well I am now focusing on the food as I do every year when this time gets around. It is a wife family tradition to gather every year at this time in a member's home -North- east of Paris - or South (west of Paris we will be in for next year lol!) This year is North meaning the little town of Caudry near Cambrai near Lille near this is what they are famous for http://www.museedentelle-caudry.fr.tc/ very French embroideries, lace, etc for high fashion textiles.
Everyone bring something to the table in coordination with all, some bring already made food other ingredients to make it on site. We have the menu and drinks pick out, and we just getting it all together for the big day which is Christmas day December 25th 2006 this is my contribution oh i forgot to tell you its about 40 persons lol!
and i have about a case of this one just to keep it balance huh! El Toro de Albar from the region of Toro, between Zamora and Valladolid Castile and Leon Spain
and not to create too many frames but someone has to started:::: the family is picking this champagne as i push for it: got married with it in France! Champagne Jacquart Brut from the house of Moet & Chandon and LVMH conglomerate.