Yesterday I have finally taken a whim that I turned in my mind for a week. It all starts on Sunday: The day is cold and cloudy (do not say dull, because "gloomy" evokes sadness, and sadness in my case is not at all in these days J). I said, however, last Sunday: The day is cold and cloudy and I went to lunch at Vale. Rarely see us for Sunday lunch and I honestly do not know why, indeed, after the experience I must say that I regret a little 'because the family atmosphere that reigns on Sunday is a real solace for the soul. Lunch runs off fast, the next afternoon and we retreat sleepy on the couch, huddled to see (I'm ashamed somewhat but I assume my responsibility!) "Friends" by Mario de Filippi (found under Mario de Filippi on Wiki!). About five o'clock comes to me when they returned, expecting an afternoon of study, so I climb into the car and my soul with peace routes home.
It was while returning, with overcast skies and nightfall advancing along the road and the strong smell of pungent smoke of burning wet wood in a fireplace foreigner, I wanted to spend an afternoon like that drew to a close, with all my friends, this kind of alternative family that now accompanies me for years. So, I invaded the idea that maybe it was just what the spirit of Thanksgiving: the cold comes, the days short and cloudy all the same when you see the sunset, but only a slow decline of brightness, and the spirit festival that is breathed in being together. M'è glimpse into the mind, then, the insane idea to celebrate Thanksgiving: people celebrating Halloween, why should not I celebrate Thanksgiving! Yesterday, therefore, I went in desperate search of a turkey. No way, it seems that the whole turkey is not born, but already emerged from the egg dissected and cleaned, upon request only if they can have a whole, but CHEAP days in advance. Do you think this has discouraged me? Yes
However, all too eager to exploit the cold coming down from the north to clothe and to enjoy the misty dusk month of November, well I thought of making do with a chicken at the bottom for last night we were provided in only seven at the table, while my recipe turkey was for twelve (for which, however, would be advanced!), also the time running out and the turkey was not there!
dusk, to tell the truth, I took the path of the supermarket, so I have to say essermelo not been able to enjoy the company of friends (who m'avrebbero hiatus anyway except Inesa faithful!), but the mere fact of getting ready so early for the upcoming event has raised me (you know that usually on Saturdays in the group are organized as best for the seven and a half eight!). Load of good will to the six I was in Mario's house to take the necessary chestnut stuffing. I come home to Vale (Ines and now!) And the two began the frantic preparation. Before we deal with the cake, then I delegate to them and start preparing the filling. Lola also comes in the juncture and Mario (with his usual late unspecified). The atmosphere of the kitchen is one that I love so much. For years now we make our evenings cooking and there never was one to which I have repented. I've always loved the concoction in the kitchen (I will have it taken by his grandfather cook? Mah!) And as a child I followed mom and grandmother to learn the art, not to mention that cooking has a therapeutic effect on me when I am nervous (like last time!) cook and relax. So, all together, including the gossip of housewives (and I nda Mario!) And with a sense of curiosity we rode waiting for Gigi, which has now opened a totoscommesse, evening wraps us in its embrace the cold and darkness there is to laugh with the complicity of so many years together (every Saturday blessed that God sends us on land, Ines true?!?) have given us.
Gigi finally comes together at dinner time and I obviously late, put the chicken in the oven by pulling out the cake. It begins with the first expected to kill the story of Gigi, which is placed in our midst "lions" for a detailed report on the "afternoon with" and then playing the twister Lola! Catches me a bit 'lack of pondina, especially because his supervision in the evenings gives a touch of kitchen safety and rigor that we need not to lose unnecessarily.
spent ten chicken (thank goodness I did not have turkey or else we would not eat) seems to have come to cooking, hungry, pleasure-loving and carefree surround the table to celebrate our Thanksgiving Italian, while in the background That is put in the DVD "The bad habit."
continue jokes and laughter, my digs in Gigi (not really the ones I just never stopped since has crossed the threshold to induce him to confess!), change "the vice 'Hairspray with anyone who does not look that no one will continue to watch, as the conversation continues as our hungry mouths (not your Ines course)
Each of us while we eat, and I thank I hope in his heart for something: I thank you for the one who sits to my left, because it can always raise all of my darkest moments, and for those who sit the rest of the table, because now I can not feel at home with them (even if it lacks Pond!). Outside, meanwhile, set the cold, and warms us in the warmth of our smiles ...