Yesterday was a challenge. To jump from a third world cultural experience to immediately transition right into my “mom” role is a bit surreal. I find I’m having to compartmentalize my emotions with things such as planning our Thanksgiving menu.
My Gratitude Roll tradition or Leaves of Thanks tradition will receive a whole new meaning this year. On Saturday I had the privilege of bringing my sponsor child, Bridget, to a restaurant for the first time in her whole life.
Can you even imagine? Now, I am heading to the grocery store, enjoying a class pizza party, and planning a feast all in the same day. Perspective.
As I share some of our favorites for Thanksgiving, won’t you take a minute and read about the day that wrecked me? It might just be the perfect way to enjoy your pumpkin pie this year. Read it to your family over coffee, gain perspective and remember – The Best Christmas Present Ever. We are so blessed.
Now enjoy some of our Favorite Thanksgiving Weekend Eats (and don’t forget to enter all my giveaways closing in a few days. You’ll love some of the kitchen ones.)
Cider Baked Turkey (wonderful for whole turkey or just a turkey breast)
Gourmet Make Ahead Mashed Potatoes – Perfect for a Large Group 
Mashed Cauliflower (great alternative to mashed potatoes for those on low carb diet)
Homemade Butterhorn Roll Recipe
I love having this Easy Homemade Pumpkin Cake around throughout the weekend. 
Pumpkin Pie (or any favorite pie) in a Jar 
Easy Pumpkin Bar Recipe with an Easy Cream Cheese Frosting
Thanksgiving Turkey Cake (although who will bring back the Twinkies)
Don’t forget to submit your Simple Holiday Recipes to be featured here on Balancing Beauty and Bedlam. I’d love to share them with my readers this holiday season.
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It’s all about perspective isn’t it? We are so blessed.
I think perspective is going to be one of my new words for 2013.
Thanks so much for hosting! I shared my glazed apple cookies this week. 🙂 Hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving! 🙂
That Turkey Cheeseball is awesome.
Isn’t that fun? Such a great way to put a fun spin on an old favorite.
That Turkey Cheeseball is awesome.
Oh, my! I have tears in my eyes from reading your post about meeting Bridget and the Christmas present.
Yep, it’s been a week and every day I still get choked up about it.
Thanks for hosting wonderful Tasty Tuesdays every week! It’s inspiring to see what everyone has to share each week! 🙂
Thank you so much for hosting this party! Wishing you a wonderful Thanksgiving! Angie xo
Thanks for hosting! I’m liking the cheeseball turkey – looks like a fun way to serve crackers/cheese. 🙂