Cate's London Adventures: Thanksgiving Miracle

So I celebrated my first Thanksgiving abroad and successfully cooked my first turkey, Abraham Ben Franklin Lincoln I. Honestly, I had no idea that turkeys came with giblets? That is disgusting. But Carolyn used it all and made gravy! Such the Betty Crocker. Thursday was definitely different than most holidays and did not really feel like Thanksgiving. No one was traveling to be with family, no one was off work, and the Macy's Day parade was not on.....But ESPN America was! Carolyn and her boy friend ordered the channel for the month so it could feel more like Thanksgiving. Now I have never thought of myself as very knowledgeable of the game but it was hilarious trying to teach everyone the rules of American football.

Carolyn and I ultimately had a dinner party for 11 (everyone wanted to celebrate!) and it turned out perfect. We cooked all day and had: Turkey, Stuffing, Green Bean Casserole, Mashed Potatoes, Sweet Potato Casserole, Corn Casserole, Rolls, Pumpkin Pie, Banana Pudding, and Mulled Wine! The most enjoyable and comical part was telling everyone that before we ate, everyone had to say what they were thankful for. It was everyone's first Thanksgiving and they got rather nervous. Our guests included: 4 Brits, 1 Canadian, 1 Norwegian, 1 Swede, 1 Italian, and a Portuguese. It was a great night that I am sure I will never forget.