Monday, November 24, 2008

Countdown to Thanksgiving

What a balabusta am I!!

This year my preparation for Thanksgiving has reached new levels of efficiency. It's Monday and with three days to go...

Gravy: in the refrigerator
Cranberry relish (two different kinds): in the refrigerator
Apricot chutney: in the refrigerator
Applesauce: in the freezer
Onion confit: in the freezer

To me, Thanksgiving is all about the sides. And this year, thanks to the active participation in planning, shopping and cooking of Ms. Sweet Pea, we will have a dazzling and seasonal array of side dishes, some tried and true but others that will be new to the table. My goal is to make sure that everyone--vegetarians, lusty trenchermen and quirky eaters alike--will have a surfeit of delicious choices Thursday night.

1 comment:

Unknown said...

gravy beforehand? how do you do that? or did you buy it already made?