Turkey-Lurkey Time

Yes...this is not a turkey. This is an adorable duck from Oxford MD, one of our fave haunts. Infinitely preferable to an image of the poor slain turkey.

Once again we are bracing for giving thanks--traditionally a day of heavy entertaining here at Londonport Way! Cocktails begin at 1:00, with an open house for several hours before the bird is consumed around 4.

On the menu:

Drinks time:

2009 Beaujolais Nouveau

Pinot Grigio

Pimms Cups

Artisanal cheeses and crackers

Dinner:

Spiced Pumpkin Soup

Sunset Salad (a Main Line Classics classic)

Roasted Turkey with Apple Brandy Gravy

Oyster Dressing Chesapeake

Sausage and Sage Dressing

American Corn Pudding

Smashed Sweet Potatoes

Green Beans with Bacon

Cranberry Marmalade Relish

Corn Bread

Pumpkin Pie

Apple Crostada

Pecan Pie

Nutmeg Ice Cream

Riesling

Champagne

A lotta work, but it's such a great holiday. NO GIFTS!! That's what I like about it. No pressure.

Here's to sweating it out over the hot stove, and then rolling back into bed when everybody leaves!