Choosing a Theme for your Holiday Cooking

In my family we compete from year to year for the best holiday meal. If you want to beat out your sisters, liven up your meal with a theme. You may think it's rebelling and some in your family will hate it, but others will adore it. Holiday cooking can fit any topic or idea you like. You could have the perfect picnic just by using a checkered tablecloth, and filling baskets with snacks for everyone. You want to do things completely different and maybe inspire your sisters to get creative when it's their turn to host the affair. Now if you do the picnic theme stick to it. Make sure you have finger foods, cheese and crackers, and don't forget a bottle of good wine. If you live in a warm climate you could even actually have the meal outside for the holiday.
You could do a buffet. Set the food up on sideboards with plates and utensils, just like you were dining at your favorite all you can eat spot. Don't be afraid to experiment. You want to be different but still enjoy your holiday.
You could use themes based on past times like the victorian or medieval eras. Ethnic themes could be fun as well. You could make a pinata and serve mexican dishes. Or perhaps you could set up the dining room to look like an outside cafe in Paris. The possibilities are endless and can provide years of fun for your family.
One thing you don't want to do is forget dessert. My family must have their cakes and pies or they are not happy. You can be unique there as well, keeping with the theme as you decorate your cakes and cookies. Have fun and enjoy dfferent themes for holiday meals.


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