Our family and friends will gather on Thursday of next week and fill our home with laughter, music, games and I am sure plenty of lively conversation. Everyone will contribute to the feast. All twenty-two of them at last count. Empty nesters, single folks, young couples far from their own family, friends or friends. Every bed will be filled and the couches and the inflatible beds. Folks will gather around the fireplaces and in the hot tub. When the dinner is over and cleared up, folks will wander off in different directions. Some will take a hike or take a nap. Later on, someone's head will surely be searching the fridge for a midnight snack and some will return from their hikes looking for hot cider or cocoa. It is sure to be a great weekend!
So, here it is folks! A drum roll, please!!!
The Thanksgiving menu for 2011 at the Guelker-Cone family and friends annual feed will be:
Appetizers
Cheese and Pate Plate
Rotel Dip with Fritos
Smoked Salmon with Cream Cheese, Capers and Red Onions
Dinner
Smoked Slow Roasted Turkey, smoked inmy own smoker
Smoked Slow Roasted Spiral Ham, also smoked in my smoker
Mashed potatoes
Apple Cider Gravy
Cornbread and Sausage Dressing
Cranberry Fluff Salad
Corn Casserole
Pan Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Bacon and Hazelnuts
Green Bean Casserole
Pineapple Casserole
Fresh Vegetable Platter
Rolls and Butter
Assorted Desserts:
Pies and Cookies
Beverages
Wines
Cider
Cider
Coffee and Tea
Happy Thanksgiving!
