blue artichoke

I hope everyone had a good Thanksgiving. I had two. Gentleman Caller's mom made a pumpkin dessert that makes pumpkin cheesecake and pumpkin pie obsolete. I'll continue with the Ultimate Snackdown Pumpkin Cheesecake competition, but I'll post her recipe when I get it and y'all can decide for yourselves.

While on vacation, I had another (and the last) wedding shower/party. I got to see lots of family and friends that I haven't seen in years. I also received lots of lovely gifts, many for the kitchen! I can't wait to get back to cooking. It will be a while, though, because I'm going to Disneyland later this week!

Also while in Tennessee, I went to my high school reunion. Reunions are unusual. Suddenly I encountered people I hadn't seen or thought of in ten years and was expected to make conversation. I'm not fond of small talk, and usually avoid it, so I avoided lots of people. Seeing some people brought back rather strange memories, such as being picked up and put in the trash can by a guy in my art class, or the mneumonic another girl and I came up with to remember the name of the country "Madagascar." Odd memories, for sure.

Dinner tonight: whatever I can find in the freezer.