Happy Thanksgiving!

This is how our Thanksgiving went...

first things first...my very favorite treat, freshly ground Dunn Brothers Coffee (thank you TJ and Katherine Schultz)

completed cake (it's not as beautiful as Martha's, but I still can't wait to eat it!)

Our Thanksgiving morning also consisted of:

• Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade
• making my favorite salad...Cranberry Almond Salad (see below for recipe)
• Corey working out (he's so dedicated!)
• and a good book, The Help

Later off to Grandpa and Grandma's.
Here is a little taste of what happens at Grandpa and Grandma's (it's probably one of my most favorite places!)



Jeffre:)



Football

Skip Bo



Talking...of course



It was a GREAT day! Corey and I are so blessed!

Cranberry Almond Salad

1 small package of almonds, slivered
1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
2/3 cup vegetable oil
2/3 cup cider vinegar
5 tbls of shredded red onion
1/8 tsp almond extract
2 tsp dry mustard
2 tsp salt
1 1/2 cup sugar, plus 2 tbsp
1 bag baby spinach leaves
1 bag baby lettuce, mixed
2/3 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
 
1.  Put almonds and 2 tbsp sugar into frying pan and sautee until medium
brown.  Immediately remove from pan and let cool.
2.  Mix remaining sugar, almond extract, salt, vinegar and mustard.  Let
sit for at least hour to dissolve.
3.  Add red onion and oil to dressing mixture and mix well.  Will keep for
up to 2 weeks.
4.  Toss greens, cranberries and cheese.  Add almonds and dressing to
taste.  Serve immediately.