nguyen xmas 07

oh xmas tree
Originally uploaded by bluepupae.

we gathered as usual at my grandparents' for xmas on december 22 for lots of food & family. my contribution to dinner was braised potatoes, which went over well. the large family made the gift exchange chaotic. i was busily unwrapping my own so wasn't able to get as many photos. we had two desserts, including a buche noel & a decadent cake made of cream puffs, custard & whipped cream. yum!

it was nice to see my grandfather stay with us through the gift exchange. co yien, my grandfather's brother's girlfriend, is an awesome cook, and had made these pate choux, flaky pastries with meat fillings. i would have loved to have taken more than the two, but we were about to go out of town, so didn't want to take home what i couldn't eat. all in all a great night.

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