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Is it just me, or did Thanksgiving fly by in the blink of an eye? The day after a holiday is kind of depressing for me… all the excitement and then wham bam it’s over. BUT, my Thanksgiving was fabulous. Dare I say, the best Thanksgiving thus far? When you bring my family together, hilarity always ensues. Add in two new significant others meeting the family for the first time PLUS certain members of my family in extra crazy moods, it meant fun times. AND amazing food and a post-Thanksgiving dinner viewing of the new Harry Potter… talk about a perfect Thanksgiving!
I didn’t take too many photos at the time for certain reasons but here are some random ones that my lovely aunt took…
Me and my friend Tyler
My lovely great aunt and cousin
And my Dad. He’s special.
But I do have pictures of some of the food…
First, a caramel cake.
This was the caramel filling between two caramel/vanilla cake layers… which I made from scratch. Guys, I had a foodie moment. You boil a mixture of butter, sugar, etc. on the stovetop and then take the mixture and whip it and it transforms from this liquidy mixture to instant thick caramel before your eyes. The excitement I felt when this happened was not the excitement of a normal person… I think this cements that food IS my calling in life?!
ANYWHO, the final product. (That would be a cream cheese frosting topped with homemade pralines)
This cake is to DIE!!!
Especially if you like caramel.. make this. Now.
Also on the dessert menu, a chocolate chip bourbon pecan pie.
Making the pie proved to be a bit of a challenge. It obviously calls for bourbon and well, the smell of bourbon makes me sick. There’s a story behind that which involves the consumption of way too much Jack Daniel’s and sprite but well, we won’t go there. But in any case, beyond that, it was really easy to make!
And delicious!!! As I said, NOT a fan of bourbon but the bourbon was barely there.. just a hint. Perfection.
As for the main course, I didn’t take pictures on Thanksgiving itself but I had leftovers for dinner tonight and it’s pretty much the exact same thing as last night.
Turkey and dressing, ofcourse.
Dressing is, quite possibly, my favorite dish?! And this recipe is KILLER, involving caramelized onions, sage, and cornbread.
And the turkey itself in all it’s glory last night..
Mac and Cheese made with all sorts of cheeses, including smoked gouda….oh yes.
Broccoli casserole..
Sweet potato soufflé (my 2nd favorite part!)
As well as mashed potatoes, creamed corn, and deviled eggs.
Dessert…
Cake. And pie. Someone please please remove this pie from my house…
And now I am going to go enjoy my unexpected night off and watch the Holiday, which means the holiday season is, indeed, upon us at last!
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What a great Thanksgiving! That cake looks/sounds FANTASTIC!
I totally had a foodie moment the first time i made caramel from scratch, and covered 300 apples in it! wowzers!
Sounds like you had an amazing Thanksgiving. I need to get that recipe for the cake, it looks delish!! I always think that holidays pass way too quickly. We rush, rush, rush to get ready for the holiday meal and then it passes in a flash and we have to go back to work and school. I have to go back to work tomorrow where I will be for most of the days but luckily I have Sunday to spend with my family going christmas shopping. I will NOT rush this christmas season!! 🙂
Oh my, all that food looks amazing! I wish we celebrated thanksgiving here, darn it!!
You look so gorgeous, hun. I had to do a double take!! 🙂
xx
I cannot believe how good the food looks in this post!
That caramel cake batter is just BEGGING to be eaten!
Hi girlie,
I love how thanksgiving is a time for new ppl to be introduced to the family– just in time for the holidays! it’s a time of new beginnings 🙂 beautiful thanksgiving spread you helped create! that cake is beautifffullll. i’m more of a pie person on thanksgiving though– but caramel sounds so good right now!
First thing’s first – Jess, you are GORGEOUS! I’m with Katy – had to do a double take – “Awww, she’s so pretty!!!”
I totally understand your “foodie moment.” I haven’t created anything as cool as that cake and frosting – but I remember getting weirdly excited when peaut butter finally changes to peanut butter from a strange lump, meringue turns into a fluffy white pillow after being runny whites and just about any time I take a new creation out of the oven 🙂
All of the food looks delicious, and I’m glad you all were able to have a great time with family. Enjoy your Thanksgiving leftovers! I know I am….is it just me, or is everything better the next day?!
I love how they call it “dressing” in the south and “stuffing” in the north. My aunt was going on and on about the apple stuffing this weekend and I had no clue what she was talking about!!
You look GORGEOUS in that picture girl. I love the new hair- still a little blonde, but different!! And you have some serious skills with that praline cake!!
That caramel cake sounds to DIE for!
Haha I can totally relate to your aversion to bourbon… I’m the same way with gin after a bad experience with the open bar in Cuba. 😉
Glad you had such a good Thanksgiving hun!
The food all looks awesome.
And you looked adorable! 😉
Thankfully, I got all the sweets out of my apartment on Thanksgiving. They wanted to send me home with some and I said NO! Baking all week has put me on sugar overload…
These pictures make me sad that the UK doesnt celebrate thanksgiving! You looks like you had a blast, and the cake and broccoli casserole looks divine! Yummmm x
These pictures make me sad that the UK doesnt celebrate thanksgiving! You looks like you had a blast, and the cake and broccoli casserole looks divine! Yummmm x
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These pictures make me sad that the UK doesnt celebrate thanksgiving! You looks like you had a blast, and the cake and broccoli casserole looks divine! Yummmm x
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Your caramel cake looks AMAZING. Glad you enjoyed your Thanksgiving!
Wow that caramel cake!!! All those glazed pecans are making my mouth water 🙂
You are so gorgeous! So happy to hear you had a great time. 🙂
And LOVE caramel cake. Haven’t had it in FOREVER though.
Thanksgiving always flies by too fast. Sigh. That dinner plate is cute though; I should get one for my sister, she hates when her food touches!
Yum, looks like you had a great Thanksgiving!
I love, love sweet potatoes, they are def my favorite TG dish!
Looks like you had a great Thanksgiving!!! The broccoli casserole looks awesome!
Jen
Okay, so next year I want to come to your house!
Love your Foodie moment – you sound so excited 🙂
Sweet potatoes are my favorite too!! Your desserts look fabulous! I’m glad you had such a great Thanksgiving!
mmm caramel cake sounds so different and SOOO good! not sure if i ever had pralines, but they look good too!!!! 🙂
looks like you had some great food! hope you enjoyed every bite 🙂