True to tradition, we stuffed our faces silly this Thanksgiving. We visited D’s brother in San Antonio. Steve and Ginger are one of our favorite couples to hang out with. We love food, it’s that simple. So it makes a lot of sense to hang out together on America’s Turkey Day. It’s quite a change for me coz I am so used to hosting these shindigs so I found it a bit odd when I woke up Thanksgiving morning and my kitchen is not overflowing with food ready to pop into the oven.

I made Acorn Squash Stuffed with Wild Rice. Squash is baked at 350 in a pan with water, make sure you cover with greased heavy aluminum foil. Should be done in 30-45 minutes. Wild rice cooked In chicken broth. Mix with sautéed onions, celery, pecan and cranberries.

i also popped some Brie en Croute (Brie wrapped in phyllo dough) baked in 400 for 25 minutes. Top with Fig Jam in Port. Perfect as appetizer while waiting for the turkey to be done.

I am the ideal guest, mainly because I bring tons of food for my hostess. I wrap up my haul by ordering Pecan Pie and Pumpkin Pie.

I got these from Frederiscksburg Pie Company. A quaint mom and pop bakery who makes the most awesome pies.

Ginger, my sister -in-law, outdid herself today. Turkey was divine. Steve, my brother-in-law, made cranberry sauce from scratch!

To round up the spread, she had green bean casserole and sweet potato gratin. What can I say, I love this holiday!

Like I said, we stuffed our faces silly. And yeah, we had alcohol to make us merrier. Aften and I had Moscato, Ginger and Beans had apple cider and the brothers,Dave and Steve, had some whiskey from some obscure distillery in Colorado.

Steve works  from  home so he has a kick-ass espresso/cappuccino maker. I want it! I wanted a pair of boots for my birthday but I think I want these instead.

Now for the real reason for our visit….not that Thanksgiving with relatives isnt awesome and all. Dave wants to see Steve’s babies. He collects motorcycles and these are his new acquisitions. Dave is salivating.

what a great day!

Happy Thanksgiving y’all!!!