#flowertherapy might be right up there with #water #flowertherapy might be right up there with #watertherapy.  Love passing the time in secret wildflower patches. As you do. 🌸
I remarked how pretty that tiny sliver of the moon I remarked how pretty that tiny sliver of the moon was on the way home tonight, and my friend pulled over right away so I could grab a photo. That’s when someone really knows you! It was just too beautiful to resist. 🌙
Weekend photos in review, old school style. ✨ C Weekend photos in review, old school style. ✨ 
Context: 1/ picture perfect weekend, 2/ threw together a quick meal w udon noodles, steak and broccoli, so good, 3/ the sun reflections on this painting struck me today, looked like a cross 4/ it takes all afternoon but nothing like Sunday Gravy, 5/ six months old, 6/ when he wants some serious zzzz’s, he covers his eye with his ears, the cutest, 7/ breakfast pastries at @coniglios
I have plenty of reusable shopping bags since New I have plenty of reusable shopping bags since New Jersey banned the plastic ones last year. But when I spied this beauty for a buck, how could I resist? It just is so darn happy, which makes me happy. The little things aren’t so little. 💛
Cheers to the weekend! This may look like a staged Cheers to the weekend! This may look like a staged photo, but Lola just has ZERO boundaries and Clifford is exceptionally patient. 😂
I’ve been on a smoked salmon kick lately (it’s I’ve been on a smoked salmon kick lately (it’s so good for you), so when I saw that a local patisserie has a smoked salmon croissant available (weekends only), I added it to my list of things to seek out. I popped into @chocolatinenj early on Mother’s Day and was rewarded with this deliciousness. Layers of soft flaky croissant dough, tender smoked salmon, light whipped cream, thinly sliced red and green onion slivers and dotted with capers… it was every bit as amazing as you’d imagine it would be. If you’re local, don’t sleep on this one. 😋
Weekend photos in review, the belated edition. 1/ Weekend photos in review, the belated edition.

1/ hit up a few yard sales and snagged this beautiful pasta dish from Italy with my favorite color for a buck, 2/ and one of these printer trays came home with me too, 3/ pre Mother’s Day celebrations with 30 local moms, 4/ finished the weekend supervising furniture assembly
Today would have been my friend Cathy’s 53rd bir Today would have been my friend Cathy’s 53rd birthday. Unfortunately she’s not here to celebrate because she died suddenly at age 49. I think of her often … every Mother’s Day because we spent most of them together since her husband worked weekends … when I discover a new food adventure (we once did a day long donut crawl) … when I’m sharing a special time with my kids knowing that her then-11 year old is growing up without her. Before she passed, I always appreciated every day, but since then, even more so. You never know what the next day can bring, so relish in the sunshine, surprise rainstorms, making wishes over railroad tracks and all the wonderful randomness life can throw your way. Don’t waste a single second, say yes, live on the outskirts of your comfort zone, laugh often, tell people you love them, give eight second hugs, and squeeze every ounce of joy you can out of life. Do it for the people who can’t. ✨
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Thanksgiving 2008 Recap

November 30, 2008 · Holidays and More, Narrative

Thanksgiving 2008Could it be that Thanksgiving was four whole days ago?  It certainly doesn’t seem like that long, but it sure was nice to get a much needed break.  Now for the important stuff … the menu.

This year, we celebrated the holiday at my parents house and divvied up the responsibilities.  My mom did the turkey, gravy and desserts and my sister did the appetizers.  I did everything in between, although I did sneak a little bit of extra stuff in for good measure.

In no particular order…

Cranberry Conserve:  It wouldn’t be Thanksgiving for me without this appearing on the table.  Love the stuff.

Peanut Butter Fudge: I know, what the heck does this have to do with Thanksgiving?  Absolutely nothing, but it’s my favorite fudge recipe and I know my sister likes it just as much so if I know we’re getting together, I try and make it to share.

Baked Oyster Dressing: A tried-and-true, this should have gone off without a hitch.  Note the use of the word should.  It calls for Emeril’s Essence and I grabbed what I thought was it, and it wasn’t.  Whatever it was packed quite a heatful punch and although I tried to save the stuffing, I failed.  I was really disappointed, and it only serves to remind me that I need to move up the “redo the spice drawer” task a bit higher on the list … once I find a good source for empty plastic spice bottles.

Cranberry Broccoli Salad:  Another favorite Thanksgiving recipe of ours, Nicholas used to eat this.  Now he doesn’t.  Pity that.

Spinach Cheese Squares:  Another one of my favorite tried-and-true appetizer recipes that I inherited from my mom.  Love them.

