The Day After Thanksgiving

I hope everyone had a good Thanksgiving. I know we did. It was a small celebration, but a celebration none-the-less. I made the traditional Thanksgiving menu, with turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, gravy, rolls, cranberry chutney, vegetables and dessert. Lauren brought over some vegetables and a cranberry rhubarb sauce as well, that were also very tasty. Of course you will all get more details. 🙂

The turkey was the star of the meal. It came out perfect. I brined it overnight, then spread garlic-herb butter under the skin and coated it with olive oil before roasting it. This is one of my favorite ways to cook a turkey. 🙂 The meat was juicy, tender and full of flavor and the skin was nice and crispy. PERFECT!

Now, it is time to start getting creative with all the leftovers. 🙂

I am NOT a shopper, except for food, so I do not partake in all the Black Friday shopping frenzies. But just because Thanksgiving is now behind us, and I am not out shopping, does not mean I have time to relax. No, no, no. Au contraire my friends. Today, we are decorating the house for Christmas. We have no choice. Next week, we have our annual Christmas party. If you’re in town, all are invited. 🙂

So Happy Thanksgiving and Happy Holidays to all, from my house to yours. Have a great day and make everyday great. Let the holidays begin, and may they be joyous and festive for all. ‘Til next time.