They loved D's stew, the roasted chicken stayed moist and tasty, the sparkling juices went down a treat. Just four people over, and comfortable, low key. Eleanor socialized a bit, Moby'd already slunk off for a nap since he'd been up all morning.
More food than we needed, but that's always the way. I didn't really cook much too much, but it's hard to scale, with only two of us to handle the leftovers. D's mom struggles with it because she still estimates for seven or more, me because it's been the two of us so long. Easy to overestimate, better to. Glad we skipped the green beans and the yams, not needed. We will not need to actually cook all weekend. Nor will we be sick of turkey.
The cats have already volunteered to help polish off the chicken.
Panettone amazing, every time it's better than I remember it.
So much to be thankful for. So much Home.
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And so much Heart in Home. I am very happy for you, Z; very very.
I'm glad it went well, and indeed having too much food is not a bad thing.
I hope you find a method that rejuvenates over this extended weekend.
Better to have a little too much than not enough. And what would Thanksgiving weekend be without leftovers? After spending hours planning, shopping for and cooking the meal, it's nice to be able to raid the fridge at any time during the weekend, knowing there is a little of this or that still around after the sumptuous meal -- yum!
Crow,
You would fit in here quite well.
Phil,
Regrowing nerves as fast as I can.
Class,
I don't know if I'd refer to my cooking as sumptuous, but it's not bad. And the panettone and pecan pie (bought) are lingering pleasantly. Told my SIL, as I opened the pie, clearly marked from Trader Joe, "I hope you like this pie I made all by myself!"
you know that residual panettone makes the most glorious breakfast bread pudding? i usually buy it when it goes on sale post-christmas and then use it up for brunches.
pc,
Yours lasts that long? Mine sure don't.
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