Norman Rockwell's 'Freedom from Want'."There is one day that is ours. There is one day when all we Americans who are not self-made go back to the old home to eat saleratus biscuits and marvel how much nearer to the porch the old pump looks than it used to. Thanksgiving Day is the one day that is purely American." - O. Henry
Thanksgiving day 2009, and it's been a day to be very thankful for. The weather is lovely and cool, what a luxury, but mostly I am thankful for elastic waistbands. Second helpings anyone?
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It's a great concept, the idea of being thankful is admirable. Such a positive and uplifting message and it comes with the notion that it is almost one's patriotic duty to indulge in gluttony so I can't fault this festive holiday.
"A thankful heart is not only the greatest virtue, but the parent of all the other virtues." -Cicero
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Taking some excellent cooking tips from Miss Patrice, who is able to cook the most succulent birds ever, the Turkey skin was piereced and glorious golden butter was rubbed onto the flesh. Some of Nigella Lawson's maple syrup baste was put under the skin also. It turned out moist and tender instead of dry and tasteless as if often the case with Turkey.
We indulged in sweet potato mash, corn on the cob, gravy, stuffing and all manner of delicious comestibles. The Colonel is no fan of pumpkin pie so we had a Raspberry Crostata instead as I am such a fan of the raspberry.
"Thanksgiving, man. Not a good day to be my pants." -Kevin James
We even made sure it was a very Runty Thanksgiving by making up a small plate for my little Prince after we had finished our meal. We set it at the table and let him feast to his little heart's content. He is so spoiled and we are far too indulgent.
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