Tuesday, 14 October 2014

Another Thanksgiving For The Archives.....



 Table set the day before...

 I always like to do that...

 Gives me time to switch things up...

 If I am not happy with the way it looks...

 Had wanted Orange flowers...

 But...was not to be!

 Menu:

 Roast Turkey

 Mashed parsnips and potatoes with goats cheese

Brocolli...Carrots

Root vegetable roast
  yams
  pink turnips
  small round potatoes
  brussel sprouts

  gluten free gravy
  stuffing 

   gluten free apple pie
  slicecream






 Went with very simple decor...

 A few white pumpkins...

 My giant Acorn from last year...

 And..

 Of course...

 My wee birds♥️





 My 3 BIG kids had a ball on our bed with Miss V!!!

Playing "Night Night"...so cute! 

 

I was told to serve myself first...

so I did.....

But was quickly joined by the others! 

 
 




 We ate early this year...so it was still light! Nice for a change! All ready for dessert!
And the next morning...

All the clean dishes put away...

Placemats and napkins in the wash...

Fall table all set for a few more weeks!!

Hope you all had a great Holiday weekend...

This week is shaping up to be pretty busy already!

And the weather....YIKES!...kinda humid...dull...spitting rain...and rain tomorrow too!!

Thought I would get out in the garden today...

Opted for some indoor chores instead...

Turkey soup is bubbling away on the stove...smells heavenly!!

Think we'll have some spaghetti tonight...took some sauce out of the freezer...

Caesar Salad along with that...sounds good!!!

How's the weather...and what's cooking in your kitchen???

Enjoy the rest of your day...

              Cheers!  :o)
                 linda
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38 comments:

  1. Jane and Chris14 October 2014 at 13:30

    I LOVE the giant acorn! Cooking tonight? Cashew and mushroom roast,baked potato,cauliflower in mustard and veganaise sauce,and 'yet to be decided' additional veg.
    Jane x

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    1. Linda14 October 2014 at 15:00

      Cool,eh?
      Oh...sounds very interesting, Jane
      I must ask everyday!

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  2. Deb14 October 2014 at 13:36

    Your dining-room table looks divine. I love photos of family dinners. And would you look at those place-mats...:)) You have such a beautiful home, Linda. Dinner here tonight is veggie lasagna, garlic bread and a kale salad. Hugs, Deb

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    1. Linda14 October 2014 at 15:03

      Thanks Deb.....like you, I love to set the table!
      The placemats are OLD.....first time for Thanksgiving....thought they looked good!
      Oh....yummy....Bon appetite!

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  3. Martha14 October 2014 at 13:50

    You dinner table looks lovely!
    I got "oh so much closer" to a Canadian Thanksgiving this year. The invitation to eat with James' cousin in Niagara Falls was so tempting. If only we'd not already had so much time off and needed a roof portion put on. |
    I couldn't get it out of my mind that yesterday was not Saturday. I wanted it to be Saturday all day long and long into the night. I think perhaps I have a very bad case of "brain fog".
    Next year. Maybe next year I will get my Canadian Thanksgiving.
    :0)

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    1. Linda14 October 2014 at 15:04

      Thanks Martha!
      You'll get there next year....for sure!
      Enjoy your newest grandson♥️

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  4. Suza14 October 2014 at 15:02

    Such a welcoming home and a beautiful table setting. Looks like everyone enjoyed the day. Love the acorn - how cute is that?! Also those colourful veggies look divine - and autumnal to boot. I have no appetite yet, but these photos are helping. xx

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    1. Linda14 October 2014 at 15:50

      Thanks Suza....we do have fun!
      Glad you are feeling a bit better....on the mend!

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  5. Anonymous14 October 2014 at 15:08

    It is just clouding over now with rain moving in later on. It was a wonderful day, warm, a bit muggy but I got the hosta leaves all cut off and the bits of the garden underneath show where I didn't get the mulch down ... not sure if the weather will co-operate for tomorrow on that job. I did a big dish of roasted squash and carrots ... yummy. Daughter did one for Thanksgiving dinner and we really loved it. No turkey soup on the stove yet, but perhaps in a day or so. I love that big acorn.

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    1. Linda14 October 2014 at 15:51

      Well...you sure got a lot done! Bravo!
      Oh...I love it too!

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  6. Eddie Bluelights14 October 2014 at 15:22

    Great for you to have all the family with you for Thanksgiving . . .
    wonderful food ~ love those veggies ~ . . . . :)

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    1. Linda14 October 2014 at 15:53

      Hi Eddie....
      It was a pretty good day....good food....loved ones!
      Can't get much better,eh?
      How is Peter?

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    2. Eddie14 October 2014 at 16:12

      Yes, I had the entire family with me a week earlier for my birthday which was the best birthday pressie I could wish for . . .

      Peter very well thanks . . . they dropped in to see me over the weekend and the dear little chap was trying his hardest to say Grandpa . . . :)

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    3. Linda14 October 2014 at 16:14

      Papa is much easier to say♥️

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    4. Eddie15 October 2014 at 14:06

      Maybe I shall start teaching him Papa tomorrow (Thursday) . . . . he arrives at 7.15am . . . gosh that is early!! As a good bloggy Southern lady pal says often, "Lordy, Bless My Sanity!" . . . . lol

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    5. Linda15 October 2014 at 14:20

      We always said Grampa to Miss V...but she was determined to call him Papa!
      Even now...she is talking a blue streak...she still refuses the Grampa!!
      Funny, eh?
      I am having Miss V again tomorrow...for a sleepover!

