Did you know that Franny and I had a song written for us in honor of our 40th birthday? You can listen to it here [mp3].

I'd also like to introduce you to the Christmas Lump
[...a vegetarian entree created at the very last minute...]

Saute: onions, celery, a carrot, handful of peas, a parsnip.
Combine with: a handful of nuts, chopped small, some smelly cheese, some breadcrumbs
Season with: salt and pepper, sage, and other Christmas-y herbs
Plop into a small casserole or ramekin.
Fill casserole with milk or half-and-half and a dash of butter.
Sprinkle a few toasted breadcrumbs on the top.
Bake in the oven until it forms into a lump.

Delicious warm, and apparently still delicious a few days later! The lump may become an annual tradition.