Christmas Day

After a much needed sleep-in we awoke to Christmas morning in New York. David brewed some coffee whilst Alex attempted the Curtis family tradition of croissants with creamy mushrooms.




















Once we had some food in our tummy it was time to get stuck into Santa's loot!

I was spoilt by David with an excess of hand creams and lotions, along with vouchers for mani & pedi's. David got a new shirt ands shorts, as well as a bundle of practical socks!

From the parents we received an array of homely gourmet goods, including a gift basket from the uber trendy Dean & Deluca, new slippers for around the house, a cappuccino frothier & movie money.















After brunch it was time for some champagne, cheese & crackers and lazing in front of the TV for a few hours. This was also the time for Christmas phone calls from friends & family across the country and ocean!

When it was time, I prepared our gourmet Christmas feast, starting with truffle linguini..........




















.........followed by duck breast with roasted potatoes and creamed spinach.















ta -da!















We left enough room for the traditional plum pudding we had bought at Harrods whilst in London, and due to being "over-served" the fire brigade were on standby as we added the brandy for some festive flambé!