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Happy Thanksgiving, 2008
Posted on: 11/27/08, 19:36:48
Although last year we were fairly new to having Harley investigate our dinner plates, these days it's quite normal to have a bird explore what we're eating. This is not altogether a good practice, but it encourages flock behavior, and Harley is truly more likely to try new foods if they're on our plates than on his own. In fact, this behavior has gotten so familiar that now he's even eating off our guests' plates. I think it helps that Harley is a 10-ounce bird. If a 90-pound drooling dog did the same thing, I don't think it would be quite so adorable:
This years' menu was very similar to last years', although we left out the salad and succotash, and substituted my brother-in-law’s famous bourbon sweet potato puree for sweet potatoes and cranberries. Harley's favorite this year was the pecans from the brussels sprouts. Our guest thinks he probably ate some of her sprouts, as well, although I'm not convinced.
After his foray onto D's plate, Harley sat on his chair, tucked his foot up, and dozed a little.
But he perked up when it was time to put the food away — that's when he discovered the almonds in the green beans.
Well, maybe we do spoil him, just a little. He's worth it, though.
Happy Thanksgiving!
This years' menu was very similar to last years', although we left out the salad and succotash, and substituted my brother-in-law’s famous bourbon sweet potato puree for sweet potatoes and cranberries. Harley's favorite this year was the pecans from the brussels sprouts. Our guest thinks he probably ate some of her sprouts, as well, although I'm not convinced.
After his foray onto D's plate, Harley sat on his chair, tucked his foot up, and dozed a little.
But he perked up when it was time to put the food away — that's when he discovered the almonds in the green beans.
Well, maybe we do spoil him, just a little. He's worth it, though.
Happy Thanksgiving!
Comments
11/28/08, 15:28:27
What great pictures! I love how he didn't quite get all of the food off of his beak in the picture where he's relaxing!
11/28/08, 16:36:32
Ooooh, I think I'd like your dish, Mam Adar! But I'm not sure if Harley would like Brussels sprouts with pine nuts, since he doesn't seem to like pine nuts. On the other hand, the only time Harley seems to eat pecans is in this recipe. Not the best one for him, I'm afraid, since the pecans are glazed. We should try it without the glaze some time, and see what Harley does.
For 10 people: 2 pounds sprouts, 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, 3/4 teaspoons salt, 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper, 1 1/2 tablespoons cider vinegar, 3/4 cup chopped glazed pecans. Adjust amounts if desired (we don't use so much butter or salt, for example). Cut sprouts into thin slices, cook in butter with salt and pepper until they wilt, add vinegar and cook for another minute, add pecans and cook for another minute, then serve. Yummy!
Mary, I have a picture still on my camera you're going to love (assuming it's a decent photo): Harley with the biggest sliver of almond stuck to his beak. I told him to clean it off or I'd put it on the internets, but he just sat there. Very funny. I'll try to post it soon.
For 10 people: 2 pounds sprouts, 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, 3/4 teaspoons salt, 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper, 1 1/2 tablespoons cider vinegar, 3/4 cup chopped glazed pecans. Adjust amounts if desired (we don't use so much butter or salt, for example). Cut sprouts into thin slices, cook in butter with salt and pepper until they wilt, add vinegar and cook for another minute, add pecans and cook for another minute, then serve. Yummy!
Mary, I have a picture still on my camera you're going to love (assuming it's a decent photo): Harley with the biggest sliver of almond stuck to his beak. I told him to clean it off or I'd put it on the internets, but he just sat there. Very funny. I'll try to post it soon.
I feel kind of guilty 'cos we spent most of yesterday at my in-laws'. I got many protestations of affection from both my tiels this morning... in the dark.