Thanksgiving in the Caribbean.
Dominican Thanksgiving: Saturday, November 26th ('Twas a regular work week on the island).
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| The baking began early. Mama Jan's infamous crescent rolls with my own touch (a dash of cardamom). |
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| Vanessa played with the kiddos. Dominoes are an essential part of Dominican culture. |
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| Nilande was a wonder in the kitchen. Her contributions: turkey, salmon, rice and green beans. Thanks, lady! |
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| Kid craft before dinner: the sugar cookie decoration station. |
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| Yup. Dessert first. Hindsight: perhaps not the brightest mommy idea of the day. |
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| Potluck spread: creamed spinach, gravy, garlic mashed potatoes, two turkeys, pineapple & papaya salad, green salad, green beans and stuffing. Yowza! |
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| Last minute preparations. Adilani and her beautiful mama, Ada are ready! |
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| A fierce game of dominoes with Leticia, Galvin, Madeleine, Amalio & Melanie. |
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| Kiddos were in & out of the playroom all night. |
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| Let's begin! Amelie asks Amely to share some grub. |
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| Little Zee enjoys the tropical fruit, an essential part of any Caribbean spread. |
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| Dessert spread: sugar cookies, crepes, fruit pudding, apple pie and pumpkin pie. We done good. |
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| Ada, Melanie, Amalio, Leticia, Galvin, Santiago and Josh chat after dinner. |
A cooking, baking and socializing whirlwind of a wonderful weekend!
