Belated Happy Thanksgiving to everyone in the States!
This year we decided against the traditional turkey and I
made duck. Since ducks are quite a bit smaller than turkey, we got two and I
had the opportunity to make duck two ways giving us even more variety on the
feasting table.
The first duck was done in the style of a Thanksgiving
turkey. I stuffed it with a mixture of rosemary focaccia and the solids of a
chicken soup that my sister, Sam, made. I added a little extra rosemary, but
left the rest as is.
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| My Apple Pie |
The second duck was stuffed with fresh cranberries, garlic,
and onions chopped finely. Over the top, I spread a pomegranate and saffron sauce
made with a cranberry base that I got from the Brattleboro Food Co-op. I
roasted both of the birds for about three hours, and they came out beautifully!
It was a wonderful feast, in addition to the duck, we had
both mashed potatoes and sweet potatoes, green beans sautéed in butter, stuffing,
cranberry sauce, a beautiful salad with cranberries and feta, and homemade
southern style biscuits. For dessert, we had four kinds of pie!
As I look back on Thursday, I am thankful for all of the
people who care for me and care about me. I am grateful for the opportunity to eat
decadently and well. I am thankful that I have the privileges I have in life
and the obstacles that challenge me every day. I am thankful that I have a
place to stay when I’m in the city and a wonderful home in the country. I am
thankful for the family I was born to, and the family I have chosen. I am
thankful for all that I have and all I can give.
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| Sunset from my sister's office |
Thank you.
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