Quarantine supper tonite... Live from NYC...
Bright skies and calm breezes graced the Big Apple today... squirrels nibbling acorns on the deck... leaving little piles of shells scattered about... a flutter of sparrows chattering as they hop branch to branch in the great oaks at the sidewalk... a group of teen boys on bicycles laughing as they race down the avenue... greenhouse occupants still thriving... tomatoes... basil... arugula... collards... spinach... beets... carrots... radishes... lettuce and of course, nasturtiums... gracing the view with their stunning blooms and foliage... seasonal temperatures today belay tomorrow’s early rain and wind.
Outdoor dining looks improbable... thus the decision to separate for our meal and enjoy video chat with family instead... pie to be delivered... Mom receiving her entire homemade turkey dinner... with lots of love and a mask!
It’s the last cooking day before Thanksgiving... finished the pies, scones and cranberry compote yesterday during the stress bake... today made stuffing and sweet potato bake while the hubs rested on the couch leg elevated. Tomorrow roasting the brussel sprouts... composing the green bean casserole... tossing the slaw... and roasting the turkey.
These dishes... family traditions going back more than thirty years... reminding us of large gatherings filled with laughter, great food and lots of love. Although the gatherings are different this year, the love hasn’t changed... and that’s most important. How is your menu shaping up?
How was your day? What’s on your plate? Thoughts?
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