Thanksgiving. In Person. Now We Know How Special It Is.
By Erica and Karen
We are so glad Zoom came on the scene just before COVID did too. We are much gladder that we are not having a Thanksgiving gathering via Zoom. Actually seeing our loved ones, and dressing for them, and feeding them as sumptuous a dinner as we can think of, is an enormous joy.
Here’s what are we came up with. You probably already have a plan but maybe our ideas will inspire what you do with leftovers.
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Dirty martinis. We love martinis and we insist on olives. Three of them. James Bond will learn one day.
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Spiced Cashews. Easy, delicious, and they go well with martinis.
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Cajun-spiced turkey. We like spicy.
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Roasted potatoes—rosemary and carmelized onion. But we can’t abandon sweet potatoes. We boil them, then mash them with cream and butter and a touch of brown sugar.
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Green beans. Because they are an essential part of tradition, and a nod to health.
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Cornbread. With lots of fresh sweet butter. Corn is very healthy too, of course!
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Cranberry orange relish. Delightfully tart. Much more enticing taste than cranberry sauce, even home made.
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Pumpkin pie. And whipped cream with a touch of cinnamon.
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And of course wine. Champagne is always festive. Otherwise (or in addition) Sauvignon Blanc, and Zinfandel. (Yes, Turley is very expensive, so just get one bottle for the chef. That’s you, right?)
What are you serving?
Happy Thanksgiving!
Oh, what a great menu and accompanying thoughts! Thanksgiving is my absolutely favorite holiday–started with Norman Rockwell’s portrayal when I was a child and continues with many additions/deletions along the way. I love having a variety of people over–and sharing a "traditional" (turkey/cornbread dressing/creamed potatoes/gravy/tart cranberry relish/brussel sprout leaves with lemon/pecan pie) and a great bottle of pinot or sauvignon blanc–sitting down to dinner just as the sun sets–at a beautifully set table and a whole lot of gratitude for the opportunity to share a warm, happy time with old and new friends. Lots of laughter/talk of those we love both alive and no longer here/and then rolling onto the couch!