Maddie James, Author Blog

When I was working a full time day job, I always took a vacation day the Wednesday before Thanksgiving to cook and prepare for "the day." I'll still do that this year, even though I now work from home. There is much to do, much to do.... Even though I'm only cooking for three. Maybe four, considering take-out. Never mind all that. It's Thanksgiving. I'm cooking. Doing my thing. End of story. So what's for dinner? Here's what's on my menu this year: Yeah. So two different oyster dishes. Because my dad loves scalloped oysters. The Boyfriend likes oyster dressing. Me? I can't either either because both are full of stuff I can't eat (gluten) but I'm considering how I might make a gluten free version just for moi. Still pondering that. And yeah, again. Two kinds of potatoes? Well, of course. Sweet potatoes are a given. Mashed potatoes because... well, gravy.  Green beans and roasted veggies because we need green stuff. Mama says so. Apple sa