I’m thankful for…

… beautiful Tahoe sunshine! And our big, crazy family. It was great to see everybody and hang out. I, for one, did not really mind that there was no snow this year. The weather was beautiful, and we found other fun things to do, like ice skating at Northstar and hiking. Thanksgiving dinner was a scrumptious success as usual, with MH and CAP doing the turkey and the rest of us chipping in a dish or two. This year, I discovered how easy it is to make cranberry sauce at home. Seriously, almost as easy as opening a can – just simmer a packet of fresh or frozen berries with sugar and a little juice or water … you can also customize with exotic flavors (citrus, spices, chili pepper?) and reduce the sugar content. Leftovers are welcome, try it stirred into yogurt for breakfast. Yum!