Fort Campbell: 14 Dec from 9am-2pm. At the FRC Building.
Fort Benning: 5 Dec from 5-7pm at the Community Service Building
Fort Hood: 11 Dec at 6pm. Location at Lane Volunteer
NAS Bremerton: Wendy has that info.
Camp Lejeune: Gunney Clause 19 Dec from 4-6pm.
I still have a few more to call back later in this week. I have a list of those.
NAS San Diego, Norfolk, and Jacksonville said they have no plans for a Holiday party. Waiting to hear back from Pearl.
Southern Nevada Military Families
Save the Date: Saturday, December 7th from 10am-Noon on your calendars at Nellis Family Housing.
AFB Sheppard is doing a Christmas painting class in Dec 7th from 1-3 @ the Community Activity Center. They are also doing FREE family portraits Dec 2-13 (call to set an apt during normal business hours)
AFB Charleston is doing a get together at the base bowling alley but a date has yet to be set. I will call them back tomorrow.
AFB Langley is doing pictures with Santa 6 Dec from 3-5:30 @ building 15 room 101.
MC Recruit Depot San Diego is doing a Christmas get together on Dec 13. I have to call back to get a location.
Special Diets: Holiday Style
For many families, the holiday season and its special memories and moments are closely tied to wonderful food. Even if your family has special dietary needs, there are plenty of recipes and food options available to please even the pickiest of eaters. And, if traditional doesn't work, there's always chicken nuggets or PB&J (or insert your kiddo's favorite go-to meal HERE)!
Winner Winner Turkey Dinner
1 turkey, approx. 15 lbs.
Juice of a lemon
Salt and pepper
Olive oil
1/2 yellow onion, peeled and quartered
Tops and bottoms of a bunch of celery
2 carrots
Parsley
Sprigs of fresh rosemary and thyme
Start with a thawed turkey. Remove the innards and the neck from the turkey's chest cavity. Rinse the turkey and pat dry. Squeeze the juice of one lemon into the chest cavity of the turkey and sprinkle lightly with salt. Stuff the cavity with onion, carrots, and celery. Tie the legs closed to keep the veggies inside. Rub the outside of the turkey down with olive oil and pat down with salt. Place the turkey breast side down on a roasting pan. Garnish the outside of the the turkey with rosemary and thyme. Cook according the directions on the turkey's package. Allow the turkey to cool 15-20 minutes before carving.
Wild Rice and Pine Nut Stuffing
1/4 cup olive oil
1-1/2 tsp ground cumin
1 large onion, chopped (about 2-1/2 cups)
6 large garlic cloves, minced
1 tbsp tomato paste
Room for 1/2
or 2-1/4 ads
Or filler recipes from Sam.