From our Thanksgiving table in Paris, Moroccan lanterns, an Arabic coffee pot and empty bowls to signify those who go hungry every day. French friends joined us for a late lunch. The resident chef (that would be David) cooked a turkey, along with roast potatoes, Nigella Lawson's cranberry-and-orange stuffing and various accompaniments. I made RJ's Sho Nuff Famous Sweet Potato Pie - and yes, it was a hit, even with the French. Hope that you enjoyed a wonderful Thanksgiving celebration with family and friends!
Sounds YUMMY. (I am interested in this Sweet Potat pie, you speak of...)
I love that Table cloth.
:)
Posted by: Amber | 25 November 2007 at 03:54
Tara I'm a bit late coming by to pass along blessings to you! You certainly had the spirit of the Thanksgiving meal remembering those that are not as fortunate as we the *haves*..hugs aNNa xo
Posted by: naturegirl | 24 November 2007 at 20:38
a lovely oriental setting tara!
we do not celebrate thanksgiving here in the netherlands so it was a working day for all of us as usual.
i hope you had a happy celebrating with david and friends!
Posted by: marita | 24 November 2007 at 19:25
What a lovely tradition that is - setting the empty bowls on the table in remembrance of those who do without.
Your Thanksgiving abroad, sounds lovely. I love sweet potato pie (we had a couple of those, too). One of my favorites. Not much can top that at the dessert table, in my book - no wonder it was a hit, even in the land of haute cuisine. Glad you had such a good feast!~xOx
Posted by: tinker | 23 November 2007 at 21:25
What a great idea, setting the table with empty bowls to remember those who have no food.... I will try to remember to do this next year!
Glad your day was good. So was ours!
Posted by: pepekltheassassin | 23 November 2007 at 20:36
What a great idea, setting the table with empty bowls to remember those who have no food.... I will try to remember to do this next year!
Glad your day was good. So was ours!
Posted by: pepekltheassassin | 23 November 2007 at 20:35
Glad you had a great Thanksgiving..sounds like David did a fine job!!
Posted by: My Melange | 23 November 2007 at 15:53
A beautiful table and the meal sounds lovely. I've never had sweet potato pie - guess I'm not as Southern as I thought!!
It sounds wonderful, however :)
Posted by: Becca | 23 November 2007 at 15:11
A little bit late : HAPPY THANKSGIVING
your thanksgiving table was the perfect one ...
Posted by: Mélanie | 23 November 2007 at 13:09
I am sure your Thanksgiving meal was divine.
Blessings to you and yours ALWAYS
I am ever thankful for you in my life.
Love Jeanne ^j^
Posted by: Jeanne | 23 November 2007 at 11:58
Happy Thanksgiving, Tara. Your menu sounds delicious.
Posted by: AnnieElf | 23 November 2007 at 08:00
May you enjoy all you have Tara, your heart for those who have less is a wee beacon of hope for me
Posted by: Frida | 23 November 2007 at 05:21
Wonderful idea to put the empty bowl on the table. I wish I had read this earlier...it would've been a good lesson for the grandchildren. I will remember to do that periodically. I love sweet potato pie too. xx
Posted by: gemma | 23 November 2007 at 03:57
Happy thanksgiving Tara Just hop in from work. It is quiet here because it is 30 degrees outside. What a beautiful table. I love all these eastern items. I dropped into Marocca once from Spain for a day trip. hope everything is fine overthere.
Posted by: marja | 23 November 2007 at 03:53
I love that table setting, too, Tara! So glad you enjoyed such a sweet (and yes I'm talking about the pie!) Thanksgiving. K.
Posted by: Karen DeGroot Carter | 23 November 2007 at 01:44
p.s. gorgeous table setting by the way...love the table cloth.
Posted by: Gillian @ Indigo Blue | 23 November 2007 at 00:18
Happy Thanksgiving Tara! I hope you enjoyed your delicious dinner. The two empty bowls really get me. My god we have so much. I guess being thankful is a lot like cultivating gratitude...we need to be mindful of those who don't eat everyday.
xo
Gillian
Posted by: Gillian @ Indigo Blue | 23 November 2007 at 00:18
tres jolie Thanksgiving! I LOVE Nigella! Isn't she the bomb! ha! She puts the "spice" in cooking! ha ha!
Posted by: Pam Aries | 22 November 2007 at 23:58
Forget the turkey...I would have gobbled up the sweet potato pie. And the Arab coffee pot...I used to have a similar one but it somehow got lost in all the moving around I've done :(
Happy Thanksgiving, and xoxoxoxo
Posted by: Colette | 22 November 2007 at 23:28