Southern Thanksgiving
I can’t believe that it is really almost here! What a wonderful holiday Thanksgiving is. What a blessing it is for our nation to set aside a day to give thanks.
In preparation, we have seen this:
The dining table
Go to this:
Pretty close to just how I want it!
And lots of Thanksgiving-y touches added to the house:
Today, I decorated the table on the back porch. It was a beautiful 67 degree day here. The high on Thanksgiving is supposed to be 50, which of course, is quite a bit cooler, but I wanted to create a place where my family and guests could enjoy the outdoors if they just want to.
It gets really cool here at night, but if anyone is game, I added an oil lantern and there are also twinkle lights on the porch rail.
Of course, my doves that are always on the backporch had to make an appearance.
Now, I just need the guests and the food and it will be a great time!
This is my entry today in Susan’s Metamorphosis Monday
Metamorphosis Monday
Wishing everyone a wonderful beginning to this holiday week!
Today’s Lagniappe: Lowell Inn Crescent Rolls
We always have these delicious rolls at Thanksgiving. While they did not originate in the South (the Lowell Inn is in Minnesota), we have made them our Southern family’s tradition. This recipe came from my mother’s 1956 Betty Crocker cookbook. This year my little sister, Linda is bringing them.
3/4 c warm water
1/2 c sugar
2 eggs
4 c sifted flour
2 pk active dry yeast
1 ts salt
1/2 c soft shortening
Dissolve yeast in warm water.
Stir in sugar, salt, eggs andshortening and 2 cups of flour.
Add rest of flour, mix until smooth.
Scrape dough from sides of bowl; cover with damp cloth.
Let rise until double (1 1/2 hours).
Shape as crescents by dividing dough into 3 equal parts.
Roll each part into a 12″ circle (1/4″ thick). Spread with soft butter.
Cut into 12 pie-shaped pieces.
Beginning at rounded edge roll up.
Place on pan, point underneath. Cover.
Letrise until double (1 hour). Brush with butter.
Bake at 400o for 12 -15 minutes, until golden brown.
Tags: Southern Thanksgiving
November 22nd, 2009 at 8:37 pm
Gorgeous table setting and a great recipe. Thanks!
Susan
November 22nd, 2009 at 9:04 pm
Beautiful table.
Thanks for the recipe..With such a large family to cook for, I will probably make them into Parker rolls, with three little balls in a muffin tin cup…They always come out so pretty and takes less time…
November 22nd, 2009 at 9:39 pm
Very nice tablescape! I love the little doves!… Dee Dee
November 22nd, 2009 at 10:05 pm
I like the low profile of your dining room chairs so the table display is so easily viewed. Really lovely.
Jane T.
November 22nd, 2009 at 11:58 pm
So pretty–love your “birds”. It looks like everything is coming together.
Cheri
November 23rd, 2009 at 12:18 am
Really lovely. That recipe sounds delicious. My husband loves bread and I never have enough recipes. Thank you. Happy Thanksgiving.
November 23rd, 2009 at 9:16 am
Beautiful tablescape. How nice that you can do a tablesetting outside. Thank you for sharing the recipe. I’m always looking for something different to try. hugs ~lynne~
November 23rd, 2009 at 9:18 am
Beautiful tablescape. How nice that you can decorate outside as well. Thank you sharing the recipe. I’m always looking for something new to try.. hugs ~lynne~
November 23rd, 2009 at 10:39 am
That recipe looks delicious and I’m sure you will enjoy it either outside or inside. Your outside table is exquisite! But then again – I’m biased. I love Autumn colours!! Thanks for dropping by on my pink Saturday
Ange
November 23rd, 2009 at 2:03 pm
I think an outside table is so thoughtful. Sometimes guests just need a “minute” of cool air to wake up after a big meal. Well done!