11.26.2008

A Pie in the Making and a Happy Thanksgiving



We started our Thanksgiving dinner prep today by making the croutons for the stuffing, brining the turkey, making the cranberry sauce and rolling out the pie dough for the pumpkin pie. For me, the anticipation is the most exciting part of the whole thing. I love prep work and organizing every single step in my head.

We picked out some fresh flowers today called "wax flowers" for our table setting. We are using recycled spice jars as vases and placing them next to each person. I love little details.



I hope you have a great Thanksgiving!


50 comments:

Vera said...

Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family, Aran!

nadia said...

GORGEOUS!!!!!! happy thanksgiving to you! thank you for sharing your wonderful talents with us.. it is always a feast of beauty and inspiration our for the eyes aran!

VeggieGirl said...

Just started my Thanksgiving prep today too :-)

Have a lovely holiday celebration tomorrow!!

simplesong said...

so lovely! i had those flowers in my wedding bouquet ... love them.

hope you have a wonderful, restful + tasteful thanksgiving!

xoxo.

FeeMail said...

even if we don't celebrate thanksgiving here in germany (for sure not, i know the history of this holiday ;-)) or just because of that, i'd love to participate once...

Suzana said...

Although we don't celebrate it in Portugal, I actually find Thanksgiving a very moving holiday. Have a great one with your family, Aran!

Mobula said...

Las tartitas están espectaculares, supongo que lamreceta no la incluyes por ser un clásico, me he dado una vueltecita por los comienzos del blog.... recopilando ideas, cuántas cosas se me habían olvidado!!!

Feliz Día de Acción de Gracias!!!

Ana

luf said...

Que rico todo no se con que pastel quedarme, m pasaré con frecuencia.
muxus y biquiños

Ms Ashley said...

Beautiful!!

I love the pie! I'm so jealous...


What kind of Camera do you use to get these amazing photos??

Y said...

Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family, Aran! We don't celebrate it here but I wouldn't mind a slice of that pumpkin pie all the same! :)

The Food Librarian said...

Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family! They have some beautiful pie to enjoy!

LunaCafe said...

This year I am thankful for discovering your beautiful site, Aran, which brings inspiration and pleasure to so many. Your work is glorious! Happy Thanksgiving!...Susan

cookworm said...

Happy Thanksgiving to you, too! I love clever ideas like the flowers in spice jars. So pretty!

Tartelette said...

Had waxflowers in my wedding bouquet also! Love them!!
Happy Thanksgiving Aran! Wish there were a smell button on the computer!

paula said...

have a wonderful thanksgiving! it would be fun if you were cooking mine;)

My Sweet & Saucy said...

Looks like you'll have a wonderful Thanksgiving!

Millie said...

The warmest of Thanksgiving wishes to you & your family Aran from across the Pacific. Your beautiful blog continues to delight me each & every day.
Millie ^_^

QlinArt said...

Enjoy Thanksgiving. I bookmarked your beautiful and inspiring blog in my favorites ;)

kaitlin said...

A new york city pastry cook, an international pastry lover and a fellow food blogger, I'm giving thanks tonight for having discovered your lovely blog! Looking through your recipes is a sweet appetizer for thanksgiving dessert tomorrow; happy turkey day!

-kaitlin
www.acuriouscupful.blogspot.com

Michelle said...

happy thanksgiving! yours is definitely a house I'd love to have Thanksgiving dinner at haha. Everything looks delish

Sunshinemom said...

Happy thanksgiving! I know you are going to have a good time seeing these preparations!

giz said...

Thanksgiving is one of those "foodie heaven" kind of days. Have a great one.

leaca said...

Happy Thanksgiving.

Sugar Chef said...

Happy Thanksgiving and thanks to you for sharing your beautiful desserts, recipes and ideas.

Shaheen (Coco) said...

Stunning photography, Aran!

Christy said...

Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family!! My plan is to go to the States with J to visit his family around this time sometime in the near future. Then I can experience all the generous offerings of an American Thanksgiving!!

PS. little details are what makes you so good at what you do!

juliette c. said...

Your love for little details is so evidente, dear!!! you manage little details like few persons can make. thank you for this, because your photos are gorgeous!!!

Rosa's Yummy Yums said...

A gorgeous looking pie and stunning pictures!

Happy American Thanksgiving!

Cheers,

Rosa

Andrea Ibargutxi said...

Como siempre, todo parece exquisito, hasta el detalle mas minimo. que envidia!

Y como es Thanksgiving, (aunque aqui en Amsterdam no se celebre): eskerrikasko, por el blog!:D

mycookinghut said...

Nice photos! Have a good one!

Passionate About Baking said...

Happy Thanksgiving to you & your family Aran. Beautiful post, love the flowers & recycled jars. Of course, love the pie too...inspirational!

culinography said...

Happy Thanksgiving, Aran!

linda said...

Happy Thanksgiving! The pie decoration is beautiful in its simplicity.

Foley said...

Even if in france we don't celebrate Thanksgiving, i wish you a very happy holidays :)

Philosophie said...

Hi, I’m new to this blogger thing and I think you should check out my site :D Thanks!
Le Philosophie

p.s. Happy Thanksgiving :)

La Ballena Elena said...

feliz acción de gracias.
Disfruta mucho con "la familia"
beso fuerte

Laura

jesse said...

My gosh, your pictures are to die for! Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family!

idu said...

Happy Thanskgiving!!
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Aran said...

Thank you everyone. Whether today is a holiday where you are or not, just have a wonderful day and be thankful for all the great things in our lives. I know I am. Thank you!

gkbloodsugar said...

Beautiful.
I really love your garnish.

Clumbsy Cookie said...

Que detalle más bonito, que lo pases bien hoy!

Simone said...

Oh how beautiful Aran! Have a very happy Thanksgiving.

Mallory Elise said...

happy thanksgiving! day late...no internet at my grandmothers...old people... :P

Gis said...

I dont just love your cooking, but i love your photos!! everything so perfect in every post :D

cindy* said...

i agree aran, the details are the best!

Marc @ NoRecipes said...

Hope you had a great Thanksgiving! Your pie looks delicious! I went for the literal interpretation of "pumpkin pie" this year with a milk custard inside a pumpkin.

ParisBreakfasts said...

O M G ! ! ! ! ! !

Carolg :)

Elizabeth said...

The flowers are a beautiful little detail. What a lovely table you must have had!

How To Eat A Cupcake said...

The little pies look so perfect! I bet they were the best!

Jinnie N. said...

love the photos... i can't steer away. ;p