Let the Cooking and Baking Commence!

Well, we’re back from our whirlwind trip to San Diego, where the Hubby was attending a music conference.

We had a great view of the harbor from our hotel window:

The Zoo was fantastic! Here are just a couple of great shots, but rest assured, Liam took a zillion!

We also got to go to the Ghirardelli store/soda fountain – if you ask the boys, I’ll bet they say this was the highlight!

Logan got a flamingo from the zoo and then had a great time photographing “Clumsy” all over the city.

We also found a fun place for the boys to work off some of those calories!

Now we’re home and must start cooking for tomorrow!

Here’s hubby’s list:

• Pumpkin Ravioli with sage brown butter
• Persimmon, Pomegranate & squash salad
• Turkey & Gravy
• Dressing
• Mashed potatoes
• Cranberry sauce (both traditional whole berry & experiment w/pomegranates)
• Celery root leek puree with Apple/fennel Salad on top
• Roasted Brussel Sprouts
• Green beans w/Almonds
• Sauteed Parsnips, carrots & pearl onions
• Something with Sweet potato that doesn’t involve marshmallows
• Roasted beets

And the boys and I will be baking for the annual “Festival of Pie!”

• Pumpkin
• Cherry
• Sweet potato pecan
• Apple
• Buttermilk
• Derby
• Lemon meringue
• Derby

And…our guests are bringing stuff too! The goal: a delicious meal tomorrow and nothing else to cook for the rest of the vacation!

I am most thankful for family and friends, both in person and online! Thanks for dropping by and sharing a love of color with me!