I am starting off the day with a pot of spiced coffee. To do this add a scoop of Mulling Spices to your coffee grinds before it is brewed. It will make your kitchen smell wonderful and give your coffee a little kick! I also tried infusing vodka with the Sugar Cookie Sleigh Ride Tea for a low-sugar cocktail. I'll let you know how that turns out!
Turkey - I'm looking forward to some great roasted turkey. I will miss not having stuffing a little, but I will survive. The folks over at Primal Palate have a grain-free sausage stuffing if you are interested. I might make it next week to have with leftover turkey.
Sides:
Cauliflower Cheese Bake - loosely based on THIS RECIPE
Brussel Sprouts - Toss with olive oil, sea salt and several garlic cloves.
Twice Baked Butternut Squash - From Martha Stewart, this looks SO good!
Gravy - I'm going to make gravy with the pan drippings and a touch of cream. I'm experimenting here and will use a little coconut flour if needed.
Dessert - The family will have Pumpkin Pie from Trader Joe's, but I'll stick with a pot of nice flavored tea. I am laying off the coconut flour baking for a bit, and my local store was out of the Midnight Reverie so I'm dark chocolate-less.

Have a wonderful day and be sure and check out Dawn's blog today for our Belly Fat Cure Holiday Survival Guide suggestions!
Here is some great music by my friend Anthony D'Amato while you are cooking up a storm. If ever you feel like your weight is impossible to lose and that you just can't do it, I want you to think of Anthony and his beautiful voice and the over 200 lbs he has lost.
Your day sounds perfect-and I know you'll enjoy the time with your family.
ReplyDeleteHappy Thanksgiving Amber! Sounds like you have a nice quiet day planned. I am hoping for the same, and time with family. Thanksgiving hugs from me to you!
ReplyDeleteHappy Thanksgiving my friend :-)
ReplyDeleteThanks for the tips! Have a great day!
ReplyDeleteThat spices on your coffee sound really good, never thought of that. How much should I add?
ReplyDeleteHappy Thanksgiving Amber! Your day sounds really nice and relaxing! I have mulling spices in a bag over here, maybe I'll stick one in my cup of coffee next time and see what happens - what a great idea!! Love your side dish ideas today! I can't help it, I'm making some cauliflower mash to go on my plate too. :)
ReplyDeleteHappy Thanksgiving :)
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