And, yes, I DO take it personally: Thanksgiving dinner, Kabul, Afghanistan, 2008

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And, yes, I DO take it personally

Thursday, November 27, 2008

Thanksgiving dinner, Kabul, Afghanistan, 2008

Menu:

Pumpkin soup with parmesan cheese croutons
Roast pork leg with apricot, date and red wine sauce
Pork gravy
Roast pumpkin slices
Roasted potatoes
Cauliflower with cheddar cheese sauce
Steamed broccoli
Green chili corn bread
Baking powder biscuits
Apple crumble
Ice cream

Nationalities at the table:

Afghanistan
U.S. (California, Nevada, New York, Texas)
Kenya
South Africa
New Zealand
Germany
Macedonia

a good time was had by all...

Labels: Afghanistan, Kabul, Thanksgiving