November 23, 2006 ~ Thanksgiving
Thursday.
Our menu, all homemade from scratch:
Young Hen Turkey
Rubbed with Cracked Pepper and Bacon Drippings and stuffed with...
White and Whole Wheat Bread Stuffing, Fresh Herbs du Provence, and Bacon
Giblet Gravy
Vegetarian Stuffing
cooked separately
Vegetarian Gravy
Cranberry Sauce
with Fresh Mint
Roasted Vegetables
with New Potatoes, Carrots, Parsnips, and Onion, with Herbs
Black-Eyed Pea Hoppin' John
Green Bean Casserole
Kale
with Apple Cider Vinegar
Mashed Sweet Potatoes with Candied Pecans
made by Valerie, Morgan's mom
Pumpkin Cheesecake with Pecan-Ginger Snap Crust and Fresh Whipped Cream
made by Stephen, Morgan's brother
Pumpkin Pie
made by Valerie
Pecan Pie
with Hand-Harvested Pecans, made by Valerie
Beverages: Reisling, Syrah, and Sparkling Cider
It has been wonderful to see the in-laws and Lisa again. Grove has been thrilled with all the extra playmates. (By the end of the day, though, he was pretty wiped out). The food was so good, but now I'm so tired. Good night, everyone, and I hope those who were celebrating had a nice Thanksgiving!
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