Happy Thanksgiving!
Y’all will never in a million years guess what happened! My friend has the SWINE FLU and dinner was canceled!!! Can you even believe it??! Seriously??? I feel so bad for her. I sort of freaked when I got that news last night but then I quickly sprung into action and reverted back to my original Thanksgiving plans, which was to eat dinner with a bunch of friends here in Healdsburg, only about a mile away from my house. We are having duck and gelato and lots and lots of wine. It actually sounds pretty awesome. 🙂 I’m bummed I won’t get to hang out with Daisy but I’m thankful for friends that are willing to take me in here so I don’t have to be Thanksgiving-less!
I actually got my fill of turkey last night though!
I was Rocky’s “date” for the evening to a Kendall-Jackson Thanksgiving potluck and we had a blast! Good food, awesome people and lots of delicious wine. I got to hang out with the cool KJ culinary team and, obviously, the food was rockin’….’specially the turkey that Chef Ryan sous-vide. Mmmmmm
You know you’re in the wine industry when you play sweet telephone games, passing a mystery glass of wine around the table and everyone whispering in the next person’s ear what they smell. SO fun. I think my two “scents” were brie cheese and radishes. It was hilarious.
My plate:
On my plate I have: “party potatoes”, collards, sous-vide turkey, regular turkey breast, brussels sprouts, a turkey enchilada, some cranberry sauce and a piece of Chef Eric’s homemade sourdough bread, which I am OBSESSED with.
Of course, at a gathering such as this, wine was definitely not lacking….
Loved this Arrowood Cab but my favorite was the Hartford Court Fog Dance Pinot Noir…..Mmmmmmmmmmm probably the best Pinot I’ve tasted in a very, very long time. I might need to make a trip to Hartford Court in the near future….
There was also pumpkin pie, obviously
We ended up sitting around the table and laughing until almost 1 a.m. Good times…thanks for an awesome evening, everyone!
This morning I had some oatmeal and strong black coffee (currently drinking BlueBottle and it rocks):
And I’m about to go hug the big redwood trees in Armstrong Woods then do some yoga before my 4:00 dinner.
I’m so thankful for sooo many things in my life. It makes my heart burst to even think about it. Great family, Jesus Christ, amazing friends, delicious food, music, laughter, Dexter, wine, the great outdoors, California sunsets, big trees, my yoga mat, my french press coffee maker, beautiful photos, the ocean……and so much more. Yep, I’m a very blessed girl indeed.
lindsay
November 26, 2009 at 9:28 amWhat a beautiful dinner spread! And all that wine…. Looks absolutely fabulous, girl 🙂
Have a great Thanksgiving!
Emily
November 26, 2009 at 9:29 amHey Jenna, I was out of the loop for a while but I’m back on your blog and so happy that all your hard work has paid off so well! I have a question about all this wine you all drink! I’m really inspired by how healthy and balanced your routine is. I find that any sort of alcohol can really throw me off…how are you handling the amount of drinking and still not getting thrown off your game? Thanks
Chelsea (Chelsea's Chew and Run Fun)
November 26, 2009 at 9:32 amOhhh, so sorry to hear about your friend and the flu! I actually got Swine Flu last May when it hit NYC, and it sucked! Just tell her to rest, rest, rest and get lots of fluids. Unless you have other health complications, it really is like most other flu’s- I can say that from first-hand experience.
The idea of wine-telephone is so fun and brilliant. Definitely only a game for a serious wine enthusiast who has a sensitive palate. Your dinner and plate looks both gorgeous and delicious. Especially those collard greens, yummo!
Happy Thanksgiving, Jenna! Have fun in the trees!
Renée
November 26, 2009 at 9:34 amOf course Blue bottle is the ONLY coffee worth drinking! I just had to post my breakfast today. I had steel cut oats with almond butter and pomegranate seeds ( I know they have a more technical name, but they’re seeds to me). The taste was so sweet and refreshing, it’s my new favorite way to eat oatmeal.
Light Delight with TouTou
November 26, 2009 at 9:39 amwine tasting is great !!! I love that pumpkin pie 😀 can’t wait to have them TWICE today !
Happy thanksgiving! I’ll definitely HUG the ones I love!
