We’re hosting Christmas this year, and I’m already thinking about what part of kitchen counterspace will be designated as the beverage station. There will be hot coffee, freshly-brewed from freshly-ground beans, and half & half available. No one but my husband and I will use it, as my family curiously prefers their coffee black. Iced tea will be an option, so various sweeteners will also be at the ready. It’s important to have enough cups, glasses, and teaspoons. And if you make iced tea, make sure you have fresh wedges of lemon or lime. I’m no Martha Stewart, but that’s basic. Nothing worse than patronizing a home or restaurant that offers you a beverage and lacks the standard accoutrements.
Of course, they won’t be allowed to smoke inside, like these fellows (no one in the family smokes anyway), but there will be plenty of beer and wine to help the turkey and dressing go down.
And what about hot tea? I had some this morning (and then I had coffee), but it doesn’t sound good with Christmas dinner. I won’t offer that.
But like a good waiter, we’ll keep the pitchers full, and there will be plenty of ice for Lipton and Cokes because who knows? It was 80 degrees on Friday. It may be warm on Christmas, and we’ll need cool refreshment. The goal is to make everyone as happy as these ladies.
The Hostess with the Mostess. I always try to anticipate any need of my guests as well. Of course I have not been responsible for any gathering more than 2 in 15 years. Any Jack to go in that Coke? That last picture has some really swank ladies in it.
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I wouldn’t mind some Jack, but the folks coming here may only have a glass of wine or beer, and the in-laws don’t drink. Nothing rowdy this year. 🙂
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Of course the ladies are happy. The punch is spiked.
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Let’s hope so!
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I need my hot Gatorade, please.
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That sounds ew.
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😀 haahahahahaha — you gotta try it to get it. It’s kinda like hot tea with lemon. 😀
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PS: Great new icon pic !!!
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Thank you!
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