Oh No Thanksgiving

As I was sitting here this morning drinking my coffee I realized that Thanksgiving is right around the corner.  And then I recall a statement that my husband made a few days ago when we decided to take a road trip... " I am eating pumpkin pie on Thanksgiving".  At the time I blew it off not really thinking about it.   I think I made an off hand comment about have "Mock" mashed potatoes made out of cauliflower and went about my business.

For some reason this morning it dawned on my that pumpkin pie is not the only thing at Thanksgiving that is not on our new eating plan.  Then my mind started racing... What am i going to do?  How am I gong to survive this wicked holiday?  I can't lose momentum... Then with another sip of coffee I relaxed and said to myself "Why not transform Thanksgiving into a healthy meal that everyone will love?"  even those who are not following our new eating plan.

So in addition to all the other things I have to do.  I have to come up with substitutes for pumpkin pie, stuffing, green bean casserole, rolls and much more... They have to be tasty enough so that you don't long for what used to be... I have some ideas and I am pretty sure I can do most of it. But what about doing something different then the normal thanksgiving fare.  Do you think I will meet with much resistance?  I have served the same Thanksgiving meal every year for the last 20 years and it is the same meal that I was served for the 20 years prior to that. It has never wavered.

I have little over 5 weeks to perfect the menu and get all the recipes lined up.  This is going to be fun but a little challenging considering I have a wedding video to finish and a 3 year olds costume to finish also.  But who needs sleep especially in the name of Thanksgiving.

~The journey continues...