What fun! Seems to me that it might be a time to investigate chestnuts. One of our local Asian markets used to have a hot roasted chestnut stand outside, don't know the status since Covid.,,
We do not have plans yet for Christmas, but our New Year's tradition is a duck. Specifically, a duck from Seattle International District institution, Kau Kau. We have easier places to get that style, but hubby likes to make a yearly venture into the city. Always was too small and crowded so will be ordered and picked up to go.
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https://www.kaukaubbq.com/