Hello Boudreau

Good afternoon from Georgia! Every Thanksgiving my family and I head up to our house in the Georgia mountains to escape The Sunshine State for some real fall weather and family time. This is my favorite time of year to be here because of all the leaves on the ground and beautiful mountain views.
Here's a picture off our back porch...
Not a shabby way to greet the day with a big cup of pumpkin spice coffee...
My dad has been getting some firewood together for tonight because the temp is going to drop to 37 degrees which is painfully cold for me [I'm such a cold weather wimp].
My Mom and I gave Mason a bath so he's clean for all the Thanksgiving company tomorrow. He was NOT a happy camper.
Does your family keep the wishbone from the turkey?? We ALWAYS do. We let it sit on the counter to dry over night then the next morning usually the first two to get to it make a wish and pull.
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Well, I'm going to leave you for the next couple days with a video clip of Johnny Cash [my hero] singing a Thanksgiving Prayer to help June Carter fall asleep [so romantic]. 
What better way to prepare for Black Friday than with "the man in black" himself?

I also have some morning musings to share!
I hope everyone has a blessed Thanksgiving with family and friends.
I have so so much to be grateful for.
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Morning Musings:

-Must make this DIY wall art <---Just for you Liz G.

As Thanksgiving quickly approaches most of us are preparing for loads of company to arrive. Having a Thanksgiving cocktail prepared can certainly ease the stresses of the host/hostess and the guests. Here are some drink recipes to ensure you get through the day. 

[besides...it will only make the food taste better]

These cocktails incorporate all the flavors of the season. Cinnamon, nutmeg, apple, cranberry, pomegranate, pumpkin, etc.. 

Shake things up a bit this year!

Yum. 
Cheers!

1. Apple Bomb...[recipe here]

2. Smashing Pumpkin...[recipe here]

3. Sparkling Pomegranate Punch...[recipe here]

4. Mulled White Wine Sangria...[recipe here]

5. Spiced Apple Martini...[recipe here]

6. Hot Apple Pie Cider...[recipe here]

If you're more of a wine fan, the ideal Thanksgiving wine can pair comfortably with a wide range of flavors. Here are 10 terrific choices via Food & Wine

For all of you chefs out there who do all the holiday cooking...or those who assist the cook, The Kitchen Soundtrack made up by [one of my favorite blogs] Wit&Delight, is way fun.
Take a Listen slash dance around in the kitchen. 

Have a great Saturday!
5 days till Thanksgiving
28 days until I'm a UF Alumni
36 days until Christmas


Genuinely,