turkey. football. mashed potatoes. football. gramma jenna's homemade pecan pie. flag football in the rain. homemade stuffing with sausage. drawing names for christmas. the best homemade rolls...

...and giving thanks to god for our many blessings; for our great land; and our military serving in far away places.

and lest you think i am simply a vapid blogging princess, here is my own recipe for chocolate zucchini cake:

kate's chocolate zucchini cake

ingredients:

½ c. margarine
2½ c. flour
½ c. oil
4 T. cocoa
1¾ c. sugar
½ t. cinnamon
2 eggs
1 t. salt
1 t. vanilla
1 t. baking soda
½ c. buttermilk
1 t. baking powder
2 c. grated zucchini

directions:

combine margarine, oil, sugar, eggs, vanilla, and buttermilk. stir flour, cocoa, cinnamon, salt, soda, and baking powder together; add to creamed mixture. stir in zucchini. pour batter into greased 9” X 13” pan.

now, sprinkle ¾ c. of each of the following on top: chocolate chips, brown sugar, and chopped nuts. preheat your oven to 350 F. and bake for 40-45 minutes.

on this day, we as americans, set aside our differences. i hope your thanksgiving is filled with much joy and gratitude.