Thanksgiving, timekeeping, and yes, I'm a Trekkie.
Sunday, November 9, 2008 by Lindsey
Currently Listening
Me and Julio Down by the Schoolyard
Paul Simon
As you can imagine, from my recent culinary-related inspiration and motivation...I am thoroughly excited for Thanksgiving. My very good friend Nathan is going to be here visiting, and I'm thrilled to have the chance to show off my cooking skills, and make some fantastic new recipes for my family's enjoyment.
I've been planning for a week already, and still have about 17 days left. I am honestly going all out, five different desserts, homemade stuffing, homemade cranberry jelly, squash casserole, cheesy potato bread, vanilla sweet potatoes, the list goes on and on. And of course, a turkey. I'm working on a grocery list already, and am going to make as much as I can early. Freeze the pies, jam, etc. so that the day of I can really focus on the good stuff. Everything is going to be perfect, fantastic, with a combination of my mother's Red Le Creuset pieces, my orange ones, and our existing brown roasting pan, and sand-colored baking dishes, it will be quite a beautiful spread.
Speaking of beautiful (oh, and Nathan, whom I adore) Nathan was sweet enough to make it possible for me to purchase a beautiful new watch. It really is pretty stunning...Coach brand, with twenty little diamonds around the watch face. Great quality, and I got it at a GREAT price. Definitely the benefit of working at an outlet, 75% off outlet prices on holiday weekends. Huge veterans day sales this weekend have definitely worked to my benefit.Me and Julio Down by the Schoolyard
Paul Simon
As you can imagine, from my recent culinary-related inspiration and motivation...I am thoroughly excited for Thanksgiving. My very good friend Nathan is going to be here visiting, and I'm thrilled to have the chance to show off my cooking skills, and make some fantastic new recipes for my family's enjoyment.
I've been planning for a week already, and still have about 17 days left. I am honestly going all out, five different desserts, homemade stuffing, homemade cranberry jelly, squash casserole, cheesy potato bread, vanilla sweet potatoes, the list goes on and on. And of course, a turkey. I'm working on a grocery list already, and am going to make as much as I can early. Freeze the pies, jam, etc. so that the day of I can really focus on the good stuff. Everything is going to be perfect, fantastic, with a combination of my mother's Red Le Creuset pieces, my orange ones, and our existing brown roasting pan, and sand-colored baking dishes, it will be quite a beautiful spread.
In other news, I have resurrected my love for Star Trek...we've been rewatching some Deep Space Nine, and I'd forgotten how much I adore this show. The storylines following the genetically enhanced characters, in particular. Jack, Patrick, Serena, and Lauren, such sympathetic characters! Such a phenomenal show overall, with cherishable relationships, and (for the most part) great stories.
Anyway - I'm so glad to be at home, after three days at work, I get worn out - and I'm SO ready to try and get caught up in chemistry. It's really been weighing on me, and I'd like to be caught up to a point where I can really enjoy Nathan's stay. I was able to come home a little early tonight, and haven't been feeling well...probably gonna head to bed pretty soon.
More later!
-Lindsey
