Thanksgiving – Bluebird Hill Art

Thanksgiving Pies

My Thanksgiving contributions to my in-laws celebration this year were in the form of two gluten-free pies. If you’d rather have a gluten crust, read a previous post on the perfect pie crust. Both the pumpkin pie and the pecan pie were made using the Williams-Sonoma gluten-free pie crust mix. The maple vanilla real whippedContinue reading “Thanksgiving Pies”

DIY Place Mats

I have been working on some fun and easy sewing projects here lately. These four place mats come from some remnant fabric I had with Thanksgiving themes. I am anticipating a new dining room table (in the style of the computer table) in the somewhat near future, so I opted for place mats instead ofContinue reading “DIY Place Mats”

Cranberry Ginger Relish

What have you done so far today? I was up at 6 AM making apple pie (my best one yet!) and this yummy cranberry relish. Today is the perfect time to make your Thanksgiving day cranberry sauce. This is one I have been making since 2007. It has the perfect zing with the addition ofContinue reading “Cranberry Ginger Relish”

Roasted Carrot Ginger Soup

Here is another option for a Thanksgiving side. Soup is a fantastic way to feed a large crowd, especially as a starter or a side. This can be made a day or two in advance and refrigerated or even frozen a week or more in advance. Simply put in the slow cooker on warm. BeContinue reading “Roasted Carrot Ginger Soup”