Thanksgiving

Happy Thanksgiving!

For the meat eaters, one dead, cajun-spiced, roasted turkey.

For the vegetarians, Pat tackled puff pastry. Inside there is something that could probably be improved by adding real sausage and definitely some pepperoni.

And the table was set.

roasted turkey

mashed potatoes and gravy

chestnut and apple stuffing

barley and mushroom puff pastry pie

vegan shepherds' pie

sweet potatoes

Pat's purple ribbon double cranberry chutney in port wine

Indonesian rice salad with cashews and water chestnuts

spring greens with pecans, mandarin oranges and Asian dressing

roasted acorn squash with maple syrup

dinner rolls

oranges, apples, bananas and pears

apple cider

red and white wines

Julie's famous chocolate chip cookies

Debi's famous pumpkin cheese cake

Italian roast coffee

Dinner guests included Rachel, Marcelle, Debi, Julie, Matt and Sinan.

Here's to the national election results!

Bear Creek Trail after dinner--a futile, desperate attempt to walk off our over consumption.

The dishwasher worked overtime.

Leftovers anyone?