November at Urban Home Blog

Here are some of our plans for the sentimental month of November at Urban Home Blog.

• In memory of autumn in New York, order French Roast Java and Pumpkin Spice coffee from McNulty's.
• Participate in Movember to support research, advocacy and community for men's health issues.
• Inspect and care for Thanksgiving serveware: launder and iron table linens, oil down wooden-handled serving pieces, polish silver pieces, gently wash and dry heirloom ceramic pieces.
• Host West Coast Thanksgiving in honor of Mama Diva and all of the times she and then we hosted on the East Coast.
• Spend a week in Solvang.
• Pick up wine futures ordered in September.
• Have a steak and a bottle of Pinot Noir at The Hitching Post.
• Host Thanksgiving movie night as an alternative to Black Friday shopping. Serve turkey and dumplings with pumpkin ales and Central Coast whites. Screen Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House, Hollywood Canteen, Home for the Holidays.
• Assess and re-stock the liquor cabinet in advance of the winter holidays.
• Make and can mincemeat, applesauce and pumpkin butter.
• Celebrate Scorpio birthdays including best friend by sending gifts of Santa Maria dry-rub and Pinot Noir.
• Order and brine turkey.
• Start infusing vodka for holiday gifts.
• Put up display shelves for John's model train and airplane collection.
• Have rugs, carpeting, curtains and upholstery professionally cleaned.
• Meet friends at the Abbey for annual toy drive and tree-trimming party.

Reading List: Silent Spring, Rachel Carson; Vertical, Rex Pickett; To Live and Dine in LA, Josh Kun.

November, 2013: Grandma's Kitchen
November, 2012: Weatherproofing, Leftovers, Side Dish, Dessert
November, 2011: Leftovers, Thanksgiving Music, Side Dishes, Pumpkin Ale
November, 2010: Setting the Table, Side Dishes, Canning
November, 2009: Cranberry Sauce, Wines for Thanksgiving, Dessert, Weeknight Dinner