11.27.2009

our thanksgiving








Our Thanksgiving was amazing.  So much love + happiness + amazing food.  We discovered new recipes that we will surely be making a part of our own tradition.  Played games (i won!) Watched movies (how on earth did we wait so long to see The Hangover?!) And stuffed ourselves silly.  It was a lovely day full of fun memories I will cherish for a long time to come.  I am thankful.

In case you're curious....here's a peek at our delicious menu:
aromatic brined turkey
oatmeal stout gravy
apple + chestnut stuffing
spicy whiskey spiked cranberry compote
potato + apple + onion gratin
creamed spinach + parsnips
brown sugar autumn crisp with spiced cinnamon ice cream
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21 comments:

  1. cathiNovember 27, 2009 at 4:12 PM

    sounds (& looks) delish! can you link to some recipes? inparticular, the apple + chestnut stuffing & cranberry compote :)

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  2. JaimeNovember 27, 2009 at 6:15 PM

    Gorg!

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  3. stephanieNovember 27, 2009 at 7:09 PM

    That looks so great! It's so nice that you made it so special for the 2 of you. The menu sounds like it was awesome, too!

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  4. Paige AppelNovember 28, 2009 at 7:11 AM

    This is sooo great! Looks yummy and adorable. xoxoxo

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  5. aubreyNovember 28, 2009 at 3:07 PM

    this is the sweetest!

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  6. EmilyNovember 28, 2009 at 6:27 PM

    Did you do all this with just you two?? Adorable!!

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  7. BordeauxNovember 28, 2009 at 10:09 PM

    Your Thanksgiving table looked lovely, and what a menu! My husband and I also celebrated our first Thanksgiving together this year, with a couple of friends here in Cape Town. As a non-American I loved the whole festivity and look forward to more.

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  8. Nicole MarieNovember 29, 2009 at 10:39 PM

    Okay this is such a type nerd thing to ask but... what typefaces did you use for the menu? They are gorgeous!

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  9. asiaNovember 29, 2009 at 10:40 PM

    so yummy!!!

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  10. JohannaDecember 1, 2009 at 5:49 AM

    So pretty! I love your table setting and the menu cards.

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  11. UnknownDecember 1, 2009 at 12:33 PM

    this is so adorable! i just found your blog today and it's amazing :) i love your menu!

    i am getting married next fall, so i'm definitely going to peruse your archives to see if you talk about it! great to e-meet you :)

    xo nina

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  12. AnonymousDecember 1, 2009 at 12:38 PM

    i've seen countless thanksgiving tables scattered throughout blogland over the past two weeks, but hands down, yours is my favorite. so nice to meet you!

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  13. LovesfoolDecember 1, 2009 at 1:37 PM

    This is adorable!

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  14. MeghanDecember 1, 2009 at 5:37 PM

    You two are too cute. Looks and sounds like the perfect day.

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  15. jackieDecember 1, 2009 at 5:50 PM

    so cute!

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  16. UnknownDecember 2, 2009 at 12:26 PM

    just stumbled across your blog thanks to black*eiffel. it's beautiful! I love your creativity on the first thanksgiving. can't wait to see what you do for the holidays!

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  17. AnaDecember 2, 2009 at 7:56 PM

    Love every little detail...

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  18. Laura BlaylockDecember 3, 2009 at 10:06 AM

    I love your blog! I ran across it randomly online one day earlier this year and have been checking in ever since. It's always so inspiring and full of beautiful ideas. What a great way to celebrate your first Thanksgiving together too. You made it so special! Thanks for sharing.

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  19. yes, pleaseDecember 7, 2009 at 7:12 AM

    @cathi...sorry it's taken me so long. here's a link for the aplle stuffing: http://www.foodandwine.com/recipes/apple-chestnut-stuffing

    @nicolemarie...the cursive typeface is LittleDays (love it!)

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  20. EBDecember 14, 2009 at 6:58 AM

    So beautiful and sounds like a perfect day! Can I ask what sans serif typeface you used on the menu? (Design nerd, showing my true colors :)

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  21. AnonymousJanuary 12, 2010 at 9:20 PM

    Looks AWESOME! I looove your blog. What program did you use to create the menus?

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