Menu Nov 23- Nov 30, 2009

<span style="color: #783f04; font-size: x-large;">Thanksgiving Week Menu:</span><br />                                         <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSY52KaoWCeoZsMXRAuQ64JlN8V7HEH16xSu8Kfww-rukSYVQpuD478ConXq7cFPkiaahikyfxzNXB9RnNX73_eymFQA4jQhQuHha7YR0OW6AcxJcRpT0IlGUjdx550urb_w67r0YgSNg/s1600/Menu+Mosaic+11-23-09.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSY52KaoWCeoZsMXRAuQ64JlN8V7HEH16xSu8Kfww-rukSYVQpuD478ConXq7cFPkiaahikyfxzNXB9RnNX73_eymFQA4jQhQuHha7YR0OW6AcxJcRpT0IlGUjdx550urb_w67r0YgSNg/s640/Menu+Mosaic+11-23-09.png" yr="true" /></a><span style="color: #783f04; font-size: large;"></span><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: #783f04; font-size: x-large;">N</span>othing too complicated this week. I am in high gear preparing for family, guests and a Thanksgiving Dinner!</span><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #783f04; font-size: large;">Monday:</span><br /></div><span style="color: #783f04;">Homemade Mediterranean Pizza</span><br /><span style="color: #783f04;">Caprese Salad</span><br /><br /><span style="color: #783f04;">Recipe: Homemade Mediterranean Pizza</span><br />I make pizza dough in my bread machine. Form into 12 inch round. Top with pesto (I use homemade see recipe from post Pesto 9/15/09  <a href="http://stonegable.blogspot.com/search/label/Summer%20Recipe">http://stonegable.blogspot.com/search/label/Summer%20Recipe</a> )<br />Top with sundried tomatoes, diced marinated artichokes, feta cheese. mozzarella cheese, and kalamata olives.  Cook at 400 degrees for 15 minutes, or until browned and melty.<br /><br /><span style="color: #783f04;">Caprese Salad:</span><br />3-4 good plum tomatoes<br />1-2 large balls of fresh mozzarella cheese<br />6 large, fresh basil leave, cut in ribbons (or pesto)<br />1/4 cup good olive oil<br />salt<br /><br />Cut tomatoes and mozzarella in slices. On a platter, alternate tomato and mozzarella slices.  Sprinkle ribbons of basil (or drizzle 2 TBS pesto).  Salt generously.  Drizzle olive oil over tomato and mozarella.<br />Yummy!<br /><br /><span style="color: #783f04; font-size: large;">Tuesday:</span><br /><span style="color: #783f04;">Tortelini, Meatball and Spinach Soup</span><br /><span style="color: #783f04;">Crusty Bread</span><br /><br />I am featuring this great soup, by Ellen at The Happy Wonderer, <a href="http://happywonderer.wordpress.com/2009/11/19/tortellini-meatball-spinach-soup/">http://happywonderer.wordpress.com/2009/11/19/tortellini-meatball-spinach-soup/</a>  This one looks like a keeper, and so easy!<br /><br /><span style="color: #783f04; font-size: large;">Wednesday: Slow Cooker Day</span><br /><span style="color: #783f04;">Estofado: Southwestern Beef Stew</span><br /><span style="color: #783f04;">*Bite Size Cheddar Biscuits with Garlic Butter and Parsley</span><br /><span style="color: #783f04;">Oven Roasted Broccoli with Garlic Oil</span><br /><br />*Biscuits are from Butter Yum <a href="http://butteryum.blogspot.com/2009/11/bite-size-cheddar-biscuits-with-garlic.html">http://butteryum.blogspot.com/2009/11/bite-size-cheddar-biscuits-with-garlic.html</a> .  I am making a double batch, to use on friday too.This is a wonderful blog.  I am always visiting to get recipe ideas!<br /><br /><span style="color: #783f04;">Recipe: </span><span style="color: #783f04;">Estofado</span><br />2 lbs beef stew meat cut into 1/12/ inch chunks<br />Salt and pepper to taste<br />1/4 cup flour<br />1 tsp paprika<br />3 TBS vegetable oil<br />1 lg. yellow onion. peeled, cut in half and sliced into half moons<br />1 cup salsa ( use what is in your referigerator or pantry)<br />2 TBS. good red wine vinegar<br />1/4 cup water<br />1/3-1/2 cup dry red wine.<br /><br />Mix flour, salt, pepper and paprika and dredge beef.<br /><br />In a large skillet over med high heat, coat  1/1/2 TBS oil.  When very hot add onions and cook ,stirring until sweated and soft. Transfer to slow cooker.  Add the rest of the oil and heat until hot, add beef  and brown on all sides. Transfer to slow cooker.  Add salsa, winegar and water to slow cooker. <br /><br />Pour wine in skillet and heat over medium flame. Stir and scrap pan of brown bits. Reduce heat and let wine reduce just a bit. Pour in slow cooker.  Stir ingredients .<br />Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours.<br /><br />Make biscuits and split. I made them regular size. In a bowl put bottom half of biscuit and ladle Estofado over it. Put top of biscuit over Estofada.<br /><br /><span style="color: #783f04;">Recipe: Garlic Oil</span><br />2-3 cups good olive oil<br />6 oz container of peeled garlic<br /><br />This is a very forgiving recipe.  