Morning Glories: Happy Thanksgiving!, 0 by beckygardener

beckygardener wrote:
Thanks Debra and Helena!

I've been cooking today. Getting everything ready except the mashed potatoes (which I will make before we get ready to head to my son's home for dinner). Veggie casserole, Sweet Potatoe Casserole (which is delicious!), Ghirardelli Double Chocolate Brownies (box mix) which is to die for! I used to make or buy pies and cakes for the dessert, but they just didn't get eaten. My family doesn't like Pumpkin Pie, Pecan Pie, or the usual Thanksgiving desserts. Waste of time for me to make or waste of money to buy these pies if no one eats them. So this year I decided to make something that I KNOW everyone will eat! LOL! How's this: Double Chocolate Brownies (warmed up before serving), topped with French Vanilla Ice Cream, Hot Fudge trickled down the ice cream and brownie, and then topped off with whipped cream (exra creamy) and a cherry! LOL! I mentioned this idea to my family and you should have seen their eyes light up! LOL! I think I hit on the perfect dessert for my crew!

I hope everyone has a wonderful and safe Thanksgiving Day!

I know the day after - Black Friday - is going to be crazy! I haven't decided yet if I am going to brave the crowds or just stay at home until Saturday or Sunday. We are exchanging names this year with immediate family because everyone says money is tight. Each person fills out a standard suggestion list on Thanksgiving Day, then folds them up, drops them in a large bowl, and then everyone draws names. We don't tell who we got. I think we set a limit of $100 this year per person. Everyone was actually relieved when I suggested drawing names. We used to do that years ago when money was tight and everyone always enjoyed it without becoming too overwhelmed on spending for Christmas gifts. So I figured this is a good year to do it again. :-)

And so the Holiday Season begins ... Count down to Christmas ... 30 days! lol

This message was edited Nov 25, 2009 10:21 PM