another busy day

thanksgiving is upon us once again! so today i'm making the same as last year: my usual 2 pumpkin pies, and the non-pumpkin dessert is once again sticky toffee pudding. when i asked the beenster what i should make in addition to the pies, he said "pudding" and looked at me like i was crazy for even asking. so, pudding it is! and cheese crackers. my brother-in-law dropped by this morning, and saw a big lump of imperial cheddar in a bowl with some softening butter, and said, "is that cheese? it - wait! you're making - mmmmmmm! happy!" which is pretty much the kind of reaction that makes me want to do more more more. love the appreciation!