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[nverland]

Artichoke Risotto

One third cup shallots, chopped
One half cup celery, chopped
2 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
One quarter cup dry white wine
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups cooked wild rice
2 cups cooked brown rice
1 large jar marinated artichoke hearts, chopped

Saute shallots and celery in the olive oil until tender; add white wine and garlic and stir. Combine rice, artichoke hearts and sauteed vegetables together and mix well. Place in a baking dish and bake for 20 - 30 minutes at 350 until warmed through.

The Skinny: Wild and brown rice are supposed to be better for you than the processed stuff.





Christmas in Argentina

People go to the church with family, then come back to a family gathering. At midnight after eating they toast, then the adults' dance while younger people go out to see the fireworks. After this they go to sleep, but not before they open the presents under the Christmas tree. That day is very special for because they are Christian and celebrate Jesus' birth on the 24th of December.

The dinner food is pork, turkey, and a great variety of meals. Then the table is covered with sweet things, cider, beer, and juice for consuming while waiting for the time of the toast. After the toast all the family chat, others play.

Houses are decorated with red and white garlands; on the door Father Christmas's Boots are placed. The Christmas tree is decorated with colored lights, ornaments and Father Christmas placed on top of it. Mothers make different kinds of meals such as roasted turkey, roasted pork, stuffed tomatoes, mince pies, Christmas's bread and puddings. The toast: drink prepared with different kinds of fruit which is cut into pieces, then it is mixed with juice and cider.