Tuesday, November 29, 2011

Pinwheels, and Turkey, and Pie - Oh My!

'Ello, my dears!

How was your Thanksgiving? 
Ours was truly great - the day was beautiful, the food was amazing, and the fellowship was definitely sweet! Along with our troop of seven =), we had extended family over for the celebration! We talked, and ate and ate some more, leaving the table thoroughly stuffed with both food and fun! 




On the menu this year:

Hors d'ourves:
  • Parmesan Artichoke Spinach Dip with toasted baguettes
  • Crudite platter of Roasted Red Peppers, Marinated Mozzarella, Olives and fresh veggies with ranch dip.
  • Sausage Pinwheels 
  • Stuffed Mushrooms
  • Pimento Cheese Ball (we live in the South, after all! =)




 Dinner:
  • Mom's *always-gorgeous* turkey
  • Sweet and Spicy Cranberry Sauce
  • Buttery Potatoes
  • Sausage Stuffing 
  • Green Salad with a Sweet Ginger Dressing
  •  Green Bean Casserole with freshly snapped green beans
  • Sweet Potatoes
  • Jello Salad
  • Homemade Butter Rolls




Dessert:
  • Maple Pumpkin Pie with a walnut-sugar streusel topping
  • Apple Crumble Pie
  • Haystack cookies
  • coffee
  • and - of course - the traditional can of whipped cream...which was used extensively, was gone VERY quickly...=)







I hope your holiday was as wonderful as ours was! 


 I am so
T H A N K F U L 
for the blessings in my life...

for each of my 
family members
(both by blood and in the Lord! =)

...great friends...

...a country that is still one of freedom and liberty...

...this past year - including both the good and the hard times...

...and most of all... my Savior, Jesus Christ, and my relationship with HIM!



Happy Tuesday, everyone, and see you in December!