Ah….Thanksgiving.  The food lover’s holiday.  A day to give thanks not only for all of our blessings, but for the food on the table and all of our loved ones near and far.  My family can attest that hands down, this holiday trumps all others for me.  And as luck has it, every seven years (last year was one of those lucky years!) my Birthday actually falls on Turkey Day.  A double doozy of food and fun!

Something my family can also attest to is the fact that I am obsessed with making our Holiday dinner menus.  I go so far as to create our Thanksgiving and Christmas menus in early Fall, usually September.  Crazy perhaps, but all of that pent up Holiday excitement just can’t be held in!  This year, we will be in Baton Rouge for Thanksgiving and we will be enjoying:

Creamy Garlic Shrimp Crostini

Hickory-Smoked Turkey with a Bourbon Gravy

Black Eyed Peas with Jalapenos

Spinach Madeleine

Bacon & Blue Cheese Brussels Sprouts

Maple-Glazed Sweet Potatoes

Coconut Cream Pie with a Chocolate Crust

 

Gobble Gobble!

 Happy Thanksgiving to you and your Family!

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