Thanksgiving Feast Class - Hear All About It

Haven't found time to experience an Essen Class? Read about Janice Henry and her sister, Jeanne Nokes, first-hand experience at our annual blow-out Thanksgiving Feast. Thank you, Janice and Jeanne!

Since my one-and-only sister, Jeannie, lives in England, we don't have the opportunity to get together very often. But when we do, we try to plan something special for just the two of us -- and we really scored a winner this time! The Essen Classic Thanksgiving Feast class sounded like the perfect opportunity to spend four hours of quality time together while learning new recipes and tasting delicious dishes. And we weren't disappointed. Betsey's style of presentation and instruction was informal yet informative, and provided an atmosphere where learning is fun. The recipes were well presented, easy to follow, and yet just different enough to add a special twist to some time-honored favorites. Turkey with garlic pine nut paste? Who would'a thought?? But it was absolutely delicious! Our only disappointment was that Jeannie's husband Roger, the one who does all of their cooking, was at home in England missing out on all the fun.

Can't wait for my next email from Essen to see what course I can take next!
Cheers,
Janice Olsen Henry

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Party's Over. Now what?

Yesterday was my daughter's birthday party. Standard invite-the-school-class-to-go-bowling type of party. Lots of fun with minimal stress.

Families were encouraged to stay and join the fun. As one who often likes to complement my snack chips and pizza with fresh produce, I served store bought fruit and veggie trays. Totally a big hit - with adults and kids.

Of course, I had way too many leftovers of fine-not-fabulous veggies (let's not talk about the fruit that needed to be tossed). What's a frugalista to do?

I came up with four different uses and saved myself from throw away peril:
• Grape tomatoes and celery sticks became crudite for pre-dinner munching. I made a quick dip with leftover pesto vinaigrette mixed with some mayo.
• Bell peppers (red, yellow and green) were added to onion saute for Turkey Chilaquiles. Email for recipe - great post Turkey Day leftover idea!
• Broccoli and carrots were tossed with ground cumin, honey, olive salt and coarse salt and roasted at 400F for 20 minutes. Great companion to our Turkey Chilaquiles.
• Cauliflower and cucumbers were magicly transformed into Cauliflower Pickles. Can't wait to devour them tonight while making dinner.

What have you done with your leftover veggie or fruit trays?