Happy Thanksgiving (a few days late)

Things were a cookin' for Thanksgiving at my house on Thursday!  Pretty much every pot was used at least once in the making of the Thanksgiving meal.  We had: turkey (in the oven in the photo above); mashed potatoes; mushrooms with chestnuts and pearl onions; corn bread stuffing (both in and out of the turkey); homemade bread; braised brussel sprouts; pretzel jello; tangerine-cranberry compote; and butternut squash & pear soup and FLUFFY SALAD (brought by Melissa!!).  Dessert was a tangerine custard tart. 

Our table was set with our wedding china and silverware-- and each guest had a chocolate turkey waiting for them.

 I had made a double loaf of homemade bread-- perfect looking.  It needed a bit more baking in the middle, but the crusts were delicious.

My tangerine custard tart sprinkled with some zest and powder sugar was marvelous.  What, you say, no pumpkin pie?  Yes, that's right-- NO PUMPKIN PIE.  Blech.  

Aunt Fran and Uncle Morrison in Louisville

Just before our guests arrived, I was sent a "Happy Turkey" text from Louisville, wishing us here in DC a Happy Thanksgiving! 

Celebrating with us this year were a French couple, newly moved to DC from Paris, France.  They were thrilled to be apart of this American holiday, bringing some delicious cheeses and crackers (and wine!) to share.  

All and all, it was a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday: the food was delicious; the company lively and fun; and the sentiments of being grateful for another great year abounding.  

HAPPY THANKSGIVING TO YOU AND YOURS!