Happy Thanksgiving from Australia

As you know, no pilgrims means, no Thanksgiving in Australia.

 But we were determined Americans!

 It was a challenge to find the right ingredients

 but we managed. Including the 7 layer salad. (Which was a hit).

 

 

We also found a turkey, (and will never complain about the price of turkey again)

 and the other American working here, Don,

 took on the turkey and stuffing challenge.

 (He didn't tell us til later that the stuffing had Vegemite in it)

 

 

Our menu consisted of turkey, dressing, mashed potatoes,

 gravy, green beans, rolls, 7 layer salad, and sweet potato casserole

 (which became soup when the Australian marshmallows became clear syrup).

 And for dessert - Pumpkin Dump Cake with ice cream.

 

Everyone enjoyed our story of the Pilgrims,

then we went around the table saying what we were thankful for.

 Norm said a prayer of thanksgiving and blessed the food.

 

 

3 Americans and 7 Aussies (3 co-workers and 2 families

from our church here)  who were all very

thankful and stuffed last Sunday.

 

Have a Happy and blessed Thanksgiving to all our

friends and family back in America this Thursday.

We are thankful for (and miss) all of you!