Sunday, October 8, 2017

Thanksgiving and some Autumn Colours

It's Thanksgiving weekend and I have been very busy cleaning the Humble Bungalow and preparing for our family dinner...

I went to the local nursery and bought some lovely plants and things to add some Autumn colour to our home and front porch.


A simple chrysanthemum in a terra cotta pot
which I hope says Welcome to our home.


A white pumpkin and a mixed planter with mixed foliage plants.


A new orchid which I popped into a vintage white planter.
These orchids last for years and re-bloom several times each year...
the blooms usually last for 3-4 months.

I purchased 5 of these wee white pumpkins to use on the dinner table.


A sweet little Kalanchoe in a wee pot for the powder room.


Mr. HB has been busy outside 
harvesting the apples from the dwarf trees that we planted a few years ago.
I am making an apple crisp for our Thanksgiving dessert.


Greenhouse tomatoes are finished for the year but this last harvest will be enjoyed and the green tomatoes will ripen in a few days.

I must get back to my cooking...

The menu for the family feast:
Prime Rib of Beef
whipped mashed potatoes
carrots cooked in orange juice with parsley
peas
macaroni and cheese 
(4 year old Henry's favourite)
crab cakes 
(for the non meat eaters and extras for those who like both!)
my sister is bringing a veggie dish
butter buns
gravy

Apple crisp with coconut ice cream
banana bread
salted caramel truffles 
coffee and tea

Must get back to the duties at hand.



Happy Thanksgiving!

~ Be Well and Be Kind ~

29 comments:

Pondside said...

Happy Thanksgiving, Leslie. Your menu sounds wonderful. I am excused cooking duty this year and will enjoy being a guest.....but will bring pies to contribute to the feast.

Cathy said...

Sounds yummy!

Sandra Sallin said...

We have weeks to go and you're making my mouth water. Love your Autumnal decorating. I also got a kick watching your Instagram story. Must try it myself. You create an ambitions feast. I love the inclusion of crab cakes. Are you going to freeze the apples for the crumble? Of course you're going to post some of these recipes, right?

hostess of the humble bungalow said...

Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family! Enjoy your meal and the pies sound perfect for this holiday feast!

hostess of the humble bungalow said...

Fingers crossed everyone enjoys the meal! I like to keep big dinners rather simple to avoid added stress on the cook!

hostess of the humble bungalow said...

Oh I will try to post the recipes soon just too much happening now in the kitchen! It's a bit busy here!

Kathy said...

Everything looks lovely! Happy Thanksgiving!

Jeannine said...

Happy Thanksgiving, dear Leslie. Your meal sound delicious and your decorations are lovely.

dottoressa said...

Happy Thanksgiving !
Lovely decoration and menu-it looks festive and sounds yummy
Dottoressa

Donna said...

Everything sounds so good! Will watch for recipes later. Your flowers are beautiful.

Anna of Mutton Style and Years said...

I'm smitten with that Orchid. Absolutely beautiful. Mr Him stewed apples for the freezer yesterday and baked us stuffed apples for our supper.

Margie from Toronto said...

Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family.
I am having a Friendsgiving luncheon today - Turkey Meatloaf & Ham, boiled new potatoes, sweet potato mash, carrots & brussel sprouts in maple syrup, stuffing and a beet & apple salad. Pumpkin pie for dessert - but I will also be making an apple crisp later in the week.
Apt. is cleaned so I'm going to have breakfast and then get the table set - most items are already cooked or prepped so not too much to do. Enjoy your day.

Madame Là-bas said...

I love autumn decorating. I have a collection of Mesoamerican textiles in oranges and reds that I use for the season. Maman and I visited the Westham Island Herb Farm to buy gourds and to experience the peace and beauty of autumn. Your menu sounds delicious. I enjoy apples especially at this time of year. Happy Thanksgiving!

hostess of the humble bungalow said...

Thank you Kathy...its fun decorating with flowers and festive Fall accents.

hostess of the humble bungalow said...

Oh the food was tasty...and I did not count WW points!
I am off for a walk this afternoon as it is sunny outside and I need to get some fresh air!

hostess of the humble bungalow said...

Thank you Dottoressa!
Food was well received and we even have leftovers for tonight!
Will try and post a few recipes soon.

hostess of the humble bungalow said...

Yes recipes will be forthcoming...

hostess of the humble bungalow said...

Love these windowsill orchids...the only kind that I can not kill!
Stuffed apples sound wonderful! Love having tasty apple dishes when the weather starts to get cool.

hostess of the humble bungalow said...

Friendsgiving sounds like a lot of fun!
Your menu sounds delicious!
Yesterday was busy and today I am feeling lazy...heading out soon for my walk in the sunshine.

hostess of the humble bungalow said...

Will you share some of your autumnal features on your blog?
Apples are the perfect Fall crop...to gather, harvest, cook and eat.
Happy Thanksgiving!

Lorrie said...

Happy Thanksgiving, Leslie. We enjoyed our dinner yesterday and today has been a lovely, slow day of reading, puttering in the garden (pulled up all the tomato plants) and enjoying the sunshine.
Your menu sounds like it would please every palate.

La Vie Quotidienne said...

Your menu sounds delicious and how nice that you include something for every taste.

Happy Thanksgiving.

materfamilias said...

What a feast! We had our turkey dinner yesterday at our daughter's, but today decided we really missed the leftovers, so cooked a 12-pound bird today, and I've got the carcass in a pot right now and the makings of sandwiches for tomorrow, probably a pot pie or two. . . .Honestly, I might like the day-after findings almost as much. . . ;-)

hostess of the humble bungalow said...

Oh I should have spent the day reading but I actually washed the linens and did the ironing and then got my second wind and made a huge batch of Yorkshire puddings to go with our leftovers!
Another lovely day in our gorgeous city...
XO

hostess of the humble bungalow said...

I do consider the guests who are at the table when I create the menu...
I once hosted a dinner party for a large group of coworkers and their partners...the menu was based on local seafood and one of the guests had a serious seafood allergy....can you imagine my dismay? Fortunately I had made lots of salads and vegetables but it was not my best party...and I wished that I had asked about peoples preferences and allergies before planning the meal!

hostess of the humble bungalow said...

Oh my! Turkey wins every time!
I love the turkey sandwiches too...I sent home the bulk of the leftovers with the guests...enjoy your soup!

Rosie said...

Hi Leslie ... So sorry this is such a belated Happy Thanksgiving as I hadn't realised it was the same time as my birthday weekend ... I had such a lovely time with my family ... Then we flew out to Barcelona yesterday so I've only just looked at your blog ... First chance I've had :) thanks for all the recipes and lovely to see you wearing your mums pearls. I've worn my mums wedding ring since she died apart from during my daughters wedding when she wore it as her "something borrowed" a very emotional moment for us both as I put it on her finger ... We both felt that mum was there with us ...
I'm glad you had such a lovely Thanksgiving with your family ...
Rosie

Anonymous said...

Cute picture of your Leslie....

Susan said...

What a lovely vintage Coach handbag!