It is over, at least the first Thanksgiving. The French said they loved it.
I wasn't sure if I could believe them, the French, being, above all, polite beyond the big white lie. They have been known to smile, nod their head and say, "c'est parfait" (it is perfect) when "ugh"! would be a more appropiate response.
Luckily Rosie was here. That's Rosie in the dark shirt.
You need at least one another American to give the heads up on Tom. Rosie did. She said it was great. I had to give up on the sweet potatoes, though. What I really needed was those delightfully yellow yams. So I served a nice wild rice with grilled onions and cranberries instead.
And, who said you can't fit a 9.220kg turkey in a French oven?
I am new at this taking pictures for my blog and, so, the after picture of Tom is not as lovely as it should be. For Saturday's Thanksgiving I will make sure to dress up the platter!
I do believe the French had fun with the Thanksgiving Kir!
Was the "Thanksgiving kir" cranberry juice with Champagne instead of creme de cassis and Champagne? The meal looks delicious.
Posted by: Nadege | 11/28/2009 at 01:24 AM
Nadege,
It is actually Liquor de Cranberry , the brand is Marie Brizard. But if you cant find it cranberry juice will do. I serve it with a sparking wine rather than real Champagne. I hope tonights Thanksgiving (only 12) will be just as good!
kristi anderson
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Posted by: kristi anderson | 11/28/2009 at 07:21 AM
Saturday`s Thanksgiving dinner was great! Post the pics!
Posted by: Lauren | 11/29/2009 at 06:02 PM