A brief holiday greeting before I hit the sack. I'm in my sister's house, in the guest room that has become "Auntie's room." The turkeys (yep, I'm making two- one in the oven, one on the grill) are chillin' in their respective brines. The cranberry fruit conserve is in the fridge next to the creamed spinach gratin and the pumpkin banana mousse tart. The potatoes are peeled (thanks to nephew Michael) and sitting in a pot of cold water, ready for mashing tomorrow. It is now time for chefalotta to sleep. I've been preaching since day one on this blog about taking care of yourself. It sure is difficult when life gets busy. I did have my green juice this morning, but I had pizza tonight. God only knows what dietary sins will be committed tomorrow. We have to cut ourselves some slack once in a while.
I am so full of gratitude this Thanksgiving. It's such a gift to be "home" in Michigan with my family, to be here as a grown woman, able to give back a tiny bit to the relatives who have given so much to me over the years. I'm making it my goal tomorrow to be present to all twelve of my them, to really see who they are on the inside, despite what issues they may have on the surface.
I hope that your day is filled with an abundance of gratitude. Take some time to reflect on all of the gifts in your life. I am thankful for your friendship and I wish you all the happiest of turkey days.
Much Love,
Sandra
Thursday, November 22, 2007
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Happy Thanksgiving to you Sandra!
Plenty of my relatives are in the states-- I'm probably going to be saying that a lot! And holiday dinners never count against health kicks. :P
Hope you have a great Thanksgiving with your family. =)
(overall it feels kind of weird typing this... it feels like October all over again... just with snow now. Yay Canada!)
-Kearyn
Hi Sandra!
I hope all turned out well yesterday--but knowing you--I am so sure it did. Your menu sounded very ambitious--and very delicious! Two turkeys--I have done a ham and turkey--but never two turkeys--sounds like a good idea.
We had a wonderful day--all but one of my 10 Grand Kids were able to be there-as well as my three daughters and their significant others,and that's quite a feat--as so many work in restaurants and places that are open on holidays--you know how it goes for college kids--lol!
I am so happy you write in this blog--what a great way to keep up with you--thank you and hope your stay in Appleton is a good one. My friends from the Phantom stayed at the hotel across the street from the theater--very convenient.
Now it's to the Christmas shopping--eek! Be good to yourself--and talk soon!
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