It’s been years since I made Thanksgiving dinner on Thanksgiving. Due to family obligations, I’ve made it after the fact on the following weekend. This year I got to make it the day of.
In the past, I always made what my Mom (otherwise known as super chef) made. Holy cow that lady can cook! My Dad too! They team up for this amazing meal. The food they cook is traditional to the family, so this year, I broke away from Mom and Dad’s tried and true recipes in an attempt to start a Mike and Cindy traditional dinner. Some of the recipes were fantastic….one was a great disappointment.
But then again, food is a really cool part of Thanksgiving, but not really the true meaning of the day.
What I’m thankful for:
Our close relationship with all our extended family. They are amazing, supportive, and fun to be around.
Our children. Each one of them is special and wonderful in their own unique way. We adore them.
Our grandchildren. Yes, we are amazingly goodlooking for having grandchildren…LOL. Our grandkids are so smart, so cool, and so loved.
My personal most thankful moment is my beautiful husband Mike. I could not ask for a better partner, lover, friend, or soulmate. He is my everything. Anyone who meets him will instantly know why. He is quick with his laugh, and slow on a temper. (Does he even have one?)

Now unto the food. Yumm!

Herb Roasted Turkey

Roasted Apple, Sausage, and Cranberry Stuffing

Apple Cider infused Gravy

The big hit of the day: Potato and Wild Mushroom Gratin

The disappointment…Spiced Pumpkin, Lentil and Goat’s Cheese Salad. It sounded good on paper

The spread

Ok, don’t give me too much drama for the lack of makeup. After all I spent two days cooking

Magic Mike carving up the feast

Our darling Bennie, fully stuffed with Turkey, chills out. He is crashed out on Turkey overload soon after.