Thanksgiving Memories 2008

Yesterday dawned clear the promise of a mild day hung in the air. Stoves across the valley were turning out delicious corn pudding, dressing, gravy, savory carrots, and mashed potatoes, and cranberry sauce to tote up the mountain to combine with the delicious fare being prepared at Amanda's house. And then we were on our way!

The mountain vistas were beautiful on this Thanksgiving Day was we sang "Over the River and Through the Woods to Amanda's home we go!!
Finally we were driving right past Lane Stadium, and we knew we were nearly there. The aromas permeating the car plus the rich savories we encountered upon entering their home more and told us we were ready to partake of another feast.
How precious to see Amanda share God's Word before the prayer as she read Psalm 100.

Joshua prayed the prayer of Thanksgiving and then he started carving the bird!


Oh my, no room for turkey.
Amanda is such a fabulous cook. She researched all about it and brined her turkey! She prepared a delectable baked squash and leek side dish along with Alton Brown's Best Green Bean Casserole Ever made completely from scratch with fresh beans and mushrooms. She topped off the feast with delicious homemade pumpkin pie! YUMYUM!!
PS: For those who follow who know and love Amanda, she did this following 3 hours of sleep as she took a break from finishing her master's thesis. But I do believe as of this moment (9:15 Friday morning) it is finished and in her prof's email inbox as I type! Praise God!!!

Really Important Matters

"When you read this, we should have a new President-elect! Which is great news, because...well...Now that the fuss is over, we can all get down to REALLY IMPORTANT matters... Like, should we roast the turkey or deep-fry? What about the mini-marshmallows-on-the-yams dilemma? And are they called yams or sweet potatoes? Oysters in the stuffing--yummy or gross? Chestnuts in the stuffing--luscious or revolting? Stuffing at all --mandatory or potential salmonella deathtrap? Green beans, creamed onions, Jell-O? Whole-berry or jellied cranberry sauce? Turkey, Tofurkey, Turducken, Goose? People can argue ferociously over questions such as these; each person has his or her own strong convictions about what makes a traditional holiday meal.Thanksgiving is such a deeply American holiday. It's a celebration of diversity--there are as many different "traditional Thanksgiving meals" as there are Americans--and of hospitality. It's a day for welcoming strangers and extending kindness; it's about opening your doors and opening your hearts (and opening your mouth to wedge in that last bite of pie!). Thanksgiving is about inclusiveness and generosity. What could be more American?"

I have to admit I stole this from a Mitford friend, Liz, who borrowed it from the paperback swap newswire., whatever that is, and she posted it on the Mitford forum. I love to lurk there to catch up on old friends, but I dont post there anymore. But this was just so cute, it should be spread around. And if anything we need to lighten up!! It is fast approaching...Turkey DAY!!