Ahhhh! Here's to that one special day we get to say THANK YOU altogether. One of the very first words I taught my little Natalie was please and thank you. I think it's the most important message after "I love you". There are countless blessings we have received this year, and I'm so glad we have a day dedicated to reflect and give thanks.
This year we will be celebrating with a non-traditional trip abroad, so my kitchen and table will be empty. However I just stumbled upon our pictures from last year's celebration. Our family likes to do things "on the fly" - meaning sometimes plans are made a week or even just a few days before. I've gotten quite good at making do with so little time. Here's what I prepared with 2 days notice... (which means I started cooking the moment I found out we were hosting the dinner)
I picked up leaves off the ground and used them as place cards.
More "found" objects - pine cones I've collected during morning walks. Casual autumnal flowers loosely placed in goblets.
Some of the dishes I prepared:
Spinach salad with cranberry walnut gorgonzola dressing
Prosciutto-wrapped dates for our appetizer
My "award-winning" turkey and stuffing
My mini red-velvet cupcakes with cream cheese frosting.
It's time to set the table and spread some fabulous fall decor and food! Happy Thanksgiving!
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That turkey was the bomb. Timito said it was the best turkey he'd ever eaten.
ReplyDeleteIt was the Turkey to end all turkeys. I don't think I'll ever be happy with another turkey again. You have ruined all future thanksgivings without your turkey...
ReplyDeleteOf course, in Singapore, I'll probably just have chicken rice on thanksgiving. Meh. :P