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THANKSGIVING an idea

We are on the cusp of one of my favorite holidays of the year, Thanksgiving! I love everything about it; bringing friends and family together to give thanks for our blessings and taking time to  prepare, share and enjoy traditional family recipes and a few ‘new’ ones just for fun. It is the kick-off to the holiday season and brings with it a delightful sense of anticipation and a treasure trove of  holiday decorations to rediscover and enjoy.

The holidays offer a unique opportunity to make memories with those who mean the most. Last year, David and I had the honor of hosting this festive holiday with his family from North Dakota and Nebraska. Here are some of the highlights.

Lefse Making Lesson with Don and Diane

Lefse is a Norwegian staple and must have for holidays.  It is a simple flatbread, sort of like soft tortillas, made mostly out of mashed potatoes, (with a little cream and flour mixed in to form a tender dough).  They are usually spread with butter and sugar, or rolled up with jam.

Learn more about this and other Norwegian traditions in my post, 
“VISITING AN IDEA”.

Lefse Lesson
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Here are a few of my BEST recipes

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Joe 'drew the short straw' and got to carve the turkey!
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We each wrote and shared a few words of gratitude.
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Our guests each received a personal Christmas ornament. Yes....that is a toilet that Laura is holding.
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Wishing You and Yours a Very Happy Thanksgiving!

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Lisa Hoveskeland

I live in Spokane, Washington and I have a passion for sharing the things I know about entertaining, cooking, healthy living, and tapping into my creative side. My two lifestyle web sites; Entertaining An Idea and Teas2Tapas, are designed to work in tandem as comprehensive resources for: Parties, Recipes and Menu Planning along with Topical Thoughts and Musings and Ideas and Insights for Creative Inspiration. EAI is my gift to friends who have enjoyed my entertaining style over the years and for future friends I have yet to meet. Join The Party and Have An Entertaining Day!

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