Posted on 11/18/2012 8:28:40 AM PST by carlo3b
In the end, when I look back, preparing these huge meals, Holiday and otherwise, it is always about LOVE.. Eating the meal together is the real goal, and the preparation is the teasing, and proof of my commitment.. By now, we have done it often enough to have earned that place where it really isn’t necessary any more..
So as I get older and hopefully wiser, I jump quicker to the GOAL, and let my new place in the overview to exist only in our memories, and not in my aching back.. LOL
Enjoy that wonderful place and let your fingers on your checkbook to the walking.. HA! LOVE YOU ALL.. Carlo
Well, I give thanks for all the Chefs and the servers who are willing and able to prepare and host us empty nesters to such a feast on Thanksgiving. We’ll go to church at 9, to the Fox & Hounds to meet our friends at 10:30 and be home by 12 with the rest of the day before us for other endeavors.
I’ll slow down on my food consumption starting at noon today to leave room for the array that is sure to be before me tomorrow.
Oh, yes. The saddest part of tomorrow is NO LEFTOVERS.
Remember we in the restaurant business love when someone asks for a to-go plate, so you will be reminded of our great food at a later date.. LOL
I have a favor to ask.. When you are at church, try to put in a good word for your FRiends, that may not be up to the effort.. Some of us could really need the boost in the right places.. HUGGGGGG Carlo
With Josh and his wife in Ohio I have no one for whom to prepare Thanksgiving dinner, so I'll be joining my niece and her family tomorrow. I'll look through your recipes for a side dish to bring along.
New NEWS: Grandbaby on the way! Due in May.
{{{HUG}}}
I am so happy to hear that you will be with family on this Thanksgiving my dearest FRiend.. I know how hard it is in a house without kids under feet, but we are tough enough to get by.. Drive safe, and ENJOY the family, and good luck to the new Mom, and baby.. Kisses and tight Hugggggs.. Carlo
So good to see you again, and for another Holiday thread, just like old times.. swoon..
That is a funny cartoon, I know funny, and that is FUNNY.. Carlo
What a wonderful story lysie.
It reminds me of the Thanksgiving Dinners and the preparations of my Grandmother H's and then of Mom after my Gram passed away. I remember one year working very hard making stuffed dates. I still love dates.
Hope you have a wonderful day tomorrow.
Love, Aunt M
For sure. I love the recipes!!!
Thank your dear Aunt for me, to be sure that kind of talk will only encourage me to keep writing.. Ha!
Send her to this link to read more of my nonsense..;)
http://cookingwithchefcarlo.com/index.html
You've got it, Carlo. And please do the same for me, whether it be at church, or just when you are alone with your thoughts.
If this is a memory thread (as well as a recipe thread) I have to share why we always have Brussels Sprouts at T’Giving. It is because when my uncle came home after WWII, my mom asked what he’d like for T’Giving dinner. He’d been gone for 5 years, having been stationed at Pearl harbor the day of the bombing.
He said that he’d dreamed of “those little cabbages” all the time he was aboard ship. So, we’ve always had “those little cabbages” at every family holiday meal since — Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year’s, and Easter! They are all gone now. Only my mother remains, and she is 99.
Isn’t that an odd thing to dream of during a war at sea?
My daughter was irritate when her husband asked for Brussels Sprouts and provided a recipe. I told her that she had to cook them in memory of Uncle Bob. She’s happy to accomodate!
The frittata looks wonderful!
Thank you for taking the time to do this thread - I always look forward to it!
God Bless and Happy Thanksgiving!
I love your story, Carlo. Have a wonderful thanksgiving day.
Funny thing about the silly threads, I will never eat Brussels Sprouts, again without thinking of your Uncle.. Bless you all, and a special hug to your Mom..
As bad as I’m feeling this year, I wanted to do this thread, just for old time sake.. As we all get a bit older I am drawn to the past, remembering times long ago, as well as times not so far back..
I have an old ping list, and I know I bother many of you with my prattle, but I don’t do it on purpose, I can’t control myself.. LOL
Many of us remember many on my ping list that are no longer with us, But I remember you all, and I think about all of them at times like these..
GOD BLESS TO EVERYONE, HERE AND NOW, AND THOSE LOOKING FROM BEYOND.. Kiss, and tears.. Carlo
As bad as I’m feeling this year, I wanted to do this thread, just for old time sake.. As we all get a bit older I am drawn to the past, remembering times long ago, as well as times not so far back..
I have an old ping list, and I know I bother many of you with my prattle, but I don’t do it on purpose, I can’t control myself.. LOL
Many of us remember many on my ping list that are no longer with us, But I remember you all, and I think about all of them at times like these..
GOD BLESS TO EVERYONE, HERE AND NOW, AND THOSE LOOKING FROM BEYOND.. Kiss, and tears.. Carlo
Disclaimer: Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual posters and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Free Republic or its management. All materials posted herein are protected by copyright law and the exemption for fair use of copyrighted works.