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    Thanksgiving 2013

    Thanksgiving 2013 is HERE and I couldn’t be more excited 🙂  Over the years, Thanksgiving has really become my favorite holiday.  My family is mainly back in New Jersey, so I celebrate Thanksgiving with a large group of friends (16 total this year).  This Thanksgiving feast is my way of saying thank you to my friends and loved ones.  Because when your family is far away, your friends become that family-like support system.

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    Over the past 3 days, I’ve been feverishly cooking away to prepare for today’s Thanksgiving extravaganza.  5 courses.  17 recipes.  It’s going to be epic.  If you follow me on Instagram, you may have noticed an abundance of cooking photos.  I’ve been snapping away in the kitchen, sharing recipes, tips and how-tos.  If you’d like to following along, you can check out the #KKTDay hashtag on Instagram, Twitter or Facebook.  Continue reading for my full Thanksgiving 2013 menu!!

    Here’s my Thanksgiving 2013 menu:

    Appetizers

    Manchego, Brie, Goat Cheese and Cheddar

    Kimchi and Bacon Deviled Eggs

    Seasonal Produce Selection

    Rosemary Spiced Nuts

    Pickled Quince

    Signature Cocktail

    Apple Cidecar [apple cider, brandy, orange liqueur, lemon juice]

    First Course

    Spicy Pumpkin Soup with Toasted Cumin Crema

    Harvest Salad with Shaved Persimmon, Spiced Walnuts and Goat Cheese

    Buffet

    Grilled Turkey

    Gravy

    Italian Chard Stuffing

    Stuffed Savoy Cabbage with Rosemary Brown Butter

    Zinfandel Cranberries

    Brussels Sprouts and Caramelized Shallot Gratin

    Sweet Potato Crunch

    Sweet Potato Mash

    Roasted Cauliflower with Brown Butter Crumbs

    Palate Cleanser

    Cranberry Sorbet

    Dessert

    Crack Pie

    Coconut Custard Pie

    Persimmon Fool Pudding with Fresh Whipped Cream

    Phew!  So that’s the menu.  I’m going to finish up here with some of the things I am thankful for:

    • I am thankful for my health.
    • I am thankful for my friends who continue to make me laugh and smile.
    • I am thankful for my job, and the fact that I really do enjoy the work that I do every day.
    • I am thankful for my family.  Even though they are 3,000 miles away, they are still so loving and supportive.
    • I am thankful for my readers (that’s you guys).  Your questions, comments, love and support really do make this whole blogging thing a true pleasure.
    • I am thankful for my amazing boyfriend.  I think to myself every day, “how did I get this lucky?”  He really is the best.  Two stories:
      • He is taking charge of the turkey this year.  And as you all know, the turkey is the bane of my existence.  So his help with the bird has really made my week much more enjoyable.
      • Yesterday, I called him up mid afternoon to see if he could find some sort of widget that would display live photos from #KKTDay.  Within an hour he found something and set it up on this article.  I just love that he helps me in areas that I struggle with 🙂

    So now it’s your turn.  What are you thankful for this year?  Thanks and have a safe and happy Thanksgiving!!

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    jorge

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    1. Averie @ Averie Cooks says

      November 28, 2013 at 12:28 pm

      This post is epic. Are you feeding all of San Diego, or just half of it? 🙂 The cooking, the work, holy.moly.omg. I bow down!

      I love your closing remarks. I am so happy for you and your bf and that you guys have each other. That’s wonderful 🙂

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      • Brandon Matzek says

        December 5, 2013 at 7:08 am

        Awww Thanks Averie!! Haha, sometimes I feel like I’m feeding an army 😉 But I always like to make sure there’s enough food for everyone.

        Reply
    2. Trevor Sis Boom says

      November 29, 2013 at 5:25 pm

      Well, you win Brandon. 🙂 If I am ever here w/o my family(s) then I will invite myself to your place for sure. I help in the kitchen too. . .

      Reply
      • Brandon Matzek says

        December 5, 2013 at 7:07 am

        Aww thanks Trevor. You are always welcome 🙂

        Reply
    3. Jessica @ Jessiker Bakes says

      December 1, 2013 at 6:51 am

      Brandon, this spread looks fabulous! And the deviled eggs are to die for!! Why wasn’t I at your house for Thanksgiving?!

      Reply
      • Brandon Matzek says

        December 5, 2013 at 7:06 am

        Hahaha, awww thanks Jessica! Well we did have room for a few more 😉

        Reply
    4. Faye says

      December 2, 2013 at 1:35 pm

      I just discovered your blog and love it. This Thanksgiving post was amazing. The turkey skin looks so incredible. Your thankful list at the end was really cool 🙂

      Reply
      • Brandon Matzek says

        December 5, 2013 at 6:58 am

        Thanks so much Faye, and welcome to the Kitchen Konfidence family 🙂

        Reply

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