The hustle and bustle of the holiday season is at its peak.
Last minute touches are made to the glowing lights and colorful decorations.
Kitchens are in a flurry with baking sweet treats. Lists being made and lists getting crossed off.
The malls and grocery stores produce a whirlwind of shoppers for those last-minute gifts and dinner necessities.
Is there a special recipe your family asks for every year? Or a dish from a relative you can’t wait to taste?
Our family has a few. Holly’s deviled eggs are the first to get eaten. She does amazing things by adding feta or wasabi, a fun new flavor each year. Heather always does an amazing salad with a freshly made dressing that makes us all feel a little healthier in just a few bites. Gabby’s cheesy rolls are straight from heaven with garlic and cheese and olives.
I used to bake an eggnog pie and cut out little holly leaves and berries from pie crust to decorate it with. My favorite dish to contribute the last few years is wine. I’m really good at wine.
Maybe your tradition is a dinner out with family and friends. No cooking or dishes piling up in the sink. Just time spent together.
Here are some great choices on the beach for sharing a meal this holiday season.
• Start the weekend with some holiday music. Ericka Corban will be performing at the Seabrook Town Hall on Friday Dec. 23rd from 7-9 p.m. Holiday Classics, special guests and festive beverages available.
• On Christmas Day, the public is invited to a free Christmas Dinner in the North Beach Senior Center in Ocean Shores. Dinner is from 1-4 p.m., with the food including turkey, ham, mashed potatoes, gravy, sweet potatoes, green bean casserole, salad and rolls. A variety of desserts will be available too.
Santa will be dropping by with gifts to be given out in a special drawing (tickets available at the door). The Senior Center is located at 885 Ocean Shores. Blvd. NW.
• Also on Christmas, the Porthole Pub will be serving a turkey dinner with all the trimmings, including dessert for just $12. Service starts at 2 p.m. until sold out. Located at 893 Point Brown Ave in Ocean Shores.
• The Christmas Buffet at Quinault Beach Resort and Casino is always exceptional. Served Christmas Day from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. This is so amazingly popular that reservations are recommended. Call 1-888-461-2214
• The Shilo offers a Christmas buffet of turkey, ham, prime rib, salmon and shrimp, in addition to side dishes and desserts. Call for reservations 289-4600.
Want something a little different?
Try Gustoso Italian: Christmas Eve will feature Veal Marsala and Veal Parmigiana. Located at 749 Point Brown NW Suite 2. Call (360) 289-2535 for more information.
Want a fun evening with family and friends that includes being creative and wine?
Join “The Tipsy Easel” for a Sip and Paint evening at the Ocean Beach Roasters.
You will be working with acrylic paint, all supplies needed to paint are provided for you.
With acrylic paint, things can get messy, so please dress for the mess, not to impress!
The class starts promptly at 6 p.m. so please arrive a few minutes early to grab your seat and get settled in!
Email Brittany.thetipsyeasel@gmail to register for this event.
No matter if you choose to gather around a family table or a night out for all, Christmas dinner is a time for connecting.
The stories and laughter, sharing of old and making of new memories.
Merry Christmas from “On the Beach.”
Submission considerations to: onebusibee@outlook.com
