Friday, November 18, 2005

Just A Few Suggestions


As the concept that the furry and feathered creatures with which these humans shared the planet with were cognizant, sentient beings increasingly pervaded human societal beliefs we noticed an increased amount of suggestions, coming from the feathered contingent in particular, regarding recipes and the "holidays". Here is an example of such an offering for your perusal.

Tom and Tomasita Turkey's Thanksgiving Day Menu

Appetizers: Heated Brie and Apples Slices with a selection of crackers
Pigs in a Blanket-mini nuggets of feta cheese, spinach and herbs rolled in filo dough
A selection of Chimay Ales from Belgium or Mulled Cider


Soup: Pumpkin Soup with Chili Can-Apple Relish or Butternut Squash Puree

Salad: A mix of baby greens with sliced tangerines, olives, yellow pear tomatoes,
and pinion nuts topped with a raspberry balsamic vinagrette

Entree: Fondue with bread, potatoes and vegetables for dipping
Stuffed Mushroom Caps
Creamed Onions
Candied Yams
Mashed potatoes
Whole Cranberry Sauce
Vegetarian stuffing

Cornbread to accompany the soup, salad and entree if so desired. Wine, ale, mulled cider as well as coffee, tea and water available throughout.

Dessert: Pumkin Pie
Baked Apples
Lemon Meringue Pie
Apple Pie
Ice Cream
Pudding


Tom and Tomasita Turkey ask nothing more than to be thankful to enjoy another day of eating cracked corn and enjoying each other's company while anticipating the beauty of watching another sunrise on Black Friday. Isn't that pretty much what we all want?