Hello!
That’s right—I’m back in CNY for Turkey Day.
The past few days have revolved around organizing, packing, and doing laundry, and I took the train home yesterday. One of the benefits of freelancing/not having a full-time “big-girl” job includes getting a jump-start on holiday travel, so I beat the rush. No complaints here! Oh, and in somewhat-related news, operation clean out the fridge went pretty well.
Two things: First, that is not my can of Dr. Diet Pepper. Someone (*cough* mom *cough*) left it when they visited. Second, I craved and had to buy more almond milk. I almost had a one-trip-to-the-grocery-store week.
Dinner
My mom asked what I wanted for my first meal back home, and there was no hesitation—spicy shrimp with cilantro and lime.
Delish!
Breakfast
I tried to make a modified two-ingredient pancake this morning and failed miserably.
Whoops. It still tasted good, though.
Lunch
I ate an early lunch today of leftover chicken and green beans, plus an unpictured apple.
Aside from the food front, I don’t have too much to report. I spent the afternoon running some Thanksgiving-related errands; nothing too exciting. We host Turkey Day every year, and we have 17 people coming. Actually, in the words of my mom we “have only 17 people” attending; most years, we get more than 20! Thank you, large Irish-Italian-Roman-Catholic family.
What are your Thanksgiving plans?
so fun you host thanksgiving. you are making me so ready to be home. my fridge is down to carrots, I wish I was lying. who knows what I will muster up for dinner tonight.
You better roast them!
Love those views of good ol’ lake country, I miss it out there. Is that flaxseed meal in the fridge? I keep that at room temperature….is that bad?? haha
Yes, it’s flaxseed, lol. I read somewhere that keeping it in the fridge prolongs its shelf life.
I love that Thanksgiving is almost here! I’m headed to my uncles house after I run my Turkey Trot! Can’t wait!
Sounds fun! Starting the day with a race is definitely the way to go … and it will help offset some of those Turkey Day splurges.
Glad you made it home safely! I hope you have a great holiday with your family
Thanks, Alex! Lots of preparations will comprise the rest of today and tomorrow, but it will be worth it.
Looks like a beautiful area. I am baking the pies and will be at my parents house on Thursday.
Mmmm, pie! My mom baked a pumpkin one yesterday.
I think Central New York is going on my list of places I need to see!
Come visit anytime!
I had a blonde-moment while reading the title and thought this was going to be a post about Central Park for some reason. haha. Oops!
I’m really glad you made it home safely!! I love that all of my favourite Americans are going to be so happy for the next few days!
Ha! I should venture to Central Park and write a post; thanks for the idea, Chelsie! And please eat some turkey and/or pie and celebrate with us.
I’m still trying hard to find any resemblance of a pancake there
Enjoy every minute with the family and happy Thanksgiving.
Ugh, such a fail. Thanks and the same to you!
Yum! Looks like an awesome semi getaway! And oh that shrimp!
I know, right? My mom makes the best shrimp.
Your food shots are always so lovely. I’m impatient and have the need for the instant self-gratification of chowing down right away….blogger fail on my part. I hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving with your family!!
Ha! I take three shots and hope one looks good enough for the blog; I don’t have the patience to stage a full-blown photoshoot.
Just clipped a $2 coupon for 2 Almond Milk containers… WIN! Beautiful pictures..thanks for sharing.
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