It started at 8:15 am when we got up and started cooking (how unusual). Don't I look thrilled by the whole thing?
After making 4 things at home, we moved to Robin's with Alex there to help. First job was to get the turkey ready. Stuffed with lemons, oranges and garlic, it was tied up,
then rubbed down with oil. I think Llew is enjoying it too much.
Then Heidi and David turned up to help.
And the dog was kicked outside. :(
Alex worked on the carrots.
David worked on the stuffing with the smallest spoon (the only one not eaten by the dog).
Heidi made corn bread.
Meanwhile, Robin hung Christmas lights all over the porch and front tree (using tongs).
Everyone turned up and we started drinking. Everyone was having fun. Then it was time for the turkey to come out of the oven Yay!
It was carved by the master chef
until nothing was left
while everyone watched in awe.
Other food included the stuffing, sweet potatoes with marshmallows,
potato, spinach and gruyere cheese bakes,
green beans, and parsnips.
Dessert included this angel food cake with orange blossom water sauce, pumpkin custard profiteroles with caramel nut sauce, and a pineapple pudding.
After we were all stuffed, we sat and talked. After some people left, the rest of us played Fluxx and finished off the wine. Eventually it was time to clean up a bit and go home. I know I am very thankful that I could experience such a lovely day with close friends.
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