Yes Phoebe. Dumplings look great! Would like that recipe when you get a chance. It's nice to have different options.
That's a shame about your brother. Hopefully things will be different this year since he's at your house. Looking back drinking on holiday is so silly. I couldn't possibly enjoy it with all that consumption. What a waste of precious time off. The American tradition of alcohol/holidays. Ugh...I see it now as no celebration.