The Stages of Santa

Our little Declan had his first meeting with Santa last week.  We knew it would take some time to warm up to him.

Stage 1: DOUBT

STAGE 2: FLEE

STAGE 3: FEAR

STAGE 4: ACCEPTANCE...kind of

Nothing like traumatizing your youngest with a little Christmas cheer.  

To continue with the abuse, why not just take them home and make them eat broccoli.  

Here's how I like to make it:

Roasted Broccoli

3 Tb Olive Oil

2 Tb Chopped Garlic

1 tsp Crushed Red Pepper

1 tsp Salt

1 tsp Pepper

1/2 tsp Mustard Powder

2 Tb Grated Parmesan Cheese

3 c Broccoli Florets

In a large bowl, whisk together first 7 ingredients.

Add broccoli and toss so all pieces are covered in oil.

Spread broccoli in a cookie sheet covered in aluminum foil.

Bake for 15 minutes.

In a large bowl, mix all ingredients 

Preheat Oven to 400F