Because we've been holed up here at home, just the three of us, we've been blissfully able to avoid Thanksgiving hype and hysteria, concentrating instead on family time. It's been very nice - long naps for everyone and an afternoon of cooking some of my favorite things.


I just pulled the stuffed shells from the oven, the bread pudding is cooling and cranberry chutney is bubbling away as I type. I give thanks, indeed.