We had a really mellow and really wonderful thanksgiving. The food was all so good! My dad “spatchcocked” and smoked a turkey and my mom did stuffing and gravy and green beans and a berry cobbler and berry salad. I made homemade rolls, an apple pie, a chocolate chocolate chocolate pie, cranberry sauce, crudités tray, and mashed potatoes. Aaron contributed his traditional chips and dips/crackers cheese log and martinelli’s. We ate until we could eat no more! I had to lie down. It was absurd. But it was all so delicious! Here’s the recipe for Lacey Schofield’s cranberry salsa that she and Kasey now have us totally addicted to.
It was wonderfully warm outside, so the kids jumped on the trampoline and rode bikes. We watched Home Alone for like the 4th time already this year, played cards (or favorite, this year, is called 12 days of Christmas) introduced the big girls to Downton Abbey (via Vid Angel), and the boys watched Star Wars in the loft. We had a family zoom with the Willardsons and then set one up with all the Lawrences. It was fun to see cousin Matisse in Hawaii, Grandma Lynda and Grandpa Rob, and bring families together who are spread out all over between Utah, Canada, California, Idaho and Arkansas. Thankful for technology that has made this pandemic much more easily tolerated. We have so many friends and family who are very sick right now with Covid, and we pray for relief and a vaccine, soon!
My dishwasher is still full of sour stagnant water, so we ate at my parents’ this year. My mom always sets such a pretty table.
We have so much to be thankful for. I loved watching the message of hope from the prophet last week. He encouraged us to practice more gratitude through prayer and outward expression, social media, journaling. Etc. I loved reading everyone’s posts and being uplifted by this challenge.
Cranberry Salsa:
1 12oz bag fresh cranberries
1/4c fresh cilantro (or more!)
4 green onions
3/4c sugar
1 seeded jalapeño
Pinch of salt
2 Tbs fresh lime juice
Pulse ingredients in a blender or food processor.
Chill in fridge overnight
Pour over a block of cream cheese and eat with crackers. Sooooo good!
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