Tonight's post was going to be about Cranberry Relish. Specifically my grandma's cranberry relish. I was going to scan my mother's recipe card and then comment wryly on the 6 cups of sugar it called for. But I can't find the card. So here's how I made it early this morning:
Put 1 bag of cranberries (washed and sorted), 1/2 Fuji apple (cored only) and 1/2 large orange (seeded, not peeled) through your antique meat grinder which has been used for this purpose only for more than 30 years. Add 3/4 cup sugar and let it sit. Sitting for several days is preferable, but (apparently) unnecessary.
When my mom came to Finland for Christmas in 1986, I asked her to bring a jar of Jif, a few boxes of Kraft mac & cheese, and this relish. It's not that I'm crazy about it--it just says family tradition and holiday to me. She made it at home and carried it on the airplane.
I made the relish and the dressing (once Martha Stewart's classic stuffing, now totally mine) and The Star made the marshmallow-topped sweet potatoes. The Magician made the rest of the Thanksgiving dinner. His brined turkey was the best turkey ever--juicy, flavorful, golden brown. Also green beans, mashed potatoes, gravy, pumpkin pie, fresh whipped cream and oatmeal cookies.
It was a feast. And then The Artist cleaned the kitchen.
I'm thankful to have such a great family, tiny though it is. And new and old friends, a job I love and opportunities to learn and grow.
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