Forgot to burn the rolls. Don't tell Mom.

Wonderful afternoon and evening with Dani, Elena and Sum Yung Sun. The turkey was worth the mess I created. To make the brine I boiled half the water called for with the salt, honey and fresh herbs then added the remaining water as ice. The boiling extracted the essential oils of the herbs into the brine, which infused the turkey meat through osmosis in the brining process, flavoring the meat delightfully.

Elena baked two lovely pies and brought dressing from her grandmother's recipe that was absolutely perfect. She had handled it perfectly and the texture was light and airy while still being perfectly moist.

Dani and I are both crazy-busy single Moms who don't get to visit with one another nearly often enough these days, much less with one another's youngin's. I love Elena and had not had the opportunity to spend time with her since she helped me move almost 4 years ago. She is such a delightful young woman now.

A precious day underscoring so much for which I am thankful.