I have to share with you the best card that I received from my friend Sheila in Texas for my birthday this year. First of all, you must know, Sheila and I have been friends for like, 37 years. And she always sends me a card, NEVER forgets. But this card, isn’t it the greatest? And it is fitting for me – don’t you think? (I certainly hope no one is offended.)
My real birthday was the Wednesday before Thanksgiving. My younger son and his girlfriend made me a beautiful dinner that evening – exactly what I wanted, fulfilling my request superbly – sautéed boneless, skinless chicken breasts in a red sauce with capers over pasta, topped with grated Parmigiano-Reggiano, with some green beans and pancetta on the side. It was a simple, robust and perfect meal for a snowy evening in front of the fire after a long day of cooking for Thanksgiving. The only thing is that I forgot to take pictures.
My older son declared my birthday was Saturday as he and his girlfriend did not arrive until Thanksgiving day, so they just moved my day. He recently made Pot au Feu for a Sunday evening dinner for my husband and me and he wanted to revisit that dish, only this time, he started making the broth on Thursday evening with the turkey carcass along with a chicken carcass I had saved for him. He cooked that broth in my giant soup pot for 3 days, as it very slowly simmered, totally permeating the house with luscious stock smells. His meat was pork shoulder and a whole breast of veal. This meal was to die for. 
The broth was so dark and rich and his vegetables were cooked perfectly – cabbage still a little crisp, turnips and potatoes were dreamy creamy while both meats were fork tender and so flavorful. 
Agata made a crusty bread for dipping and his girlfriend made a totally yummy, rich chocolate pie with a ginger snap crust. It was EPIC! And, we got to have the exact same meal on Monday night with all the leftovers. I feel so fat and happy and I don’t care, for just this once. Just like a queen! Lucky me!
Sending LOVE to all of you!!
Chrzan
Birthday dinner!
The big day is coming – Thanksgiving 2014
Leftover Turkey or Chicken with Butternut Squash, Asparagus & Persimmons
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Wow, it sounds like you raised your sons right!! What awesome birthday treats 🙂
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They certainly did!! Thanks for coming by Sues!
Belated HB; cookin’ good!!
Sounds like your birthday was as special as you are!!!! The boys are following in their mother’s footsteps. How wonderful to have so many good chefs in the house. And yes – you are the F*&%$#G Queen of Everything!!!!
Love,
Your St. Louis Family
That is hysterical. Where in the world did she find such a great card? That is quite a meal but that bread is to die for.
That’s a fun birthday card!
Happy happy Birthday, Mary!!!
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Happy Birthday Mary Frances, so nice to be spoiled!
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I love that birthday card. You ARE queen of fucking everything. 🙂
That dinner was outstanding. You certainly raised those kids to be good cooks. Happy belated birthday.
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What an amazing birthday with some amazing food!!!
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I think the card is great! Happy birthday – it looks like you had a lovely time and a great meal!
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Both of these meals sound so wonderful! Lucky you! We should all be so lucky to have such delicious meals on our special day! Happy Birthday!
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First of all, Happy Birthday! And that is one great card. So glad you have such a great, old friend.
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Belated Happy Birthday!
That card is awesome!
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