Thankful

These pictures don't do justice, but our table is quite large to begin with and already seats 8 people comfortably.  This year we hosted thanksgiving dinner and had to seat 10.  So hubby and I got out the tools and constructed another 5ft to add to our dinner table.  

 Thankfully I have this base from an old table of mine that we were able to use.  After Adam added a plywood table top to it, it worked out perfectly!

 As my wonderful hubby was working on the delicious soup that we were planning to serve as a starter, I was super excited to get started on the details for the table setting.

( below are the place cards I made for everyone.)

 Our table was complete and looked beautiful

STARTER:

Butternut Squash and Apple soup topped with a seared scallop

followed by...

Foie Gras with plum puree and layered phyllo pastry

MAIN:

Butter herb and Orange Turkey, with hash brown cheesy potatoes and garlic brussel sprouts

DESSERT:

Lemon Creme Brulee, Mini Pumpkin Tarts and homemade truffles

(yum yum)

The night was a success, we had a wonderful time with great friends. After dinner and many bottles of fabulous vino we eventually moved the party outside where we sat around our new firepit and roasted smores, spidey weenies and marsh mellows while telling great stories and having a load of laughs. Thanks to everyone for such a wonderful Thankgiving!

MMM...Good!!!

Had dinner with friends the other night and they made

Bag-O Fish-O

It's a perchment paper bag filled with goodness, you can really use anything you want along with your fish. When you cut off the top of your bag the room is filled with the yummy aromas of it's contents. We had Sole with broth, fresh lemon, fennel and peas. The fish is cooked to perfection in all its yummy broth...moist and delicious!!!

and the greatest part...besides how simple it is, is how healthy it is!

Look how beautiful this looks!!!

And how delicious it tastes.

Try it tonight, you'll love it!!!

THURSDAYS THOUGHTS

(THE EVENING MOON)

Truthfully not too much to report today...we've had company all week.
I plan to organize and re-organize my studio a little today. I also have a wholesale order to work on and a portfolio for a wedding boutique...so it should be an eventful day.

Thought I 'd add a few random pics for you to enjoy.

(DINNER WITH FRIENDS)

(OUR BOY DANTE)

(A NEW DISCOVERY ON OUR DRIVE OVER THE WEEK-END)
Have a lovely day!
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