Happy Thanksgiving!
I’m thankful for so much and feel especially blessed to be influenced by so many smart, funny, loving, and talented people!
My day started today with a COLD run. When I say cold, I mean well below freezing! I met my running partner at 9:30am and it was 19°F. Have no fear, I was prepared to face it head on 
We decided to go for time rather than distance and lasted for exactly 52-minutes. It actually was a really good run!
Post-run lunch included one of my favorites, mashed faux-tatoes!
I’ve never really been a huge mashed potato lover, so when the craving strikes I like to whip up a batch of these. Easy, delicious, healthy, and similar enough to the real thing!
Mashed Faux-tatoes
(makes 2 large or 4 small servings)
-1 head cauliflower, cut into small flourettes
-1 clove garlic, minced
-1/4 cup milk or alternative (plain soy, almond, etc)
-1 tbsp. earth balance or butter
-salt and pepper
Steam cauliflower until very soft, about 10 minutes. Meanwhile, combine milk, garlic, and butter in a small microwave safe dish and cook for 1-minute. Set aside. Transfer cauliflower to a large bowl. Add milk mixture and mash with a potato masher or whip with a hand blender. Season with salt and pepper.
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Since we celebrated our “real” Thanksgiving last Sunday with Colin’s extended family, today has been very low-key. We’re going to head over to his parents’ house this afternoon for a non-traditional Thanksgiving dinner of soup, roasted Brussels sprouts, and dessert. YUM!
I do, however, plan to incorporate one of my family’s old traditions into our dinner tonight. My Grams (who lived with my family for 10+ years and passed away in 2003) always said if you eat a piece of candy corn on Thanksgiving you will have good luck all year long. This year I wanted to make sure we all have extra good luck 
[mini chocolate "turkey" cupcakes]
Okay, I’m off to get ready for the evening!
I hope you all have a wonderful day.
*TIP TIME*
Dress for cold temps by starting with a synthetic, moisture wicking base layer. This will pull the sweat away from your skin to help you stay warmer longer. Layer up and don’t forget ear warmers and gloves!
Question: When you celebrate with family do you make a dish to take with you or do you cook everything together?
Your “turkey” cupcakes are so cute! What are the eyes?
I like your outfit! What leggings & coat do you have on?
We usually go to one of the grandparents’, & everyone brings dishes rather than cooking together. This year, it was just me & Dave though, so we had a pretty laid-back, non-traditional-type day too.
That just looks perfect for running in the cold. Which synthetic brands do you like for your base layer? After having my couple merino shirts, it’s hard to layer with anything else.
Sounds like you had a nice, low key Thanksgiving.
I used coconut butter from one of the packets that artisana sent me! It worked out perfectly!
My running tights are New Balance purchased circa 2003 (I kid you not), and my jacket is a windbreaker from Colombia. I have a few Under Armor and Nike tops that I like, but am not very picky when it comes to synthetics.
I’m glad you and Dave had fun! It’s too bad you couldn’t have ventured this way to join in in our low-key T-day
wow, I’m so impressed you went running in the cold! I have to figure out how to keep my neck warm because that’s always the part that starts to hurt the most and I wonder if I’m doing more harm or help by running outside!…
You need a neck warmer (I think they’re actually called mufflers
)! They work so well. Colin and I used to wear them when we went snowshoeing.
Loved the turkey cupcakes! They are super cute!
Sounded like your weekend went good! I am SO glad to be home and will be calling soon! I need to hit the gym!
I missed you! Can’t wait to catch up!!
The turkey cupcakes are so cute!
Need another cute dessert?
Check out: http://thescenefromme.com/2010/11/28/creme-de-menthe-oreo-poppers/
Oh those look delicious!