Thanksgiving Randomness

ran·dom

   [ran-duhm]  

adjective

1.

proceeding, made, or occurring without definite aim, reason, or pattern: the random selection of numbers.

2.

Statistics . of or characterizing a process of selection in which each item of a set has an equal probability of being chosen.

 

A few random things from the coop...

 

#1

I picked up this stunning scale at a flea market a few weeks ago with every intention of selling it.  Somehow I just can't part with this beautiful thing.  The perfect shade of green, the beautiful detail and the vintage coolness all added up to a fine addition to my kitchen counter.

 

 

#2

My sister is hosting Thanksgiving this year and asked me to make the yams.  I have never made yams before and I have an aversion to the sweet yams with marshmallows all over them.  I am intrigued by the idea of combining the sweetness of yams with something savory or spicy.  Here is the recipe I've decided to make.

Chipotle Garnet Yams

I found the recipe on all recipes.com

click on the link below if you want to see more.

All Recipes 

 

 

 #3

 Below are some really cute vintage Thanksgiving greetings.  Don't be mad, but I cannot remember where I found these!  Just enjoy...

 

 

#4

There is this wonderful girl I know who decided to take up the cookbook challenge posted about here. She just happens to be my daughter and just happens to have a cooking blog called A Duck's Oven.  Go.  Read it now...

 

#5

 I am thankful for you!  For your comments and e-mails. For sharing life, ideas and common interests together.

 

#6

Take a moment today and reflect on something you are truly thankful for.

 

Have a blessed Thanksgiving week,

Laurie  

That's a wrap!

The long weekend was great...

Thanksgiving brought frigid temps in the NW,
but that didn't stop my crazy family from hosting
our own private Turkey Trot!

Young, old and somewhere in between met at our designated park at 9:30am for the annual Turkey Trot.  We usually run a formal race complete with tee shirts and entrance fees, but opted for a more laid back race this year.

My brother-in-law, Stuart was in charge of the course...

The course was set up for runners and walkers...

my sweet mom and equally sweet sis-in-law, Nancy

my brother Tim, and niece Becca

my sister, Sis... bringing it in!

The best part of the race...
homemade pumpkin cinnamon rolls and hot coffee waiting at the finish line!

Chelsea, my amazing daughter was in charge of the cinnamon rolls.  You can get the recipe on her blog, by clicking here...
My hubby was sidelined by a flu bug, but rallied enough to brew the coffee (a key element for the participants at the finish line!)

Seemingly simple things turn out to be favorite memories...
Oh, and Thanksgiving dinner was great too!