Thanksgiving is one of my two favorite holidays,
the other one being Christmas.
Neither is more favorite than the other
because they are each special in their own ways.

Thanksgiving is special because it is a time
of Family; a time to come together and put aside any
differences we may have had during the year; a time to
be grateful for those people and things which make life worthwhile.
I have learned in my life, never to take anyone for granted...
because they may not be with you in the next hour.
Love your family, love your friends and gather them
together because Thanksgiving is also a time to....
EAT!!!!

On this page, along with a some informative notes,
I will include some Thanksgiving menus and recipes
as well as some decorating ideas for your dining table.

For some insight on the First Thanksgiving, follow the links below.

"Presidents' Thanksgiving Proclamations" "The First Thanksgiving: History and Half-Truths" "Thanksgiving as a National Holiday" "Thanksgiving in Canada"

DECORATIONS:

A quick easy centerpiece...Fill a pedestal bowl with silk or real vegetables and fruits, allowing some to gather around the base of the pedestal. Flank with candles in autumn colors. Cut the top off a small pumpkin and arrange fresh flowers in the pumpkin meat. The juice will keep the flowers fresh. Place a mirror tile in the center of the table. Place fall colored candles in varying shapes and sizes of holders upon the mirror. The candles will reflect in the mirror for a stunning effect. Cabbage Centerpiece...Buy a large red or green cabbage. Cut a slice off the bottom so it will sit straight. Gently peel back the outer leaves for a flowery look, then slice about one inch off the top. Poke dried flowers in pretty autumn colors into the cut-away area and set cabbage on a bowl or saucer. Stud oranges and lemons with cloves and place them in a bowl with cranberries, eucalyptus leaves, and dried roses. Not only is it pretty, but it smells delightful. Group some candles with the arrangement if desired.

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The night before Thanksgiving prepare this breakfast casserole, then just pop it in a hot oven the next morning. FARMER'S CASSEROLE

A TYPICAL THANKSGIVING DINNER
WHEN I WAS GROWING UP WAS:

CAN YOU UNDERSTAND WHY I NOW
HAVE A WEIGHT PROBLEM?!

LIFE IS UNCERTAIN...EAT DESSERT FIRST!!

SOUTHERN COUNTRY SWEET POTATO PIE CARAMEL APPLE CHEESECAKE AMISH CRANBERRY CAKE WITH BUTTER SAUCE ORANGE TRIFLE APRICOT NECTAR CAKE PEANUT BUTTER PIE WITH FUDGE TOPPING ULTRA LO-FAT PECAN PIE LO-FAT PUMPKIN PIE LO-FAT PUMPKIN CHEESECAKE LO-FAT LO-CAL BANANA PUDDING PECAN PUMPKIN PIE UPSIDE-DOWN APPLE GINGERBREAD

MEAT COURSES

MAPLE GLAZED TURKEY BREAST TURKEY WITH ORANGE-ROSEMARY BUTTER CRANBERRY-GLAZED PORK ROAST BOURBON PECAN PORK ROAST

POTATOES, RICE AND STUFFING

APPLE CRANBERRY STUFFING HELOISE'S CORNBREAD STUFFING GERMAN APPLE STUFFING MAMA'S CORNBREAD DRESSING CANDIED YAMS CANDIED YAMS LO-FAT CANDIED YAMS SWEET POTATO CASSEROLE CRANBERRY WILD RICE RICE PILAF RICE PILAF WITH RAISINS AND NUTS

SALADS AND VEGETABLES

SPINACH ORANGE TOSS BROCCOLI CASSEROLE GREEN BEAN CASSEROLE DELUXE ASPARAGUS CASSEROLE CARROTS ELEGANTE CANDIED BUTTERNUT SQUASH

THIS AND THAT

CRANBERRY BUTTER GIBLET GRAVY RICH TURKEY GRAVY HOT SPICED APPLE CIDER TIPS FOR PERFECT ICED TEA

LEFTOVER TURKEY!!

TARRAGON TURKEY SALAD WITH HAZELNUTS WILDLY DELICIOUS TURKEY SALAD TURKEY FRIED RICE TURKEY MELT TAHITIAN TURKEY More ways to use leftovers are on the way!!

"Now Thank We All, Our God"

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