11-27-13

Some people call it Ambrosia Salad, or fruit salad.  We call it 5 cup salad – a cup each of pineapple, mandarin oranges, coconut, marshmallows, sour cream, and cherries to garnish.

I grew up on this salad at every family gathering.  I don’t eat much canned fruit or sour cream anymore, but I still enjoy eating myself sick on it once a year.  It’s my thing to bring to Thanksgiving.

11-26-13

Two of us got new hair-do's today.  Now we'll be styling for the holiday photos...

A day off work, life is grand.

11-25-13

It’s done!  My editor (thanks Mom!) and I wrapped up changes and published my e-book!

It doesn’t feel like it’s taken almost a year, and some of the info is already outdated, but it feels good to get it out there for others to learn by, and I’m getting great feedback on the free copies.

I didn’t get many 2013 goals accomplished, but this was a big one…

11-24-13

Let there be pumpkin crisp!

I decided to make pumpkin crisp for a work potluck, and I can't make pumpkin crisp without Bruce getting some, so I made two this evening.

Dessert at home for family movie night - watching Hunger Games again to get ready to see Catching Fire this week.  May the odds ever be in your favor...

11-23-13

Started and ended my day with food today.

This morning I headed to the community center to pack Thanksgiving food baskets.  I was in charge of canned vegetables, adding corn and green beans to boxes, and other veggies for bigger families.  Jill and I also delivered four boxes to our adopted block.

This evening Xander and I attended the community vegetarian/vegan potluck.  I love taking a bite of almost all of the dishes to taste the different flavors, and brussels sprouts don't scare me.  Xander usually finds a few things he likes to eat in large quantities - veggie pizza tonight.  We both liked the chocolate sourdough bread so much we brought a loaf home; the talk was about sourdough by a 15 year old with his own bakery.  Truly fascinating.

Blessed to have so much food in my life.

11-22-13

It takes two hours for me to read a Real Simple cover to cover.  I had no idea, because I never indulge to read the magazine in one sitting.  Tonight I took in a coffee, a concert, and some holiday inspiration.  What a great way to welcome a weekend!

11-21-13

Xander has fallen in love with a turkey.

He was hoping I’d have leftovers after passing them out on our adopted block, and I did.  I’m surprised he hasn't popped it.

“My teenage son is having a blast with this inflatable turkey, so maybe your teen will like it too.” – me to parent on the block