more typically, i am in my element, but i am a week behind schedule and i still have to attempt the bloody buche de noel.

that's ambitious. Keep in mind that everyone will love whatever you make; no need to stress.

I knew I should have caved and ordered the one I liked from Williams Sonoma, but noooo, I wanted to save money.

Cynthia--here's hoping! Of course, a lot of my menu depends on whether or not my PennMac order actually shows up tomorrow.