Make Ahead Mashed Potatoes:  Really.  Can you go wrong with mashed potatoes?

Deviled Eggs:  Now if only I didn’t forget to bring these to the Thanksgiving table!

Pumpkin Bread:  This one wasn’t for the Thanksgiving table, but I made it Thanksgiving Eve.  Note to self:  One should not read food blogs while cooking.

Macaroni & Cheese:  Another one I found on a food site, I thought it would be good and easy for the kids, in case they didn’t want the turkey.  It was simple to make and they ate it, but it did not end my quest for the perfect mac and cheese.

Phew!  It actually didn’t seem like I made that much food, mostly because I made a few things the night before, and then made the rest the morning of.  Would love to hear what turned up on your Thanksgiving table … any new recipes that you tried?  Or your favorite tried-and-true?

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  1. maris says

    November 30, 2008 at 9:05 pm

    Cate, I saw your Tweet about our almost-identical pre-Thanksgiving prep. . . great minds think alike!!

    I might be stealing one from you next year – the cranberry broccoli salad sounds so good!

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  2. Kalyn says

    November 30, 2008 at 10:37 pm

    This gets funnier all the time, because after you wrote about deviled eggs on Twitter I had to make them, and then I left mine home that day so mine also didn’t make it to the Thanksgiving table!

    Kalyns last blog post..South Beach Phase One Recipes Round-Up: November 2008

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  3. Patsy Kreitman says

    November 30, 2008 at 10:45 pm

    What a feast! I made a new recipe for corn muffins that turned out really well this year. I also brought some roasted butternut squash and Dulce de Leche Apple Bars… everything went over well, which is always so nice!

    Patsy Kreitmans last blog post..Cranberry Bread with POM Juice

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  4. Sarah says

    December 1, 2008 at 1:19 am

    Wow, that’s a lot of good food. Too bad about the stuffing! I hate when mishaps like that happen.

    Sarahs last blog post..Review: One Pearl Pink Signature Little Girl Bracelet and Necklace

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  5. Sara says

    December 1, 2008 at 10:24 am

    Your meal sounds great! My family usually insists that we have the same thing every year. This year, I snuck in a new sweet potato dish that they loved.

    Saras last blog post..Thanksgiving 2008 – dessert

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  6. Cate says

    December 3, 2008 at 12:25 am

    Maris – it is! It always goes fast and I love the crunch of it.

    Sara – mmm, sweet potatoes. Bought a box of them last week and need recipes. Would love to see yours. :)

    Sarah – you’re telling me. I was really mad at myself – dumb mistake.

    Kalyn – that is too funny! I even had a list on the fridge of what I was making so I wouldn’t forget to bring anything. Fat chance.

    Patsy – the Dulce de Leche Apple Bars sound delicious – share the recipe?

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#flowertherapy might be right up there with #water #flowertherapy might be right up there with #watertherapy.  Love passing the time in secret wildflower patches. As you do. 🌸
I remarked how pretty that tiny sliver of the moon I remarked how pretty that tiny sliver of the moon was on the way home tonight, and my friend pulled over right away so I could grab a photo. That’s when someone really knows you! It was just too beautiful to resist. 🌙
Weekend photos in review, old school style. ✨ C Weekend photos in review, old school style. ✨ 
Context: 1/ picture perfect weekend, 2/ threw together a quick meal w udon noodles, steak and broccoli, so good, 3/ the sun reflections on this painting struck me today, looked like a cross 4/ it takes all afternoon but nothing like Sunday Gravy, 5/ six months old, 6/ when he wants some serious zzzz’s, he covers his eye with his ears, the cutest, 7/ breakfast pastries at @coniglios
I have plenty of reusable shopping bags since New I have plenty of reusable shopping bags since New Jersey banned the plastic ones last year. But when I spied this beauty for a buck, how could I resist? It just is so darn happy, which makes me happy. The little things aren’t so little. 💛
Cheers to the weekend! This may look like a staged Cheers to the weekend! This may look like a staged photo, but Lola just has ZERO boundaries and Clifford is exceptionally patient. 😂
I’ve been on a smoked salmon kick lately (it’s I’ve been on a smoked salmon kick lately (it’s so good for you), so when I saw that a local patisserie has a smoked salmon croissant available (weekends only), I added it to my list of things to seek out. I popped into @chocolatinenj early on Mother’s Day and was rewarded with this deliciousness. Layers of soft flaky croissant dough, tender smoked salmon, light whipped cream, thinly sliced red and green onion slivers and dotted with capers… it was every bit as amazing as you’d imagine it would be. If you’re local, don’t sleep on this one. 😋
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