Turkey Day 2014

Before we actually hit Christmas let me show you what I made for Thanksgiving Day Appetizers this year (Eddie's mom did the main course)

Cheese and Crackers (Mozzarella and Sharp Cheddar)

2/3 Apple Cider + 1/3 Cranberry Juice + Alcohol of Your Choosing

Pretzel Bites - its never a holiday without these
Recipe Found here

Homemade Cranberry Sauce
Recipe Found here

Homemade Pumpkin Butter
Recipe Found here

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