I use what I have. Basically I use a container of garlic (or what I have of one) and put it in a meduim size pot, and cover the garlic with olive oil.  Simmer on low heat for 45 minutes.<br />Cool. With a slotted spoon take out garlic.  The garlic can be mashed in potatoes, on bread or in anything that calls for garlic.  It has a delicious "roasted garlic" taste.  I freeze the garlic, and use it as I need it.<br />Put the oil in a jar and put lid on thightly. Keep it in the refrigerator. This is WONDERFUL oil.  I use this all the time to enhance recipes and food. This is a staple in my kitchen!<br /><br /><span style="color: #783f04; font-size: large;">Thursday: Thanksgiving</span> WE CAN NEVER, EVER CHANGE THE MENU- NOT ONE TINY BIT-THERE WOULD BE A FAMILY MUTINY, AND WE WOULD ALL HAVE TO GO TO THERAPY!<br /><span style="color: orange;"><span style="color: #783f04;">NO HOR DOURVE</span></span><span style="color: #783f04;">S</span> ( then no one will eat what has taken me a week to make)<br /><span style="color: #783f04;">Mixed Salad Greens with Candied Pecans, Pear and Bleu  with Poppyseed Dressing</span><br /><span style="color: #783f04;">Turkey</span><br /><span style="color: #783f04;">Stuffing</span><br /><span style="color: #783f04;">Make Ahead Mashed Potatoes</span>  (see recipe <a href="http://stonegable.blogspot.com/2009/11/make-ahead-mashed-potatoes.html">http://stonegable.blogspot.com/2009/11/make-ahead-mashed-potatoes.html</a> )<br /><span style="color: #783f04;">Green Bean Casserole</span><br /><span style="color: #783f04;">Sweet Potato Casserole with Crushed Pecan Topping</span><br /><span style="color: #783f04;">Cranberry Jelly</span><br /><span style="color: #783f04;">Cranberry Sauce</span><br /><span style="color: #783f04;">Green Jello Salad</span><br /><span style="color: #783f04;">Rolls/ Butter</span><br /><span style="color: #783f04;">Assorted Pies</span><br /><span style="color: #783f04;">Pumpkin Cheesecake</span><br />Food Coma to Follow!<br /><br /><span style="color: #783f04; font-size: large;">Friday:</span><br /><span style="color: #783f04;">Leftovers </span><br /><span style="color: #783f04;">Shrimp and Crab Bisque</span>. This recipe is from Debbie at Dining With Debbie . A delicous resorce for good food and slow cooker recipes.<a href="http://diningwithdebbie.blogspot.com/2009/11/shrimp-bisque-well-sort-of.html">http://diningwithdebbie.blogspot.com/2009/11/shrimp-bisque-well-sort-of.html</a> .  I am going to add a lb of crab and a small jar of drained pimentos.  I will serve it with those yummy cheddar biscuits I made on Tuesday from Butter Yum.<br /><br /><span style="color: #783f04; font-size: large;">Saturday:</span><br />Family Christmas Kick-Off Outing- Yuletide at Winterthur- Out For Dinner<br /><br /><span style="color: #783f04; font-size: large;">Sunday:</span><br /><span style="color: #783f04;">Frittata</span><br /><span style="color: #783f04;">Arugula Salad</span><br /><br /><span style="color: #783f04;">Recipe: Frittata</span><br />6-8 Eggs<br />1/2 cup milk<br />salt and pepper-good dash of each<br /><br />left over roasted broccoli ( Or left over veggies: asparagus, potatoes, fried onions, spinach)<br />pancetta (6-8 slices) or bacon or ham <br />1 cup cheddar cheese<br /><br />Preheat oven to 350 degrees.<br />Crack and scramble eggs. Add milk and salt and pepper. Whisk until mixed well.<br />In an oven proff frying pan, cook pancetta over med heat until brown. Remove.<br />Wipe out pan with paper towel and spray with non stick spray.  Put pan on the stove and heat until hot.<br />Add eggs and cook, gently moving eggs that are done on the bottom out of the way to let liquid fill in.<br />When eggs are slightly firm, but still very wet add pancetta and cheese.  Continue to cook until they are a little more firm.  Take pan off stove and put in the oven for 5-8 minutes or until set.<br /><br />Cool for 5 minutes. Slice into wedges and serve wtih salad or fruit.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEict3dq803YUOp5ZfvoH5szub2yqLyoQbQ1T4ZI14P9LDFIZ6KV4D7SmmtQO5vzs5rEI1PppaVWiqmE9RfJe4QYPjJYGTI9nCg41XB11LrV_eFLf-p_5m9mf2FSR1-ImHnRGXF9d8vHzB0/s1600/DSC00127.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEict3dq803YUOp5ZfvoH5szub2yqLyoQbQ1T4ZI14P9LDFIZ6KV4D7SmmtQO5vzs5rEI1PppaVWiqmE9RfJe4QYPjJYGTI9nCg41XB11LrV_eFLf-p_5m9mf2FSR1-ImHnRGXF9d8vHzB0/s640/DSC00127.JPG" yr="true" /></a><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #783f04; font-size: x-large;">HAPPY THANKSGIVING!</span><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #783f04;">I AM PARTICIPATING IN MENU MONDAY AT THE ORGANIZE JUNKIE.</span><br /></div>

Menu Nov 23- Nov 30, 2009

Thanksgiving Week Menu:                                           N othing too complicated this week. I am in high gear preparing for family...

