17 Years!

It's our anniversary!!!

Yes, seventeen years ago today, Mr. Siegel and I took our vows to love, honor, and cherish. IT'S HARD TO BELIEVE IT'S BEEN THAT LONG!!! How can we be this OLD?! HA!

We planned a super-fun day, including visits to Starbucks and the puppeh park. Since it was Record Store Day, we made sure to hit Freakbeat Records, one of the best (if not THE best) independent record stores in the Valley. Ironically, we purchased a bunch of DVDs, and no records.

Next, we headed for our dinner destination: Valley landmark Vitello's, where we've always wanted to go! It was absolutely LOVELY, on a charming little stretch of Tujunga Avenue in Studio City. The food, ambience, and service were all terrific. Even The Boy found a dish to his liking! (Who can resist a restaurant that has a dish named for Steve Lukather, I ASK YOU!!!)

It was a wonderful day. I think we should start planning NOW for our 20th!

Happy Thanksgiving!!!

Warmest Thanksgiving wishes from all of us here at The Siegel Files!!!

This year, it's JUST US in our OWN HOUSE for the holiday! We're very excited! The last time we did this was in 2001... (Gee, I'm glad we got rid of that paneling...and those drapes...)

So, wherever you are, whomever you're with... enjoy the holiday and count your mitzvahs!

Zinfandel Cranberries

I only make one thing at Thanksgiving: Cranberries.

This is from a recipe we encountered years ago in Bon Appetit magazine. Basically, you make a mulled syrup with red zinfandel wine, sugars, and spices, then cook the cranberries in that.

IT. IS. DELICIOUS.

Brian makes everything else. :-)

Happy Thanksgiving, everyone! xoxoxoox