Thanksgiving Dinner

Sorry about the delay here - weekend in London distracted me from finishing the Thanksgiving story!

Arriving with the turkey brought on a huge cheer from the hungry flatmates. After unwrapping her from the towels and foil, I think there was a moment of shock for people at how big it was. Finally done with my contribution (someone else was given the job to carve!), I was able to take some time and see what the other flatmates had made. There was everything! Of course, Lois and I had done the cranberries, but there was stuffing, gravy, rolls, sweet potatoes, mashed potatoes, broccoli salad, and more.

As Liam carved the turkey, I patted myself, Lois, and Lochlainn on the back. It was beautiful. Moist, delicious, and an incredible attempt for a first Thanksgiving. I think we were all sort of shocked at how perfect it came out, but that was okay. =D Better to be shocked that it was good than the other direction!

We gorged. We thanked. And then came dessert and we gorged again (as I told the story of Thanksgiving and two of the drama students acted it out). No pumpkin pie, unfortunately, but apple cobbler, fruit crisp, mince pies, and a special surprise of See's Candies chocolate turkeys (yum!). It was a perfect Thanksgiving, though I admit it was hard without having my family around.

France photos are posted (link on the sidebar to the Facebook album!), and I'll be talking about my trip to Camden Market/Covent Garden soon!