 pm

    Thanks Laura! I am glad you are having a nice relaxing time with your family!!!