Monthly Archives: November 2009

Wolves

Posted on November 28, 2009 by Jon

Early this morning—no later than 5:30—we heard distant howling. The wind was high, but this didn’t sound like, say, the soughing of pine trees. The pitch and fluctuations were independent and came and went. The cat reacted strongly. There are … Continue reading →

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Didelphis Virginiana

Posted on November 28, 2009 by Jon

There’s a Didelphis Virginiana rummaging in the backyard. The Algonquin name for this somewhat anti-social beast is Opossum. Comes out every evening at dusk and forages in a crepuscular way. North America’s only marsupial. Our strapping specimen of Felis domesticus … Continue reading →

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Turkey Update

Posted on November 26, 2009 by Jon

Bird is done. The gravy came out remarkably well, rich in rosemary notes and well fortified with giblets. The table is set, candles are burning. A joyous Thanksgiving to you and yours.  Raise a glass to us; we’ll do the … Continue reading →

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Turkey Update

Posted on November 26, 2009 by Jon

The neck yielded up a gratifyingly large chunk of turkey meat, to which I added minced giblets. A few bay leaves, more water, more simmering, and I’ve set the giblet-neck mixture aside to add to the gravy. The potato-parsnip mash … Continue reading →

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Turkey Update

Posted on November 26, 2009 by Jon

The turkey, which weighs in at 20.91 lbs (9.48 kg if you’re curious), has been quietly defrosting since Saturday, when it came home from Shop-Rite hard as the heart of an iceberg. I pre-heated at 11:30. Turkey came out and … Continue reading →

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