"Aunt Sarah didn't come with the turkey and stuffing.
Uncle Matthew didn't bring his extra creamy mashed
potatoes or his famous green bean casserole.
So much for a big, big dinner."
The final few months of each year bring families together to celebrate the traditions that have evolved around being together at such happy times. There are certain things that happen whenever a holiday rolls around. They make for memorable times.
This family tale begins with the announcement that Grandma is an expected visitor at holiday time. She arrives by plane, while the rest of the family drives ... aunts, uncles, cousins. So much fun to have everyone gather together for a fine meal. Their evening continues with games, a blazing fire, and 'three kinds of pie'. What could be better?
When the snow starts flying, flights are cancelled and roads are closed.
"Just Mom, Mama, my brother, and me.
Would it even feel like the holidays with just us?"
So much is going to be different this year: stew instead of turkey, a hike in the snow while the stew cooks, and a frosty return for a warm meal. The games are different, and certainly quieter. When Mom lights the fire, it's more than the daughter can take. There will be NO pie!
FaceTiming with Grandma is the perfect solution. With her help, the family makes apple crisp. While waiting for it to be ready, the children pen letters to their cousins, letting them know how much they were missed and sharng hopes for another visit soon.
The apple crisp is delicious ... a perfect ending to a non-traditional, but wonderful, celebration!
A recipe for Grandma's Apple Crisp follows. No better time of year to gather apples and try one of your own.
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