Thanksgiving 2012

I wish I had better photos to show but, alas, no one really took pictures, and I certainly didn't have the time to do it this year. So, a short description of the menu will have to suffice.

We had assorted hors d'oeurves in the living room which were rather tasty. I made chopped liver in the traditional way but added madeira and balsamic vinegar to the mix. It was delicious. We also had a small bowl of caponatina with bread, plus olives, and cheese. I even made the traditional French onion soup dip but with yogurt instead of sour cream. That was good too!

So . . . dinner. Here is the menu:

Ceviche of Lobster, Shrimp and Scallops served on a bed of asparagus and avocado with

Oysters on the Half Shell

Lasagna with two sauces

    Tomato Ragu with Veal and Peas

    Spinach bechamel with cheese and figs

Grapefruit and Lime Ice with Gin

Turkey (freed from its carcass, legs removed, thighs boned and stuffed)

Mashed Potatoes and Celeriac

Glazed Carrots

Creamed Spinach

Baby Sweet Potatoes

Stuffing

Gravy

Home-made Cranberry Sauce

Orange Custard Tart topped with Blueberries and Meringue

Apple and Mincemeat Strudel in Puff Pastry with Ice Cream

Orange and Blueberry Meringue Tart

Apple and Mincemeat Strudel

I might add to this as the days progress, but, I've been a little under the weather this week and need to rest. So long for now . . .