November 28, Black Friday

Penny came down from Big Bear and we had a simple, yet labor intensive Tday meal.

Nice that she came on Wednesday!  That morning I made caramel for an apple tart!  Wow.  Smelled great and never knew what caramel was made of and it was easy-peasey, fun... Also made my cranberry relish with an emphasis on jalepeno and mint.  :)

We went for Italian apps then a movie, Gone Girl.
Home, walked Q and g'nite!

Next day we decided to eat around 4. So, made the crust for the tart. Very French!!! as, 1/2 of the recipe was with powdered sugar and egg yolks, rather than all flour and butter. So, we'll see.

Penny brought a 6 pound (?!) turkey breast so I roasted it in a clay casserole with all the traditional spices. However, decided to mix the spices in butter, then smeared all over with S&P.  We'll see.

Brussel sprouts roasted in olive oil, glaze, S&P; yukon/garlic mashed potatoes; salad; gravy.  Perfect!

A little champagne in the early afternoon (for me only) and a hot tub/swim.  Hailley called and we had a great little chat about all things immediate and relevant.  Mostly her recent extra work and the director taking a liking to her 'moment' and camera friendliness. A little walk around the grounds to pick fresh fruit: kumquats, mexican limes, grapefruit, oranges.  A little appetizer of crab dip that Penny brought.  It smelled divine!

I set the table with the Christian Dior china, we ate around 5 and the day was so warm that the windows were all open~

Quincey was a bit annoyed with the whole ordeal and NOT being the star of the house, but succumbed to rest in his favorite living room bed.

The afternoon walk had to include a selfie.  God!  What happened ???? hahaha

Waited for the boy children to call their Mama and wish her happy Thanksgiving.... not a peep.  sigh. I feel a guilt text coming on saying:  "hurt".

The food was great and all came together as the miracle of a production number! Ah, a fine little Thanksgiving, but I seriously miss Linda's turkey!!!!!!!

Onward.