The Menu

Thursday will be my first Thanksgiving as a resident of California. I'd show you my new driver's license just to prove it but I don't have a scanner. And speaking of my driver's license, I look deeply tan in the picture, which we all know is a farce...But it's like "hey, welcome to California, here's your new license, complete with a Baywatch tan!"

Since Jeff's parents will be camping or something for the holiday, we decided to make a feast just for the two of us anyway. Errr, I decided. I've prepared Thanksgiving before, but never the way I plan to do it this year. With the help of my good friend Martha, and The Food Network, I'm making everything from scratch. I have so much to do, that I'm actually going to start cooking today. But not to fear! I bought easy-to-prepare backups just in case I fuck everything up!

In case you need a little inspiration, here is what my menu looks like:

Perfect Roast Turkey
I plan to do this minus the brine. Too much complicated prep work and the comments people left about the recipe said the brine made it way too salty. I've never brined a turkey before and they've always been pleasantly moist.

















White Wine Gravy
Simple Stuffing -not sure how "simple" it is though...I have some Pepperidge Farm in a bag just in case!
Chive and Garlic Mashed Potatoes
I plan on making my own yams that I improvise every year, probably a 'lil salad too.
Tarragon Green Beans

















Pumpkin Cheesecake
And last but not least! (Drumroll....) Homemade Challah!

I need to go get started, so here! Enjoy some false holiday cheer!