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Top 25 Food Ornaments & a Very Merry Christmas!

Top 25 Food Ornaments & a Very Merry Christmas!

Food Ornaments for a christmas tree - bowl of ramen noodlesTa da!! Here it is …. the last of the food ornaments for 2017 – Day 25! Another season comes to a close. And for the occasion, may I present a big ole bowl of steamin’ ramen?!? It seems only fitting because it was the go-to meal of 2017. It might be my new favorite ornament! Have you been following my 25 days of ornaments posted on Facebook? This is the last one for this, the fifth, year. Every round someone says, “I remember that one!” But, au contraire. There are no repeats. Themes? Yes, absolutely. But repeats, NEVER!!

Picking the Tree

The Christmas tree, starting with the tribe’s outing to make a selection, was kind of a big deal in the Keck family. Despite numerous offers to be the DD and fetch the tree in my Pinto with Firestones, it was the ole man who maneuvered the troops to his dealership to get a truck for this annual pilgrimage. And, yes of course, we all piled in and rattled around in the back with the tree. You could hear us coming “We are going to pick up the pickup to pick up the Christmas tree.” It’s no wonder that Christmas trees and ornaments have become such a big part of my holiday traditions.

Back in the day, we always got our tree from the Boy Scout lot. Something super flimsy and likely cut in September, but short-needled to accommodate the over-sized ornaments. Yes, I descend from big ornament people. Fraser firs were not a thing – at least in the Midwest when I was younger. But today that is what I need to support the weighty and robust supply of lovelies I parade out this time of year. When I recently found this card in my stash, I had to wonder if it could possibly have been inspired by our yearly expedition.

Picking Up the Tree cartoonYou Always Remember Your First

katy angel christmas ornament from the 1950s - green wings, white fur body and wooden head

I got my first ornament when just six months old and it was always set aside for my arrival at the holidays, waiting for me to add it to the tree. HashtagTradition!!!! But, when my Dad remarried and the combined ornaments were “too much”, I was told that that angel was set aside with my personal stash to relocate to my place. As it turns out, “personal stash” equals one angel and one half of a broken soldier. Sad trombone. Really?? You couldn’t fit THAT on the tree??? Ultimately, I was thrilled she was all mine. And, bonus, I think she has a burrito under that wing, so technically she was my first food ornament.

Top 25 Favorite Food Ornaments

It wasn’t long ‘til I started collecting food ornaments in earnest. They date back to graduate school, years before my transition to a culinary career. And for five years now, I have been sharing them with you via social media. In keeping with the theme of 25 days, here are my 25 best-loved food ornaments, spanning my entire collection. Not that a mother can really chose.  I love them all. And I love each for very different reasons. I hope you find them as special as  I do. Let me know which are your favorites.

Honey-glazed ham with pineapple ornament

Sunnyside up fried egg tree ornament

Lasagna Slice on a plate ornamentGobble Gobble turkey tree ornament

Loaded Baked potato ornament

Mozz & Tomato slices on a tray - christmas ornament

Nacho christmas ornament

Chicken leg christmas tree ornament

Christmas tree ornaments: a pig looking at a pack of hot dogs

Avocado Toast Christmas tree ornament

Christmas ornaments: bucket of champagne and tin of caviar

open face bacon, lettuce tomato sandwich christmas ornament

almost lifesized hamburger ornament with sesame seed bun, pickles, cheese and more

Sushi tray ornament

tree ornament of a toaster with two pieces of toast popping out

Macaron Tree Christmas ornament

Can of Ham a la spam tree ornament

Eggs Bendict tree ornament

Cuts of meat marked on a pig: flank, spare ribs, ham - tree ornament

Prosciutto & Melon ornament

Steak Dinner ornament with beans, baked potato and a fork

TV dinner tree ornament

cosmo christmas tree ornament

Christmas ornament of a pizza slice

Burger Basked with a side of fries Christmas ornament

I’m grateful to you for your support and enthusiasm for this blog, its stories, and recipes. Thank you for being a fan and for always letting me know what you think. No, really!! Let me know what you think!!!! Comments make me so happy.

Wishing you and your friends and family the Merriest Christmas and Happy Holidays, and a year filled with peace and joy. See you in 2018!

Find your Joy: Christmas 2017 2 year old Katy Keck poses by the tree

My very proper Grandfather was once dragged to a party by my very social Grandmother. He acquiesced on attending, but refused to concede it all. “Fine, I’ll go. But I’m not wearing my good hat!” I say…Wear your Good Hat!! Wishing you a joyful holiday and a year filled with good hats! 

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I Need a Bigger Tree! Food Ornament Retrospective!!

I Need a Bigger Tree! Food Ornament Retrospective!!

Exactly How \"Good\" Are We Talking? Katy Keck at age 10 in angel costume

Well Ho Ho Ho and a Jingle Bells to you!! Don’t you have something better to do today than read my blog? I’m flashing back to last year’s ornament post with a few updates because where else will you find all this fantastic holiday-ness before it goes back in the closet for another year. (That’s pretty much a lie because I really just finished my tree, so it will probably be up for most of the next month). Sigh. I’ll miss my little friends. I didn’t grow up with a Christmas tradition of food ornaments, but I’m pretty sure it’s only because we were separated at birth. We just go together. Like ham & swiss, sushi & wasabi, or bacon & eggs. Dare I say, this is the most extensive collection of food ornaments on this planet. I am nothing if not thorough.

