Quarantine supper tonite... Live from NYC...
HAPPY THANKSGIVING!
Downpour began at 5am... rain thundering on the windows and awnings as we listened from our beds... the drumming a soothing balm to a tired body... casseroles, stuffings, pies, sauces, scones finished... soon to rise and roast the bird... complete the slaw... roast the sprouts and deliver to Mom and family. The hubs snoozing as the drops thrummed... slipping in and out of sleep... relaxing in the hours before the feast.
As midday approached the sun broke through warming the Big Apple to an unseasonable 65°F... such joy to feel the warm air flowing through an open window... the back door ajar as the turkey roasted... Mr Sam relaxing on the deck enjoying the sunshine... feeling bright and cheery warming the stuffing and sweet potato casserole... roasting the sprouts... completing the slaw... assembling dinner delivery for Mom and nearby family.
Our small young turkey (10 lbs) stuffed with a quartered onion and lemon dipped in salt... bathed in olive oil and seasoned liberally with salt, pepper, powdered rosemary and Penzey’s poultry seasoning... done to a crispy finish... left to rest 30 minutes before carving and sending on its way to Mom’s with stuffing, sweet potato bake, brussel sprouts, cranberry compote and half a Derby pie for dessert. Stuffing, sweet potato bake and the remaining half pie packed for our nearby family to add to their turkey breast roulade supper.
The hubs rested in bed today... leg elevated... napping and watching tutorials to pass the time... Mr Sam receiving his annual Thanksgiving treat... turkey liver pan fried in olive oil and diced... he ate the entire liver then crawled into his bed and fell asleep... the hubs finally developing an appetite by 8pm... able to enjoy a full plate of thanksgiving goodies... including dessert... and an extra large glass of seltzer (no wine with pain meds) to slake his thirst. We enjoyed our planned WhatsApp call with family... helping us feel more connected during this Thanksgiving of separation.
How was your day? What’s on your plate? Thoughts?
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