Thanksgiving 2010

This year Laura and I were lucky to celebrate the holiday with her family and my younger brother, David. There was so much food that nobody went to bed hungry. In fact, I think most people woke up full the next day. On the menu this year was mashed potatoes and broccoli and rice casserole prepared by Laura's mom. Laura made green been casserole, stuffing, and macaroni and cheese. David made the gravy from the turkey drippings. And I made the bacon wrapped turkey, sweet potato souffle, garlic rolls, and chocolate lava cakes. I also took it upon myself to make sure all of the beer was cold.

We played some board games and watched a few football games on TV. All in all we had a wonderful time!

Here are a few pictures from the day.

From Thanksgiving 2010

Bacon wrapped turkey before it gets in the oven

From Thanksgiving 2010

Artsy picture of the bacon weave resting on the turkey.

From Thanksgiving 2010

Turkey fresh out of the oven. While the turkey cooked, I would periodically baste it with maple syrup. This gave the bacon and skin a delicious sweet flavor, and also made the gravy turn out fantastic!




The Thanksgiving spread showing some great depth of field and amazing bokeh (look it up) in the background. The Christmas tree was put up a few weeks ago.




David's plate, correction, his first plate of food.


People playing games. It may not look like it, but they are having fun.


David wondering with the chocolate chip cookies will be done.


Chocolate lava cake with ice cream. These were very easy to make and super delicious!