As I sit here this Friday morning, sipping my coffee, looking for new blog posts and finding very few, I thought I should step up to the plate and post something. I realize you are all busy. However, this is my morning ritual. I drink coffee and read and comment on blog posts. Today is no different than any other day for me – yesterday was – but not today. Can you see that I might be going through blog withdrawal? Not a pretty sight.
Oh lordy, did we eat yesterday! The day started off with my fabulous (if I do say so myself) French Toast. Don contributed Fakin’ Bacon – tastes like bacon but isn’t. Then dinner….you can see by the menu that the MHC household ate well. To be frank, we overate. I cannot resist mashed potatoes…or stuffing…or my Grandmother’s biscuit recipe. Or anything on that list, to be honest. You know we are vegetarians, hence the quotation marks around “Swedish Meatballs” – again, not really meat.
Don usually does the daily dinner cooking here because he likes to. I like to bake. It works out nicely. But yesterday was a special occasion and I made the mashed potatoes, green beans, biscuits and pumpkin pie. I also coordinated the timing on everything, a task made more difficult by two dogs who insist on being in the thick of things. And today? Leftovers. Umm-mmm good. We are grateful.
I was out and about the other day and found this sign:
It’s made of very thick cardboard. The gold letters in ‘Lady Duff’ are raised. I’m a sucker for this type of art deco lettering and I had to bring it on home to the studio. At the moment, the sign is living right next to Letitia – she is, after all, wearing undergarments.
I hope your Thanksgiving celebrations were filled with good food and good company, my friends.
Claudia, I love your picture at the top of this post!! You look beautiful! Yes, that is my ritual, coffee, e-mails and blogs! Love your new sign. Yes, My world is sad indeed if there is no one to greet me on my computer-ha! Hubby didn’t have chemo yesterday because of the holiday so we have to go this afternoon-bummer! But he will take it on as usual. Hugs to you, have a wonderful weekend! Keep that picture up, I love it!
I didn’t overeat until the pie was brought out. That did it, sugar! Oh my, pumpkin, banana cream, caramel apple and then coconut pineapple cake I made for going to our friend’s house for Thanksgiving.
Our granddaughter is a vegetarian and you wouldn’t believe how I fix dinner so she can eat without getting any meat/meat products on her plate. We’re meat eaters (very little meat) but I do like it in very small quantities.
But last time we were there I had to peel 10# of potatoes, mash them and freeze them for Mandy because she loves mine so very much. Next time I’m teaching her to do them so she can have them fresh whenever she wants them!
Sounds like your Thanksgiving was just perfect though.
xoxo,
Connie
Hello! I know what you mean about the little postings going on this morning…….I posted!
Yesterday I cooked for a crowd of 20 like I am used to even though we had 4……….But the 4 of us made up eating wise for the 20……….. I like your sign and I like how Letitia is dressed!
Happy Friday
Sherry
Hi Claudia:
Handsome, Kes, Fezzik and I are enjoying the “day after”, with leftovers and lots of lolligagging about. ;o) No shopping for us…we’re homebound and happy away from all the pre-holiday craziness.
Hope you enjoy your leftovers (as will we!) and a restful and peaceful weekend.
Hugs always,
Donna
Good Morning Claudia Sweetie…
What a beautiful share. I love seeing that chalk board of yours, one of the best things you created. It still captures my heart every time I see it. Love, love, love it.
Your menu sounds so yummy. For the first time in 35 years, DH and I went out for dinner. The kids each have new homes and wanted to have their own dinners, so they ate at their homes, and DH and I went out. Then we treated ourselves not to one movie, but 2. We just spent the afternoon at the movies. Had a wonderful time, just the two of us after all these years. We loved it.
Each some potatoes for me would you? With regulating my blood sugars, and trying to reduce the amount of insulin shots I have to take each day, I am cutting out carbs for now. So no bread, potatoes, stuffing or sweets for me this year. Did I miss it? Absolutely NOT. Still had a great meal.
So happy to see you post today sweetie. I love it when you do. Many hugs and much love, Sherry
G’morn Claudia ~ This is my ritual every day … but since today is our day for celebrating with family, I am tucking in my visit with you, sine I’ve am so far behind.
I look forward to all those leftovers tomorrow … particularly that pecan pie & pumpkin pie.
Hope you had a beautiful day of celebration.
Hugs ~
TTFN ~ Marydon
What a wonderful blog…and i love your home in the country. Glad i found you as i will be back for more..
