Miles (full of humbug)

Miles

Elsie, I’m connected to so many blogs over here, but I find I keep coming back to Miles’ blog because of the friendly and conversational nature of all the participants. I’d love to come visit and eat a big English meal (although I’d have to be careful of the ingredients) and drink a bit of wine and share in the glow!

Cid, thank you for sending good vibes across the pond!

Geez, I’m acting like this is my blog. I have people I haven’t responded to on my own! I better get to that.

Peace to all,
Melissa

I think it’s your turn to host this year’s Thanksgiving, what a splendid idea!

Whatever you serve we’ll all be truly grateful and not too raucous (’cept for Elsie ) I, on the other hand, will sit quietly pondering on Melissa’s purple medicinal compound and how to incorporate it into the next batch of macaron.

Cid

I rather fancy the thought of Thanksgiving too and like Miles, will raise a glass to all of you across the great pond. Let us know how it all goes and what you had to eat.

Here’s to fine food, friends and family!

Cid

Miles

Thank you all. Wish we could share a toast to peace for all. (A cyber one at the least.) Yes, Dave, “imagine” finding friends you’ve never met. “Imagine.” Speaking of music, good sentiment from one of yours, Miles.

I love Thanksgiving as well. It is important to stop and take the time to appreciate what we have and to give thanks.

And Dave, my cornbread for stuffing will be made from maize and quinoa flours. Right Miles, it will be a gluten-free meal and no one will be the wiser. In fact, being forced to find alternatives has been a blessing in disguise. I use everything from mesquite flour to hazelnut to coconut to millet to chestnut (I could go on, but you get the idea). My refrigerator has its own alternative grain/flour department. When things wind down, I’ll fill you in on the newest kid on the flour block.

Cabernet flour! Yes, made from a byproduct of cabernet winemaking and it’s gluten-free. Plus, it’s high in resveratrol, the anti-oxidant that helps keep your heart healthy. How cool is that? Other than it’s purple.
:-)

Melissa

Thank you both. There is no need for this to be solely an American holiday. It’s a great feeling to sit back after a great meal with family and friends and think how privileged we truly are. Things may get tough from time to time, but at least we have food on our table, roofs over our heads, and people to share it with. I think we all forget this . My wife spends every Thanksgiving day at a food shelter for the homeless - it makes me feel ashamed sometimes I don’t do more. Taking the time for reflection and giving thanks seems a small price to pay for the blessings we have been granted.

All that being said, the usual bitching and complaining resume friday morning. Have a great day, I will raise a glass (or 5) in your honor. Imagine corresponding with folks on a daily basis you have never met - amazing.

Dave

Miles