Not to Brag (dust, dust of the shoulder) But...

My oldest sister and I have a tradition of getting together at Thanksgiving -- most of my family lives more toward the middle of the country but this particular sis calls the east coast her home as well.




Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday because of a lot of reasons, mainly I'm a hungry, hungry hippo.

Each year her husband and the two of us gals take much care in planning out the amazing menus and look for challenges for our cooking techniques.

The bar was set in 2008 when we did an amazing pork loin with this parsnip and pear puree that you just wanted to take a bath in, and then drink up.

All that said I think that 2010 has a chance of trumping the existing champion.

Ladies and Gentleman, I now reveal to you THANKSGIVING 2010!!

Aperitif and Appetizers

Pear-Rosemary Cocktails

Cheddar and Bacon Gougers

Oysters with Apple Ginger Mignonette

Main Course

Roasted Garlic & Meyer Lemon - Rubbed Turkey

Sausage and Artichoke Stuffing

Broccolini with Smoked Paprika, Almonds and Garlic

Rosemary Garlic Mashed Potatoes with Truffle Oil

Cranberry Sauce with Port and Cinnamon

Dessert

Pumpkin-Pecan Pie with Whiskey Butter Sauce

Let the countdown to dining heaven begin!!

Only 15 more mouthwatering days....