It's 10:00. Do you know where your turkeys are? Hopefully, they're all gobbling away at
Farm Sanctuary in bucolic Watkins Glen, NY.
As I write, there is a pot of Gingered Winter Vegetable Bisque simmering away on the stove. This will be the first course of my mini-epic Thanksgiving Feast which I will be hosting at my home tomorrow afternoon. I hope it sets the perfect mood... No politics. No religion. No talk about the weather. Nothing but mmmm...
[ed. note: I needed to take a break because that buttercup squash just smelled too good to resist.]
I am now sitting happily, a warm bowl of soup in my tummy. This is the perfect way to take the edge off a cold autumn day. For an added kick and contrast to the creamy sweetness of the squash, I decided to top the soup with green onion and toasted spiced sunflower seeds. Chili powder, cinnamon, sea salt and a tiny pinch of cayenne sauteed in about 1 Tbl of Earth Balance, then tossed with the sunflower seeds until they sizzle and pop. Ooo, it smells heavenly.
I limited myself to an itty bitty serving so as not to skimp on my Thanksgiving guests. Quite a challenge, but it will give me something to look forward to tomorrow.
Happy Thanksgiving!
It was so nice seeing my friends from Hartford at the Walk for Farm Animals in beautiful Elizabeth Park. The rain held off for the entire walk, then just as we headed back to the registration table, it started to pour. I'm glad we all survived!
picking up some vegan goodies at the registration table
Poppo - looking sporty in his hoodie
State Rep. Annie Hornish from the 62nd District
Jessica and pooped pooch Vito
