Eat, Drink and Be Merry!
I know I’m happy when time is of no importance. I’m not glacing at the clock, wondering what I’ll do next. I’m not wearing a watch. I’m not setting an alarm or rushing to the next event. This week, I’m living in my apron, preparing pies and breads and meals for the people I love. Last night I baked 10 loaves of pumpkin polenta bread and sliced apples for a pie that will go in the oven today. When I looked up after finishing the dishes and rinsing the flour from my hands and arms, hours had flown by. I smiled, stretching my hands above my head and taking in a deep breath of warm air scented with nutmeg, cinnamon and sweetness.
Tonight when my family arrives, we’ll feast on butternut squash lasagna and spinach salad. I’ve got a pot of lentils stewing on the stove for Thanksgiving and a picnic basket full of baked goods to deliver to the bagel shop and office. I am thankful I am not hungry. There are many people in this world who are.
~K
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ah..you almost make me want to be a good cook (rather than the bad one that I am…). It sounds so peaceful in your kitchen & world. I love that.
November 21st, 2006 at 8:22 amBut didn’t you read that no one in the US is ‘hungry’ anymore? http://www.breitbart.com/news/2006/11/20/061120233728.nxqedf25.html
And you CURRENTLY have things stewing on your stove at home?!?! I’m having my firefighter call you.
November 21st, 2006 at 8:40 amYour family is going to love it! Have a very happy Thanksgiving holiday.
November 21st, 2006 at 8:40 amThose apples look beautiful! I love your descriptions of what you’ve been doing. I can almost smell the cinnamon.
Our house has hamburger buns baking and stamppot - a dutch dish of mashed potatoes, thinly sliced escarole and smoked sausage cooking on the stovetop.
I echo your sentiment about people being hungry. I’m also thankful I am not one of them.
November 21st, 2006 at 8:47 amAs I said before, we have many things to thank for. Be able to prepare good foods for the ones we love is one of them. I like so very much to cook for my family and friends, we enjoy very much the time we spend together in a kitchen, it’s a treasure we keep inside our hearts.
November 21st, 2006 at 8:53 amYou do good, Donk. I can just see you in the kitchen, baking away. I know that inner peace that comes from pulling warm baked goods from the oven. Who needs a shrink when there are pie plates to be filled? Plus, so much more delicious than Xanax.
November 21st, 2006 at 9:27 ami like them apples! what is the pumpkin polenta bread? care to share the recipe? i’m curious. i want to try it.
November 21st, 2006 at 9:43 amYummmmmm…..I hope your pies turn out great!
November 21st, 2006 at 9:53 amoh, sounds lovely! i’m so jealous, but i am inspired to make more of an effort–
November 21st, 2006 at 10:07 amAll of us that are fortunate enough to have a full stomach and loving family around should be thankful. This is the true meaning of Thanksgiving!
November 21st, 2006 at 10:23 amMmmm, can I come to your house on Thanksgiving?
November 21st, 2006 at 10:40 amButternut squash lasagna? Mmmmm… can you share that recipe?
November 21st, 2006 at 11:07 amAll the baking and cooking and apron-wearing sound delicious!
I hope you have a fantastic Thanksgiving and an amazing visit with your family!
November 21st, 2006 at 11:36 amaaaaahhh! i love that you can relax and enjoy this time! have a great visit with your family and a wonderful Thanksgiving.
November 21st, 2006 at 1:25 pmI’m thankful that I can cook and bake for the ones I love. Thanksgiving is a wonderful holiday- it seems to escape so much of the commercialism that surrounds the other major holidays. Have a great time with your family!
November 21st, 2006 at 3:04 pmKelli, you are one wonderful human girl.
November 21st, 2006 at 4:48 pmYummy! Happy Thanksgiving!
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November 21st, 2006 at 6:27 pmlovely post, Kelli. I wish I was coming to your thanksgiving dinner(I’ve never been to one before…!)
November 21st, 2006 at 8:48 pmFor sure…..so thankful for all the things that we have enough of……because so many others don’t. Your cooking looks delicious…..hope you have a fantastic visit with the family and a Happy Thanksgiving!
November 21st, 2006 at 10:55 pmYummy menu Kelli! Hope you have a WoNdErFuL & DeLicIoUs THANKSGIVING!!
November 22nd, 2006 at 8:24 amYour apples, cinnamon, and sugar are VERY photogenic! YUM!!
Happy Thanksgiving!!
November 22nd, 2006 at 8:23 pmMmmmm, it looks delicious!
November 23rd, 2006 at 2:20 pmHope you’ve had a great day!
Here, here! Full bellies are indeed something to be thankful for! I hope your Thanksgiving was as wonderful as you planned. Cheers!
November 24th, 2006 at 5:01 amWhat a lovely post - I hope your whole long Thanksgiving weekend is wonderful!
(and thanks for sharing the fab sounding recipe!)
November 24th, 2006 at 7:30 pmgreat post. must have your recipe for the pumpkin bread. nothing is more satisfying than spending hours in the kitchen and not even realizing it
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