We hope you’re slowing down after the Christmas rush. You’ve earned it. Now, it’s time to celebrate a coming new year.
Let’s hope Covid finally slows down and leaves us alone in 2022.
As in the past couple of years, Patti and I didn’t visit family or friends this Christmas and won’t celebrate the arrival of the new year with anyone but each other. We stay in touch with our loved ones through the telephone and computer. It’s a good thing we get along so well with each other.
We had a tasty Christmas Eve meal and spoke via phone to close friends in California. On Christmas Day, I made a “traditional” breakfast: Welsh rarebit. It isn’t difficult and we like it. It’s so rich that we usually have it only once a year, which makes it extra special.
I used to follow the recipe in “Joy of Cooking.” However, I found an easier and faster version that is just as good. Try it.
2 Tablespoons butter
2 Tablespoons flour
1 cup beer or ale (non-alcoholic beer works well)
In a saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. When it foams, turn heat to medium low and stir in flour. Blend well. Once this darkens, slowly add beer or ale. Whisk to avoid lumps.
Cook until mixture thickens, only a couple of minutes. Turn heat to low and add mustard and Worcestershire sauce, blending well. Taste. Adjust seasoning if needed. Slowly add cheese, stirring to blend. Mix until smooth.
Serve on toasted English muffins on warmed dishes. Add pepper when served. If you don’t want to use beer or ale, substitute milk or V8 – that works almost as well.
Enjoy! Stay safe – we wish you a great 2022.
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