I know: these are pears, and it doesn’t look like your typical Thanksgiving dinner picture. But sadly, this is the only photo I have from the day. I made the turkey and stuffing from Domino magazine’s turkey dinner from scratch in one hour! and roasted sweet potatoes and pears from Everyday Food. (link not working) Our neighbors brought mashed potatoes and cranberries, and Green Prairie Bakery was my source for the apple pie and rolls. The conversation was delightful, the food was delicious, my oven looks legit (boy does turkey basted in olive oil smoke at 500 degrees), and I think my “I’m a real grown-up” card deserves one punch.
My hat still goes off to those of you who pull this off every year, complete with photo documentation. I don’t know how you do it!