. . . was a resounding success. My stuffing was nothing at all like my Mom’s, which was disappointing on one level, but it tasted absolutely amazing so I was pleased.
Ended up cutting the squash, cabbage, green beans and baked apples from the line up.
Libby brought a yummy nut loaf and Amanda covered the pumpkin need with a lowcarb pumpkin cheesecake that was absolutely delish.
(Aussie ex flat-mate) Jen made up a cheese platter and along with Al helped me out in the kitchen with peeling and slicing and carving.
Everyone brought wine and beer and I think we drank it all along with the vanilla extract.*
The turkey was too dry I am afraid. I didn’t take it out when I wanted to because the meat thermometer made it look like it needed a bit more. I think it lied to me. Still, I would rather serve over cooked turkey than kill my guests.
Even more important than the food was the company. Was a good laugh.
When Chris and Libby arrived, it was so cute. . . Chris said, “Happy Thanksgiving! . . . That is what you say right?”
Al wanted us to go around after dinner and say what we were thankful for but it got lost in the vino and a competitive game of Cranium.
One funny moment that I missed: The meeting of American Jen and Aussie Jen.
Aussie Jen to American Jen: It’s Jen is it?
American Jen: Yes.
Aussie Jen. I actually prefer Jennifer.
American Jen: That would be nice if it was your name.
Aussie Jen: Actually it is.
Last night the kitchen looked like a bomb had gone off in it and I was really not looking forward to the washing up. This morning I let myself have a lay-in, which I deserved after cooking and not going to bed until 1:30 and with all the red wine floating in my blood. Got up at 11:45, shuffled down the stairs and I saw a shocking, shocking sight.
Stuart doing the dishes.
I gave him an enormous hug and kiss. He has no idea how much I appreciate that he did that.
Jen took photo’s of the drunken Cranium madness and I can’t get over how fat I look. Going for a long walk right after I eat a platter of leftovers.
* Family Ties reference. Tom Hanks (before he was Tom Hanks) plays the visting alcoholic Uncle and he is so desperate for the sauce, he drinks an entire bottle of vanilla extract.
November 25th, 2007 at 10:30 pm
oh puhleeze! you looked lovely!
thanks for a fantabulous time!