Thanksgiving 2014

Thanks to Hank for being our camera man this year.

Thea won the award for dressing seasonally.  

The cooks.

The turkey.  We cooked it flat this year, seemed to work.

Jacob and Berta waiting for the fun to begin.

Jacob would not pose for a picture this year.  We ate, got full and had a good time.  I found this article on Thanksgiving that I thought you would all like, it is very funny. http://www.dinneralovestory.com/10-laws-of-thanksgiving-dinner/.  

What I Am Thankful For

It was really hard saying goodbye to our childhood home but we will always have our memories.  Enjoy the trip down memory lane.

Thea's graduation 1976 and 2013.

Before move in 1970 and 2013.

I am thankful for my sisters, who I would not have made it through this year without them.  I am thankful for my idyllic childhood and the wisdom to know that it was idyllic.  I am thankful for my parents and all that they have taught me.  I am thankful for my family and the love that I receive.  That is what I am thankful for.  Happy Thanksgiving.

Pre-Thanksgiving Part 2

There is nothing better than food and friends and we were happy to share both tonight.

You know you are cool when you toast with milk and Dr. Pepper.

We put the BBQ King in charge of the turkey breast.  It came out moist and juicy.

Streuseled Sweet Potato Casserole from Cooking Light.   It was a sweet treat and delicious. http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/streuseled-sweet-potato-casserole-10000000385230/

Winter Greens Gratin from Bon Appetit.  This one exceeded everyone's expectations.  I would definitely make this one again.  http://www.bonappetit.com/?p=43413&post_type=recipe

Holiday Pie from the LA Times.  My recipe is so old that I can't find the link on their website.

Layers of cream cheese and cranberries.  Yum!

Thanks to Jacob who took the time to take pictures of the dinner.  Let's eat!

Pre-Thanksgiving Meal

Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday.  I couldn't wait for the big day to try out some new recipes. 

 Apple Butter Pumpkin Pie got thumbs up from everyone but we will still stick to traditional Pumpkin Pie for the big day.  http://allrecipes.com/recipe/apple-butter-pumpkin-pie/.  I only put nuts on half since Jacob dislikes all nuts.

Twice-Baked Sweet Potatoes with Shallot and Parmesan Topping.  These also were a big hit.  The topping was great.  http://www.cooksillustrated.com/recipes/7488-twice-baked-sweet-potatoes-with-shallot-and-parmesan-topping.  I am hosting Pre-Thanksgiving part 2 this coming weekend.  Stay tuned for more recipes.

We celebrated an early Thanksgiving on Tuesday with Howard who was in town for the holiday. We went out for non-turkey fixings at Lucille's.  Thank goodness for iPhones when you forget a camera.  A nice picture of 3 generations of Zwangs.  

Happy Thanksgiving

I am thankful for all my family and friends. I am truly blessed. Happy Thanksgiving.

I Am Thankful For...By Jacob Zwang

This is Jacob's 3rd grade essay on Thanksgiving, a very scientific view. Enjoy!

I am thankful for...

I am thankful for trees because they give us paper. Important because you need it to learn. Books are made of paper. Paper is very useful for learning to write and read. Paper can be used for a lot of things.

Trees also give us wood. Wood is very important because it gives us table and houses and popsicle sticks. There are tons of things that wood is useful for. Trees give us oxygen. Oxygen is important because we need it to breathe. We could not live without oxygen. Oxygen is what anything living needs.

That is what I am thankful for.

Turkey Trouble

Turkey Trouble

By Jacob Zwang

It was the night before Thanksgiving

and there was turkey trouble in the barn.

Turkey was not very in a good mood.

He had turkey trouble because

he was the main course at dinner.

Jacob wrote this last year in November. I don't know how I missed posting it because I think it is a cute 2nd grade story. I hope there is no turkey trouble in your house.

Happy Thanksgiving

Happy Thanksgiving

Holiday inspired art. The camera was forgotten this year.

Happy Thanksgiving

Here are a few pictures from Thanksgiving. Enjoy.