That is a big pile of stuff, Cashmere. Sending ~ma and wishes for a nice time with the kids.

Yay, Calli! I agree with the cat; you need a break.

I'm considering a springtime trip to Japan. First, I have to see if I can locate a friend of DH's from his years there as a kid. But if I can't find him on the socials it should happen anyway. Brendon has so many happy memories from his time there.

Breaks for everybody! But not the bad kind.

That also reminds me that I need to pick up some cinnamon Graeter's to go with the pumpkin pie.

I have some Jeni’s Boozy Eggnog ice cream squirreled away for this purpose.

Turkey is ordered (I’m doing a turkey breast roast in the Dutch oven that I saw Katie Lee do on The Kitchen). Pumpkin and Cranberry Chess pies are on order from Hoosier Mama. a whole bunch of groceries are in the kitchen, including various squashes, beets, brussels sprouts, apples, pears, pomegranates and probably a bunch of other things, which over the next few days will evolve into something I’m confident.

I did just realize I forgot to get ingredients to replicate something unholy the Pioneer Woman did with frozen bread roll dough. (It’s possible I’m going a little overboard on the cooking shows as a coping mechanism these days.)

Probably for the best. But history suggests, I’ve got about four more grocery stops that will present themselves over the next couple of days so who knows.

That also reminds me that I need to pick up some cinnamon Graeter's to go with the pumpkin pie.

Got the cinnamon Graeter's today! At a location that had a drive-thru, bless them forever.

a whole bunch of groceries are in the kitchen, including various squashes, beets, brussels sprouts, apples, pears, pomegranates and probably a bunch of other things, which over the next few days will evolve into something I’m confident.

I saw a recipe on FB for a dish that's roasted butternut squash, brussels sprouts, and sweet potatoes with cranberries and goat cheese: [link]

So I just found out now that neither of my sisters is hosting Thanksgiving this year, so now I have nowhere to go this year. Thanks for letting me know. I feel so invisible much of the time.

(I mean I could have called my sister sooner to find outwhat was going on, but still).

All of these things from ice cream to Brussels sprouts sound delicious.

I made it to my friend’s in SF! I am exhausted and super don’t want to work tomorrow. But I plan to take a half day. I hope. If things aren’t too cray.

Well that’s not very thoughtful on their part, Tom. I’m sorry.

Does anyone know if Graeters sells in MI? I haven’t found it in NC, and cinnamon ice cream with pumpkin pie sounds really good.

Oh, Tom, I’m sorry. That sucks.

Hope the move is smooth, Calli!!!

Tom, that really sucks. I'm sorry.

Does anyone know if Graeters sells in MI? I haven’t found it in NC, and cinnamon ice cream with pumpkin pie sounds really good.

It looks like Kroger stores sell Graeter's in MI, but it's probably hit or miss on what flavors they carry.

I'm sorry, Tom. Last minute flight to Ft Lauderdale! I'd be delighted to feed you turkey, with sandy beaches as a bonus.

I bought cranberries today.

That's about the extent of my productivity.

Also mushrooms!

I guess I can start prepping this stuff early.