After all that prep, it’s time for a feat. Leiden’s first thanksgiving.
It all starts bright and early.
Family gathers
The long table is set.
The turkey comes out of the oven.
Feast time.
Sweet tooth between generations.
Winding down
Final fire
Science! Psuedo-science! Nature! Art! Nonsense!
December 23, 2025
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After all that prep, it’s time for a feat. Leiden’s first thanksgiving.
It all starts bright and early.
Family gathers
The long table is set.
The turkey comes out of the oven.
Feast time.
Sweet tooth between generations.
Winding down
Final fire
December 20, 2024
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This year we perfected the brining operation using Thomas Keller’s recipe from the French Laundry. 48 hours lead time is worth it.
Look at that bird! Crispy on the outside and tender and juicy inside.
We also made cranberry sauce.
And stuffing with fresh chestnuts and dried cherries.
And pies
Then came the family and the feast.
The licking of the beater was the best part!
November 6, 2016
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The Fire House Gallery is all decked out for turkey day with an exhibit featuring pottery by Aurlélie Schmid and Nina Jhaveri along with watercolors by Danny Mulvena.
Does it feel like Fall to you? It does to me.

Thanksgiving place setting.

Dining table.


The turkey himself.

Downtown Berryville, VA.


November 23, 2012
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Sleep is for the weak after a dead turkey day feast! McGraws dance.
iPhone not so good as the Droid. Hey Eli, you owe dad $10.