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 Post subject: Thanksgiving plans?
PostPosted: Wed Nov 14, 2018 3:45 am 
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What are you doing?

My theme for the year is "Basque food".

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 Post subject: Re: Thanksgiving plans?
PostPosted: Wed Nov 14, 2018 8:11 am 
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Going to the nephew’s place in Miami. His wife has a ton of I think Cuban relatives, so it will be interesting. I may even get away without being stuck in the kitchen!


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PostPosted: Fri Nov 16, 2018 9:07 pm 
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We are moving to our new house this weekend, so my kitchen is all in boxes. Our neighbors invited us for Thanksgiving, so we're having whatever they offer us. I think this is the first time in my adult life I haven't participate in the meal to some extent.

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PostPosted: Sat Nov 17, 2018 10:32 am 
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I made reservations for Thanksgiving! We're meeting my mother-in-law nearer to her place than ours. It's a smorgasbord and everyone will be happy. Only problem, no leftovers, so I will need to create those. Most likely with a turkey breast and fixings. Happy Thanksgiving to all who remain!

Josh-You must be glad to be out of San Fran with the fires and the extremely poor air quality. I wonder when/if the air will hit the east coast. So sad.


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PostPosted: Sat Nov 17, 2018 6:21 pm 
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I am going over to a friend's house. Last year, Mom passed away shortly before TG, so he had me over then, too, and I made a mistake - I made a Butterscutch Pumpkin pie, which I have been making for family get togethers since 2008, which is when bon appétit published the recipe. Just about everyone that tried it got hooked on it, so I had to keep making it. It is a true butterscotch, with scotch in the whipped cream, as well.
https://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/pumpk ... scotch-pie

The previous pumpkin pie that I made for many years (I have always been the baker for these dinners) was one from an old Gourmet magazine, which had 1/4 c cognac in it. Hmmmm, do you notice a pattern here in what the family likes?

Happy Thanksgiving to all of you!

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 Post subject: Re: Thanksgiving plans?
PostPosted: Sun Nov 18, 2018 11:30 am 
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Sorry for your loss, Dave.

The butterscotch pie looks amazing. Any particular type of scotch you use/like?

Happy Thanksgiving!


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Ivy, yes, I'm very glad to not be in California this week.

Dave, my sympathies on your mom's passing.

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PostPosted: Mon Nov 19, 2018 12:39 am 
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So, I've figured things out. This year's theme is "Basque food".

1st course: Pintxos

- beets, cucumber, and Zamorano cheese
- boquerones, olives, and peppers
- basque sausage, peppers and tomatoes
- goat cheese and caramelized pearl onions

2nd course:

- Salt cod, crab, and cider gratins
- Basque leek tart
- White bean, manchego, and apple salad

Dessert:

- Gateau Basque

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PostPosted: Mon Nov 19, 2018 8:48 pm 
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Thanks for your thoughts.

Fuzzy, that looks like a good menu! I'm always open to non-traditional things like that!

Ivy, I don't even remember what scotch it is - nothing expensive, for sure, since it is added to the hot caramel, and any nuances of an expensive scotch would be lost.

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PostPosted: Sun Nov 25, 2018 9:27 am 
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My theme this year is Irish Coffee ala Buena Vista Cafe in SF. :D


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