Saturday in Marg's Kitchen

O GIVE THANKS UNTO THE LORD



  GIVE THANKS TO HIM AND BLESS HIS NAME....Ps.100:4

The table is set.
I have really enjoyed setting the table a few days earlier.
It sets the tone, it sets the mood, it says something special is happening.
That's one of the special hints that I learned from this group of girls.
I had a visit with Ellen earlier this week and borrowed her brown salad plates,
and a beautiful gold runner.  Ellen is the Queen of table scapes.
I can't begin to tell you how many Ikea open-storage units she had stocked full of dishes and decor.

Today, I am going to do things a bit differently in my kitchen.
It's a strong tradition to make pies for any Thanksgiving meal at our home.
But I've realized that it's OK, if I want to change things up a bit.
It keeps things exciting.
Way back in our recipes, there was a unique posting which needs high recommendations.
In 2008, Betty posted a Peach Plum Galette.
A galette is a free form rustic tart using pastry dough.
It was this past summer, when I gave my youngest grandchild a freshly baked apple turnover.
We've never heard the end of that story.
He loved it and so the idea of creating a 'galette' for each family member became
a highlight for me as I planned our Thanksgiving meal.



You can use any pie dough recipe, and I chose to use Anneliese's pie pastry from our first cookbook.
Her recipe says to cool the dough, but I did not have time and it worked out perfectly.
Follow Betty's instructions...I too, made my hockey pucks, set them aside,
and then began to roll them out into about 9" circles.
Do you notice a tiny puck on top?

 I followed her fruit recipe to a tee, and substituted nectarines, blackberries and apples.
There's so many variations that you can make.
I folded and pleated the dough just as she suggested and enjoyed the process.
And this year at Thanksgiving each one will be able to pick their very own 'galette.'  

 

The Galette's are made and as I made each one...I gave thanks for each family member.
And still there's one tiny apple galette...for who?
I gave thanks for the unborn child that is expected in early February.

I pray a blessing that you can all give thanks to our heavenly Father.
"For the Lord is always good.  He is always loving and and kind
and his faithfulness goes on and on to each succeeding generation."