The turkey was gorgeous and what turkey was meant to be. I never knew until now. He made the Contessa's stuffing (and added some of this stuffing's ingredients) and mashed potatoes. I made orange cranberry sauce, pumpkin wild rice soup (that I forgot to serve), gravy, and a Paula Deen casserole (my goal was to use evaporated milk somewhere).
Thanksgiving Menu
November 22, 2012
Pumpkin Wild Rice Soup
Relish Tray
Roast Turkey and Gravy
Sausage and Herb Stuffing
Mashed Potatoes
Peas without their Pod
Vidalia Onion Casserole
Waldorf Salad
Orange Cranberry Sauce
Rolls, Jam, Butter
Pumpkin Pie
Apple Pie
Tollhouse Pie
Whipped Cream, Vanilla Ice Cream
Autumn M&M Cookies
We went to pick up mother's new puppy, Fritz. He is a red miniature Dachshund. His half-sister Freda will join the fray in a few weeks, as she matures. We finished decorating Mother's house for Christmas today. I have not been shopping since Wednesday. My push this year is Swedish trolls. I found a few at TJ Maxx and have been back to no avail.
Mark and I move into a rental home in Las Vegas on December 1. We will be there only briefly until we can return to San Diego. It will be a great first home with plenty of natural light. We will move in and decorate for Christmas. We are excited to be together for Christmas.
I am reading The House at Riverton. Next on my list are: The Wind in the Willows, Doctor Zhivago, and The Ruby in the Smoke. With our move I am interested in joining a few groups: quilting and books. It will be an adventure. Also adventurous will be living with Mark's two dogs. One is a very smart and ready to please Malinois. The other is an older Whippet who is ruled only by his stomach. He is labelled a pain by those who know him.
When we survive both our moves, we will be in good shape. The holiday will be near. And we will be ensconced in hearth and home.
