Thanksgiving was small this year. We had it at Karen's house with two of her friends and my Dad. Karen prepared a sumptuous feast of sushi, seared scallops, salmon, smashed potatoes, fresh cranberry relish and green salad made with greens from a local farm. It's amazing that greens are still growing, but since November has been surprisingly warm, there's still local produce to enjoy.
Beth and Kenny brought duck, cajun brussels sprouts, and chestnut stuffing. We brought a butternut squash panade, triple chocolate mousse cake and pumpkin pie.
Alden was not interested in any Thanksgiving fare. We couldn't even get him to try the pumpkin pie. Instead he ate a cereal bar, a whole bunch of bunny-shaped cheddar crackers and a couple of pan seared scallops Karen offered up as an appetizer. I was a little disappointed that he didn't try anything from the table, but I guess that's how it goes with toddlers. After he was done eating, he found a book and walked it around the table, looking for anyone who'd read him a story.
This was the first time that my Dad joined us for Thanksgiving.
It was an early meal, starting around 2:30 since Kenny and Beth had another Thanksgiving to attend. Our celebration wound down around 6:30 pm.
Beth and Kenny brought duck, cajun brussels sprouts, and chestnut stuffing. We brought a butternut squash panade, triple chocolate mousse cake and pumpkin pie.
Alden was not interested in any Thanksgiving fare. We couldn't even get him to try the pumpkin pie. Instead he ate a cereal bar, a whole bunch of bunny-shaped cheddar crackers and a couple of pan seared scallops Karen offered up as an appetizer. I was a little disappointed that he didn't try anything from the table, but I guess that's how it goes with toddlers. After he was done eating, he found a book and walked it around the table, looking for anyone who'd read him a story. 
This was the first time that my Dad joined us for Thanksgiving. 
It was an early meal, starting around 2:30 since Kenny and Beth had another Thanksgiving to attend. Our celebration wound down around 6:30 pm.
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