Jocelyn
November 26, 2009 at 9:57 amThat is a beautiful list to be thankful for…I hope you have an amazing day <3
Mama Pea
November 26, 2009 at 9:59 amI was willing to bet you had one of the most rockin’ Thanksgiving spreads this year 🙂 I’m so glad you are following your heart and your dreams, even if at times it seems hard to be so far away from your family. Thank you for sharing your life with us!
Evan Thomas
November 26, 2009 at 10:06 amHappy Thanksgiving! I hope your friend feels better soon. It’s actually not so bad anad I know tons of people who have gotten it, it’s more of a pain to just be sick in general. And your night looks like it was fantastic!
TorontoGirloutWest
November 26, 2009 at 10:09 amI had swine flu so I TOTALLY feel for your friend!!! Hope she gets better in a snap! 🙂
And I hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving!!!
VeggieGirl
November 26, 2009 at 10:11 amSo sorry about Daisy 🙁 But thank goodness you’ll still have a very happy Thanksgiving celebration!! Enjoy it immensely, my friend 🙂
Erin
November 26, 2009 at 10:14 amI love your gratitude list Jenna! Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!
Vanessa (Last Night's Leftovers)
November 26, 2009 at 10:16 amHappy Thanksgiving!
I got a kick out of your table full of wine. I can say the same thing about the beer industry…there is no shortage of brews at our events, that’s for sure!
Here’s hoping for a speedy recovery for your friend.
Gina G
November 26, 2009 at 10:34 amhappy thanksgiving jenna! =)
Leah
November 26, 2009 at 10:44 amCrazy that your friend has swine flu!! I hope shes ok!
Your Thanksgiving plans sound pretty wonderful though! I missed Thanksgiving (the Canadian one) because I was in Colorado. My mom made turkey dinner for me a little while ago to make up for it, but its not the same.
Estela @ Weekly Bite
November 26, 2009 at 10:45 amSounds like you have a wonderful Thanksgiving planned! Enjoy every minute! Hope Daisy get’s well soon!
eatmovelove
November 26, 2009 at 10:56 amWow to the Pumpkin Pie!
Thank God for good friends…and wine 😉
I just posted a delicous choco-chip cookie on my Blog…but doesn’t compare to your spread 🙂
Have a Happy T-Day to you and all !
Fattie Fatterton
November 26, 2009 at 11:04 amHappy Thanksgiving Miss Jenna!!
Ameena
November 26, 2009 at 11:30 amHappy Thanksgiving…I hope your friend feels better!!
Erin
November 26, 2009 at 11:31 amLooks like a delicious meal. Happy Thanksgiving! 🙂
candice
November 26, 2009 at 11:32 amI’m glad you had fun! That pumpkin pie looks a-mazing… gooeyness! Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!
Jen (Running With Cake)
November 26, 2009 at 11:38 amSorry to hear about your friend 🙁 But here’s a thought … after last night and today’s dinner, you will have had two Thanksgiving meals in a row! And that is something to be thankful about! Enjoy!
Michelle
November 26, 2009 at 11:39 amMmm pumpkin pie! I live in Canada so I had pumpkin pie last month, but now I want it again! Have a good one!
Sarah
November 26, 2009 at 11:59 amHappy Thanksgiving! Sounds like Thaksgiving local will be a blast, but so sad for your friend with H1N1.
christie, honoring health
November 26, 2009 at 12:13 pmYikes, I hope your friend is feeling better soon!
happy thanksgiving!
Sam (Merit to the Carrot)
November 26, 2009 at 12:47 pmDexter is definitely worth being thankful for. Happy Thanksgiving 🙂
laura dishes
November 26, 2009 at 12:56 pmOh geez… I’m sorry that your friend got sick! I’m glad that you were able to come up with alternate plans so quickly!
I met your chef friend, Ryan, last night at Woodfire Grill! The food was amazing!
Lisa (bakebikeblog)
November 26, 2009 at 1:06 pmIt looks like you had a great evening! I LOVE LOVE LOVE those relaxed pot luck parties – good friends, good food, good wine…..what more could a gal want 🙂
Sabrina (RhodeyGirl Tests)
November 26, 2009 at 1:13 pmFabulous party!!!!
Have fun at your Healdsburg Thanksgiving!!!!
Lee
November 26, 2009 at 1:20 pmI bought some Murphy Goode wine for our Thanksgiving dinner and immediately thought of you.
Hillary (Nutrition Nut on the Run)
November 26, 2009 at 1:33 pmHappy Thanksgiving, Jenna! I am VERY thankful for your inspirational blog every day : )
emily
November 26, 2009 at 2:26 pmHappy Thanksgiving!