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Make Ahead Mashed Potatoes

<span style="color: #783f04; font-size: x-large;">Thanksgiving Mashed Potatoes that Freeze Well and A Thanksgiving Lesson:</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlDrebuw7SSYHT3v2SOQU2Go-p-bE6eyXXhoex-1UT0fIZYa2bQroUqitG7_bD04KFH9vU8mjSVwiQ9uJNmhqd8BAq_xYq9DLXIbln8LI8wYw0IoroKr_hs7Mj_t2O-Ki4GEh_y2hyih0/s1600/DSC00085.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlDrebuw7SSYHT3v2SOQU2Go-p-bE6eyXXhoex-1UT0fIZYa2bQroUqitG7_bD04KFH9vU8mjSVwiQ9uJNmhqd8BAq_xYq9DLXIbln8LI8wYw0IoroKr_hs7Mj_t2O-Ki4GEh_y2hyih0/s640/DSC00085.JPG" yr="true" /></a><br /></div><br /><span style="color: #783f04; font-size: x-large;">I</span> am doing this recipe as a <span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;">PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT</span>! I know most people who cook know this<span style="color: #783f04; font-size: x-large;"> life-saver</span> of a recipe. So this is for all the first time Thanksgiving hosts and hostesses and those of you who don't cook often or those who have missed the mashed potato <span style="color: #783f04; font-size: large;">memo</span>. There is nothing better than a wonderfully whipped light and perfectly seasoned serving of mashed potatoes!<br /><br /><span style="color: #b45f06; font-size: x-large;">The Lesson:</span><br /><span style="color: #783f04;"><em>I have hosted Thanksgiving at my home for years.  All of my side of the family gathers at our house for a long weekend of being  loved on, being thankfull...a time of fun, shopping, food comas, church, laughter, storytelling, naps, and over eating...aka, Thanksgiving weekend! That is until last year.</em></span><br /><br /><span style="color: #783f04;"><em>Last year my sister agreed to host Thanksgiving.  </em></span><br /><span style="color: #783f04;"><em>Lisa is a gourmet cook, owned her own catering business, worked professionally in an upscale restaurant in Washington, DC., and worked for Wegman's in their gourmet food section.  She is a whiz at whipping up just about anything.. and making seem so effortless!</em></span><br /><br /><span style="color: #783f04;"><em>Last year Lisa thought it would be FUN to not only to host Thanksgiving, but have a cocktail party for 50 people the night before! All this while having a housefull of guests. Typical overachiever!!!!!  I tried to wave her off that decision, but she kept saying things like,"it's no big deal", "how hard is it to cook a 25 lb turkey for 15?" and " we arn't eating until 4:00- we have all day to cook".  She just could not understand my objections- she cooked everyday. So... who was I to contradict a bonafied gourmet?</em></span><br /><br /><span style="color: #783f04;"><em>The cocktail party was full of wonderful tidbits of fabulous food, great libations and very fun and interesting people. A perfectly marvelous evening. We finally finished cleaning up at 2:30 AM. I am not a spring chicken, so I was exhaused!!!!! I was good for nothing the next day! </em></span><br /><br /><span style="color: #783f04;"><em>Lisa, however was up before the crack of dawn.., again... overachiever! Rearranging the furniture, putting away the cocktail party "stuff", setting the Thanksgiving table, stuffing and roasting that big Turkey and peeling 15 lbs of potatoes to cook. Thanksgiving dinner was beautiful, but all Lisa wanted to do was take a nap! She couldn't even eat!  She is the very essence of hospitality... she lights up a room! So she put on her best face and soldiered through.  She slept and lazied around for the next 3 days! There is a lesson in this!