Today the turkey is thin and I am stuffed. A wonderful day at home in comfie clothes and blogging. No crazy running around for me. Enjoy your day…
Well…someone had to do it. Thanks for being the one. I’m out yard-saling to day, and just came in to get some directions on mapquest, and there you were (: You can take the rest of the day off now. xo
Your Thanksgiving menu looks yummy! I’d love to know your grandmother’s biscuit recipe if it isn’t a family secret. I love to try new biscuit recipes for some reason! Have a wonderful day! xo rachel
I KNOW IT’S BLACK FRIDAY, BUT I LOVE STAYING HOME, FORGET THE MALLS. YES! LEFTOVERS I JUST LOVE THEM. I DO THE SAME THING EACH MORNING, COFFEE, AND ANSWER BLOGS. YOUR SIGN IS GREAT, AND A GOOD SPOT FOR IT. TAKE CARE, HOPE YOUR BACK IS BETTER, AND PRAYERS ARE BEING SAID FOR YOUR MOM.
RIZZI
Hi Claudia, I love your new sign! It’s really pretty.You had a good dinner!I’m hungry now.I think i’ll have another piece of pie.
Kathy
Claudia, It sounds like you had a wonderfully delicious Thanksgiving! I would like to know what goes into meatless Swedish meatballs?!? Will Letitia be dressed for the upcoming December holidays? Ann
Hello Claudia,
I have to say I love, love your chalkboard! It would look devine in my kitchen painted that same color:)We had thanksgiving today at my home, and yes we too ate too much. I am so ready to start the annual diet.
Have a blessed weekend.
Gwenny
Being a vegetarian for over 30 years, I would have enjoyed eating at your table, lol!
Hugs -Mary
I always have my tea in the morning while I visit blogs. I have to, or I get too far behind!
Looks like a wonderful menu…
Good morning Claudia:)
Sounds like a wonderful Thanksgiving-no turkey would leave room for more pie:) :)
That sign is just adorable!
I just found your photography blog and love it~ you have a real talent there, I look foward to following along.
paula:)
Oh my Claudia did you have a wonderful Thanksgiving!! I didn’t know you and Don were vegetarian! My daughter is too! I will have to get some recipes from you. Love that blackboard. Thanks for stopping by to say Happy Thanksgiving…that was nice. That sign was a wonderful find and of course looks fab right next to Letitia!!
Good Morning Claudia! I do love that menu board of yours! The color is perfect. Yes, we over ate at our house too and it was just Hubby and I but I love the leftovers too. Have a wonderful weekend, Nan
PS, I’m loving have 4 days off in a row!
Hi Claudia! I’ve been out of touch with my blogging friends but I did think of you on your birthday! Happy Belated Birthday–it looks like you had a great day and got the perfect present from Don! I saw your Martha glitter project and think it is so creative and a wonderful idea for a creative, personal project. Isn’t that Martha glitter the best? Have a wonderful weekend. Linda
Your blue menu board is beautiful Claudia! Lovely meal it sounds like as well.
Blessings to you and yours this holiday weekend. ~Melissa :)
I love the menu board and the sign you picked up. Very cute!
Have a wonderful weekend!
Hugs, Ann
Sounds like you had a yummy Thanksgiving Day. Sweet.
I love you little sign.
Smile and enjoy your day.
It sounds like you had a delightful Thanksgiving. Mine was a bit unorthdox as I was At the beach (morroe Bay) and we had cold chicken on hawiian bread and chips, olives, assorted cheeses , chips, crunchy apples, and more. I am going to have a more traditional meal later when All my family can be there.
cyn
hi claudia…
oh my gosh…I LOVE YOUR ART DECO SIGN!!! love it!!!
i overate ALL WEEK LONG. still am!!! can’t stop. love to eat….love this time of the year….the two = something scary for my expanding waist. yikes!!!
i’m with don…the fake bacon thing. i cook fake bacon and my family hates me for 10 minutes!! lol. i love it, but it is on the never cook again list. haha.
i was a vegetarian for almost a year several years ago and i remember going one thanksgiving w/o turkey and my husband almost leaving me over it (well, not really). he insisted that i went to KFC to buy some chicken for him!! hahaha. didn’t happen. needless to say, i love turkey and eat it now, so he doesn’t have to worry anymore. i would still totally come eat at your house!!!! enjoy the quiet and the coffee. i will get back to blogging soon.
take care.
sue
Hey Cutie~ love that new pic of you. Hope you are having a nice weekend.
Love that picture of you up there on the right!!!!
Sounds like you had a great holiday. We drove up to Denver, spent it with family & ate til we couldn’t eat another thing! :)
Have a happy one, Claudia!
~ Zuzu
I haven’t been blog hopping in a few days. Too busy with the Xmas decorations. Being the non-traditionalist that I tend to be, I had bean soup for Thanksgiving!
Brenda
i just love that sign! I’d have scooped it up immediately too!