Good Morning, Sunshines.
I am back, incase you noticed my absence. I needed to stay focused on the tasks in front of me and blogland tends to distract me. A few days before Thanksgiving my son said he had the day off and would be coming for the Big Day. It's always good to see him and this was unexpected. I dry brined the turkey, something I hadn't done before. It turned out very well. Matthew brought a crumble top apple pie, a perfect end to our feast.
We are now into winter, except no snow. It's currently 9 F/-13 C, with a high of 16 F/-9 C. The horses now have hay outside to keep them warm and happy and I will have a fire later to do the same for me.
So now the real rush of the season starts. I cannot say how happy I am to have all of that behind me. I hope all of my American friends had a good Thanksgiving day.
I haven't celebrated yet -- tomorrow my son is free and we're doing food together. But yesterday was a lovely day, bit of cooking, reading Oliver Sacks' Gratitude, jigsaw puzzle, afternoon online chatting with friends. I'm glad your day was good, too.
ReplyDeleteMy day was good. You will have a lovely time tomorrow with your son.
DeleteHappy Thanksgiving! I am tired the day after, no cooking today. I don't have the energy for this anymore.
ReplyDeleteI was exhausted last evening, for no apparent reason, Far Side! I think I hermit too much.
DeleteThanksgiving must involve a lot of work behind the scenes. And then you have to start all over again for Christmas! Perhaps Thanksgiving should be a bit earlier.
ReplyDeleteIt is an overly busy day. I made everything but the turkey in advance. It took me decades to realize this is possible, nick. Christmas isn't a big deal. I haven't any family other than my son, who is usually working. It's also really important to his wife to spend it with her family, which is ok with us.
DeleteWhat a lovely fire to sit beside.
ReplyDeleteI call that the bat cave, Pixie. It's huge and the flue is enormous. It's a giant hole in the ceiling! We only use this one on special occasions or when it's not bone-chilling cold outside. It is like so many lovely things, impractical.
DeleteWe couldn't have a fire in the fireplace this TG because we have very high winds and wild fire danger. But I did light a candle on the table center piece. Temps in the low 60's in the day here in So Cal which feels very cold to us LOL.
ReplyDeleteI lived in San Diego as a kid, Marlane. We would spend Christmas going to the ocean. Minnesotans, you know! A candle is nice.
DeleteWhat a nice surprise visit! Sounds like a nice Thanksgiving. :)
ReplyDeleteIt was really pleasant, Rita.
DeleteSounds like a delicious visit!
ReplyDeleteVery! The pie was good and even better beause I didn't need to make it, Miss Merry.
DeleteI. have never dry brined a turkey...have no clue. Sounds like you had a very peaceful and delicious day. Please don't send those frigid temperatures. PS the brussells sprouts were roasted in olive oil with a little bacon fat, salt and pepper. Then I crumbled the 4 slices of bacon for garnish and drizzled it with balsamic vinegar that I reduced on the stove. Really good. Your horses must have some pretty fluffy coats about now.
ReplyDeleteIt's simple, Lori. Just rub low sodium kosher salt over the whole turkey, over or under the skin. Also rub any herb you like along with the salt if you want. Let it sit in the refrigerator for 24 hours or more, uncovered. If left longer than 24 hours, cover with plastic wrap. Those brussels sprouts looked so good to me, next time I roast them this is what I'll do. Some get really fluffy.
DeleteWe always have low-key Christmas seasons. I’m grateful for that.
ReplyDeleteI do now, Cheerful. I am also grateful for this.
DeleteGlad you had a good day.
ReplyDeleteIt was nice, AC.
DeleteI think my comments on your blog are going to spam, AC.
DeleteWhat a nice surprise for you, I'm glad you had a good day.
ReplyDeleteIt was a surprise, e. We didn't expect him and were really happy he came.
DeleteI heard the directions to a dry brine and a wet brine on the radio last week. I sort of paid attention, it sounded interesting.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you had a good Thanksgiving and a scrumptious pie.
There is no rush of the season here. I just eventually decorate. Everything stays low key.
It is very simple to do, Val. I'm not sure I'll decorate. I've sort of given up on that. I have a large collection of nutcrackers I may drag out. Maybe.
DeleteYou deserve a rest by that lovely fire, Sandra, and hopefully some leftover turkey for sandwiches, which is my husband's favorite.
ReplyDeleteI took that rest, Dorothy! We had a repeat meal for dinner last evening. I think turkey sandwiches are on the lunch menu.
DeleteWhat a nice surprise visit for Thanksgiving to have your son. How is his sweet Homer doing?
ReplyDeleteTake Care,
Kaye
Homer is good. Healthy and very much a terrier! It was really nice to see the son.
DeleteFire looks quite toasty.
ReplyDeleteit warms the room, Dora.
Delete