</em></span><br /><br /><span style="color: #783f04;"><em>There have been times that I fussed and did  so much that when my company came I want to tell to have a great time and to lock up after themselves, and just go upstairs to bed after taking 2 advil on the way! Doing too much too close to a dinner party puts a horrific strain on us. I don't do that anymore!</em></span><br /><br /><span style="color: #783f04;"><em>I am the queen of preperation!  If it can be done ahead, I do it.  I write every tiny detail down and follow a timeline.I make all kinds of lists.  I have a list that when people say, " what can I do"- I give them a task.  I love the people I invite over to my home too much to miss their company because I am too tired or too busy with the meal. It is not that I am overly organized, not even a little bit, but I don't want to be exhaused and grumpy and rude! I want to be gracious, and warm and friendly.  But most of all I want to give anyone who come into my home my attention and love. I want them to leave with a full stomach and full heart!!!!!</em></span><br /><br /><span style="color: #783f04;"><em>Lisa is the one who actually gave this recipe to me years ago.  I have my 15lbs of mashed potatoes in the freezer already.  They thaw great and taste incredible!  Take a lesson from Lisa and me... Have a blessed and not stressed Thanksgiving!</em></span><br /><br /><span style="color: #b45f06; font-size: x-large;">Recipe:</span> ( I make 1 and a half recipes to feed @ 15-20  with leftovers)<br />10 lbs yukon gold potatoes (they hold up best when frozen)<br />1 - 16 oz. container sour cream (not lite, or no fat- use the real stuff)<br />1- 8 oz. container whipped cream cheese with chives ( I use an extra 4oz.)<br />1 stick butter, cut in chunks<br />1/2-1 cup half and half<br />salt and pepper <br /><br /><span style="color: #783f04; font-size: x-large;">P</span>eel potatoes. Cut into small cubes.<br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOzaSokk36tKUbHIsrc6HCWTCGcuH54GoADx-f17XrbDCmxjq2DQZCR2nPrz_sQNSfTwUbuMJegtUvDyxV-FI0li0pl5iewMFSOrY8tQkg0PlFEzCyvZIpcoMA2NwvDwrUmIOaH4ptHyI/s1600/DSC00090.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOzaSokk36tKUbHIsrc6HCWTCGcuH54GoADx-f17XrbDCmxjq2DQZCR2nPrz_sQNSfTwUbuMJegtUvDyxV-FI0li0pl5iewMFSOrY8tQkg0PlFEzCyvZIpcoMA2NwvDwrUmIOaH4ptHyI/s640/DSC00090.JPG" yr="true" /></a><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEik8cedOFGBcBqW8b5gFveYndAV9y_OSi3_qELAcvIzpZpWz5nHBA6yb5_L-bMldSkY0Ac0RiwItJAPS411qW-FImR90uNFlzKuqTK_f1A9BK1z49pt4bRycwF3v5MuDKrTe7tOt_9IWAo/s1600/DSC00093.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEik8cedOFGBcBqW8b5gFveYndAV9y_OSi3_qELAcvIzpZpWz5nHBA6yb5_L-bMldSkY0Ac0RiwItJAPS411qW-FImR90uNFlzKuqTK_f1A9BK1z49pt4bRycwF3v5MuDKrTe7tOt_9IWAo/s640/DSC00093.JPG" yr="true" /></a><br /></div><br /><span style="color: #783f04; font-size: x-large;">C</span>over with cold water. Bring to boil. Slowly boil until fork tender.<br /><span style="color: #783f04; font-size: x-large;">D</span>rain and put in large bowl.<br /><br /><span style="color: #783f04; font-size: x-large;">A</span>dd sour cream, whipped cream cheese, butter and 1/2 cup half and half.  Using a hand mixer, whip until lumps are gone and potatoes are a lovely thick whipped consistancy.  Add more milk if needed.  Salt and pepper to taste and whip to incorporate.<br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGeJ_F8N6LymbYI_DRmuxi4w39e088MO9B8m1i8awxgIEwzgsAnl-3TcNnpdERXcBp0MSHuKJ0c2dWX7RX5WaNDg2aalqpzY9UgEkfbUdDl_KBUFya9Tchf3Cb7DSoJHDLFb7jCtXjI-0/s1600/DSC00094.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGeJ_F8N6LymbYI_DRmuxi4w39e088MO9B8m1i8awxgIEwzgsAnl-3TcNnpdERXcBp0MSHuKJ0c2dWX7RX5WaNDg2aalqpzY9UgEkfbUdDl_KBUFya9Tchf3Cb7DSoJHDLFb7jCtXjI-0/s640/DSC00094.JPG" yr="true" /></a><br /></div><br /><span style="color: #783f04; font-size: x-large;">T</span>his is not rocket science so if you have more of one ingredient than another, just use it.  