For a second year, our family celebrated Thanksgiving at my niece Mandy and her husband Paul's house in New Franklin, OH (near Barberton). The participants were my sisters Kathleen and Maggie, my brothers Tim, Joe, and Bob, Tim's companion Lois, Paul's mom Nancy, and Paul and Mandy's nephew Eric (Better known as Moose) who appeared just as I was selecting desserts to take home with Bob and me. It was a quiet gathering.
We had Turkey, Beef Brisket that appeared to be barbecue-seasoned, Stuffing, Mashed Potatoes and Chicken (?) Gravy, Glazed Carrots, Sweet Potatoes, Corn Casserole, Cranberry Sauce, Candied Pineapple (?), Salad, Green Olives, Pickles, Rolls, and a Lemon Jell-O Salad with Nuts! The food was delicious. It took two plates to enjoy all the food.
After the main course, some of us selected leftovers to take home! I took most of the items that were mentioned! Unfortunately, the meat did not come home with us because I didn't arrange for any more to be cut, but the leftovers will be interesting when I serve them with canned Mackerel that I picked up from Dollar Tree in Rocky River on Wednesday. I may also pick up some Powdered Chicken or Turkey Gravy from Save-a-Lot on Brookpark Road in Cleveland to supplement the Mashed Potatoes. The Gravy will end up being used with the Mashed Potatoes from Aldi Steelyard Commons that I will make later this week! It would be fun with Rice or Quinoa, too. (The Gravy will be kept separate.) Socialization also occurred while the clean up started in anticipation of dessert.
Dessert consisted of a homemade Cheesecake, a Cheesecake variety pack from Aldi, French Silk and Pumpkin Supreme pies from Baker's Square (Provided by Bob and me), Caramel Pecan Pie, Stuffed Apple Pie, Pumpkin Pie, Fudge, an Ambrosia made by Nancy, and Mandy's famous White Trash made with Cheerios, M&Ms, Rice Chex, Pretzels, and Powdered Sugar. The desserts that I had were very appetizing!
After dessert, we relaxed and socialized! Before Bob, Kathleen, and I left, I selected desserts to take home. The hosts were given appreciation, and the other participants were given goodbyes.
We then headed for home. The ride started out relatively smoothly. However, it started snowing! Fortunately, gridlock did not occur. We arrived home safely. Kathleen spent the night with Bob and me. The night ended with more relaxation!
Thanksgiving was quite enjoyable. Once again, Mandy, Paul, and Nancy's hospitality is greatly appreciated. It was a lot of hard work, but the results made it worthwhile.
