Christmas in Vienna

You really begin to miss Thanksgiving in Vienna when the Christmas lights go up the first week of December! But how glorious they are! Vienna has such a reputation for its celebration of Chris Kringle, as they call it. There are Christmas markets everywhere and men set up stalls to roast chestnuts and kertoffelpuffer (potato pancakes).

But despite the growing revelry in the air, my mind is always on the turkey these days. And I'm not alone. The Marriott is not only hosting Thanksgiving dinner, but is also showing American football!!!! Be still my heart! A bier garten -- what we could commonly refer to as a microbrewery -- that we frequent, known as 1516, is also have turkey and football. While we plan a trip to the Marriott, I am foregoing their turkey for my own feast since it will be me and Nicholai's first Thanksgiving as a married couple! On our menu:

Apple Glazed Cornish Hens
w/Sausage Apple Stuffing
Honey Glazed Ham
Sauteed Cabbage (can't find collard greens, mustard greens or any of those kinds of greens)
Sweet Potato Casserole
Caramelized Onions
Cranberry Sauce with Cinnamon and Spice
Fresh Rolls

Apple Crumble Pie
Sweet Potato Pie

I can't wait!

Alison
10:02 a.m., 19 November 2009