Thanksgiving

Oh, yeah ... Thank you for family, for friendship, for love ... for all that is good.

On the menu today:

Whiskey-Maple Brined Turkey
Herb Stuffing with Dried Cherries and Pecans
Pan Roasted Root Vegetables
Green Beans Gremolata
Wild Rice Salad
Giblet Gravy
Cranberry Sauce

Pumpkin Pie
Sour Cream Apple Pie
Vanilla Ice Cream

PS:  Extras show the brine in the process of being made, and the end result -- the magnificent bird.  In case anyone is interested, here's the recipe.