Our family likes the cream cheese and chives, but you can use plain.  We even add a little more than the recipe calls for.<br />Just stay away from no fat or low fat.  It doesn't freeze and reheat as well.<br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSieDrr2KIPeuDySvku6v0bcExjRwfV432yDRqvMuWsSw8lUgukaismCn8nSb1EMs7Fqe1j-cXITrdEFPQjRg6IUEsCFIGa0jwmLtPoaVc3Efc2VnSmVTjIBG4ODCFrQ4dAeoll451jxE/s1600/DSC00100.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSieDrr2KIPeuDySvku6v0bcExjRwfV432yDRqvMuWsSw8lUgukaismCn8nSb1EMs7Fqe1j-cXITrdEFPQjRg6IUEsCFIGa0jwmLtPoaVc3Efc2VnSmVTjIBG4ODCFrQ4dAeoll451jxE/s640/DSC00100.JPG" yr="true" /></a><br /></div><br /><span style="color: #783f04; font-size: x-large;">C</span>ool potatoes, and spoon into a slow cooker liner.  Seal with a twist tie.  Wrap in foil and put on baking sheet.  Freeze.<br /><br /><span style="color: #783f04; font-size: x-large;">To Reheat:</span><br />A day before serving, thaw mashed potatoes in the refrigerator.  3-4 hours before using, place bag in the slow cooker and remove twist tie.  Cook on low with lid on, stirring occasionally.<br /><br /><span style="color: #783f04; font-size: x-large;">Happy, Happy Thanksgiving!!!!</span><br /><br /><span style="color: black;">I am joining Michael at Designs By Gollum for Foodie Friday! I love this blog  cookbook of great recipes!</span>

Make Ahead Mashed Potatoes

Thanksgiving Mashed Potatoes that Freeze Well and A Thanksgiving Lesson: I am doing this recipe as a PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT ! I know m...

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Second Thanksgiving Table

<span style="color: #783f04; font-size: x-large;">More Company's Coming- A Second Thanksgiving Table</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLXwlVjyj1TKWu9ROwlgo6KjihdQX537eK4TliTQO90zxEl-3AlJM1yQZ_mjzOWntw9Vw2cmuaTszPPEtxS4vDMQM9vMZzXHi08HDBUf-N0iZe93fOVy1PtYVhhmTlzK6g23z_uDqkTzw/s1600/DSC00033.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLXwlVjyj1TKWu9ROwlgo6KjihdQX537eK4TliTQO90zxEl-3AlJM1yQZ_mjzOWntw9Vw2cmuaTszPPEtxS4vDMQM9vMZzXHi08HDBUf-N0iZe93fOVy1PtYVhhmTlzK6g23z_uDqkTzw/s640/DSC00033.JPG" yr="true" /></a><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div align="left" class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #783f04;"><em>Before I begin with today's OFFICIAL post, I want to thank all of the people who have visited and/or  followed my blog over the last 2 months. I know 2 months is not a usual milestone, but I have been so overwhelmed  with gratitude, I need to express my feelings. I thought my 2 month bloggiversary was the 19th, but after checking the date of my first blog, it was the 10th. Being still very new to blogging,</em></span><br /></div><div align="left" class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #783f04;"><em>I have learned so much and have been having so much fun!  I have become part of a lovely, warm and supportive community that cheers everyone on! I love that we see worth and effort in each and every blog! I love that this is a supportive and not competitive community! Good for us!</em></span><br /></div><div align="left" class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #783f04;"><em>Not a crass word, or an unkind thought has crossed my reading, and  I always leave inspired and refreshed!</em></span><br /></div><div align="left" class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #783f04;"><em>I especially want to thank the hosts of the events I participate in.  I don't actually know how much time you put into hosting, but it must be immense! What a gift.</em></span><br /></div><div align="left" class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #783f04;"><em>I have made dear, dear friends, too. I get excited when I see that you have dropped by. Your are blessings to me!