Alone By Choice

I received one invitation from friends, but that situation turned into drama-rama, so I declined.

I received one half-ass roundabout invitation to join the family assemblage, via word of mouth from someone who won't even be there. "So-and-so (the hostess) wanted to know if you would be there..." but so-and-so has not even called me yet.

So I decided to do my own thing. Bought a small turkey and some cranberries and stuff. I've never cooked a turkey, and I'm going to be the only one eating it, so this will be an experiment. I am making cranberry relish and cornbread, all from scratch. I have a nice bottle of Beaujolais Nouveau, and I intend to have a lovely dinner all by myself.

I am thankful for the ability to do this all on my own.

I am thankful for the peace and quiet.

I am thankful that I finally have the nerve to say No.

Solitude can be good for the soul. Enjoy your dinner.

My son and his girlfriend are both working tomorrow, so I'll be getting my much needed solitude in....but I'm still cooking.

Ham, scalloped oysters, candied sweet potatoes, and creamed spinach. All homemade...and I'm gonna love it!

I'll be making the traditional Turkey Day fare this weekend, when the kids have their day off.

Scalloped oysters? That sounds yummy! What is your recipe?

What kind of stuffing do you like?
My favorite so far was a crawfish cornbread stuffing a cousin made years ago.

I am not going to make stuffing, though, just some cornbread.

What kind of stuffing do you like?
My favorite so far was a crawfish cornbread stuffing a cousin made years ago.

I am not going to make stuffing, though, just some cornbread.