Thanksgiving Week is right around the corner! Ashley and Bob are busy planning our family dinner which will be on Tuesday night. Ashley wants to make the following:
Menu:
Appetizer:
Butternut Squash Soup
Entree:
Sweet Potato Gruyere Turnovers
Sides:
Cranberry and Almond Pasta Salad
Baked Apples stuffed with honey, almonds and ginger
Dessert:
Butternut Cupcakes with Salted Caramel and Maple Brown Butter Icing
Beverages:
Cranberry Champagne
Pumpkin Latte
I think she has some of her dad's gourmand in her! I'd like to see a grilled steak in there somewhere!
Thursday we will travel with Bob's mom, Irene, to Macon for a Thanksgiving lunch. The Macon people are German and have similar foods, with a twist. Here they like raisins in their stuffing, and the pie of choice is mincemeat pie. Not my cup of tea but there are plenty of other good things to eat! Ashley and Eric will be spending their Thanksgiving Day with Eric's family. That is the trade off we make.
About the Movie - A Family ThanksgivingA wealthy, successful corporate lawyer (Daphne Zuniga, “One Tree Hill”) is living the high life in New York City with little time for anything except her lavish lifestyle until a close encounter with a bizarre mystic (Academy Award® Winner Faye Dunaway, “Network”) drops her into an alternative reality to see what her life might have been like had she made different choices.
When we get home Thursday night, I have taped a Hallmark Thanksgiving show to watch. I am sure Bob will be watching some football games but I am not a fan of pro football. At least, not too much. I do like the Packers and once in a while, I enjoy seeing the Chiefs.
My family wishes your family safe travels and Thanksgiving hugs.
Sounds like a wonderful Thanksgiving week, Terri.
ReplyDeleteI wrote about the Thanksgiving/Christmas thing after reading a few blogs and getting the idea some might think I was jumpin' the gun, with Christmas. I did the two Christmas tables for fun and took them down. Although we are planning to do some decorating after Sunday, because Jim sees the orthopedic surgeon on Tuesday. Not doing as much decorating this year, since we don't know what is going on with his legs.
Two of our boys are leaving early for a Rams game, Sunday. Michelle asked if we would mind if they did. I told her not a bit, but I sure would like to have a couple of trees brought up from the basement first.LOL
Have a great weekend and Happy Thanksgiving!
Woo-wee...you have a busy, but blessed Thanksgiving week planned!! That's terrific that you are spending time with your families. The menus sound wonderful. We're having our family dinner here on Thurs....traditional menu will be served here. I, too, would LOVE to have steak, but we'll be dining on a Butterball! :)
ReplyDeleteHave a save a wonderful time, Terri.
L, Dana
PS I watched that movie....it's cute. I, too, will be skipping Black Fri. I did it once and said I'd NEVER be mixing with the crowds again. I'd rather be home decorating!!
The three menues have so many diverse things to offer...you are going to be one happy lady! Our Christmas is spread out a lot like this...over days!
ReplyDeleteThe movie looks really good. I love made for TV movies during the holidays!
Wishing you a wonderful Thanksgiving, Terri!
XO,
Jane
I love this post! And I want that cupcake recipe. And would you please tell your Mom I send greetings her way! And is it OK if I come to eat? And can I have that turnover recipe?
ReplyDeleteAnd...
Ummm...
Gobble, gobble?
Sounds good!
ReplyDeleteWow! That's one impressive menu! It sounds so yummy. Looks as if I don't have to worry, though, about your getting a traditional Thanksgiving dinner. The trade-offs we must make to add wonderful members to our family are well worth it, eh? At least, I've always thought so... Thanks for the hugs, hope that you have a blessed week with all your family!
ReplyDeleteIt sounds like your plans are full of food and family...nothing better. Enjoy every single second.
ReplyDeleteBig hugs,
Kat