Holiday Party photos!

Happy Holidays to all!
As promised, here are some pictures from the holiday party I recently had at my house. This party was for friends and staff members who work at my farm and home in Bedford, NY.

A perfect Ham (It is the new Kirkland Signature Martha Stewart Favorite Holiday Ham that is available at Costco Wholesale warehouses nationwide!)

Stollen Bread from Balthazar's

Gardeners Jodi and Erika are finding something very very amusing

What would a holiday party be without potato Latkes?

Alfredo seems very proud displaying the oysters that he has helped to prepared

Eliad, my assistant seems to really be a jack of all trades! He was able to play most of the Carols by ear!

Chhiring (head forman) Rob Ford (My electrician) and Slavo (My head carpenter)

(From Right to Left) Kim, Erika, Sanu, and Jodi strike a pose

Carols are belted out while Eliad plays on...

Betsy my stable manager has a sample of my eggnog

(From Right to Left) Wilmer, Irma, and Fernando appear to be having a very good time!

 

Comments

[David]

Thanks for sharing your party photos, Martha. It looks like everyone had a wonderful time. Happy Holidays!

[Joan Fluor Mason, OH]

Hi Martha, Your party looks very inviting and the house is immaculate. Not to mention the ham from Cosco, I am going to take out a membership to be able to buy your products. I know it will be worth it in order to purchase your food items.

I received your Housekeeping Handbook as one of my Christmas gifts..what a beautiful book.

I loved your program with your Mom, maybe sometime you will repeat it.

Enjoy your Christmas today and have a Happy New Year.

Love your blog.

[Cee Cee]

Staff/friend Bedford holiday party....such the fun!!! You are surrounded by a GR8 looking group!

Array of foods appears of course, SO delicious. What?...even Martha does Costco (the ham)....well then, so can we...ha!!

Xmas decor~those beautiful hanging window acorns...the adorned kitchen tree of fruit ornaments.....and what little I can tell of your china tis gorgeous....!!!!

Anxiously awaiting MORE... holiday photo's!!!!
Merry Christmasday Martha!!

[Pam From CA]

Happy Christmas to you.
Thank you for sharing the party photos it looks like everyone had a good time and the food looks yummers!
I bet everyone went back for seconds!
Ok I am headed for the kichen to make that prime rib we spoke of wish me luck!

Have fun on your vacation.
Happy New Year 2008

[Desiree']

Martha, I was just thrilled to see your holiday photos. Thanks so much for sharing. You continue to be a wonderful inspiration to me! Happy Holidays to you and your family!

[Jan Erickson]

Hi Martha, How special of you to take the time to fulfill your promise! Oh, how I wish I could bring my "kids" to play with yours and join your marvelous party. It looks like everyone was having a wonderful time. The ham looks just like the one I got at our Costco here in the Seattle area. It is soooo good! Have a great vacation. Jan

[Catherine Scanlon]

Your party looked great, thanks for sharing the pictures!!

Merry Christmas - I'd love it if you could post the link to your daughter's blog - I'd like to check out the recipes for all the goodies she has!

[Linda Gail]

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! The pictures are great and everyone looks like they are having a grand time. Everything looks so festive and happy. Thank you for sharing all the beauty of your holiday house.
Love
Linda Gail

[Kathy]

Happy Holidays to you, Martha, and all your family and friends. Thanks for posting pictures of your party at the farm and the ham, stollen, potato latkes, oysters, and eggnog served. Everyone does appear to be having a very good time.
As Joan mentioned, a repeat of the program with your Mom would be appreciated by many. She touched--and touches still--the hearts of many.
Merry Christmas!
Kathy

[rebekka]

Beautiful! Thanks so much for sharing! I just got the new Living cookbook this morning for Christmas and am so excited...and I gave my mother-in-law the Homekeeping handbook. You really always make our holidays so special!

Rebekka
Maple Sugar Desserts

[Trish]

The food looks great and everyone seems to be having fun Great looking library and you sure do have a lot of books! I hope your Christmas was nice, Laura, Eliad and Martha and I look forward to another great year with all of you! Trish

[Dominique]

Thank you for sharing so much- and not only at Christmas! Really like your blog! I was wondering if the books on the last picture are just cookbooks??!
Happy Holidays,
Dominique

[Carolyn]

Thanks for sharing the photos. I have often wondered how many people you employ at your home and farm. I enjoy meeting each one of your talented staff members.

Carolyn

[trish]

Martha you are the best, I admire your strength.

[PAULINE MUCCIACCIO]

Looks like a good time was had by all at your party. I think you have a better time & are more comfortable without having shoes on, as I noticed your guests adhering to your no shoes allowed rule.
Regards,
Pauline Mucciaccio
PS
Another plus for not wearing shoes
your wood floors get a nice buffing with such a large group of people in stocking feet!

[Betsy Kleger]

Thanks for the photos, Martha. I have to tell you that I made the cashmere/silk scarf (with the button hole that you pull the end of the scarf through) for my sister for Christmas. She loved it. I just love all of the crafting you show us, especially the sewing. Happy New Year.

