THANKSGIVING

Thanksgivings Past

Thanksgiving is a holiday tailor-made for those of us who enjoy gathering friends and family together to share in a feast of fun, fare and tradition. It is an occasion to pause and acknowledge our blessings, and a time to express our gratitude to those people who make our lives a better place.

My husband and I have enjoyed being lucky guests at our friends, Matt and Eleanor’s, Thanksgiving table. This perfectly choreographed day has been an occasion they plan for all year through, with no detail overlooked. The tables- beautiful, the wines and appetizers -delightful and beautifully presented, the meal – classic and perfectly prepared, and the deserts….oh my! Their time and efforts have truly been an expression of love and service.

Teaming Up In 2020

As with most things during the Pandemic, modifications had to be made. The idea of gathering in a large group for hours of feasting and fun wasn’t a good option at the time, so we modified. As the saying goes, “necessity is the mother of invention”, so we did a “THANKSGIVING TO GO”

THAT WAS THEN, THIS IS NOW

THANKFULLY, things have returned to some sense of normalcy and this festive time of year can once again be enjoyed and shared in the company of friends and family. Here are a few of our favorite holiday recipes to get things going.

LISA AND ELEANOR'S FAVORITE THANKSGIVING RECIPES

Eleanor Andersen

Making Homemade Butter

About two years ago when visiting my niece in Boston, I checked out her cookbook shelf. One of the books I found was, “Food, Gift, Love”, by Maggie Battista. I bought it because it is full of great ideas for giving food as gifts. Best of all, she has lots of creative ways to present the gifts. One of the recipes I make the most is the Homemade Butter.

If you are hosting Thanksgiving it’s great to serve your fresh out of the oven rolls with this yummy butter. In the spirit of “How to Host Thanksgiving 2020”, butter could be assigned to a guest chef.