The day started early at the new home of Karl Åberg and Johnny Roberson in Phoenicia, NY. Lynne Hiriak, Creighton Bowman, Daniel Umlauf and Aude Tabet were their guests for the weekend and we arrived about 2 p.m. Renate, Roger and Paco Blancas arrived later. The food was fantastic... Salmon, White Fish, Beef Stew, Mashed Potatoes, Brussels Sprouts with Bacon, Swedish Meatballs, Green Beans and Baked Ham. And, of course, in this crowd the Prosecco and Red Wine flowed like the Esopus River.
Fredrik is back! I wanted to impress him with things I've learned about cooking. I Roasted Chicken over Baby Red Potatoes and Shallots. It was all cooked perfectly, but I could have seasoned everything better. Next time. Anyway, it doesn't really matter. Tonight was about Fredrik and being in the company of his best friends.
This was my third and best Thanksgiving Dinner at Casa Grande in Chichester, NY. It's the fabulous home of Cynthia Garcia and Laura Anderson. It was warm, cozy and delicious. Cynthia made Roast Turkey with Rich Shallot Gravy, Sausage Stuffing and Spice Rubbed Ham. Laura made Mac & Cheese, Chipotle Deviled Eggs and Collard Greens. Karl Åberg made a Warm Corn Salad with Bacon. Renate Winter brought a Smoked Whole White Fish. Chris Lutowski made Cranberry Compote and a Sweet Potato Casserole. Peter Occolowitz made a Concord Grape Pie and a Apple Tart. Stephen Garstang made individual Pumpkin Custards. Clarissa made Brussles Sprouts with Horseradish and Bacon. Vicki Starr brought a Tossed Green Salad. Leticia made Spicy Swedish Meatballs. Susannah Gaterud-Mack provided the Malbec. I don't remember what Sheila O'Niell made. Anyway, I made Warm Potato Salad and added Dill this time in honor of Fredrik. He's still trapped in Sweden. When all was said and done I eat so much I was dizzy. There were also 9 dogs present. My dog Malo was not happy about that and tried to start riots all night.
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