This year, Shonn and I decided to start a new Christmas Eve tradition. This decision was actually accidental, resulting from two factors: 1) We hadn't eaten prior to Christmas Eve church service, and 2) We have decided not to eat out as much this year. Sooo...what's a couple to do when there is no crockpot full of deliciousness awaiting their return? From this question our new tradition was created. (Isn't there a saying about necessity being the mother of all invention?) We decided to head to the grocery store and buy seafood to prepare and eat at home. Fun! We both love seafood and on vacations or at restaurants, we order it often, but we rarely make shrimp, crab legs, or lobster at home. Shonn does cook fish really well, but we were ready for something more exotic and festive.
County Market was closed, and although inconvenient for us, I was glad for them, so we went to Walmart. (I know what you're thinking: You're going to get something "exotic and festive" at Walmart? Our options were limited, people. 7:30 on Christmas Eve.) As we walked in the doors, for the first time EVER, I heard the words, "Walmart will close in thirty minutes..." Whaaat? It actually closes? (Thought in the style of Santa on the M & M commercial - They ARE real!)
Anyway, we bought crab legs, pasta supplies, and more champagne than necessary. Here are some pictures of us preparing our meal.
We had a great night, made a huge mess, and ate way too much. Sounds like a wonderful tradition to me!
We had a great night, made a huge mess, and ate way too much. Sounds like a wonderful tradition to me!
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