Thanksgiving 2025

Thursday, November 27, 2025

For table favors I made boxes with a turkey graphic name and printed colored feathers.  I filled them with a trail mix and included a tiny top with a note saying  "Pilgrim children most likely played with tops".  I also made one for each of my second floor neighbors.

Janice was arranging appetizers when Peter and I arrived at 3:00 p.m. at Jay and Laura's; Claude followed right behind.

The aroma of Laura's dry-brined turkey greeted us as we entered.

The main table was arranged and needed extra length to seat twelve.

Rogers and Beate brought Latvian treats.

Guests spread throughout the house engaged in conversation while having beverages and  munching on Janice's delicious assortment of appetizers.

Laura and Jay hosted Annika, Claude, Rogers, Beate, Peter, Marcia, Colin, Jakory, Brad and Janice.

Claude poured Prosecco, Annika filled water glasses before we sat down.  Besides the most flavorful turkey, we feasted on an eight-plaited bread, mashed potatoes, dressing, gravy, green beans and cranberries.  

Beate attempted to help clear the table and was surprised to find that the men are in charge of that job.  Hopefully, she'll replicate that practice in Latvia.  

The tops provided some amusement seeing how long they would keep spinning; some, surprisingly long.

After such a full meal, Laura always chooses a light dessert, that still includes pumpkin (but no pumpkin pie).  She served a glass with a gingersnap, broken meringue and a delicate pumpkin sauce.  We also had some of the Latvian treats that included baklava. 

Everyone left with smiles and thankful to have been together.