Happy Thanksgiving...

Following our yearly traditions,  Anna will make a lovely Turkey Dinner, and I will make Pies and the cranberry sauce,   and decorate the tables.  The meal is pretty much the same... the pies too.  If we haven't yet celebrated Edy's Birthday together,  I make a cake for her.... And of course,  there will be a special cocktail... inspired by the season.   The tables are a bit different every year,  but similar in that I always use Pumpkins and Natural decor,  using Fall colors along with whatever might inspire me that particular year... and always a bit of sparkle.  This year we will be a large group of family and a few friends. It will be a special day spent together ,  thankful for all that we have,  and thankful for another year with Mom... the matriarch of the family...

Quasi… Almost…

Happily,  we are almost completely settled…This move has been difficult,  to say the least.  So many emotions,  and so much to do.  Unpacking every day and working hard to make this townhouse "ours".  It is definitely coming together and feeling like home.  Loving our new view and having fun putting the new outdoor space together.  With Mark's generous spirit and hard work,   we have a great deck. The smaller outdoor entertaining/gardening area means much less work.. but it is definitely looking like "our place".  It was  great having mom over for the first time… Priscilla was in town so we had a small family dinner,  only nine of us.  We are loving it and can't wait for our first dinner party with the rest of the family and friends … very soon!

A Casa Per Il Weekend… Home For The Weekend …

Dinner at home, when Priscilla comes home for the weekend is always fun.  We have shared so many special meals at the table as a family. Priscilla has grown up with it and so have we.  I love when Jim remembers his Mom cooking three meals a day on the farm… and I cherish the memories of so many family meals at home,  and at the restaurant.  In keeping with these important  traditions we continue on with wonderful gatherings of family,  small and large…   Beef Wellington,  made in the traditional way… Mushroom Duxelles,  Prosciutto,  and Prime Fillet Of Beef,  and Lobster Tails with Herb Compound Butter were the stars of this show… My Raspberry Almond Tart was a great finish…