Flips, Food and Friendsgiving

It has been a long tradition of Cool to have Friendsgiving each year, so she is way ahead of the trendiness that has became this newly celebrated holiday.  People are celebrating this holiday everywhere and I absolutely love the idea! 

We started our day off with Friendsgiving Cocktail Club and the vintage Brandy Flip. It was delicious and tasted a lot like eggnog (or at least that is what eggnog always tastes like in my house...I'm thinking my Dad always spiked it...hmmm). 

Cool also catered to the healthy ones of the bunch (I guess that was me) and had delicious fresh veggies and hummus. She even had radishes for me!  My favorite part of holiday meals is the fresh veggie tray. I know, you're rolling your eyes because the dietitian would say that, but it's true! The reason why is because I am not a huge fan of the traditional warm vegetable dishes that are part of the meal  (aka corn casserole) and it is a great way to get a little health on this gluttonous day. 

After a plethora of veggies, I dug in! A beautiful salad with citrus fruit, almonds and onions, mashed potatoes, turkey, cheese curds...and a delicious mimosa with peach sparkling wine. The perfect Friendsgiving meal. 

Not that we had enough food or anything but I don't think we had enough dessert options. Donut bread pudding, jello with fruit, Apple and peanut butter pie. I confess right now, I had a piece of each. I also did feel the "I need to unbutton my pants to breathe." So, off for a walk I went...

I spotted this beautiful rose blooming magnificently on November 15th in IOWA!  After my walk, I joined back in the fun of converstion and drawing with Cool's kiddos. 

Friendsgiving is such a fun holiday to be with our special tribe, we are not related by blood but we are pretty close to the true meaning of family. 

Happy Thanksgiving to each of you and your tribe! Eat your veggies and wear elastic pants. 

~Crazy