HUNGRY GERALD

Yes, Thanksgiving dinner is usually a family affair. It is pictured as such in a zillion ads. A nicely crisped turkey is at the center of the table—star attraction. Seated are jolly and hungry Gramps and Granny; Mom and Dad; Children (and spouses); Kiddies; Aunts, Uncles, etc. Big crowd. For HG/BSK it was dinner for two. Family was off to a feast at the spacious Colorado rental home of granddaughter Arianna and her Significant Other, Adam.  Arianna and Adam produced a happy, lush and traditional Thanksgiving repast. No, HG/BSK were not sad and lonely. BSK roasted a specialty–spatchcocked chicken. BSK brined the bird and gave it the special BSK rub of lemon juice, garlic, pimenton, etc. BSK served the juicy, flavorful chicken with mashed potatoes and roasted fennel. There was plenty of gravy to enhance the bird and spuds. Oh my, this was festive eating—better than turkey overwhelmed by side dishes. Drank a lovely, well priced red from the Chateau Laffite neighborhood. Dessert was baklava and (for HG) Tillamook vanilla ice cream. Beautiful music from Andres Segovia wafted through the air. Per usual, BSK was chic and lovely. Fabulous woman. Fabulous cook, Fabulous Thanksgiving a deux.