Thanksgiving Turkey Table

Whew, how did November come, and now it is mid-November?  I have always wanted to take a picture of my Thanksgiving table with the turkey on the table, and it finally happened!  I love setting a Thanksgiving table, the fall colors are just so warm and inviting.

The star of the table, of course, are these turkey plates by Myott.  I love them!  I bought some, and my sister Jacqueline gave me some, so I have salad and dinner plates for twelve.

I bought these compote dishes from a Christmas Tree store in Virginia.  I think they were thirty-nine cents!  The napkin holders add some bling; I won them from Kathleen in my early days of blogging.  I tucked a fall pick in for extra color.

Just a side view of the table. The chargers were on discount at Wal-Mart many years ago, but I think they still have them.

This turkey server was on our Thanksgiving table when I was young.  It is perfect for holding stuffing.

Just a view through a bubbly glass.

Just one more view of the napkin.

And the moment I have been waiting for....the turkey.  Okay, so the turkey doesn't look like Southern Living, but I love finally getting a shot of my turkey with my table.  Usually, we just dive in and eat before I can get photos taken. 

I hope you are able to share time with your loved ones this Thanksgiving!

Posted with Tablescape Thursday.

Zoulah's Halloween Party 2016

Zoulah threw a party for some of my daughter Talley's friends.  She brought our her frightening, but family friendly food for the party.  She has been doing a variation of this party for many, many years.

Mummies always are a delight on Halloween night, especially if it was a cold Trick or Treating night.

Veggie Bones provide a respite from all the candy and cookies.

Witch Wands come in handy on Halloween night.

Pumpkin Poo is a bit tantalizing for pre-adolescent boys.

Moldy Chips are perfect to crunch on.

Non-Moldy Chips were also available to dip in Bat Venom.

Ogre Eyes were popular this Halloween night.

Witch Tears can give you a break from all the sweets and provide a little salty for the evening.

Said one guest, "I really like these, but I cannot eat them with that sign on the plate."

Spider bread is always a hit, especially if it is fresh out of the oven.  There is a certain satisfaction in tearing off a leg and eating it.

The dessert and drink station was in another room.

Sheblob Punch has been a favorite around the Larsen home for years.

The Vampire Bloods were so enjoyed by the guests that a shot glass was broke from all their toasting.

Who would have known that so much fun could be had with cranberry juice?

Warty Witch Fingers have been a staple of our Halloween parties for years.

Monster cookies in their vibrant color joined our party fore the first time this year.

Those who were craving more sugar, had sugar cookies to munch on.

Worms to be gobbled up are always a favorite.

Decayed Teeth serve as a reminder what may lie in your future if you eat too much Halloween candy.

Some dastardly Pixies left their poison, so beware!

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The pumpkin spewing out dry ice is always fun.

My daughter and her friends attended a church dance prior to the party.

Zoulah thanks you for dropping by, and hopes to see you next year around her favorite season.

Posted with Tablescape Thursday.

Monster Cookies

Zoulah wanted to do one more last minute Halloween post.  You could whip these up before you could whip these up in a hurry!

It is just a five  ingredient cookie, and would make good use of those eyeballs you have sitting around your cupboard.

Monster Cookie Recipe

1 box Cake mix

1/2 cup softened butter

1 egg

Candy Eyes

Purple Food Coloring

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  Put all ingredients, except coloring and eyes, in medium mixing bowl and mix well.

Form dough into tablespoon-sized balls and place on cookie sheets.  Bake for 9 minutes in oven.  Remove from oven and let sit on cookie sheet for a few minutes.  Then remove and cool on cooling rack.

Zoulah thanks you for visiting Red Couch Recipes during Zoulah's season!