Karamu Gathering

Typically the Karabu is a feast held on the last day of Kwanzaa, which is New Years day. On this day family and friends gather to celebrate IMANI, which means faith. And of course no gathering is official unless there is plenty of good food. *chuckle*

Since we are away from family and old friends we'll have our Karabu the day before. On that day we'll celebrate NIA, which means "purpose." And what better way to show "purpose" than with yummy-stick-to-your-gut food.

Since I'm on a breakfast roll, I've decided to do a repeat and cook up some yummy breakfast again for my family on the 6th day of Kwanzaa.

The menu for NIA, is:

Crab quiche
Potato pancakes
Belgium waffles
Fresh fruit
Caramelized apples
Whipped cream
Sparkling cider
Riesling (sweet)

Hubby's Birthday on December 25th

Since my hubby's birthday is on December 25th and we celebrate Kwanzaa, we typically don't do a "thanksgiving" style dinner on that day. I'll typically cook some food I think the hubby will like (usually sea food) and call it a day. Well since my hubby is the "semi" ba-hum bug dude he is, of course he NEVER has anything particular that he wants to eat or by way of presents. So how do you please somebody who always says "I don't care?" You don't.

This year I decided to keep it REALLY simple. I'm not doing some elaborate dinner or over the top cakes like I've done in the past. With that in mind I came up with the idea to do a Birthday Brunch. Why? Because my hubby LOVES pancakes and eggs. He can eat them sh*ts all day, everyday. Plus the DOD will love it as well, because they're pancake lovers like their dad.

Birthday Brunch Menu
Crab Frittata
Oatmeal Pancakes (his all time FAVORITE)
Belgian Waffles
Creamy Grits
Brown Sugar Bacon
Tropical Fruit Salad
Hot Cocoa with mini marshmallows
Kahlua Coffee
Mimosa

Red Velvet Cupcakes

Hopefully I can get up early enough to get the ball rolling and everyone can actually eat Brunch BEFORE dinner time. *chuckle* Cuz lord knows I'm trying not to be a lazy heffa and just order EVERYTHING from Whole Foods catering.