Saturday, November 30, 2024

Thanksgiving 2024


We hosted our friends, The Kennedys, for Thanksgiving. Our guests brought chocolate truffle to share with those of us who could eat it for dessert.  

This year, since Norah and I have to eat gluten, dairy, and sugar free, we decided to make two different versions of almost every side- dressing, mashed potatoes, gravy, stuffing, and pumpkin pies- so we had a regular version of these dishes and a second gluten, dairy, sugar free option, too. 

I made a gluten, dairy, and sugar free apple crisp that everyone loves, even those who don't have to eat it. 

I also made Alton Brown's stove top mac and cheese at Adele's request, but I didn't even try to make a second gluten, dairy, and sugar free version of that. Norah and I just didn't eat any of that. 

We also had roasted carrots and, of course, turkey. 

After dinner, we made a pot of hot Earl tea, and gathered in the living room. Dwayne read a Merton quote about gratitude, and we took turns sharing what we are thankful for, then we sang hymns and Jim played his guitar. Later, after dessert, Norah recited one of her poems, and we enjoyed talking for a while until our guests went home. 

We've taken down the fall decorations, but we're still enjoying the sunflowers that were part of the table decorations.  

We are thankful for the holiday spent with friends. It certainly made the day sweeter. 

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