Like many , our Thanksgiving celebration this year was different. We, for 30 plus years, have traveled to the San Francisco area to be with family for the holiday. We always look forward to the road trip with excitement. It is our “kick off” to the holiday season. We always enjoy stopping at the lovely Magnolia Inn, in Jacksonville, Oregon on the way. We enjoy the drive down; the magnificent views of Mt. Shasta; and sharing the holiday with our Aunt Grace. We enjoy the hustle bustle of the whole weekend : shopping in Union Square; seeing the Christmas lights in the city at night and dining in our favorite restaurant overlooking the Wharf. But this year is not the year for travel. So it was dinner for two at our dining room table instead. And although it was different , it was no less special. It reminded me of a package we received from our friend Bonnie, right before the holiday. It set the theme for our Thanksgiving and the Christmas holiday to come :
So we “Stayed Cozy” this Thanksgiving. Whether traveling or at home , no matter what the setting, we are so thankful for what we have together and the blessings of family & friends in our life, near or far. And dinner for two & cozying up at home was exactly what felt right this year. We enjoyed my husband’s delicious smoked turkey and cozied up later with a slice of scrumptious Pecan Bourbon Pie ; recipe courtesy of the Pioneer Woman
And since we started putting our Christmas decorations up last weekend we were surrounded by holiday cheer. And in 2020 , we all need an extra helping..or two.. of that !!
https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ree-drummond/drunken-pecan-pie-9503267
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