Thanksgiving in Maine

I spent Thanksgiving this year with my sister and nephew at their friend Paul’s place up in Brooklin, Maine. Both my flights were long ones (to and fro) because Maine is at the end of the world.  (People told me this – Mainers told me this – someplace has to be).  And there there was the little business of a snowstorm!  6 inches I believe.  But I made it there and arrived to a blanket of snow and a cozy home.  I was grateful to be with family, in a new place with new friends. 

In Maine, the guest room resides above the woodshop and double’s as practice space for the Bad Daddy’s

On the walk up the driveway and back:

Don’t sneak up on Emmett in the winter.  He is always prepared.

That driveway is a1/4 mile long. Maine is spacious

snowpants = bliss

The rest of the day was all food all the time.  just like for the rest of you

My contribution: A Maple-Apple upside down cake.  I forgot an after shot, but this is the recipe.  It was a big hit and will be a keeper. yum

Before:                                 After:

         

That first bird looks a bit indecent.  my apologies.  The second bird looks as good as it does thanks in no small part to this golden delicious flavor bomb

The chef hard at work

My sister’s handiwork

And my favorite dish every year.  or every meal.  i love a good mash.

Hope your Thanksgiving was healthy, happy and warm!

Comments

[Liz Mendez]

my favorite thing about Facebook is that it is where you remind me to read your blog. I love your blog. thanks.

[Erin Loughlin]

Thank you, Liz! Will I see you again this year?

[Liz Mendez]

After a fairly stressful couple of months, we decided to stay here instead of travel for the holidays. but are trying to plan ahead now for week visit this summer. hopefully you won't be globe hopping when we are in town.
take care!

[Erin Loughlin]

Liz - that sounds like a smart plan.  Hope the stress has died down and you guys can enjoy the holidays this year.  let me know when youll be here next summer and Ill plan my globe trotting around you!