Hamming it Up! Ham with pineapple tree ornament

If you haven’t been following my Facebook posts, this is the fourth year of my 25 Days of Christmas (ornaments). Everyone always asks if “this is a new one?” They are all new ones, people. No repeats in the four years!!! However today – one time deal – I am offering up a curated collection for your review – the best of 2013, 14, 15 and 16 – plus if you make it through to the end, a couple of new and never-before-seen specials. Can you spot the new ones? If so, please comment. Let me know you are paying attention!

To kick it off – how about a little breakfast – Eggs B? Waffles? Sunnyside up??

Tree ornaments: eggs benedict; waffles with blue berries and egg sunny side up

With a side of bacon – extra crispy please!

Bacon, Extra Crispy Please - Tree ornaments: single strip of raw bacon; pack of bacon from the store and cooked glass bacon

Still hungry? Would you like fries with that?

Would You like fries with that? Tree ornaments: Large burger, burger basket with fries and french fries

Or how about some sushi?

Sushi Tree ornaments: roll with tuna and avocado; bento box and nori with salmon roe

Feeling thirsty?? I know I am. Always! Straight up with olives, please.

Tree ornaments: ice cube and lime slice, large martini glass and blender pouring a pink drink

Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh dinner time. I’m a Hoosier at heart – steak and spuds for me.

Tree ornaments: tbone steak, steak with baked potato and green beans and a baked potato

Personally I’d like to go back to the “straight up with olives” course, but for those of you with a sweet tooth, here you go.

Tree ornaments: dessert under glass dome, large slice of cake with fruit, and cupcake tree

Feeling snack-ish – Pizza? Pigs? Tacos?

Tree ornaments: slice of pizza, pig in a blanket, taco

Around here, the ice cream stand doubles as the Christmas tree stand – triple scoop with a side of Fraser fir? No problem!

Tree ornaments: diner, the whippi dip christmas tree stand and a 3 scoop ice cream cone

And before we go, here are my personal favorites…..TV Dinner (who thought of that? Genius!!), Lasagna, and Corn Dog (a salute to Naomi Judd whose corndogs I once prepped for the Letterman show).

Tree ornaments: tv dinner, lasagna and corndog on a stick

And lastly for that late night fridge raid – Santa, I’m talking to you – PB&J and a deviled egg. No accounting for taste!!

Tree ornaments: refrigerator, pb& j and deviled egg with capers

Wishing you and yours a very merry. And a big heartfelt thanks for being a loyal reader. I will be right back here in early January. Don’t forget to eat your black eyed peas (Sunday) and wear your red knickers (Saturday night) for the best of luck in the new year.

I’ll be back reeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaaaalll soon! XO

Four Layers of Deliciousness - layer cake ornament in red to pink ombre

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Food P(ornaments) or Ornapalooza Katy Keck-Style

Food P(ornaments) or Ornapalooza Katy Keck-Style

Well Ho Ho Ho and a Jingle Bells to you!! Don’t you have something better to do today than read my blog? But where else will you find all this fantastic holiday-ness about to go back in the closet for another year. Sigh. I’ll miss my little friends.  I didn’t grow up with food ornaments, but I’m pretty sure it’s only because we were separated at birth. We just go together.

If you haven’t been following my Facebook posts, this is the third year of my 25 Days of Christmas (ornaments). Everyone always asks if “this is a new one?” They are all new ones, people. No repeats in the three years!!! However today – one time deal – I am offering up a curated collection for your review – the best of 2013, 14 and 15 – plus if you make it through to the end, a couple of new and never-before-seen specials. Can you spot the new ones? If so, please comment. Let me know you are paying attention!

To kick it off – how about a little breakfast – Eggs B? Waffles? Sunnyside up??

Tree ornaments: eggs benedict; waffles with blue berries and egg sunny side up

With a side of bacon – extra crispy please!

Bacon, Extra Crispy Please - Tree ornaments: single strip of raw bacon; pack of bacon from the store and cooked glass bacon

Still hungry? Would you like fries with that?

Would You like fries with that? Tree ornaments: Large burger, burger basket with fries and french fries

Or how about some sushi?

Sushi Tree ornaments: roll with tuna and avocado; bento box and nori with salmon roe

Feeling thirsty?? I know I am. Always! Straight up with olives, please.

Tree ornaments: ice cube and lime slice, large martini glass and blender pouring a pink drink

Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh dinner time. I’m a Hoosier at heart – steak and spuds for me.

Tree ornaments: tbone steak, steak with baked potato and green beans and a baked potato

Personally I’d like to go back to the “straight up with olives” course, but for those of you with a sweet tooth, here you go.

Tree ornaments: dessert under glass dome, large slice of cake with fruit, and cupcake tree

Feeling snack-ish – Pizza? Pigs? Tacos?

Tree ornaments: slice of pizza, pig in a blanket, taco

Around here, the ice cream stand doubles as the Christmas tree stand – triple scoop with a side of Fraser fir? No problem!

Tree ornaments: diner, the whippi dip christmas tree stand and a 3 scoop ice cream cone

And before we go, here are my personal favorites…..TV Dinner (who thought of that? Genius!!), Lasagna (new this year), and Corn Dog (a salute to Naomi Judd whose corndogs I once prepped for the Letterman show).

Tree ornaments: tv dinner, lasagna and corndog on a stick

And lastly for that late night fridge raid – Santa, I’m talking to you – PB&J and a deviled egg. No accounting for taste!!

Tree ornaments: refrigerator, pb& j and deviled egg with capers

Wishing you and yours a very merry. And a big heartfelt thanks for being a loyal reader. I’m off to Argentina for a couple days and will be right back here in early January. Don’t forget to eat your black eyed peas (Friday) and wear your red knickers (Thursday night) for the best of luck in the new year. I’ll be back reeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaaaalll soon! XO

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