My substitute turkeysInstead of buying a frozen, massive turkey which would take 2 days to defrost (and the packaging had a hole in it) I opted for 2 fresh, free range, Waitrose chickens.

I lathered them with garlic, fresh tarragon, salt, pepper and roasted them with olive oil, carrots, onions, sweet potato and regular spuds. Served with bruschetta to start, stuffing, vegetables and vegetarian lasagna it was a fantastic belated Thanksgiving dinner. I started cooking at 11am and didn't stop til guests arrived at 7pm - that is a long day of peeling and preparing, my respect for housewives significantly increased that day!

Then there was the lemon meringue pie that the Bunny made, which should and will have its own post. It was delicious! There was lots of wine consumed and it was a great evening with the NHG and the other London family members.

The Yanks are celebrating Thanksgiving soon so hopefully I will get invited to another dinner - maybe this time there will be turkey!

Yesterday's lunch
My lunch date Bialystock BloomfieldFrom Fuzzy's Grub - excellent place for a large lunch! It is like having a Sunday roast in a sandwich. Sooo good especially if you are really hungry - like I was.

Fuzzy's is only across the road and I never noticed it or knew about it until fellow colleagues at work were eating it and I couldn’t stop staring.

You go in, order any of the following roasted items: chicken, pork, turkey or beef - you can get it as a traditional roasted dinner on a plate with stuffing, gravy, horseradish, roasted potatoes, peas and carrots or you can get it in a sandwich. It is packed with the same ingredients, nestled between two slices of fresh bread (bap, ciabatta or toast bread –ick) Stuffing and roasted potatoes in a sandwich is sooo good.

Drenched in gravy with horseradish and mustard it is a proper sandwich for a hungry lad or ladette! I have an insatiable appetite this week so it was perfect, although normally I would never be able to finish it. The staff is friendly, the place is like a New York deli and I think it is good value for money. And it is full of men, for those looking to meet some real, meat eating men!

Happy Friday!