Getting back within the flavors for the holidays

So finally the holidays are here! Though I only participated in making a one side dish and an appetizer this year, I enjoyed my Thanksgiving very much. Especially when traveling to Laredo to visit my family and taste my step mom's Pastel de Carne....Let me just say that she asked what I wanted for X-MAS, and I said I wanted a Pastel de Carne all for myself! Hey, she asked! Now to think what I shall do for Christmas...I've been thinking that I need to get back to my passion and blog and add more flavor to my life. The Holidays sometimes seem hard, especially when are loved ones are far....but I have two desires before the year ends. One I want to make Cornish hens for Christmas and I want to re create my mom's famous spicy English cut ribs with chile de arbol and nopalitos. Challenge Accepted! In the words of HIMYM! Well let me start working on those missions and I will be getting back soon enough to mention my progress....Much love!