In a message dated 11/10/2004 8:19:27 PM Eastern Standard Time, [email protected] writes: Dot, Let us all know how the limas and spaetzel turn out. I haven't said with all the food talk going on,but on December 11th.I am cooking a dinner for our couple's Sunday School Class's Christmas Social.We usually have around 40 people there.I am doing appetizers and punch,a ham with my sweet potato and pineapple casserole,several other veggies ,a salad,and a dessert table.we always have a wonderful time together. Jerilyn ================================= I'll let you know. Sounds like a huge undertaking but a good one. This will be the first Christmas in 52 years that I have not cooked a large turkey dinner for Thanksgiving. Will miss the tradition. :( Dot