Happy Thanksgiving!

 I spied this beautiful vintage copper and cast iron stove as part of a display at the Williams Sonoma store inside the Time Warner Center at 10 Columbus Circle a few weeks ago when I visited the Discovering Columbus art exhibit. (You can read about that fascinating and unusual art exhibit on this link.)  How I wish this were my stove!  I love its design and double ovens. Every year when I am cooking for Thanksgiving I wish I had two ovens, don't you wish the same?

The next few days will be busy ones as we gather our favorite recipes, take out the good china, and work hard in front of our ovens to prepare the feast.  Afterwards, we reverse the process and try to think of creative ways to use up leftovers.  Safe travels to those beginning the journey to, and from, family and friends' homes.  Enjoy this wonderful celebration where we gather to give thanks for all our blessings!

Some thoughts for the day...

  

 "Know that even when you are in the kitchen, our Lord moves amidst the pots and pans." 

~ St. Teresa of Avila

"There is something in every season in every day, to celebrate with thanksgiving."

~Gloria Gaither

"True gratitude, like true love, must find expression in acts, not words."

~ R Mildred Barker

"As we pause to thank Him for the blessings of the past year, we must not forget to thank Him for the lessons we have learned through our difficult times. We are not to be thankful for just the pleasant, easy things, but ALL things."

~ Millie Stamm

"Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good; His love endures forever."

~ Psalm 106:1

For each new morning with its light

For rest and shelter of the night,
For health and food, for love and friends,
For everything Thy goodness sends...
...Father in heaven, we thank Thee!

~ Ralph Waldo Emerson

Wishing you all a very Happy Thanksgiving!