There be three gentle and goodlie things
To be here
To be together
And to think well of one another
L.M. Montgomery (from Pat of Silver Bush)
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We put all the leaves in the dining room table to make room for 13 of us to sit down to dinner. Often, we have a children's table in the kitchen. It's nice to have everyone together from time to time. Everyone was very well behaved, even the adults! Lots of laughter and chatter.
It's become usual to eat our main meal, then clean up the dishes before dessert. Today was so warm and sunny that we all drifted outdoors to eat dessert. My eldest daughter made two luscious Cranberry Curd Pies, and my youngest daughter brought fruit with a chocolate dip and a caramel peanut dip. I contributed Pumpkin Pie. There is LOTS of pie leftover.
Everyone goes home with enough leftovers for another meal of turkey with all the trimmings. Now the house is quiet again. Turkey broth is simmering on the stove.
"I would maintain that thanks are the highest form of thought;
and that happiness is gratitude doubled by wonder."
G. K. Chesterton
A quiet evening is ahead. We'll maybe nibble on some leftovers. I'll settle in with a new book. The evening is cooling off and we'll close the windows as dusk settles in.
Thank you to those who read my blog, and to those who comment. I'm grateful for each one of you.
Your table is lovely! I, too, love those occasions when young and old gather around one table! Beautiful memories are made during those times. Your desserts sound yummy. How to choose? Happy Thanksgiving!
ReplyDeleteLorrie - belated Happy Thanksgiving! I think it is wonderful that everyone was able to sit around the same table - we are headed to my nephew's wedding in Nashville on Saturday, and I am so excited to see the extended family! I am curious about the Cranberry Curd pie - I think this is the first time I have heard of it - I probably could find a recipe on the web, or perhaps you could share it with me? Have a wonderful week ahead!
ReplyDeleteCranberry Curd Pie is a new idea for me -- I didn't see it on your recipe site but I found several examples online, and it sounds really yummy. Maybe I will try one this Thanksgiving... do you have any tips for how to choose which version? Maybe they are all the same -- I haven't looked yet.
ReplyDeleteYour Thanksgiving celebration sounds just delightful in every way. That you have that many family members sitting around one table on one day is a priceless gift.
Gretchen Joanna
It sounds like you had a lovely family Thanksgiving!! We're getting together at daughter Sheila's tomorrow ( Monday).
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful table! Love the colours...
ReplyDeleteWe dont celebrate Thanksgiving in Sweden, sounds like an happy occasion :)
Love from a rainy island & Titti
Happy Thanksgiving Lorrie! Your table looks so welcoming.
ReplyDeleteSuch a lovely table setting with lots of delicacies!
ReplyDeleteHappy Thanksgiving to you and yours!
Dearest Lorrie,
ReplyDeleteLove your table setting for 13 and the use of Dutch chocolate letters on those napkins.
You are fortunate for being with that much family to celebrate this special 'harvest' day at your home. So much to be grateful for!
Hugs,
Mariette
Happy Thanksgiving Lorrie, your table is beautiful, with a beautiful runner down the centre, made by your own clever fingers, I am sure. It sounds like a lovely family day, with a delicious menu.
ReplyDeleteLots of happy chatter I’m sure with thirteen round the table. Good that it was mild enough for desert outside. We often have a break between courses. Happy thanksgiving to you all. B x
ReplyDeleteYour table setting is beautiful and I especially love the fall runner. So nice when everyone can be together at one table. What do the letters spell out? ( did I miss it? ) Happy Thanksgiving!!
ReplyDeleteIt's Judee in the anonymous comment above.
DeleteOur family meal is today. Broth tomorrow! Happy Thanksgiving!
ReplyDeleteYour table looks lovely and all the food so tasty. Happy Thanksgiving:)
ReplyDeleteHappy Thanksgiving , Lorrie! I'm grateful that we connected in Blogland!
ReplyDeleteA beautiful gathering around a lovely table. I enjoyed the quotes, too. HappyThanksgiving!
ReplyDeleteIt's sounds like you enjoyed a wonderful gathering. Your table is beautiful and those desserts do, indeed, look luscious. Happy reading that Shetland mystery by Ann Cleeves. I'm grateful for you, Lorrie, too, that we get to travel together here on our blogs. Wishing you a beautiful week ahead.
ReplyDeleteWhat an excellent idea you had of using chocolate letters as place markers!
ReplyDeleteIt sounds like a very lovely Thanksgiving. Your table looks so pretty and the letters at each place setting is such a cute idea. I can't help but wonder if words were being spelled out with them after dinner? The cranberry pies are such a pretty color.
ReplyDeleteHappy Thanksgiving.
ReplyDeleteYour table looks wonderful.
All the best Jan
Happy Belated Thanksgiving -- it looks and sounds absolutely wonderful. I love the table long enough for everybody (and I am glad the grownups behaved well too )). Also love the Chesterton quote and am saving that in my gratitude file.
ReplyDelete13 people! I don't remember when I was at a table with that many people!
ReplyDeleteHappy Thanksgiving. It looks amazing.
Happy belated Thanksgiving. Love the table. Let us know how the book is, it looks tempting.
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