Welcome to Christmas, Texas_A Christmas Network Novel by Katie Graykowski

Author:Katie Graykowski [Graykowski, Katie]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: christmas, holiday, Romance, Contemporary Romance, Santa Clause, Magic, Christmas Spirit
Published: 2018-12-02T16:00:00+00:00

Chapter 9

The next morning, Lana grabbed the snow globe with both hands and cradled it to her chest. She was anxious to share the news of her dream. Very carefully, she walked down the stairs. She hadn’t been this excited in a very long time.

She glanced down at it. Inside, there was a miniature version of the last gingerbread house she’d built with her father. She’d forgotten all about it, and this snow globe reminded her. It was wonderful to have that memory back.

She backed through the swinging door and gently set the snow globe down. She had to show Nell and maybe Nick too. Every single memory of her father was precious, and it was real gift to reclaim an old one.

The kitchen was quiet, but the lights were on.

“Anybody here?” She called out.

There was no response. She picked up a clean apron from the peg by the door and tied it around her waist.

It was strange she’d only had a few hours of sleep, but she felt fantastic and completely rested.

This morning she was planning on making biscuits and gravy, sausage, bacon, and a ham and egg breakfast casserole. She went to the fridge and loaded up on ingredients.

She needed to get the casserole going first because it would take the longest to cook.

She whipped up three dozen eggs, added a quart of cream, salt, and pepper. She poured the mixture into a large baking pan and then chopped up several large slabs of ham. Next, she grated a mountain of cheddar cheese. She sprinkled the ham and cheese over the egg mixture. She put it in the oven.

Now for the biscuits.

She pulled the ingredients together and began measuring out the flour.

“You got an early start,” Nell said from behind her.

Lana jumped and then put her hand over her heart. “You scared me.”

“Sorry, I didn’t want to disturb you while you were measuring the flour.” The other woman glanced at the convection ovens. “Egg casserole?”

“Yes. Just a basic one with ham and cheese. Nothing exciting, I left out the green chilies and spinach.” Lana poured the dry ingredients into the bowl of a commercial food processor. She gave it a pulse. “I’m making biscuits and gravy now. I was thinking about making bacon too. What do you think?”

“I think it sounds delicious. What do you need for me to do?” Nell one-arm hugged Lana.

“You could make the gravy or get the bacon started.” She was thankful for the help.

She knew most people wouldn’t welcome the challenge of cooking several large meals in a row, but this was what she’d always wanted to do.

“I’ll do both.” The older woman dropped her arm. “How did you sleep?”

“Soundly. Best night’s sleep I can remember. I feel great.” She glanced at the snow globe. “The strangest thing happened. I found that snow globe in my room,” she nodded towards it, “and it was empty in the middle. You know, like it didn’t have a town scene or anything. It has this weird message on the bottom about remembering Christmases past or something like that.

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