Thanksgiving Homestyle

This year was pretty unique to us because we got to spend all the major holidays together at home. And while we missed our families, we loved having a nice calm Thanksgiving together this year. And this year I wasn't recovering from a c-section -- enjoyed the turkey a little more because of that!

This year I bought a rather large turkey thinking we were having more people than just the 5 of us. Ended up being just the 5 of us anyway. So I cooked the bird. And boy was it awesome!! I used Williams-Sonoma's brine mix and brined the turkey for about 36 hours before I roasted it in the oven. It makes for a slightly saltier turkey and gravy, but that turkey comes out so juicy and tender. I always say I won't spend the money on the brine but it's ALWAYS worth it.



We had basic sides this year, too, brussel sprouts, sweet potatoes, mashed potatoes, salad, delicious bread, stuffing, gravy.




These brussel sprouts are delicious. Want the recipe? I swear you'll love them, even if you insist you don't.





And while all of us enjoyed the spread, Max refused turkey and had a turkey shaped peanut butter sandwich instead. That child and food. I swear, he does NOT get his food aversions and weirdness from me.



We had a great Thanksgiving at home this year. Yummy food, family, relaxing, gratefulness, yummy food -- oh wait, I said that. But isn't that turkey just beautiful??