After you make the stuffing, put it into muffin tins to bake.  That way everybody gets a "crispy top"!  I did 12 "cups" and the rest in a big pan.  I used the roaster as a warmer/server on the buffet.

I mixed 'n matched my Mikasa "Wedding Band" china (I have service for 8) with a set of OLD dishes, Gold/Brown toned heavy glass, from Gavin's Grandma, and everyday pottery barn Big solid Ivory colored stoneware dishes.  Everything coordinated so nicely! Kumiko did all the flower arrangements and Janice helped me with my Pesto Creme Cheese stuffed Cherry Tomatoes!! Yummy!  We had the bar and snacks set up on the patio with nuts, fruit and cheeses inside as well, we cleared out some of the furniture to open it up more.  I made name cards out of little pieces of California shaped paper that I cut out and wrote everyone's name on, then I attached it to a straight pin with tape and stuck it into the top of the little pears!  Everyone took their name "to go", along w/ their  foodies to go!  Lots of leftovers for everyone to take! And 6 of us have already eaten a huge meal here today!!  There is still more for soup, sandwiches, etc...

"Thanksgathering" Pics!

My dad carved the turkey "old school" style...no electric knife for hime!! It was AMAZING and BEAUTIFUL TO BEHOLD!  We gave him a "Turkey Carving T-Shirt" in order to save that stylish shirt he wore!! We put Laura's arm muscles to work Super Mashing the potatoes!  Thanks guys! All Photos by Mom!  Thanks MOM!