Happy Thanksgiving!
Two years ago in HYD, I was super crazy. With a month old baby, I invited 10 people over - with the extra help of my mom and two helpers, though, Greg and I managed quite fine. This year it's a bit easier: only 6 extra adults and Patch is two! Hence, the ability to write a blog post while simultaneously preparing a feast.
With a Butterball turkey and imported fresh cranberries at the store (and fresh pecans sent from Texas and brought by our friend visiting from the US), the meal should be quite traditional. The only deviation from the usual was having to cause a pumpkin to be roasted and pureed while I was at work yesterday. The pie looks great, though, so I'm sure it will be fine.
While driving around this morning, the juxtaposition between "inside" and "outside" our compound gate was quite amusing. Inside is very quiet - everyone is either traveling or cooking! The offices at Seafront are closed (obviously), so the extra work-related traffic is zero. The inactivity (or invisible activity - probably the kitchens are a hub of activity) feels like Thanksgiving Day.
Outside, though, traffic is raging, and actually a bit heavier than usual. After all, no Thanksgiving here! All it takes is crossing through our armed double gate. Thanksgiving on one side, normal Manila on the other. Greg and our visitor ventured into Intramuros this morning, so I'm sure the difference will be even more pronounced for them.
Two years ago in HYD, I was super crazy. With a month old baby, I invited 10 people over - with the extra help of my mom and two helpers, though, Greg and I managed quite fine. This year it's a bit easier: only 6 extra adults and Patch is two! Hence, the ability to write a blog post while simultaneously preparing a feast.
With a Butterball turkey and imported fresh cranberries at the store (and fresh pecans sent from Texas and brought by our friend visiting from the US), the meal should be quite traditional. The only deviation from the usual was having to cause a pumpkin to be roasted and pureed while I was at work yesterday. The pie looks great, though, so I'm sure it will be fine.
While driving around this morning, the juxtaposition between "inside" and "outside" our compound gate was quite amusing. Inside is very quiet - everyone is either traveling or cooking! The offices at Seafront are closed (obviously), so the extra work-related traffic is zero. The inactivity (or invisible activity - probably the kitchens are a hub of activity) feels like Thanksgiving Day.
Outside, though, traffic is raging, and actually a bit heavier than usual. After all, no Thanksgiving here! All it takes is crossing through our armed double gate. Thanksgiving on one side, normal Manila on the other. Greg and our visitor ventured into Intramuros this morning, so I'm sure the difference will be even more pronounced for them.
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