Madelin @ What is for breakfast?
November 26, 2009 at 3:04 pmYour site gives me so much wine inspiration! I’m going to Hawaii for a holiday next week and hopefully there will be some Californian wine to sample!
Megan (The Runner's Kitchen)
November 26, 2009 at 3:07 pmLove the turkey potluck eats – especially the turkey enchiladas. What are party potatoes? Can you tell us the recipe?
Gobble, Gobble!
Cynthia (It All Changes)
November 26, 2009 at 3:15 pmJenna I’m so happy that you have good friends like family in California for you to enjoy Thanksgiving. And you list is wonderful.
Adi (oatonomy.com)
November 26, 2009 at 3:22 pmYour food looks fantastic! I had swine flu a few weeks ago… NOT fun. But, now I don’t need the vaccine! The glass is always half full. 🙂
Deb (Smoothie Girl Eats Too)
November 26, 2009 at 3:52 pmI love the way that you made all of your words of gratitude in different colors of the rainbow!
I have major wine-envy! I’m sure if you were at a KJ event, they only broke out the best stuff. 🙂
Happy Thanksgiving!
Anna @ Newlywed, Newly Veg
November 26, 2009 at 4:08 pmI like that idea for grown-up telephone! Sorry your plans fell through, but it’s lucky that you have original plans that you can fall back on!
Hope you have a great Thanksgiving!
ps- What are the party potatoes?
polly
November 26, 2009 at 4:20 pmLOVE YOU JENNA!!! I am so thankful for YOU. Happy Turkey day, sweet potato. XOXO
Katy H. @ These Beautiful Feet
November 26, 2009 at 5:53 pmJenna, I am so thankful for you and your blog! It was really your blog that helped show me where God was leading me in my life. You’ve inspired me in so many ways and I can’t thank you enough. Hopefully one day I will have the blessing of meeting you, but until then I am so happy you’re having a wonderful Thanksgiving and that you will be surrounded by great friends. 🙂
ellen eats beets
November 26, 2009 at 5:55 pmsous-vide meat is soooooooo juicy! I bet the turkey was delish!
Erin
November 26, 2009 at 6:50 pmYou are just such a ray of uplifting sunshine dear girl. Love your list of things you are thankful for. *hug*
Kristie Lynn
November 26, 2009 at 7:45 pmHug someone you love…. great advice, chica 🙂 I hope you are enjoying your Thanksgiving feast!
JW
November 26, 2009 at 7:52 pmHappy Thanksgiving Jenna! Like the post by someone earlier, you are such an inspiration to me as well! Just wanted to let you know that. I hope I can reach that healthy balance you display with health, food, body image, everything!:)
Paige@ RunningAroundNormal
November 26, 2009 at 7:52 pmWay to roll with the changes, Jenna! Sounds like you had an amazing Thanksgiving Eve! That pumpkin pie looks awesome!
Hope you had a good time in the redwood trees. I’ve always wanted to see them.
Jessica @ How Sweet It Is
November 26, 2009 at 8:22 pmHappy Turkey Day, Jenna! 🙂
Jolene (www.everydayfoodie.ca)
November 26, 2009 at 8:58 pmI have never had collards before – people in Canada don’t eat them as far as I have noticed! Is that weird?
Kelly
November 26, 2009 at 9:37 pmSo sorry to hear about your friend, but thankfully it sounds like you were still able to make the best of it. I too love Hartford wines. I really enjoyed tasting them while in CA and hiking in Armstrong woods. We stayed at a gorgeous B&B not far away and it was a fantastic trip.
Erum
November 26, 2009 at 10:39 pmI LOVE your website.. and you seriously inspire us all EVERYDAY.. 🙂
Anne P
November 27, 2009 at 5:47 amShut up… SWINE FLU!?!? Lol poor girl. I hope she’s okay!
Happy belated Thanksgiving 🙂 Tampa misses you, it’s gorgeous here! See you in ONE MONTH!!! 😀
Jenna
November 27, 2009 at 7:49 amlooks like you had a great time!
jenna
Joelle (The Pancake Girl))
November 27, 2009 at 8:15 amI love you thankful list.. Happy Thanksgiving !
Carolyn
November 28, 2009 at 5:34 pmI’m glad you had an enjoyable Thanksgiving! It looks like it was a wonderful time.