I’m Stuffed


To me, Thanksgiving would not be Thanksgiving without a big heaping side of stuffing.  All that bread, celery, onion, garlic, and whatever else you want to throw in makes my mouth water.

I make the boxed version around here every now and then, but I dream of making some of the yummy ones I see in magazines, and on some of the food shows.

Thanksgiving is usually at my parents house, but I am trying to change that.  I want my sister Lynn and I to co-host a Thanksgiving celebration at one of our houses next year.  My sister Lynn is uber talented when it comes to ideas for planning a party.  She can also cook.  I bring my craftiness and sass to get the job done.

I have plans next year,so my mama better watch out!

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After looking through a ton of stuffing recipes, and I mean a ton, I found one that really spoke to me.  Actually, it spoke to my meat lovin stomach.

via foodnetwork.com

It is corn bread stuffing with apples and sausage.  It comes from my favorite cooking couple The Neelys.  You can find the recipe here.

Here is another good recipe.

This looks so yummy.  I just want to kick off my shoes, get comfy on my couch, and watch my favorite Christmas show The Polar Express.  That movie makes my heart all warm and fuzzy.  I absolutely love it.  It is why I will always believe in Santa Claus.

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While sitting on that comfy couch, I still want to look stylish.

That is why I came up with my own version of stuffing that you can wear.

Stufing

All the colors of corn bread, celery, and sausage, with the hint of apple.

That outfit looks good enough to eat.

All this talk of stuffing got me thinking.

Are you a cornbread or crouton/bread stuffing eater?

Do you call it stuffing or dressing?

A Simple Salad


My family usually has Thanksgiving dinner at my parents house.  This year, my oldest sister and her children are coming to celebrate.  They have not celebrated any holiday with us in over 20 years.  This means my mom and dad will have their four daughters and their families all under one roof.  I have a feeling my mother is over the moon about this.  I just hope everyone behaves.  I have already verbalized my warnings.

Anywhoo.

My mother makes all the basics, and my sister Lynn and I usually bring some sides.  There is usually a flavored martini or bottle of wine to be found.

I have always wanted to host a huge Thanksgiving dinner at my home.  I have visions of a huge table with Martha Stewart inspired decorations.  There would be gorgeous, but simple and rustic place settings at each seat.

We would start out with something small before the main course was served.

via drizzleanddip.com

Maybe a salad.  This is a pear, blue cheese, and walnut salad with a maple syrup vinaigrette.  You can find the recipe here.

It is light, simple, and delicious.

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Being the host, I would of course be wearing a fabulous outfit.

A Simple Salad

A Simple Salad by seriouslysassym featuring chunky jewelry

Now this is my idea of a simple salad.

I at times tend to dress preppy and very reminiscent of a mom from the 40′s and 50′s. I love it!

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Where do you celebrate Thanksgiving?