10 days late.
I spent the majority of the morning in the kitchen, praying that I would be able to replicate a traditional Thanksgiving with the Chilean products I had purchased. All in all, everything turned out just as yummy as back home with a minor exception to the green beans (note: Chilean chicken broth is really salty).
This was what was on the menu:
Cornbread Dressing with Chicken baked inside--I "chickened" out on cooking my first turkey.
Fresh green beans
Corn
Rolls
Deviled eggs
and for desert (drum roll please)... Pumpkin Gooey Butter Cake.
Fresh green beans
Corn
Rolls
Deviled eggs
and for desert (drum roll please)... Pumpkin Gooey Butter Cake.
Although I definitely missed having family around and all of the comotion, laughter, and chaos that ensues, I enjoyed having a Thanksgiving with just our little family. Usually, Carly is exiled to the kiddie table, but this year I got to see her enjoy the food and listen to her list of thanks. I was amazed by her gratitude. This was her list:
The lovely dinner mommy made
Our entire family
Her friends (this list took a while)
All the things Jesus does for us
All the people in the world
And her special friend and little brother, Wesley
Our entire family
Her friends (this list took a while)
All the things Jesus does for us
All the people in the world
And her special friend and little brother, Wesley
Just as I my eyes began to well up with tears, she added, "Oh, and Santa... and penguins." My laughter squelched the the lump forming in my throat and I thought to myself, "I am so blessed." Truly, my cup runneth over (Psalms 23:5).
8 comments:
she's so sweet! and i'm thankful for penguins too. looks yummy!
That looks so good. I cannot believe you made that!
And Carly is so sweet. I love her little list. I know what you mean about the kids being exiled outside. I miss eating with the kids. . .sometimes!
BTW, It's me, maddy. I'm just logged in as Dustin.
Better late than never. Happy belated Thanksgiving!
What a fun Chilean Thanksgiving! I want some of that cake - looks delish!
I first thought this post might be about something else with its title...
Anyway, happy Thanksgiving! I had like 4. The exact day doesn't matter, All you need is food and family. That is cute that your own family could join together. Carly is so cute.
so dear - i wish i could pray as a child talks!
awwwwww! That's so sweet! You are a wonderful Mother and wife for doing this. You will always have memories of your Thanksgiving in Chili! The cake looks soooo good. i will have to try it soon when I'm feeling ambitious!
love ya!
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