Holiday food modifications

CR made a good point a few weeks ago; although Christmas and all of its celebration revolve around many traditions, Thanksgiving is really all about the food. And since I've been introduced to really quite declious GF food, I am convinced that I don't really have to lose any savor in my culinary life. I've been browsing and decided that if Mohammad won't go to the mountain, bring the mountain to Mohammad. Actually, everyone I've encountered has been very accomodating about meals, but now that my kitchen's functional, I've learned I really like to cook. I'm thinking of trying this one for stuffing, this one for gravy (which can be for any time of the year) and this one for pie crust. Oh and don't forget about the best looking cupcakes I may have ever seen. I know this doesn't affect 99% of you who read this, but it excites me. Who knew.

Love/hate groceries

Today's food supply was reaching the blah/gross level. I wasn't that hungry for breakfast (aka I overslept and didn't have time to make what I wanted--eggs), and lunch didn't seem too interesting (I had some trail mix, brie & GF crackers), so by the time dinner rolled around I was anticipating a meal as spectacular as Thanksgiving. That's why I love grocery shopping. Not the time it takes (however, we made it in/out in less than 45 min), but I love coming home, cleaning out the fridge and later opening it to discover its bounty. Lots of colors of fruits & veggies, homemade meals ready for consumption. I know, I'm wierd. But I took a picture of it (I guess Kat inspired me subconsciously?). When they get Simon delivers up here, I'm going to be all over it. Dinner was good, and it inspired me to make an apple crumble. Yum. I'm all about the apples lately.

Fun yet relaxing

The best recipe for a weekend: getting to relax, seeing friends/family and being productive. I went to the co-op in preparation for making Curried Butternut Squash soup. It's the best thing about fall, and it's really easy. I make a giant batch and then eat half of it for about a week and freeze the rest. Friday nights I've become accustomed to just sitting. In front of the TV. Nothing else really happens, but I am able to pare down my TV's DVR list. I love it. Saturday morning I had a catch up coffee with my wonderful friend, Jen; I swear 3 hours once every other month isn't enough! We are going to try to get together more often. Saturday afternoon, Corey and our friends Niki & Justin headed south for a BBQ/get together at our college friends'. I was prepared for cold temps, dressed in a sweater, with a vest, scarf and boots packed in the trunk. I opened the car door upon our arrival and people were wearing shorts. It turned out to be a glorious day. Sunday we went to Tom & Kim's to make cookies (I sprung for the GF ones) and that night had a wee dinner party with them and the Hedayatis. I didn't take a picture of the spread but it was great! I don't always look forward to Sundays (due to impending Mondays) but what better way to spend it?



I had to put this in here because 1) the look on everyone else's face is hilarious (I can only wonder what conversation was ensuing); and 2) my rump is the victim of the non-timed photo.


The Hedayatis' first visit to our house (we are all doped up on sugar & lots of food):