Our American friends Pat and Melinda and Darcy and Gerry invited us to join them and have the experience of our first traditional Thanksgiving. Also invited was Alberto who is Pat and Melinda’s English teacher. The venue was to be Pat and Melinda’s apartment in Minturno for the main course, then we were transferring to Darcy and Gerry’s in Gaeta for the dessert.
Melinda and Darcy were to share in the cooking duties. They had managed to purchase a fresh turkey, which is not so easy to find here in Italy.
The table was beautifully set and there were tempting little things to nibble on as a starter.
Melinda’s roasted walnuts prepared with rosemary, salt and a dash of paprika. The walnuts were harvested from our own trees at Tre Cancelle.
Savory Taralli Napolitani with almonds.
Pat with his big bird.
Sweet potatoes with marshmallows.
A very tasty green bean dish.
Pearl onions in a creamy salad.
A traditional Wardolf salad.
What a wonderful spread. Buon appettito !!! Mangia !!!
Pat, Melinda, Darcy, Gerry, Alberto and Annette.
Gerry, Alberto, Annette and Sarah
Pat, Gerry, Darcy, Melinda, Sarah, Annette, Alberto and Paul
Gerry, Melinda, Darcy, Sarah, Annette, Alberto, Louise and Paul
At Gerry and Darcy’s in Gaeta we enjoyed Pumpkin pie and other traditional desserts.
Thank you so much for inviting us.
It was a wonderful experience and a joy to spend Thanksgiving with you.
Thank you once again.
All photos by me © Louise Shapcott
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Tre Cancelle Farmhouse Holiday Apartments
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