Thanksgiving in Review

Well, Scott is worried about receiving a poor review on my blog for his Thanksgiving meal. I'm not a great writer of "reviews" and wasn't planning one, but if he's going to bring it up, let's see how it goes...

The ham was delicious, with a delightful peach and bourbon glaze. Kirsten said it tasted like "something other than ham." lol. The turkey was homey and traditional, a golden picture of perfection, fresh out of the pages of a cookbook. Yes, he made ham AND turkey. Show-off.

While I was pressured to try butternut squash, with the less-than-encouraging introduction of his saying it was his "attempt at making butternut squash edible," it was bright and surprisingly scrumptious. He laced it with cilantro and golden raisins, and for me, anything with cilantro is awesome. The squash tastes a lot like sweet potato. Lovely dish with a colorful presentation.

The cold broccoli bacon salad, a deliberate snub of the green bean casserole, made the meal edgy and updated. Julie's family's traditional unpretentious cranberry jello ring was a tart and lively accompaniment. Cheesy scalloped potatoes and warm, buttery croissants were favorites. My sweet potato casserole and stuffing were along for the ride, lending a southern air to this northeastern affair.

Kirsten and Scott baked a perfectly sinful pumpkin pie, which was an oh-so-yummylicious finish to the meal.

So I give Scott's Thanksgiving feast five stars. :D

If only the Aggies could have made a five-star showing last night. Ah well. Next year!