</em></span><br /></div><div align="left" class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #783f04;"><em>Finally, thank you all for your love and support!  I look forward to many more bloggiversaries!</em></span><br /></div><div align="left" class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #783f04;"><em>God bless all of you!</em></span><br /></div><div align="left" class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #783f04;"><em>Yvonne  xo</em></span><br /></div><div align="left" class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #783f04; font-size: x-large;">W</span>e are getting more company for <span style="color: #b45f06; font-size: x-large;">Thanksgiving</span> dinner.My philosophy is the more the merrier! I love my home <span style="color: #783f04; font-size: large;">filled </span>with family, friends and people that need a home for the holidays!<br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #783f04; font-size: x-large;">I</span> need to set an extra table.  The table will be placed in the foyer, close to the dinning room.  Because I already had 14 of everyting for the main table, I needed to put together another 4 place settings for the <span style="color: #b45f06; font-size: large;">foyer</span> table. So I decided to take a trip to my<span style="color: #b45f06; font-size: x-large;"> fabulously</span> stocked HomeGoods to see what I could get on a <strong>very</strong> limited budget.  Well... I hit the <span style="color: #783f04; font-size: x-large;">jackpot</span>!<br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #783f04; font-size: x-large;">T</span>he inspiration for this table were these lovely <span style="color: #b45f06; font-size: x-large;">pumpkin</span> tureens and  napkins. I a wild about these beautiful heavy napkins. I love everything about them!!!! Again I used a softer color <span style="color: #783f04; font-size: large;">pallet</span>, to accomodate the colors in the pumpkins and napkins.<br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0gi44pCPB6446UZz9I-hR6TZ3-OPZ5E1VUzrdlZ2yaEX6cZWI3wn88joJygWPuZIIdEBSNXAKpg0aNz8Z6OQa_DZWQXSLmHRkFjK73t6kSjaFnCuSYO8-6ddeph_yPbxnVa7YpFBLup0/s1600/DSC00010.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0gi44pCPB6446UZz9I-hR6TZ3-OPZ5E1VUzrdlZ2yaEX6cZWI3wn88joJygWPuZIIdEBSNXAKpg0aNz8Z6OQa_DZWQXSLmHRkFjK73t6kSjaFnCuSYO8-6ddeph_yPbxnVa7YpFBLup0/s640/DSC00010.JPG" yr="true" /></a><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #783f04; font-size: x-large;">I</span> bought the napkins on sale, $5.99 for 4- I bought 2 packs. What a steal. They are<span style="color: #b45f06; font-size: x-large;"> exquisite</span>!  I used the napkins as placemats.  I just made a little <span style="color: #783f04; font-size: large;">tuck </span>by folding them across the center horizontally and  then ironed them with some starch.  The fold is barely noticable.  The napkins that were actually used as napkins were folded casually and full and placed near the fork. I wanted to show off their gorgeous<span style="color: #e69138; font-size: x-large;"> design</span>. (Can you tell how much I like these, sorry for gushing on and on).<br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxP64syO0JetGWzI3X1DRIABE8FaIVnLaiJUw4Hvd5kDhx4ML5MOc_08QvShadLIV-v0MFIGZNBUEXvJPT68X5qDA-52yEPWb-NSz0NS9AoLjiqwJlPYy3j7PaqjZDRFwElgkhDBIJfFM/s1600/DSC00067.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxP64syO0JetGWzI3X1DRIABE8FaIVnLaiJUw4Hvd5kDhx4ML5MOc_08QvShadLIV-v0MFIGZNBUEXvJPT68X5qDA-52yEPWb-NSz0NS9AoLjiqwJlPYy3j7PaqjZDRFwElgkhDBIJfFM/s640/DSC00067.JPG" yr="true" /></a><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtrK-NnrwvPVKWTgrk6nCd-MqgAWz7BMi8NAng0UAhVxUQW-CSImnv1ZQinDTYqm-Z3nVrtGjxgeoRYXhZMi1AvdhcO2DflKirrPqWMlNLZmexhUitkP0aT1gOSxe7HPqZJ6G4ccf0R8w/s1600/DSC00055.