Getting ready for the big day! I am still wanting to be Robin Mather's best friend as her Thanksgiving that she spends by herself in her book, The Feast Nearby is just like I usually have mine. I'm thinking we were sisters separated at birth!
Above is the prep station and yes, Robin I hate to admit it but I do love me some candied yams with brown susgar and butter and mini-marshmallows on top! I think it's the only thing we don't agree on though and I just wanted to get that out. The remainder of my Thanksgiving is just like hers....a free-range turkey with sausage apple dressing, roasted brussel sprouts, oh....24 hour salad (a family tradition although I'm the only "family" in attendance! LOL!), mashed potatoes and gravy, scalloped corn, cranberry sauce, and pumpkin pie and whipped cream (no CoolWhip in this house!). I did buy some mincemeat hoping I'd make one of those too but really? How much can one person eat? I wish I had some of those individual pie dishes but then it's a big jar of mincemeat so once opened it doesn't make any difference. Maybe I'll save it for Christmas.
I bought a little pie pumpkin for .89 and am making my own pumpkin pie filling. Once you make one from a real pumpkin you'll know why......Libby is good but not like fresh!
seeds for toasting later......
and the pumpkin all baked and ready to be made into pie........(it's so easy...REALLY!!!)
and apples for the sausage stuffing.
The weather is gorgeous here and the leaves are in their last stages of floating down from the trees but beautiful for a walk in the woods and to work off that dinner tomorrow!
I will enjoy my day with my girls and they'll get some turkey tomorrow for sure, the new member of our family is settling in well with them and vice-versa.
Robin states that she enjoys a day of cooking, eating, knitting, reading and some wine. I'm all set for exactly that....what a treat!
I hope you all have wonderful plans for a day of "thanksgiving" whether you are surrounded by family or celebrating solo. I know I am very grateful for all of you!!!!!
Sounds like you've an eve of wonderful prep and reminds me of what I do on xmas eve through the day while the children watch xmas movies and listen to xmas carols and songs. Your feast sounds delicious and I hope you have a Happy Thanksgiving. Autumn is my favourite season of all but here its now turned wintry with lots of wind and rain to sweep the last of the leaves from the trees so they are bare looking with me at the moment.
ReplyDeleteYour feast sounds delicious and I admire you for making pumpkin pie from scratch. It sounds very relaxing and you can prepare exactly the feast you prefer. Happy Thanksgiving.
ReplyDeleteHappy Thanksgiving, Sam. Sounds like you will have a very good meal. Bravo in making your pumpkin pie fillin yourself.
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Sharon
Thanksgiving sounds fab!!! Hugs and Happy Thanksgiving Sam!
ReplyDeleteI sure do wish I had some wine. Or that I could come spend Thanksgiving with you. :) I always had big Thanksgivings with family growing up. And when my boys were younger, we had many families here to gather with for the holidays. All that changed about 5 years ago -- everyone seemed to start moving away, and now we don't do much at all. I have pumpkin pie in the oven but couldn't find any whipped topping. Phooey! Wishing you a wonderfully blessed day. Tammy
ReplyDeleteI sure do wish I had some wine. Or that I could come spend Thanksgiving with you. :) I always had big Thanksgivings with family growing up. And when my boys were younger, we had many families here to gather with for the holidays. All that changed about 5 years ago -- everyone seemed to start moving away, and now we don't do much at all. I have pumpkin pie in the oven but couldn't find any whipped topping. Phooey! Wishing you a wonderfully blessed day. Tammy
ReplyDeleteI hope you had a Happy Thanksgiving, Sam! The cookery book looks perfect and your meal sounds so delicious. The pumpkin pie especially! Hope the girls enjoyed their turkey :)Thank you for visiting me and your lovely comments, I have enjoyed reading them very much.
ReplyDeleteSending you warm wishes for a wonderful weekend!
Helen x
Your menu sounds delicious! I read that book a few months ago and really enjoyed it.
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