My Thanksgiving Menu, 2010
Hors d’Oeurves (brought by a guest) J Cuvee 20 Brut NV (Sonoma, California) J Brut Rose NV Wild Mushroom Soup with Madeira Naturally Raised Lancaster County Turkey, Spanek Roasted, with Sweet and Sour...
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