Thinking About Thanksgiving

Here we are at the end of October.  I know that in Canada the Canadian people celebrated Thanksgiving this month.  In America, we are preparing to celebrate thanksgiving next month.  I love this time of year when everyone is preparing for two of my favorite holidays.  The photo above of a wild turkey is to honor the bird, not to entice you to go out and buy one to eat on Thanksgiving.  I had my last Thanksgiving turkey last year.  Earlier this year I committed myself to eating vegan, so no more turkeys for me.

These days I am thinking about my thanksgiving menu for this year.  I am just now starting to  search online for vegan thanksgiving foods to prepare.  This is a very special thanksgiving this year because I believe in the Mayan prophesy that December 22, 2012 begins a new Golden Age.  Therefore, this Thanksgiving would be the last one before we enter into a new age.  I like to believe that this is true and so in celebration of the new age, I say farewell to the age of man and hello to a higher consciousness.  That may seem silly to some people, but so be it.  Personally I am thrilled and excited.  

The first Thanksgiving took place in October of 1621 when the Plymouth Colony and Wampanoag Indians shared a bountiful autumn harvest.  It was president Lincoln who in 1863 made Thanksgiving a national holiday to take place every November.  In 1941 President Franklin Roosevelt declared the fourth thursday of November to be Thanksgiving day.   

I the early American kitchen look and the warmth that emanates from them.  

 Lovely autumn table setting.

I love to use Indian corn for decorating during this time of year.
 

 A pumpkin and acorn cornucopia adds to the look and feel of the season.

Homemade cranberry sauce is the best kind.  I grater oranges into mine.  It makes the flavor pop with a sweet zest.  

  

As of right now I am not in the mood for baking this Thanksgiving.  I will check out the local vegan bakery and see what they offer.  I have to have my sweets.
 

Broccoli with toasted almonds.  If you are not vegan you can add butter.

 Roasted vegetables.

Stuffed acorn squash.

Tomato and corn jam with chile and lime.
 

 Pumpkin and apple soup with ginger.

This bowl of apples decorated with autumn leaves look beautiful and festive.

  An autumn harvest decoration idea.

Celebrating the Autumn Season

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Last Saturday, September 22nd was the autumn equinox.  I love this time of year.  The northeast looks so beautiful with the leaves turning such bright shades of red, orange and yellow.  The fall foliage has already started and will peak probably in early to mid October.  This is a great time to take a drive into Vermont or Massachusetts., as well as through the countryside of Upstate New York.
  

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This time of year makes me think of all the upcoming holidays that you spend with family.  Thanksgiving and Christmas are my favorite holidays.

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Bicycle riding through the countryside with family and friends is a great activity during this time of year.  Remember to stop and admire the views.

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It is pumpkin picking time as well.  Last year I did not have to pick any pumpkins because I ended up with a huge pumpkin patch in my backyard from my fruit and vegetable scrap compost.  I thought it would come back again this year but it didn't.

 

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Decorating with pumpkins is fun.  I don't usually see white pumpkins being sold but I will make it a point to look for them this year. 

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Pumpkin soup is delicious.  I saw the recipe for this white pumpkin sanbar at Ushamadhavans Kitchen that I may try.  It certainly looks delicious.

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I like this DIY pillow for autumn decor if you have a shabby chic home.  

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I love this autumn flower arrangement.

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Enjoy your autumn season and make the most of it.

 

Mums the Word

I am a lover of all four seasons.  I prefer to live in the northeast because we do experience winter, spring, summer and fall.  I do wish that winter was a little shorter, but overall I really do not mind it.  It is nice to have snow during the Christmas season although it no longer looks beautiful after it has fallen and starts to get dirty.

September 22nd officially kicks off Autumn.  I always associate mums with Autumn.  Mums come in such beautiful colors that match the leaves that fall on the ground.  In some areas the leaves have already started turning colors.  In about another month it will be pumpkin picking time.  Apple picking I think already started or is about to begin.

This post is dedicated to my favorite autumn flowers which are mums.

 

Mums and daisies

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What are your favorite autumn flowers?