[tina]

Merry Christmas to you as well! I've finished a 25 day celebration on my blog so today now that family has gone and life is once again quieter--- in the interlude between festivity and the clean up--- I'm wathing TiVo'ed Martha's and knitting.

Your party? Looks wonderful, I think the eggnog helped! :) LOVE that eggnog recipe, I've made it since Entertaining first came out!

[Gloria Herring]

Everything looks so festive and everyone seems to be having a good time, but...why is everyone wearing their coats and heavy sweaters? Martha, did you turn the heat off? :-)
Keep up the good work, I am enjoying it.
Thanks, Gloria

[Katie Velarde]

Dearest Martha... i rec'd your Classic's cookbook for Xmas...i ended up with 2 of them =) i was so excited to receive the book. Sorry to say that one of your recipes listed in the idex is not in the book. It shows as page 49...312-313.. Lasagna with Wild Mushrooms and Spinach .. thought you would want to know.

My prayers go out to you and your family with the loss of your mother... what a great lady...

<3 Katie

[brenda]

Happy Holidays, Martha. It was very thoughtful of you to invite your staff to your home for a holiday party. I had the pleasure of attending your show In NYC while my husband was at a meeting and I was truly amazed by your set..so beautiful. Thank you for the set of towels. They are so luxurious! I hope you have a nice holiday. Brenda

[The Ross Family]

I rented your Holiday DVD this year and everytime I walked in the room before bed, my husband was watching. He said he loves your show because it is so *relaxing* for him! My children (8 & 5) were also mezmerized and wanted to get started on all of your projects right away.

[Terry Koutrelakos]

Great pictures, looks like a fun place to work

[Fairus Shahabuddin]

Hi Martha, wish u a Happy Merry Christmas and Happy new year.To be precise I am from Malaysia and I am very fond of your program, not to forget your fan as well :).i enjoyed your program as it has many good information and updated on all aspect especially on the cooking and the hand made so called craft design.Last but not least Happy New Year again and have a nice day.Take care.Fairus

[Selytia Maheu]

Your party looked lovely. Everyone was smiling,(a good sign of a fun party). Just curious though, why was everyone wearing thier coats? Your dishes were so beautiful. Best wishes for a wonderful year ahead.

[Elizabeth Roy]

I loved sharing your pictures and the decorations of your home. What a wonderful gift that you share. Your house is beautiful, warm and very welcoming. Wishing you good health and peace in the coming year. a faithful fan, Elizabeth Roy, Walterboro, S.C.

[Emily]

Hi Martha!

Thanks for the fun photos. I've been storing up your holiday ideas for years for the day when I move into my first house (I'm still in college). The wreaths hung over the bookshelves (in the picture with Betsy) will be making my file a little fatter!

Emily

[Debra Greenberg]

I would like to introduce myself to you. I am Elliot's Mom.We are very proud of him and all his acomplishments (and His teriffic new bride) and the fact that he was able to help you during your recovery.When I found out he was invited to your home for a Holiday party I needed to say Thank you for appreciating my son.I always tell him that the feelings a parent has when you see your child as a productive adult are very deep and sometimes hard to express,but hopfully,someday he will understand.I think that you understand what I am saying.I am a very proud Mother of 3 wonderful sons,3 terrific daughters-in law,2 delicious grand children and most of all my loving Husband of 36 years.Thank you Martha for adding that special time to Elliot and Jeannin.The memories will last a lifetime.

[Lee Woodman]

I was wondering if you would consider offering a DVD of Big Martha's recipes or clips from you television show. I loved watching her and enjoy her recipes. I would love to watch her on DVD.
Thankyou for your consideration.
Sincerely,
Mrs. Lee Woodman

[Sharon Young]

Merry Christmas, Martha, and Happy New Year! Your home looks wonderful and the food looks delicious!
I have always been a big fan of yours and now my 24 year old daughter has "discovered" you.
I gave her the Homekeeping book for Christmas and she loved it! Now I will have to purchase a copy for myself! Sharon in AR

[J D Alexander]

Dear Martha:

I watched the video of your mother kneading her bread as part of your tribute to her. I decided I would get out our family Christmas bread recipe. Our family makes a stolen type bread that we call "Tea Cake." I used your mom's method of kneading the bread, and the texture was just wonderful. The family member who gave me the recipe always left out a key ingredient. In this case she cut the flour required by 2-3 cups. Over the years I have perfected this recipe, and now I know how to knead too. Thank you so much for sharing the videos of your mom cooking with you. I am sure you will treasure these wonderful memories. I will always think of her kneading her bread as I do so each Christmas. Have a great New Year!

[J D Alexander]

Thank you for sharing your holiday photos. I have your first Entertaining Book, and have loved making various dishes from it over the years. I am anxious to try one of your Costco hams during the holidays. Have a Happy New Year.

