Where did this month go? It seems as if just yesterday I was trying to figure out a Halloween costume. We went from light to dark, crisp Fall days to biting cold windy days, pumpkins to pines; all in a whirlwind of non-stop activity and I can't believe that Sunday will be December. So where did it go? It's been a tad hectic. For one, my company has won several awards as a fast growing leader in it's field and awards mean awards ceremonies and dinners. Considering the fact that I was the point person on all of these awards our CEO (my boss) wanted me to attend all of the ceremonies. An honor and frankly lots of fun, you get all dressed up, eat luscious food and drink for free, sit at a VIP table with other chosen ones from your company, get talked about, etc. Also, a little tiring, got to work, run home, get all dressed up, drive miles and miles to places in New Jersey you've never heard of, go to work, run home, get all dressed up, run into New York by train, car or whatever method you and others have devised, party after the party get up the next day got to work....get a cold, do it again. Whew! In addition we have Thanksgiving, the holiday of holidays, the one everybody loves but the retailers completely ignore since we go from Halloween to Christmas in a blink. Either way it is one special day and this one was extra special for me since my closest friend from my childhood and teenage years would be joining us and so would her two daughters who I had never met since we haven't seen each other in 30 years.
So before November 2013 is a mere memory I would like to give thanks,
for reunions,
Trader Joe's awesome brined turkeys
turkeys, running around the yard
Dorie Greenspan's french apple cake
Smitten Kitchen's absolutely fabulous pumpkin and black bean soup
The New York Times Dining section delicious stuffing and an amazing butternut squash and red onion with tahini dressing side dish that just brought the house down
Max, for making everyone feel so welcome and loved
Frank, for being the perfect host considering there were four women to one of him and he just catered to us as if we were all special...and cleaning up. I think I'll keep him
My Mother, who showed me how to set a table, how to appreciate beautiful linens and instilled in me the special meaning of Thanksgiving.
...and all of you who come back and read and comment and share and make me laugh and make me cry and are my friends.
...and leftovers.
Hand up for leftovers? See it waving over here???
ReplyDeleteThanks for the links, I'll def do the butternut squash. Maybe Sunday.
And big hurrays for friends old and new. 30 years. that was one special reunion.
Happy leftovers. I'm waiting for Thai.
xo Jane
Congratulations on your professional recognition. We put a lot of effort into our jobs, rarely getting recognition for what we do so that must be really rewarding. Looks like you had a bunch of really good food. The squash with onions and tahini sauce sounds amazing. Is that cilantro on top? The soup also sounds good. I hope you have a great time with your friend.
ReplyDeleteMe alegro por tus logros profesionales pero sobre todo por saber que tienes cerca a tu amiga :)
ReplyDelete¡Qué suerte tienes con Frank! ;)
Tienes que perdonarme porque hace días que tenía pendiente agradecerte que me enviases el "album" de fotos de las vacaciones. !Qué bien estuvo conocernos! A ver si algún día convenzo a mi marido e hija y nos animamos a cruzar el "charco" y nos haceis de guías de New York :)