Happy Thanksgiving

It's taken us years to pare-down our Thanksgiving meal to include really the foods that matter to us most. A decade ago, we would much rather prefer quantity over quality. The largest ham. The largest turkey. Large marshmallows ontop of larger yams. Each year, we continue to narrow down our offerings to what matters most.

For me, its the brussel sprouts. Small tender guys that pick up a hint of smoke as they roast with applewood smoked bacon. This truly is the first unofficial brussel holiday for me. My first taste of the season to come. Gosh, I love these guys. Seriously, it is an addiction.

For Eric, its the fresh potato chips, a splash of sea salt. Not only do these crispy creatures provide a much needed fingerfood snack while we wait for the turkey, they also serve the purpose of seasoning the oil.

For Pepper, its the turkey. And he's on the right track because this year we fixed two, one with an apple cider brine and one with the our favorite injectable, Creole Butter. The turkeys were pastured, free range, organic from C & W out of Douglas, GA. Pep was fixated on our comings and goings from the house to the fryer and back inside. In. Out. In. Out.

Chang brought over a gluten free (yipee!) spoon cornbread, which was awesome, and we paired that with a wild rice pilaf. Add some cranberry sauce, and you got a full plate. If you weren't already full of the food, and wine, and beer, well then there was a warm GF apple crisp to finish your night off.

We hope you all had a wonderful holiday, with a yummy meal surrounded by folks you love.