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtrK-NnrwvPVKWTgrk6nCd-MqgAWz7BMi8NAng0UAhVxUQW-CSImnv1ZQinDTYqm-Z3nVrtGjxgeoRYXhZMi1AvdhcO2DflKirrPqWMlNLZmexhUitkP0aT1gOSxe7HPqZJ6G4ccf0R8w/s640/DSC00055.JPG" yr="true" /></a><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #b45f06; font-size: x-large;">T</span>he real steal of the day were not the napkins, but the pumpkins... they were $2.00 a piece and the quality is excellent!!!!!!  I know, now that's my kind of bargain!  I found 3 white and 1 <span style="color: #b45f06; font-size: large;">green</span> so I bought all 4, and they look fine together. Everything else for the scape', except the flatware, was collected from what I had in my china pantry and around the house!<br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgehuTSPMiW_nzspCtvR_6bh0lmM0-FaGCcl7U_pEhOKOMe3cdUZCgFurL9TzjkgsaSrE8symGA3_R-Sxf4k9u5-FZtJxnZIszAsben_1pmThW9KoP3Zl0FFQ3Pn8WqoaHTHu2ehPGJpUE/s1600/DSC00012.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhV3HoosqISmwL1S6IM3_7ufNeHcUMw6e4FvCVd7jyB-DRp5zMocw2B3ED1E62hMgcS7_VK_YKhYgL4bt_f0rWwngs1THOGTZb7pnrcKgXUoB9aqU-rWMaO-Vxk7__xX0POAvJpHmKIm_c/s1600/DSC00035.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhV3HoosqISmwL1S6IM3_7ufNeHcUMw6e4FvCVd7jyB-DRp5zMocw2B3ED1E62hMgcS7_VK_YKhYgL4bt_f0rWwngs1THOGTZb7pnrcKgXUoB9aqU-rWMaO-Vxk7__xX0POAvJpHmKIm_c/s640/DSC00035.JPG" yr="true" /></a><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #783f04; font-size: x-large;">L</span>eaf plates (HomeGoods), a real favorite of mine,  go under the soup tureens. <br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinwFnP4vR2cYcvbiXGOTfJuhP0Ub-GnCUVKmYv-NT3rv6EeOXYndcZPn-bG0JWUO0X3UL5rPqzlhLADS3ePGbF0uZR-m0B6nAQgGYl6r8lwaqrf7jueESaZ_DJxdROKWKlxm5fUkJjfYs/s1600/DSC00040.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinwFnP4vR2cYcvbiXGOTfJuhP0Ub-GnCUVKmYv-NT3rv6EeOXYndcZPn-bG0JWUO0X3UL5rPqzlhLADS3ePGbF0uZR-m0B6nAQgGYl6r8lwaqrf7jueESaZ_DJxdROKWKlxm5fUkJjfYs/s640/DSC00040.JPG" yr="true" /></a><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #783f04; font-size: x-large;">W</span>hite salad plate with a leaf and berry edge (HomeGoods) continues the leafy theme. The cutout edges give this dish real interest.<br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilF7ilDmVEfd5KEpblIDBHHR-d8z73uhyphenhyphenYzBRIoQEjT1Wjr6hSf0tAf_ocVzLRYZ76lbndcgo4r6jheNsaq2p3QRawJURvVMStqSPRHN8-ft7liUfWaBiRkgqYKejZoZptY9h0cMgSJcs/s1600/DSC00041.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilF7ilDmVEfd5KEpblIDBHHR-d8z73uhyphenhyphenYzBRIoQEjT1Wjr6hSf0tAf_ocVzLRYZ76lbndcgo4r6jheNsaq2p3QRawJURvVMStqSPRHN8-ft7liUfWaBiRkgqYKejZoZptY9h0cMgSJcs/s640/DSC00041.JPG" yr="true" /></a><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #783f04; font-size: x-large;">L</span>arge grape-motif leaf plate, with <span style="color: #b45f06; font-size: large;">bronze </span>metalic edging (HomeGoods) again lend to the overall theme.<br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0uapWHZ5ymu6KBzl5hAJVaPC62ZiImRUQ0x4IghjW44mae_PshlCWh_GLeGa40zAzrFJS8vjE1r4PAbMyCHdeVw81K70_vPn0BOnmAzsIqkw4aIw6jvFSSRJM4Sb7Va0A28zua1rkmxo/s1600/DSC00042.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0uapWHZ5ymu6KBzl5hAJVaPC62ZiImRUQ0x4IghjW44mae_PshlCWh_GLeGa40zAzrFJS8vjE1r4PAbMyCHdeVw81K70_vPn0BOnmAzsIqkw4aIw6jvFSSRJM4Sb7Va0A28zua1rkmxo/s640/DSC00042.JPG" yr="true" /></a><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #783f04; font-size: x-large;">M</span>ixing dishes and color gives interest  and detail.<br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUzJfHGcZrhFGHAl1A-BFZVSK8kBdjV7BLHuMCq8i1FyqlxFcuIhuA342HSiAqNWTSA5qiXXNNfbvQsGpuiT4AzIOPav7mywQrw65XNmeHV15hyphenhyphenqZReD9TCJES1auM3kgc39DmaO2guZA/s1600/DSC00028.