Welcome Back! Sorry we’ve been a
little slow with the blogs lately. There’s been a lot going on, but I’m sure
you’re all familiar with that problem. So how are you doing?
It’s hard
to believe it’s almost Thanksgiving already. I have to admit, it’s my favorite
holiday. I love cooking a huge meal for family and friends, even though lately
it’s pretty much just been me and Keith. Oh, and the dog; can’t forget the dog.
She appreciates a good turkey as much as the next girl. This year Michelle (the
human writing partner, not my Dalmatian) and I are combining forces for the day
so we can split up the leftovers. Thalia will have to work as usual, so she and
her husband will celebrate together in the evening when she gets home.
When I was young the highlight of Thanksgiving
for me was that mom would break out her chex mix. She made it weeks earlier and
put it in tins in the store room to wait for the holidays. It was torture. Now
don’t confuse this with the recipes they publish now. They aren’t the same. Neither
is the stuff you can buy in bags at the store. Not that they aren’t good, they
just aren’t Mom’s. Fortunately, I have her recipe and someday I will gather the
ingredients to make a batch. I just hope it lives up to my memories.
What are
you all doing for the holiday? Is it your favorite or just a prelude to
Black-Friday shopping? You know, I have never gone out on Black Friday. I
always had to work and then once I wasn’t working I couldn’t really afford to
shop so I just stay home luxuriating in a tryptophan induced haze, watching
holiday movies. It’s all good.
Oh, one
more question because, in case you haven’t noticed, food is a recurring theme
around here. What is your favorite dish on Thanksgiving? After the bird itself,
I favor the squash. We hope to hear from you.
~D.
