Pa says, “It’s all about the FOOD, y’all!”
Monday, November 19th, 2007
Ahhhh… Thanksgiving is this week! I love eating waaaay more than is good for a person. And I have the hips to show for it…
Thanksgiving is my Southern Daddy’s (known to his grandbabies as “Pa”) favorite holiday because:
1) The entire holiday revolves around eating.
2) No gifts to give.
3) PECAN PIE– You can’t get more explicit than that!
4) No people to entertain– ya just feed ‘em.
5) FOOD!!!
6) Pies and FOOD!
7) Napping in front of the football game.
As for us two states away from all the grand-folks, we’re looking forward to Thanksgiving, too. (We’re not “football people,” however. *yawn*) Luckily for me, my adorable husband is a wonderful cook, and he really loves to take over Thanksgiving. I am usually inclined to let him! *wink*
This year, our menu will be simple:
- Turkey (of course)
- Mashed Taters (lots of butter, garlic, some sour cream, salt)
- Turkey Gravy
- Bread Stuffing (some years we make the corn bread variety– my favorite!)
- Baked Yams (I prefer sweet potatoes, but guess which were on sale?)
- Homemade Rolls by yours truly (I’ll post my grandma’s excellent Butterflake Rolls recipe on the recipes link.)
- Honey Almond Butter to spread on the rolls. (again, check the recipes link!)
- Pies: 2 pumpkin, 1 key lime, 1 apple
For me, Thanksgiving is the kick-off to the happiest time of year! I love it!
See y’all later…
