First Official Thanksgiving

So Thanksgiving turned out to be a smashing success!  Officially, this can be named as my first Thanksgiving as a host in my own home.  Strange, considering is wasn't even celebrated in America... and it wasn't even on the official Thanksgiving holiday... But, it doesn't matter because it was celebrated with my friends and colleagues in Germany.

You always hear of Thanksgiving horror stories when someone attempts their first Thanksgiving meal.  Honestly?  I am thankful to say that I didn't have one!  Yes, there were a few glitches here and there, but in the end, I didn't set the turkey on fire, burn any dishes, or drop anything on the ground... amazing...

Though there weren't any mishaps, there was a little tension.  It started at about 2:30pm.  Guests were coming at 6:30 and I realized at 2:30 that I was behind schedule when the turkey was not yet in the oven.  Ask my parents... I was Skyping them while I was frantic cooking in the kitchen, asking question left and right about how I should do this turkey.  I guess I could have been more prepared.  It didn't help that I had to convert all my measurement and translate all my ingredients... if I could even find my ingredients at the store.

Take a look at my 7kg turkey!!

What was the line up?
Top left: Sausage and sweet potato stuffing
Middle top: Turkey!
Top right: Roasted garlic mashed potatoes
Bottom right: (it's difficult to see) Cheese balls
Bottom left: Green bean and bacon casserole

Wait! Don't forget about the best part!

Apple- Pear- Ginger Pie

And I never got a picture of the star of the night... but this is the making of Pumpkin Cheesecake

Recipes to come!