Thanksgiving 2025

Family Thanksgiving

We had our annual two meals with both sides of our family. For Leslie’s we visited her family at her sister’s new house. I made my famous deviled egg platter. Of the sixty, some I made were the traditional type so that everyone had something (sans the pickle relish). I did try something new this year, which was putting the added ingredient under the filling. For the spicy version, I laid in siracha with pickled jalapeno topping and chili flake. I also did a blue cheese with bacon, then capers with smoked salmon and “everything bagel” seasoning, and my new add was prosciutto with hot honey. Good reviews on all.

I also smoked a turkey for our side of the family and completely nailed it. The breasts were perfectly temped and smoked to perfection. We had a delicious dinner again. Both nights were fairly mellow and I appreciated the four day weekend and a chance to relax. I did have school to contend with but I seem to be in the groove there so no worries.