Tis the season for the Holiday. Over the course of the past few years I have become more and more jaded toward this time of year. Namely I blame my working in retail. Also I have noticed that Christmas time just isn't the same without my mother. She had a way of infecting people with the Christmas spirit. Its also the time of the year where both my parents were constantly cooking a wide spread of food for us of our house and for friends. For me, I am now moving on and working on creating my own traditions of which I share with my family and friends. This year I will be attempting to make Latkes for my co-worker and I. Jake and I are continuing our yearly smoked turkey and Bourbon balls. Being as it is the holidays, I have started thinking more towards this side project of mine (The Church Of Nom) and of what kind of holidays us Nomists follow and celebrate. One instantly sprang to mind:
National Zombie Day (aka Easter)- For those of us who don't take religion all that seriously, we celebrate Easter by cooking and eating in-copious amounts of meat. Meat of all kinds. Last year we had chocolate dipped Bacon and Goat Curry.
I have now began looking for and studying other foodie holidays to incorporate into this cult and this is what I have found so far:
August 10: St. Lawrence Day. For those of you who don't know, St. Lawrence is the patron saint of cooks. Named thus for his famous martyrdom death of being grilled alive. During which he claimed "Well, I'm done on this side, better turn me over." For this holiday, we will be celebrating it will wine and cooking all foods over an open flame or on a gridiron.
June 20- Summer Solstice. Time to celebrate the summer with a feast. Cold brew and hot meats. Gather friends together for a good time.
Realistically, Nomist don't really need an excuse. We shall have a feast anywhere, at anytime!
So to all of you, I wish you happy eating this winter season. :)
P.S. Don't forget there are those less fortunate out there. Donate some spare cans of food or some time to help others have a happy holiday.
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