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUzJfHGcZrhFGHAl1A-BFZVSK8kBdjV7BLHuMCq8i1FyqlxFcuIhuA342HSiAqNWTSA5qiXXNNfbvQsGpuiT4AzIOPav7mywQrw65XNmeHV15hyphenhyphenqZReD9TCJES1auM3kgc39DmaO2guZA/s640/DSC00028.JPG" yr="true" /></a><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXInU1Jd6TWnCn5x9L-a6pTWEg6vwskAis_izSS8tUaJZ3TIzeQBp-_6D-pBXVTn1SlxVm1WSKw85IDHSX4e8CTQd6_DndPheKMs9zGbRupH5cX1gj2A1vKUh3HlBn2dIMO90uJIO4ykU/s1600/DSC00061.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXInU1Jd6TWnCn5x9L-a6pTWEg6vwskAis_izSS8tUaJZ3TIzeQBp-_6D-pBXVTn1SlxVm1WSKw85IDHSX4e8CTQd6_DndPheKMs9zGbRupH5cX1gj2A1vKUh3HlBn2dIMO90uJIO4ykU/s640/DSC00061.JPG" yr="true" /></a><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #b45f06; font-size: x-large;">B</span>rown <span style="color: #e69138; font-size: large;">marble</span> handled flatware compliment the placemats (HomeGoods). Another great bargain!<br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGtOYqBuopOyOc_aiOZ0446Qvb0dgqY1ItvPYMJsSxZ1XiPsxRpP7c2ZrmWNloaVaEnQPFsXJ6PNmMvfxNTMJCotl1pJMeaHJENYklt9dxDstdE80AFrQffPDpTcjyNnyu9SnFdVZ1CfQ/s1600/DSC00015.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGtOYqBuopOyOc_aiOZ0446Qvb0dgqY1ItvPYMJsSxZ1XiPsxRpP7c2ZrmWNloaVaEnQPFsXJ6PNmMvfxNTMJCotl1pJMeaHJENYklt9dxDstdE80AFrQffPDpTcjyNnyu9SnFdVZ1CfQ/s640/DSC00015.JPG" yr="true" /></a><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPFtJxiHGwN7G57k54kYpFmN4S_HbgD9P2-sQxoog1hnnZIQRAdBBi1IRfDXb4-zIwjKiJ5VDAYQ6Mn1X8uhv0XtClgqMt2STlAi0qVk9CABZ54-N6I87KxU9HrezMfx_Z5KICFSqkw4Y/s1600/DSC00016.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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Covering the center of the table, a burlap runner (Pottery Barn) adds <span style="color: #783f04; font-size: x-large;">texture</span> and keeps the color neutral.<br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuJWYw_NyOY8tjE8D-o3CMhUJ6xZClbnWoluzW8cP0T93C6PCur9ajUW9jqDb-tYoj8Pim3tTucVWKwElsv3tXFK3LU-n0UDA1AM2tUI5ok0-HDZHvkvwkU57AYwOcR4JFN3g8Qbybg6w/s1600/DSC00047.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuJWYw_NyOY8tjE8D-o3CMhUJ6xZClbnWoluzW8cP0T93C6PCur9ajUW9jqDb-tYoj8Pim3tTucVWKwElsv3tXFK3LU-n0UDA1AM2tUI5ok0-HDZHvkvwkU57AYwOcR4JFN3g8Qbybg6w/s640/DSC00047.JPG" yr="true" /></a><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #783f04; font-size: x-large;">M</span>y table is ready and waiting. All it needs are the <span style="color: #b45f06; font-size: large;">guests </span>we are so looking forward to!<br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyYiCf9ER-jxjjFWQ-HDA6F0qQVWAxJWUx3S9Tiv17iymlx2508CIas4NQiKc68GJBxGnGpdCQGdk5QXtsFEyI1UFCg2v0UWgMh7dcK_FDRe4tgEcRLihnssitTKV-DLOA8styNvBOjE4/s1600/DSC00054.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyYiCf9ER-jxjjFWQ-HDA6F0qQVWAxJWUx3S9Tiv17iymlx2508CIas4NQiKc68GJBxGnGpdCQGdk5QXtsFEyI1UFCg2v0UWgMh7dcK_FDRe4tgEcRLihnssitTKV-DLOA8styNvBOjE4/s640/DSC00054.JPG" yr="true" /></a><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5sUMJYrXgtNMdXSRNiZeUx4__Aquu6LY5-vuBcWFVYDp19xKZjMmCPfeHPv9URHqeSujn_OyBbbHnTvjk1AxMbPTsRewgLG5lKFXGScRO1qXiWGHscCOcVtdI641uOUmRT-gBd2v0GV0/s1600/DSC00064.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5sUMJYrXgtNMdXSRNiZeUx4__Aquu6LY5-vuBcWFVYDp19xKZjMmCPfeHPv9URHqeSujn_OyBbbHnTvjk1AxMbPTsRewgLG5lKFXGScRO1qXiWGHscCOcVtdI641uOUmRT-gBd2v0GV0/s640/DSC00064.JPG" yr="true" /></a><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: #783f04; font-size: x-large;">I </span>am joining Susan at Between Naps On The Porch, for Tablescape Thursday.  Go see all the wonderful and creative ideas!<br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><br /><center><a href="http://www.betweennapsontheporch.blogspot.com/"><img border="0" src="http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii164/Magnolias_Moonlight/TT-1.jpg" /></a></center>

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