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  7. Pamela Gordon14 October 2014 at 15:38

    Your dining table looks lovely and so does that bowl of roasted vegetables! We ate early too, about 4:45, but I lit the candles anyway. We had to pull the blind down a bit as the sun was shining in too brightly. Hard on the eyes. It was a gorgeous warm day, as was today and as will be tomorrow. 24 for tomorrow?! I don't mind. Your rain is coming to us on Thursday and Friday. Lots of it. I will be making turkey casserole to freeze and soup to freeze. And we'll be eating turkey as well. xx Pam

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    1. Linda14 October 2014 at 15:54

      My dining room faces West...so...as you can see....it was pretty bright!
      The veggies were delish!
      Not so great here today.....or tomorrow!
      Love Turkey!

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  8. Amy at love made my home14 October 2014 at 15:40

    Sounds like a wonderful day! Your table is so pretty, the flowers might not have been orange, but they are beautiful as was (and still is!) everything else. The little birds look as though they are going to go for the pumpkin on your white table, or perhaps they are just wondering what on earth it is!! Glad that you had such a great time together. xx

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    1. Linda14 October 2014 at 15:56

      Hi Amy.....I do love to decorate the table for different festivities!
      Just as you like to decorate your mantel!
      The birds do look ready to "peck" don't they? Hahaha!

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  9. Betsy Brock14 October 2014 at 16:45

    Dinner sounds fabulous! Veggies are gorgeous. No leftovers the next day? We usually eat leftovers about 3 days. haha...then something italian, which tastes great by then. lol...

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    1. Linda14 October 2014 at 16:55

      Oh yes...of course!
      Sent some home with Lissa & Jeff....and the boyfriend and I had it last night!
      I had a turkey/tomato/mayo sandwich for lunch...
      And....a nice pot of soup!
      And.....we had Italian tonight!

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  10. Gloria Baker14 October 2014 at 19:06

    All look lovely ! And what is making miss V in the bed:))))

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    1. Linda15 October 2014 at 06:14

      She is playing "nighty night" with her aunt and uncle!
      She loves you to lay down and she covers you with the blanket!

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  11. Unknown14 October 2014 at 20:11

    Love your creativity! Looks like you enjoyed a wonderful Thanksgiving, so glad for you. Finally caught up with the S. Common ladies at coffee this morning. I didn't cook dinner, met some old friends in Toronto for dinner at Il Fornello, had veggie pizza...yumm. The boyfriend fended for himself at home. :) Have a good week.

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    1. Linda15 October 2014 at 06:16

      You certainly are the social butterfly!
      Perhaps I can force myself to do something for myself next week!

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  12. Deb15 October 2014 at 04:27

    Linda..could you give us the instructions for that great looking roasted veggie dish you made. It looks scrumpdillyishus.

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    1. Linda15 October 2014 at 06:19

      Sure!
      Yams,small pink/white turnips,potatoes,brussel sprouts.....and onions if you like
      Cut into uniform pieces...Brussels in half....olive oil....sea salt....freshly ground black pepper....a sprinkle of oregano....toss.....roast for about 45 minutes or until crispy!
      Very delicious.....you can add carrots as well....I had done them seperately as I love the water for my gravy.....enjoy!

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    2. Deb15 October 2014 at 16:20

      Thanks Linda. I made it tonight with white turnip, carrots, brussel sprouts, onion and potatoes. It was great with somosas and steamed yellow and green beans.

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  13. Em Parkinson15 October 2014 at 04:56

    It all looks absolutely beautiful. How on earth do you keep that sofa so white??? xx

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    1. Linda15 October 2014 at 06:21

      Ha!
      We only sit in there on Christmas! Hahaha!

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  14. Linda15 October 2014 at 06:16

    Thanks Spooky!

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  15. Kathy15 October 2014 at 10:59

    Your dining table is lovely and I love the picture of your family seated around it. That is the best way to celebrate Thanksgiving. Your tablescape is so nice and I just love that big acorn. So cute!

    For dinner tonight I am having a ham steak, sweet potatoes and green beans. I have coconut custard pie waiting to be finished up for dessert. Your Thanksgiving meal sounds so good!!!

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    1. Linda15 October 2014 at 12:49

      Gee thanks Kathy....I do love to set a nice table...always have!
      Your dinner sounds perfectly wonderful...yum!

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  16. Debra She Who Seeks15 October 2014 at 11:06

    You set a beautiful table! Glad your Thanksgiving was so joyful and delicious!

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  17. Plowing Through Life (Martha)15 October 2014 at 12:40

    Your table setting is gorgeous! Can't say I did the same...although it was cozy with the family visiting from out of town. But the food was great! The company was even better :) Happy day to ya, Linda!

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    1. Linda15 October 2014 at 12:50

      It's just me Martha....part of me always wants to fuss with things...I am sure yours was excellent as well...happy day to you too!!

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