
So, I realize that is a picture of beer. That's fine, as I consider it a food item. Also, it has a nice holiday feel to it. I don't eat very much and generally do not get as excited as food as I used to. That being said, I do enjoy the feast that is had on major holidays (although this Thanksgiving the said "feast" was limited to a bag of chips and some summer sausage). These are my favorite items to eat on December 25th (and 26th, 27th, etc...)


4. Turkey

3. POPCORN TIN!!
I mentioned the infamous popcorn tin in an earlier post. I also mentioned that it had been at least ten years since I'd sampled its genius (yes, it is genius to put 3 flavors of anything into one package. Who doesn't like Neapolitan ice cream?) I think I like the popcorn tin more for nostalgia than anything else. The buttered flavor tastes like absolute ass and the cheese isn't that great either. The caramel popcorn is really the only somewhat satisfying aspect of this tin of corn and as you can see by the picture, they give you twice as much of it. I remember my family getting these when I was younger and by Christmas you would have a tin with an empty caramel chamber, a half-full cheese section, and a full "butter" section. On some occasions there would actually be more butter popcorn in the tin than there had been when we bought it. Not sure how that happened...

2. Mashed Potatoes
I never really eat potatoes anymore. I love french fries but I can't remember the last time I ate them or even had a baked potato for that matter. However, if it is Christmas, you have to have mashed potatoes. Why? I have no clue. I do know, however, that there will always be a huge bowl of mashed potatoes sitting on the kitchen table come December 25th. I don't really have anything witty or clever to say about potatoes, so I'm going to leave it at that.

1. Green Bean Casserole
The single greatest culinary invention of all time (besides using a krispy kreme donut as a hamburger bun). The one dish I look forward to gorging on every year, Green Bean casserole has become a staple for the holiday season in my mind. The great thing is that only my mother and I actually like it so there is always plenty to go around and around and around...One day I may actually try to make it myself but first I have to learn how to work the microwave.
Some (all) of these foods are pretty standard and boring Christmas fare but that is why I like Christmas. I generally know what to expect and am not surprised when i sit down at the table and see smoked salmon and spaghetti.
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