This post is long overdue but sometimes life gets in the way of the internet. Even in the way of blogging. Can you believe it?
First things first. Thanks to everyone who left supportive comments or sent emails after my last post. I'm especially thankful that it's all water under the bridge and there is no longer any misunderstanding between the lovely Suz and me. We solved this like actual grown-ups and even pinky swore to be honest and all that, no matter how hard it might be. I'm pretty darn proud of both of us.
Turkey day was good. There was lots of cooking at my house. And lots and lots and lots of wine. Lovely champagne cocktails followed by a nice white and a bottle or two of red. It was great to hang out with the mister and one of my oldest friends, having a cozy Thanksgiving.
The weekend was a blur of touristy things like that stupid crooked street and cultural things like a fab museum we've been meaning to go to since it reopened (hey, it's only been nearly 4 years and we've been busy). We also did a spot of shopping because everyone needs a few new Wii games to get them through the weekend. We ate amazing Thai food and I even got a bit of holiday shopping done.
And there was basketball. Lots of lovely basketball. I love this time of the year when the air gets crisp and the only sport that matters takes center stage. We watched one game at a local bar and another at home. The second one got a bit too close for comfort but the boys in light blue are still where they belong, at the top of the heap.
Then we entertained. The mister and I haven't entertained as much recently as we'd like. When getting through the days takes all your energy, having people over isn't high on the list. We decided to restart our last-day-of-the-long-holiday-weekend brunch tradition and we're so very glad we did. One great thing about hosting a brunch is you can do so much ahead of time. Another is that it's over early and you can still walk your dogs and finish your laundry.
We only invited non-breeders but I don't think many people even noticed. I guess technically there were two present (one was the day of one friend and the mom of another) but they were special exceptions.
It was so much fun. So. much. fun. I haven't seen the mister smile so much in the past few months.
Here's a little taste to whet your appetite:
- Pumpkin Nut Bread Baked in my cute and oh-so-necessary autumnal loaf pan
- Lemon Ginger Muffins
- Citrus Salad with Mint Sugar and Pomegranate Seeds
- French Toast Casserole
- Prosciutto Goat Cheese Strata
- Roasted Baby Potatoes with Rosemary and Capers
- Mimosas, Bloody Marys and Coffee
*This score is still stuck firmly in my head. I can't get it out of my head. I walk around singing puppet tunes day and day night. I'm considering doing one post for each song. I'll bet other fans can't wait until I get to the internet song.
That great news (and a nice foodie line up too!)
Posted by: beagle | Tuesday, 27 November 2007 at 06:23
Things to not read when you're hungry:
1. This blog post
Citrus Salad with Mint Sugar and Pomegranate Seeds?! Recipes please!
Posted by: PiquantMolly (AKA Mollywogger) | Tuesday, 27 November 2007 at 06:46
What a great tradition.
Posted by: chris | Tuesday, 27 November 2007 at 06:58
I'm glad everything got straightened out - and then there was feasting afterwards!
Posted by: Orodemniades | Tuesday, 27 November 2007 at 08:16
Mmmmmmmm...french toast casserole and mimosas...
Posted by: Mary Ellen | Tuesday, 27 November 2007 at 08:24
I missed all the drama but am glad that it was all sorted out.
But where are the recipes? That prosciutto goat cheese strata is right up my alley.
Posted by: zhl | Tuesday, 27 November 2007 at 08:54
I soo want the recipe for the french toast casserole. Sounds like fun!!
Posted by: Melissa | Tuesday, 27 November 2007 at 09:26
Ok. I may steal that menu for my Christmas brunch...glad your holiday was cozy. Mine sucked as usual (a post is coming) and I blame the you know whos. On to the next one...
Posted by: Lynnette | Tuesday, 27 November 2007 at 12:03
Mmmm... french toast casserole. So glad it was all fun :)
Posted by: Kay/Hanazono | Tuesday, 27 November 2007 at 15:11
yeah, what piquant molly said! i'm so hoooooongry!
you forgot one other good thing about brunchy-entertaining -- you can appreciate how clean the house is for the whole rest of the day!
glad you guys had such a good turkey day.
Posted by: anna h. | Wednesday, 28 November 2007 at 16:38