Thursday, November 22, 2012

Early Morning Thanksgiving

Turkey is thawed,
pleased I still have Sage, Thyme and Rosemary
that is thriving in my garden.
This will tucked in crevices, under wings and inside
bird along with a little garlic
First will coat the bird with butter and could use
olive oil but will do butter.

Fortunate to find a smaller bird a few weeks ago.

The scent of these herbs while roasting is progressing
will be delightful.

The frost took my Basil
before I could harvest and put in freezer.

Still an abundance of turnip greens in small
garden that I need to pick and put in freezer.
Seems to me that the frost enhances their flavor.
Turnips are small, scrub well and do not peel.
I view them daily but have not put action
to my thoughts.

Table is set, deserts made and family to arrive in a few hours...

A Happy Thanksgiving to all who travel along with me
on this journey of life....
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14 comments:

  1. PienosoleNovember 22, 2012 at 8:04 AM

    Happy Thanksgiving!

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  2. Hughes ap WilliamsNovember 22, 2012 at 10:21 AM

    Glad to hear that you are having family coming for Thanksgiving.

    For some reason I misunderstood your previous post and thought that no one was coming.

    A few years ago we switched from a full-sized bird to a turkey breast.

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  3. One Woman's Journey - a journal being written from Woodhaven - her cottage in the woods.November 22, 2012 at 10:29 AM

    Pienosole, the same to you also, dear friend.
    H/W - Oh just not the whole family,
    but many will fill the table.
    Thank you for visiting me...

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  4. mermaidNovember 22, 2012 at 1:42 PM

    Ernestine, I'm not sure you recognize this, but you are a poet of the Earth and its bounty.

    My heart is filled with such joy- the invitation to be with you as you roast the turkey and flavor a Thanksgiving meal with all the herbs of your love.

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  5. the wild magnoliaNovember 22, 2012 at 2:20 PM

    i know your day will be blessed. Enjoy.

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  6. One Woman's Journey - a journal being written from Woodhaven - her cottage in the woods.November 22, 2012 at 3:10 PM

    Kaveri, you always
    bless me with your words.
    Most of the time
    I wonder
    why even share a world so simple.
    But I receive a lot of pleasure from writing.
    Dear Sandy :)

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  7. Hill Top PostNovember 22, 2012 at 5:17 PM

    I think I can smell the rosemary, my favorite. I know you are having a wonderful day with family. Happy Thanksgiving!

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  8. melNovember 22, 2012 at 7:45 PM

    I hope your day was filled with happiness!

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  9. FlowerLady LorraineNovember 22, 2012 at 7:58 PM

    Dear Ernestine ~ Your meal sounds so wonderful with bounty from your garden. I'm sure your guests enjoyed it all.

    Love and hugs ~ FlowerLady

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  10. JudyNovember 22, 2012 at 10:12 PM

    Ah--the smells! I had a wonderful day with family and I know you did too!

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  11. joaredNovember 23, 2012 at 12:13 AM

    Happy Thanksgiving!
    Oh, this all sounds as though it must have been delicious.

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  12. joaredNovember 23, 2012 at 12:13 AM

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  13. One Woman's Journey - a journal being written from Woodhaven - her cottage in the woods.November 23, 2012 at 8:10 AM

    Mary, Mel, Judy, FL and joard,
    thank you...

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  14. SharonNovember 24, 2012 at 1:37 PM

    I can smell the delicious aromas still. Your family is fortunate to have such a loving place to gather to celebrate Thanksgiving.

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