Weekend in Review: FriendsGiving 2012

I hosted my first FriendsGiving and you both would be proud (and surprised) that I didn't freak out and totally stress out over it!  I even had to maneuver a new location because our clubroom was otherwise occupied.  I did, of course, cook for like 25 people, when only 8 or so people were invited (and came) :-)  Oh well, lots of yummy leftovers (and potentially boring b-log posts)!

On the menu:

• Turkey, made by moi.  Free range, veggie fed bird that I brined overnight. I also roasted a garlic head to make garlic butter that I rubbed all over the inside and outside of the turkey.  I roasted carrots, celery, and onions with the bird - with almost a whole bottle of white wine!  The wine made the *best* gravy ever.  I think I've found the recipe that I will stick with for future Thanksgivings!  
• Spinach souffle, made by my friend Kristin
• Roasted brussels sprouts with grapes and walnuts, by moi
• Beef tenderloin, by Suzanne
• Cranberry sauce by Kristin
• Salad w/ apples, gorgonzola, and walnuts, by Emily and Greg
• Mashed potatoes, by Kim and Brad, 
• Sweet potato casserole, by Suzanne
• Stuffing, by Suzanne's mom, Mama Sharone
• Apple pie, by Suzanne's mom, Mama Sharone
• Mini pecan phyllo tarts, by moi
• Brandy apple cider, by Kim and Brad
• LOTS OF WINE 

I think that's the whole menu!  Despite the location change (we ended up having everyone go to Suzanne's apt), it was an evening of good food and great conversation. 

Tonight's dinner:  NOT LEFTOVERS! Nope.  I wanted an egg and turkey bacon sandwich on an english muffin.  I'll have some leftovers tomorrow.  

[PS, I tried writing and publishing this post using the blogger app on my phone and IT STILL DOESN'T WORK.  STUPID, STUPID APP.  I don't know what to do about it!]