Le Creuset Winner and My Thanksgiving Memory

Thank you to everyone who entered my Le Creuset giveaway. It was great to read all of your Thanksgiving memories and to get your treasured recipes all at once. I read some really funny stories that included gray mashed potatoes, seriously crazy pie baking, and drunk Grandpa's falling asleep at the dining table. I laughed so hard, and I got a little teary too as you all recalled memories of your family members who are no longer with you. Thank you for inviting me into your lives and sharing such special thoughts.

Someone asked me what my favorite recipes and memories were, so here they are: When I close my eyes and think of Thanksgiving, I see a feast and I see family. It's not in any specific place or time, it's just about being together and being grateful for what we had. Of course, the first year that we moved into our house (5 years ago) , we had 16 family members over to our house for dinner and I cooked for everyone and wouldn't let anyone else help. That was a real accomplishment though I was exhausted. But it was all worth it to have my in-laws with my father and step mother, mother and step father, grandparents, and extended family all under one roof. It hasn't happened since.

A few of my Thanksgiving must-haves include: Cranberry Freeze, Chocolate Pecan Pie, Herb Roasted Turkey, my mother's giblet stuffing, and Egg Gravy.

Before I announce the winner, I have to say that I wish I could give everyone a piece of this beautiful stoneware, but I'd be seriously in debt if I did. Rather than choosing a winner myself (which would be far too difficult) I turned to Random.org to select the recipient of the cherry Le Creuset.

Without further ado. The winner of the Le Creuset stoneware is...

#148 Sadie of Sadie's Kitchen Adventures!

Congratulations Sadie! Please email me your address and I'll get these ordered for you.