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Thursday 11.26.09
happy thanksgiving.
i just wanted to say how thankful i am for all of you readers for making sfgirlbybay what i get up for each morning, and start my day happy and fulfilled. i am so grateful to be able to share with you all the creativity i find out there in the world, whether it be interior design, wonderfully talented artists and photographers or just a unique bargain find. it’s a pretty great job to have, and i wouldn’t have it without all of you, so thank you so very much for checking in regularly. and thank you so much especially, for all the kindness you readers and other bloggers have shown me while my family and i struggle with the challenges of my dad’s illness. it means so much to me to have you all in my life, whether it be a ‘cyber’ version or not, it still feels mighty warm. so thanks.
y’all have a wonderful day with your families and friends and make some great memories. have a very happy thanksgiving. xo, victoria
Friday 11.20.09
friday food files with molly watson: thanksgiving prep.
Have you ordered the turkey? Planned the menu? If you’re still looking for yummy things to serve, I’ve pulled together a bunch of my favorite fall produce-based appetizers that would be perfect to start things off next Thursday. Ditch the chips and salsa or plain veggies and dip and try making your own potato chips or, for more color, beet chips (that’s right, you can make beet chips – how f-in’ cool is that?).
I also gathered up some great fall salads that can stand to sit around for awhile while they wait to add a burst of color and crunch to the Thanksgiving feast.
Were you asked to bring a side dish? True, the vegetable sides have neither the glamor of the turkey nor the glory of a pie, but these autumnal side dishes can all be made ahead and reheated or simply served at a slightly warm room temperature, making it easy on you and the host when it comes to serving time.
Did I say pie? I think I did. Everything I know about pie is in this guide, from pictures of what the dough should look like to different ways to crimp the edge.
Happy Thanksgiving everyone! May your turkey be moist and your pie be flaky, but most importantly may your fellow diners be charming.
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Each week, the Friday Food Files are deliciously brought to you by Molly Watson. For more on Molly and her delicious recipes, you can visit her in one of many wonderful places:
Writer: mollywatsonwrites.com
Blogger: thedinnerfiles.com
Recipe Wizard: localfoods.about.com
Radio Girl: eatthatradio.wordpress.com
tweeter: twitter.com/mollywatson
teacher: mediabistro.com/courses/cache/instr404.as
[ Photos courtesy of Molly Watson. ]
