So, in what must surely be typical Aaron & Beth style, we could not seem to get our act together in time to cook our first Thanksgiving on Thursday.
Instead we took the pressure off it. We popped in to say the requisite 'hello' to our families, came home and did some minor cleaning, then took the rest of the day off. I napped. He played Skyrim. I was a little disappointed. But Not so worked up that I had it in me to get up and do more cleaning, or prepare a huge meal!
So this morning we woke up, had some great sex, then proceeded to do some cleaning. Then I played Skyrim (It was SO my turn), and he cleaned the entire kitchen, every dish and pot and pan, and it was wonderful.
So finally, finally, it was time to make our Thanksgiving!
We'd gone to a farmer's market for some of our harvest veggies, and to Trucchi's for the rest (Just like the pilgrims did it...) for instance, canned cranberry sauce (just like the pilgrims...)
I was on my feet preparing a veritable vegetarian feast for hours! And it was so much fun! We had the harvest bake, I made a pot pie, I made a green bean casserole (first time, not sure how I felt about it ultimately. I used fresh green-beans, contrary to the directions, and suffered because of it. Needed alot more time in the oven...), I sauteed up some brussels sprouts with garlic and brown sugar (yum!), Had baked confetti squash stuffed with stuffing to which I added edamame for protein (just like the... yeah, joke gets old, right?). We had pillsbury crescent rolls because they make Aaron happy, and corn and mashed potatoes (aaron made the mashed potatoes and the were rock-your-socks-off delish!); little cornbreads, apple cider (local farms), and I think... I think that's it. We had so much food we didn't even cut into the pie. No we'll have that as leftovers!
Plus I even threw in an almond poundcake for desert and it is perfection! Even better with a touch of strawberry rhubarb jam! But we decided we were much too full for much desert, so we've sampled it, loved it, and will enjoy it over the coming week.
You know what? It was the best thanksgiving either of us have had in years. And even though it was vegetarian? It FELT like Thanksgiving. We did not miss the turkey one bit! We had a MEAL, not a collection of side dishes. And we were happy. And we were together, in our home, no pressure, no stress, just warmth and fun and love. And the Reardon China, and the Wedding crystal :) And papertowels, lol. And most things served in the same vessel in which they were prepared. Nobody to impress!
Now I'm slow cooking leftover veggies in veggie broth and heavy cream to make a delicious autumn bisque. It smells like gastronomical divinity.
I may add some rosemary on top and let it sloooooooowwwwww cook overnight.
And, when we were digested a little bit, we celebrated our private thanksgiving with a sound fucking all around. Fucking fabulous. I was rewarded very generously for my domesticity today. Positive orgasmic reinforcement!
So. Happy Thanksgiving. While many spent today in the thrall of consumer madness, standing in lines and shopping for the best bargain, I was at home, relaxed, happy, healthy, harmonious.
Hope you all found joy and happiness in your holidays as well!
:)
Instead we took the pressure off it. We popped in to say the requisite 'hello' to our families, came home and did some minor cleaning, then took the rest of the day off. I napped. He played Skyrim. I was a little disappointed. But Not so worked up that I had it in me to get up and do more cleaning, or prepare a huge meal!
So this morning we woke up, had some great sex, then proceeded to do some cleaning. Then I played Skyrim (It was SO my turn), and he cleaned the entire kitchen, every dish and pot and pan, and it was wonderful.
So finally, finally, it was time to make our Thanksgiving!
We'd gone to a farmer's market for some of our harvest veggies, and to Trucchi's for the rest (Just like the pilgrims did it...) for instance, canned cranberry sauce (just like the pilgrims...)
I was on my feet preparing a veritable vegetarian feast for hours! And it was so much fun! We had the harvest bake, I made a pot pie, I made a green bean casserole (first time, not sure how I felt about it ultimately. I used fresh green-beans, contrary to the directions, and suffered because of it. Needed alot more time in the oven...), I sauteed up some brussels sprouts with garlic and brown sugar (yum!), Had baked confetti squash stuffed with stuffing to which I added edamame for protein (just like the... yeah, joke gets old, right?). We had pillsbury crescent rolls because they make Aaron happy, and corn and mashed potatoes (aaron made the mashed potatoes and the were rock-your-socks-off delish!); little cornbreads, apple cider (local farms), and I think... I think that's it. We had so much food we didn't even cut into the pie. No we'll have that as leftovers!
Plus I even threw in an almond poundcake for desert and it is perfection! Even better with a touch of strawberry rhubarb jam! But we decided we were much too full for much desert, so we've sampled it, loved it, and will enjoy it over the coming week.
You know what? It was the best thanksgiving either of us have had in years. And even though it was vegetarian? It FELT like Thanksgiving. We did not miss the turkey one bit! We had a MEAL, not a collection of side dishes. And we were happy. And we were together, in our home, no pressure, no stress, just warmth and fun and love. And the Reardon China, and the Wedding crystal :) And papertowels, lol. And most things served in the same vessel in which they were prepared. Nobody to impress!
Now I'm slow cooking leftover veggies in veggie broth and heavy cream to make a delicious autumn bisque. It smells like gastronomical divinity.
I may add some rosemary on top and let it sloooooooowwwwww cook overnight.
And, when we were digested a little bit, we celebrated our private thanksgiving with a sound fucking all around. Fucking fabulous. I was rewarded very generously for my domesticity today. Positive orgasmic reinforcement!
So. Happy Thanksgiving. While many spent today in the thrall of consumer madness, standing in lines and shopping for the best bargain, I was at home, relaxed, happy, healthy, harmonious.
Hope you all found joy and happiness in your holidays as well!
:)
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