We had a low-key, quiet Thanksgiving day here in the high desert. No traveling. No guests. No family. One son is back east, in his last year as a Senior RA at college [he is on duty for the holiday weekend] and the other son is working and living in Los Angeles. Both cooked yesterday.
Alex cooked himself up some penne pasta with organic chicken sausage and balsamic peppers. Colin made roasted garlic mashed potatoes to bring to a friend’s [boiling the spuds in his wok because he didn't have a pot]. I instant-messaged with both of them yesterday morning. I missed them, but I also know, Dear Reader, they are where they are supposed to be.
And so I designed instead of cooked. We had a leftover improv last night I can only describe as a humble Mexican inspired enchilada bake. And it hit the spot. We watched our favorite Thanksgiving film, Home for the Holidays, with a fire in the kiva fireplace. We went to bed early.
Yesterday was also a quiet milestone here at [Gluten Free] Goddess. I’ve been blogging for a year.
Alex cooked himself up some penne pasta with organic chicken sausage and balsamic peppers. Colin made roasted garlic mashed potatoes to bring to a friend’s [boiling the spuds in his wok because he didn't have a pot]. I instant-messaged with both of them yesterday morning. I missed them, but I also know, Dear Reader, they are where they are supposed to be.
And so I designed instead of cooked. We had a leftover improv last night I can only describe as a humble Mexican inspired enchilada bake. And it hit the spot. We watched our favorite Thanksgiving film, Home for the Holidays, with a fire in the kiva fireplace. We went to bed early.
Yesterday was also a quiet milestone here at [Gluten Free] Goddess. I’ve been blogging for a year.
And so I offer a hearty, delicious goddess thanks to you, fabulous Reader. You are the reason I am here.
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Ah, your holiday sounds so low key and relaxing. What a wonderful movie to watch. I haven't seen it in so long and it always cracks me up. I will look forward to the muffin recipe.
ReplyDeleteOh! I made the bread recipe you posted (cheese sandwhich bread) and used it to make GF stuffing. It was...different. I think it is too soon for me to try to adjust my favorite traditional dishes. I still remember exactly how they should taste and the exact texture they should be. Gluten filled Wonder Bread makes a completely different stuffing that GF bread. It was a bit like cornbread stuffing. Still good, but not like last year! At least my homemade cranberry sauce was super yummy!
Glad you did Thanksgiving the way you wanted to.
ReplyDeleteI am delighted to meet you. Thanks for the discount you sent me and I will order soon. I look forward to doing a little gift shopping via your offerings.
All my best,
Lynn
Happy Thanksgiving, Karina, and congratulations on your milestone. You are such an inspiration and I believe you do have the most beautiful blogspot! I appreciate all the effort you put into your posts.
ReplyDeleteLove the name of last night's dinner!
- Diann
Happy Blogday!!! It's always such a pleasure to read your blog. The next year should be even better.
ReplyDeleteYour holiday meal sounds wonderful.
Hi.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely site - would you mind if I linked to it on my blog?
Just for myself to use - I'm coeliac and love to read recipes!
Happy Blogiversary! Sorry I missed this and all your recent posts, but your feed isn't showing up in Bloglines lately. I just decided to check your blog directly to see if you'd posted and was surprised to find you had. Same situation with your painting blog.
ReplyDeleteSounds like you had a very low-key Thanksgiving, and I envy you that. :-) You really are on a designing streak. They all look terrific!
P.S.--I ordered one of your Tree Hugger long sleeves, and I expect it next week!!!
Thanks so much - all of you! It's hard to believe I've been blogging for a year. The best part? All the connections and friendships. In other words, all of you. Okay. Group hug.
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I recently discovered new allergies and of course they are all to some of my favorite foods. Converting to a new lifestyle has been easier than I anticipated. I ahve been sticking to whole foods and decided with the holidays coming up that I would try baking a few things. Baking has always been a favorite past time for me.
ReplyDeleteI really enjoy your website, thanks for being there.
Hi Sandy! Thanks so much. I'm glad you found GFG. And I hope some of my recipes make your holidays a little sweeter. ;-)
ReplyDeletejust thought I would say thankyou so much for your gracious contribution to the Gluten Free eaters out here...I can't tell you how your own experiences have helped me as I learn to cope with letting things go.......I can't tell you HOW EXCITED my 10 year old daughter was to see muffins on your blog along with a gluten free bread machine LOL...Thank you again!
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http://craftygirls.blogspot.com
I love your designs!
Thank you, Tanya! I'm glad we can come up with something ten-year-olds enjoy! Yay. ;-)
ReplyDeleteA year, congratulations. I read somewhere that more than 50% of blogs don't make it to six months. So a year is fabulous! Your blog just keeps getting better and better.
ReplyDeleteOk, so I just realized your anniversary was in November, but this just showed up in Bloglines, and I must have missed it the first time, so I still say Congratulations!
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