[rubyleora]

Dear Martha;
Today is my first day with you on your site and your blog. Great stuff and I enjoyed your photos. Great memories for you for the future.
I want to say too, I was sad at the passing of your Momma. I always liked it when she was on your show.
Your Momma passed on a great legacy to you Martha and you've been very generous to share some of it with the public. I appreciate you and your talents. a new friend, ruby

[Janet Benavidez]

I love everything Martha, in my home! My Woodland feather tree is just precious. My 2008 Christmas wish is to get my hands on more feather trees--one for every room--in Silver, Gold, Lime-Green, and Blue...Oh yes, and a replica of the hanging acorns...Pleeeeeeeze!
Janet-San Antonio, Texas.

[Alcea Alba]

Martha, thank you for sharing your holiday party photos with us. Your house is beautiful! I particularly enjoyed seeing some of your Turkey Hill furnishings making an appearance in your new Bedford home. Also, the architectural millwork is exquisite and suits your Federal furniture very well. Happy New Year to you and your family!

[Diana Cosgrove, Groveland, MA]

Happy New Year Martha!
I do not have TiVo to be able to record your daily show because I am still working fulltime... Oh how I love to see glimpses of you in our patient waiting room and your wonderful ideas and teachings.... I did one evening recently catch the beautiful tribute to your Mother, Martha.... I cried, and cried and cried... because I loved that little mother of yours and I too lost my adorable, intelligent, and in-great-health 91 year-old mother also in June... and I too, feel very fortunate to have enjoyed my mother's friendship and love for 6o years!!! They will both be missed greatly.... thank you so much for sharing your tribute with us... it couldn't have been nicer. May 2008 be a happy and healthy year for us both! Diana Cosgrove, Groveland MA

[Gwenn Lasswell]

Martha:
Everyone looks like they had a great time. Thanks for sharing the photos. Recipes?? I'm going to try the ham for my 12th Night Party this year. The theme is Colonial Virginia foods but I want a sweet ham instead of the salty, Virginia ham. Yours should be just perfect with my menu. Have a great New Year!

[Mona]

Happy New Year Martha. Thank you for sharing so much of yourself with us. I'm sorry to hear of the passing of your mother. I always loved it when she was on the show. Also just a side note...there is something very calming about watching your show. You've created a fantastic set. Looking forward to the New Year with you.

[Kathy Russell]

I loved seeing your party photos. I am an avid "Martha" fan and have been for many years. I Tivo your show so that I don't miss a thing. I use all of your cookbooks and enjoyed the show about the anniversary of "Entertaining" book. I have the book, but it is not a first edition. Thanks for continuing.

[AnnaMarie Cushman]

Dear Martha,
My family lives in a colonial home in Denmark, Me. In looking over your farm photos,I was pleasantly surprised to see several of the same colors we have used in our 1789 home. I must say that I have been a long admirer of your show and magazine. Whoever does your photos for your magazine is wonderful! I believe that your magazine is the best there is on the rack. You are an inspiration to all of us who want to learn how to do things on our own. I have been a subscriber for years and have gotten my twin sister hooked as well. Our daughter Verity is a budding photographer and a senior in high school. How does one become a photographer for your magazine? We all can aspire to having dreams come true. We hope all of your dreams come true for the new year. Thank you again for such a beautiful magazine.
AnnaMarie Cushman and family

[Marilyn]

Thanks for sharing all your photos with us!Love the dog pics! Your parties look SO festive and FUN!! The best to you and your staff in 2008!! Marilyn Ohio

[MJ]

Made Big Martha's mushroom pierogi, as well as potato pancakes for Wigelia dinner(Christmas Eve). Both turned out great and were "smacznie". My Polish parents were impressed. It was my first time making pierogi from scratch; it was a lot easier than I had anticipated!

[Renee M. Kohler]

Martha love the pics. Thanks for sharing, also love the books and shelves....Renee

[Bernadette]

Hi Martha,

I love your show. I tape it every day and can't go a day without watching it. You are so wonderful and prepare the most wonderful foods. Not to mention all your Beautiful decorations. Till tomorrow's show.

Happy New Year

[Suzanne Decker]

Hi Martha:
I know it's late to comment on your Costco ham but I want to tell you that is the best I have ever had and it was also the easiest Christmas dinner I have ever made! I served ham with macaroni and cheese, salad and corn. Everyone was thrilled.

I did want to tell you that I was very disappointed in Costco when I went to buy your ham. They had a person serving samples of ham, right next to the case where they were selling your ham. The problem is, they were serving their own, spiral cut ham! I thought that was very deceiving and I vowed to let you know. Sorry I'm so late.

I am a faithful follower of your show and magazine. Thanks for being there for all of us!!!
Suzanne

[cookalaka]

Hi Martha
What a divine looking home I love those two 'plant holders"? in the pic with Eliad playing the piano
cheers annie

[Ann]

Yes, just beautiful! Doesn't everyone have their own electrician, carpenter, gardener, stableman etc.,etc. (Just kidding) I know your worked hard for everything you got. I loved the color of your walls. What color was it?