A Quantified Thanksgiving

Studying Time: Ha!
Cooking Time: 4 hours
Recipe: see below

There's just the two of us around for Thanksgiving, so we didn't go the turkey route. We collected a fine group of recipes that made a delicious Thanksgiving for Two! J was actually home for a few days (before taking off for more interviews) and we definitely enjoyed our time together. What was on the menu?

Bacon, Caramelized Onion and Havarti Rolls from Bev Cooks
Drunken Game Hens from Poor Girl Eats Well
Roasted Carrots
Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Pumpkin Pies

YUM!

We also enjoyed a snuggle session with a very happy puppy. She even got to try on her new coat.

That she hates.

Bi Bim Bap in West Hartford, CT

Studying Time: 0

Driving Time: 30 min

Recipe: Bi bim bap from Pick & Mix in West Hartford, CT

This delicious rice and veggie bowl was my lunch in West Hartford yesterday. I've always wanted to try bi bim bap. This surprising little place in a West Hartford strip mall was crowded during lunch time! I heard the bi bim bap was good here and that's what everyone in the place was getting. I can see why! I'm not sure how authentic this little rice bowl is, but it was certainly delicious! Brown rice, fresh steamed veggies, chicken, a little drizzle of sesame oil and teriyaki....MMMMmmmm! And it was so bright and colorful on such a cold, cold day! Just waiting for J to finish up his interview so we can head home! It's going to be quite the drive, but I'll rest easy tonight knowing that we could end up in a place that has at least two good places to eat.

Flippin' the Bird {Chicken Salad Sandwich | Cooking Classy}

Studying Time: 30 minutes
Cooking Time: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Recipe: Julia Child Roasted Chicken | Chicken Salad Sandwich | Cooking Classy

I love this dill chicken salad! It tastes just like the chicken salad sandwich from my favorite place in my hometown. It's great on bread, but even better on a croissant! I spy J repping Pepperdine back there....