"Chayote squash is native to Central America and grows rampantly in Honduras, where my parents are from. Chayote thrives in a tropical climate and grows best under humid conditions so it's not a common vegetable to grow in a dry climate like mine in Los Angeles.
This grill-top clambake makes for about the easiest dinner party I can think of. I offer side dishes here, but the truth is, with potatoes, corn on the cob, and tons of seafood, it can also be hearty meal in itself. My favorite grill to use for a clambake is a simple kettle grill. I like the Americana aspect of these grills, which suits my cooking style, and this feast specifically. If you have another type of charcoal grill, you certainly don’t need to go out and buy a kettle grill just for this. You could also use a gas grill. You’ll get the same results, it just won’t be as much of an adventure.
Isobel Gray is a young fashion designer who travels to Fall River, Oregon, "the perfect Christmas town" alone, when her fashion designer boyfriend Brett Bishop is suddenly called away on business.
