I Can Do It

Mary Engelbreit always says it right.

I don't usually cook a turkey.

But the grocery stores have

such a good deal on them over

the holidays.

So I did.

I do know how.

Looks good and tasted great.

So for the rest of the week before

the real Thanksgiving meal,

I'll be making Turkey Soup with Wild Rice

and Grilled Turkey Sandwiches.

I'm hoping all this preplanning will leave

me some time to quilt.

The projects are mounting.

Until Next Time-Kyle

Fabulous Friday

For today: 

Looking Out My Window: It's gotten cold enough for ice on the lake. 

My Weekend Plans Include: If you read my previous post you'll know how I'm getting ready for Thanksgiving, shopping, organizing, prepping. Maybe I can squeak in some quilting as well.

I’m Reading: Open by Andre Agassi

Movie Marquee:  Sherlock Holmes and Toy Story 3.  We'll plan to save them for the holiday. They'll be good ones for the family to watch.

Something Quiltie:  We got some wonderful zippers in at the store last week.  They are perfect for making bags.  They are the deal of the day, a 14" zipper- $1.00.  They're from Atkinson's Design and the colors coordinate with all the current color trends.  Perfect time to make a bag.

One of My Favorite Things: is trying new recipes.  Now that's it's just Ed and myself, I'm met with little resistance.  I get tired of cooking the same things over and over.  So this past week we had something new for dinner 4 times.  We had a frittata with zucchini and goat cheese from Williams-Sonoma, Bobby Flays' Macaroni and Cheese Carbonara from the Food Network Magazine, Teriyaki Burgers from Annie's Eats, and Creamy Portobello Soup also from the Food Network Mag.  All were winners.

I’m Thinking About: the fact that sometimes the days feel so long, but the years go by so quickly. Where has all the time gone?  There's not a minute to waste.  It's so important to enjoy the moment and don't let opportunity pass you by.

What’s For Dinner: I vote for pizza.

A Favorite Photo: 

 Don and Elizabeth having fun

making raviolis

Until Next Time-Kyle

Thanksgivings Coming

I have never been a procrastinator.

I like to think and work ahead to avoid

 stress or anxiety.

I don't work well under pressure.

I guess my mom emphasized that attribute.

As a kid I always had my school work done

way ahead of time.

It's a trait that has stuck ever since I was young.

Well, with Thanksgiving a week away, it

means I need to start my Thanksgiving count down.

The menu is planned.

That's easy because it rarely changes.

I have a whole folder of interesting recipes, but

my family generally rejects any new ideas.

Turkey is dismissed immediately.

Next is organizing and planning a grocery list.

I have a general list that I use each year.

I just make a new copy.

I'll head off to the stores over the weekend.

Also on the weekend, I'll plan the table and

clean out the frig to make room for all the good food..

Ed will make "the Sauce".

Monday means getting out the appropriate serving dishes,

utensils, place settings, and tablecloths and napkins and 

planning a simple centerpiece.

Tuesday or Wednesday is prep day.  Making

the pie crusts, cranberries, rolls and ,I think, this year

making the ravioli's ahead.

Poor Ed always ends up away from the family making

raviolis on Thanksgiving

in the basement on his special pasta table

When it is, Thanksgiving, it will be just putting it all together
and enjoying time with family.

Our Italian menu is pretty straightforward
and allows everyone to take pleasure in the day.
It's not "the traditional" meal, but
the Redente family won't have it any other way.

Until Next Time-Kyle