After my rather apocalyptic dream last night, I'm glad to awaken to life the way it is. I dreamed we were attacked, and that there was impending death and destruction. I'm truly grateful that this was only a dream. Despite the fact that we will do a fair share of cooking tonight and tomorrow, it is still good to sit down at table and give thanks for all we have. I guess I'm just a bit nervous about my first vegan Thanksgiving. We're having a brunch in the middle of the day, rather than an extensive evening meal, since my daughter and her husband are committed to going to his aunt's house for dinner.
Now, the menu: First of all, gado-gado. Amy insisted upon this. It's virtually her favorite thing we make at home. So that means LOTS of roasted vegetables of all kinds. And pasta. Maybe even some rice, but I doubt it. AND pumpkin muffins. AND pumpkin bread. I might make some spaghetti for peanuts as well, since now I know I can veganize it. And since one of our family members has celiac disease, everything will ALSO be gluten free. Yes, and a vegan shepherd's pie. AND herb biscuits (using the recipe in Vegan Brunch) with Navy Bean Gravy (I believe that is in Vegan Brunch also). We also found a recipe for Southwestern Corn Pudding in VB, so I will try that. We've made pretty much everything before, except for the last three items, so it is just a matter of doing all the work. We will be busy.
UPDATE: I am also hoping to make the cinnamon rolls from VB, but I don't know if I will have the time. I will have to make them at home, so if I DO make them, I will have to wake up REALLY early in the AM.
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