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Simply put, the Thanksgiving meal at Elizabeth's family's house has no rivals.   Kathie, Elizabeth's mother, orchestrates the creation of a perfect feast.   After you have read the menu below, you will understand the scope of what I am talking about here.  What always amazes me is how effortlessly the meal comes together in the final moments.  This is not to say that Kathie does not put in hard work...on the contrary, she labors furiously for many days prior to the feast.   Everything is homemade.  And then, almost magically, the dishes begin appearing and appearing. The rest is history and boy am I thankful!

 

Thanksgiving Dinner, November 22, 2001

bulletOven-roasted fresh free-range turkey
bulletBread stuffing with onions
bulletGravy with turkey pan drippings
bulletWild mushroom bread pudding with parmesan
bulletScalloped oyster stuffing
bulletCorn roulade
bulletGreen bean casserole
bulletMashed Potatoes
bulletCaramelized Brussels's sprouts with bacon
bulletStewed red cabbage with bacon drippings and brown sugar
bulletWhipped rutabaga with butter
bulletCamelized shallots with sherry reduction
bulletCranberries
bulletCornbread
bulletCheddar muffins
bulletSesame rolls
bulletSourdough rolls
bulletApple crisp with vanilla ice cream
bulletCreme brulee
bulletPeanut butter pie

Oh, by the way, there were only five of us eating!