Right here’s a recap of our vacation weekend!
Thanksgiving is extra enjoyable beneath a chandelier!
Bear in mind we didn’t have one in our “eating zone” earlier than the renovation : ) This one dims and was good for temper lighting throughout our dinner. (It’s this Iron Lantern chandelier which is outwardly now not offered however this seems to be like the newer model.)
We had a pleasant Thanksgiving hosted at our home once more this 12 months. I’ve by no means been extra grateful for our new kitchen than on this vacation when the counter house is maxed out!
Inexperienced smoothies + peloton to begin the day
Cooking Time
I made my two favourite Thanksgiving dishes: cranberry sauce and candy potato casserole. I like to put orange zest and a splash of bourbon in my cranberry sauce.
I used the Consuming Hen Meals recipe this 12 months with a pecan crumble topping reasonably than marshmallows. I’m a fan! I did use egg white, cow’s milk, and actual butter isntead of the vegan choices within the recipe. Turned out nice.
Hold The Kids Entertained
Get The Desk Dressed
This Goddards Silver Dip was a LIFE SAVER for my tarnished silver! No scrubbing mandatory – simply dip and it comes out superbly clear!
Get Myself Dressed!
I’ve worn this gown two years in a row as a result of Thanksgiving is the day I most wish to put on these colours! It’s SO comfy and a nice value on Amazon!
Pregame
Pleased Hour!
Kids’s Pleased Hour
Glowing cider and grape juice!
Chef Mazen!
Since Grammie was with my sister this 12 months, Mazen needed to make mac and cheese in her honor. He hand grated all of the cheese – everybody was impressed.
Three Generations of Donnes!
Because the solar set, we pulled the turkey out of the oven.
The one group pic we bought!
Peaceable Pie
I waited till the entire kitchen was clear and tidy to have my pie in silence on the very finish of the night time.
Night time night time!
Black Friday
Chef Mazen was at it once more making Kodiak desserts on Black Friday morning.
Topped with all of the sugar!
In the meantime, I had a cranberry sauce yogurt bowl! My favourite manner to make use of cranberry sauce together with Cranberry Sauce Smoothies.
UVA Bball
Friday afternoon we went to the UVA basketball recreation. Go Hoos!
Sadly on Friday night time I got here down with a fever! I used to be SO COLD beneath my down comforter! No thought why. However that made for a really quiet remainder of the weekend. Unsure what’s was – maybe the flu mitigated by my flu shot?
Hope you all had a beautiful vacation. The Christmas season is right here!