{"id":2085,"date":"2012-11-30T21:28:13","date_gmt":"2012-11-30T21:28:13","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/feastandflowers.com\/?p=2085"},"modified":"2012-11-30T21:44:01","modified_gmt":"2012-11-30T21:44:01","slug":"thanksgiving","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/feastandflowers.com\/?p=2085","title":{"rendered":"thanksgiving!"},"content":{"rendered":"

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I want to recap what a wonderful day Thanksgiving was for me. \u00a0First was my eldest son’s birthday so it is always a special day. \u00a0We have a large but not too large group of family and friends.\u00a0 \u00a0I had 23 this year and set up three tables so everyone had room to eat and expand.\u00a0 For me just getting the tables set makes me feel like I’m on my way.<\/p>\n

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We all cook… the week prior we divide up the dishes and everyone brings two items. \u00a0The younger twenty something crowd this year brought all the liquid libations, thanks to my youngest son Josh for organizing. \u00a0They set up the bar with soda, beer, wine, vodka… I could go on and on, but the best addition was the pumpkin martinis courtesy of my nephew Alex.\u00a0 I am so glad we put that crowd in charge.\u00a0 Our cousins Abby and Kyle actually co-host this holiday. \u00a0They fry everything for this amazing feast.. .turkey, shrimp, sweet potatoes, mushrooms, zucchini, onions… anything we can think of goes into the fryer. \u00a0It is a big job and Kyle sets this up with the skill of a surgeon. \u00a0Abby is his sous chef and works on all the prep getting every item covered in an amazing sauce. \u00a0I am beyond grateful for all the work they both do each\u00a0Thanksgiving. \u00a0Abby also brought individual twice baked sweet potatoes that were beyond scrumptious. \u00a0She also baked brownies and a beautiful delicious pumpkin pie. \u00a0My sister in law\u2019s cranberries were great! \u00a0My brother in law Ron was a huge help bringing two different dressing and delicious veggie sides. \u00a0Our cousin Annie always brings the Jello that comes out wonderful and this year was no exception even though she didn’t have a\u00a0kitchen. \u00a0Another cousin Amy brought an array of anti-pasta items that were devoured prior to the feast. \u00a0Aunt Lou added crab rangoon from Costco that were gone in a minute, and I do mean THAT fast. \u00a0My job was the inside turkey, mashed potatoes, scalloped potatoes, corn pudding, apple crisp pie, and pumpkin pie. \u00a0My husband is the clean-up crew and I am so thankful he doesn’t mind getting his hands soaked and standing over that sink clearing, washing, and drying. \u00a0Kyle the fryer cook also pitched in helping get those casserole dishes, platters, and pans clean and ready to take home. \u00a0My son and his roommate were helpers extraordinaire. \u00a0If I needed anything, a simple request, it was done. \u00a0They were up and down the stairs, in and out of the house, cleaning up, helping me move furniture, anything at all we needed they were available. \u00a0Thank you!!!<\/p>\n

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I love this holiday… it brings back memories of being with family, of mountains of food, a day of grazing, football games, and getting back in touch. \u00a0It is great to get to see the college kids\u2019 home and a gift to have their friends come too. \u00a0We have several generations and that also makes the day special. \u00a0I am grateful the house is cleaned up, everyone is safely back home, and I have a fridge full of delicious leftovers. \u00a0I won’t share what I had for breakfast.\u00a0 I was so busy I didn’t get that many pictures but I am sharing what I have. \u00a0Thanks to my family for making this a very special Thanksgiving!<\/p>\n

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I want to recap what a wonderful day Thanksgiving was for me. \u00a0First was my eldest son’s birthday so it is always a special day. \u00a0We have a large but not too large group of family and friends.\u00a0 \u00a0I had 23 this year and set up three tables so everyone had room to eat and …
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