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It was Christmas Day
and time for dessert.
We ate pie by firelight, thinking of the snowlight,
sipping mint tea, listening to soothing music.

We’d had a quiet day alone, making phone calls
to loved ones. Our dear friend, Gordon, and my
beloved Uncle Don, had passed away during the
unpasteurized apple cider vinegar, and 1/2 pure water. previous twelve days, so we were feeling tender.
Sprinkle on pickling spice, dill, a pinch of Himalayan
salt, and freshly cracked black pepper. Let veggies
marinate for 1-2 hours. Rex and I kissed each other, saying Merry
Christmas, then savored the food, the warmth,

After marinating, remove veggies, place them on a and the special sweetness of a moment that we’d
cutting board and trim ends. Try to keep the bundles remember forever in our hearts.
separate, so when you assemble the Pickellinis, there
will be pretty patches of color. Cut in half.

Make 6 zucchini strips by holding the zucchini
lengthwise. Cut the bottom off first to make it stable.
Run the veggie peeler from top to bottom to make
sliver-thin strips. Transfer strips to a bowl. Add oil,
garlic, and a tiny pinch of cayenne. Gently mix by
hand to evenly coat.

Take one strip, lay on a plate. Place 1/6th of veggies We are blessed
toward the bottom of each strip. Fold the bottom of to be sure,
the strip over the veggies, and roll up as tightly as with so much abundance in every way.
possible. They hold together perfectly. Repeat.
We have love, health, a home,
a wonderful family, and heartfelt friends.
Sprinkle on a little more dill. Top with a little more
freshly cracked black pepper, and a tiny drizzle of This makes us incredibly rich
toasted sesame seed oil, optional. in the very best ways.
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