Happy Thanksgiving!
Happy Thanksgiving to all my American readers and anyone else who is celebrating this holiday!
Thanksgiving is my favorite day of the year, because it is the only real harvest festival that is still celebrated by most everyone in America. I believe harvest days are still very important times to celebrate and give thanks for the bounty, to take a minute out of our busy schedules to take stock (hee hee) of the important things in life, like food, family, friends, all that good warm and fuzzy stuff. And although venison is not gracing my Thanksgiving table, like I had hoped for this year, I really can’t complain, because one of these guys is.
Photo Courtesy of Homestead Hatchery
It is a Standard Bronze Heritage Turkey that we got from Applecheek Farm and it is going to be getting a high heat, maple butter infused treatment in a few hours. I am thankful to this turkey for feeding my family for many meals to come. In a later post I will talk about having a truly local Thanksgiving to really get in touch with that harvest festival feel.
This year I wanted to stop and take a moment to give thanks for all the many blessings we have received this year. Most notably, moving to this beautiful part of the world, and beginning a life of purpose, living close to the land and its many creatures that feed us in one way or another. I am thankful for family and friends, new and old, a special reunion with my biological sister Myia, who I was able to meet less than 2 weeks ago. I am thankful for our animals that make life so fun – our indoor furry friends, and our outdoor feathered friends.
I hope that all of my readers have a wonderful day today, whether you celebrate Thanksgiving or not, enjoying this day and all the blessings it brings.
Rosa - November 25, 2010 at 12:14 pm
Happy Thanksgiving! That is one beautiful specimen. Enjoy the food and company!
Cheers,
Rosa
P.S. Great to hear that you have found and met your biological sister!
Sam Sotiropoulos - November 25, 2010 at 12:17 pm
Have a great Thanksgiving!
Applecheek Farm - November 25, 2010 at 12:29 pm
We wish you, Roberto and your furry and feathered friends a healthy and wonderful Thanksgiving. Our community has been blessed with your presence, your love and commitment to local foods and sustainable agriculture is very much appreciated. Looking forward to having many more wonderful times together. Thank you for your support.
Love,
The Applecheekers! Gobble Gobble!!! 🙂
erin - November 25, 2010 at 2:56 pm
HAPPY THANKSGIVING to you guys!!! I know your celebration meal is going to be wonderful! Miss you both!
Peter G @ Souvlaki For The Soul - November 25, 2010 at 3:40 pm
Happy Thanksgiving Jenn!
The Duo Dishes - November 25, 2010 at 10:45 pm
That’s a big ‘ol turkey there. Bet he was delicious. Happy Thankgiving!
Stella - November 26, 2010 at 11:19 am
Hey Jenn, I hope you guys had a great Thanksgiving. Judging by the looks of that beautiful, healthy bird I would imagine you did. Especially if you did a maple butter baste. Yum!
p.s. I’m glad for you and your new life of purpose (smile but seriously)…
bellini - November 26, 2010 at 11:29 am
I hope you had a warm and happy Thanksgiving Jenn and Roberto, your first on your new homestead.
Joan Nova - November 26, 2010 at 3:32 pm
All best wishes to you and Roberto.
Arlene - November 26, 2010 at 8:11 pm
Hope your day was a perfect one. I was with you in spirit. I am thankful that you are having “the time of your life”.
Blessings,
Mom