We had a really nice time hosting Thanksgiving for the whole Small family this year and were glad to take some of the load off of Lynda, who is working her way back to full health after finishing six months of chemo (yay!). We particularly enjoyed having Justin and his girlfriend April stay with us--I think I've said before how much fun it is to have our siblings stay with us, now that we are all grown up. Fun fun.
We spent the weeks before the meal planning menus and buying groceries and prepping ingredients, so it was super fun that the food all turned out just right--Jason's cider-brined turkey was seriously the best I've ever eaten...in spite of the raw meaty brine spilling all over the counter and floor at just the wrong time the night before!
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| "These mashed potatoes are so creamy!" |
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| Cider-brined turkey, golden and delicious! |
We ate:
- Cider-brined turkey with cider gravy
- Sausage, apple, and sage stuffing
- Garlic-thyme mashed potatoes
- Roasted Brussels sprouts with grapes
- Green bean casserole
- Tapioca Salad
- Pies and sugar-free chocolate trifle
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| Gathered around the table |
We spent the rest of the weekend doing a variety of things, including visiting the Udvar-Hazy Air and Space Museum and trying to find a solution to our major Thanksgiving Day plumbing situation--thank goodness for Justin and George! Fun visit and great people with whom to celebrate all we're thankful for!
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| At the Air and Space Museum |
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Love the While You Were Sleeping quote! Classic creamy mashed potatoes.
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