Well, this is my first time away from home at Thanksgiving and I am so sad to be missing out on all the family, fun and festivities. (and not to mention all of Betty's pilgrim and turkey decor). Thanksgiving is always one of my favorites... So, I was not about to let New Zealand get in the way!!!
Last Sunday, we hosted Thanksgiving dinner at Aaron's brother's (Damon) house and invited the whole Cooper clan. Now, the most spectacular thing about the whole idea was not that we were having Thanksgiving in NZ, but that I, yes me, would be cooking. And anyone who knows me well, knows that I am a horrible cook. But their family put their faith into me and prayed that it would turn out okay. Which, I would like to add, it did.
Aaron and Damon were in charge of the hot ham (which is something never cooked here - they only eat ham cold, weird...). Chanel made a yummy potato salad, Ainslie - his mom - made broccoli and asparagus with fattening cheese sauce, his sister made a wonderful pumpkin pie and then I made Deviled Eggs, Dressing, Cranberry Sauce and Corn Casserole.
The dinner was a HIT! What fun to host thanksgiving and what fun it was to cook. And I didn't kill anyone with my cooking! YET!
