明天2011年11月24日星期四，感恩节。今天上午，两个女儿在父亲奥巴马率领下出现在白宫讲台，经过白宫精心喂食后的火鸡也跟广大记者见面了。总统给火鸡划十字，诙谐地说“放生火鸡”这件事是他唯一不需要经过国会表决可做的，引起在场人的哄笑。

       而我对那只即将离开白宫，走向“99%”的火鸡之前途甚感不安。

       2011年感恩节晚餐我们决定到Peppermill Resort & Spa & Casino的Tropical Island Buffet 去吃，成人、小童价格分别是：24.99美元和12.99美元(税和小费另计)。

       由于平时星期天我们常常来这里用“香槟早午餐”，所以对菜式了如指掌。进入霓虹闪烁的用餐场地，恍若走进热带雨林，枝茂叶繁、风吹树摇、仿真瀑布、鸟语花香、动物长长短短远远近近不停地嚎叫。

   ISLAND BUFFET offers an abundant selection of hot entrees, carved meats, savory soups, fresh salads, several made-to-order specialties and home-baked desserts. Island Buffet has been voted Best Buffet in noted publications as Strictly Slots, Casino Player Magazine, and Nevada Magazine.  Additionally, Island Buffet received accolades as Best Champagne Brunch in Casino Player Magazine.

       明天11am–9pm，感恩节菜单(THANKSGIVING MENU) 除了有火鸡肉，其他如常。海鲜吧 Seafood Bar：主要有虾、蟹腿、牡蛎、熏鲑鱼、鸡尾虾等 (Gulf Shrimp and Cracked Crab on Ice, Freshly Shucked Oysters on the Half Shell, House Smoked Maple Glazed Pacific Salmon, Bay Shrimp Cocktail) 。

       沙拉吧 Salad Bar：除了新鲜摆盘的多种风味沙拉外，客人可以要求服务生单独为你现做沙拉，譬如“我要在沙拉里加3条candlefish。” (Mélange of Fresh Seasonal Fruits and Berries, Our Spectacular Shrimp Caesar Salad, made to order, Classic Waldorf Salad, Southwest Black Bean and Corn Salad, Chopped Turkey Salad, Traditional Ambrosia Salad, Thai Beef Salad, Walnut Creek Salad, Caprese-style Tomatoes) 。

       美式煎蛋吧 Eggs and Omelets：请厨师用农场新鲜鸡蛋，现做菠菜和海鲜煎蛋是我们常常干的事情。

       肉肉吧 The Carvery：有波兰熏肠、牛肉、培根、肋排等应有尽有(Smoked and Grilled Kielbasa, Roasted Prime Rib of Beef, Au Jus, Baked Ham with Honey Mustard Glaze) 。

       意大利、墨西哥风味吧 Hot Selections：我只尝试过其中的烤辣椒玉米浓汤、各种意大利面和馄饨，喜欢。(Roasted Pepper Corn Chowder, Pasta Primavera, Sliced Tom Turkey, Giblet Gravy and Cranberry Sauce, Wood Grilled Steaks with Creamy Diane Sauce, Slow Roasted Peppercorn Pork, Stuffed Snapper Roast Long Island Duckling, Orange Glaze, Baked Salmon with Papaya-Mango Salsa, Housemade Dressing, Grilled Medley of Seasonal Squash, Fresh String Bean Medley, Freshly Mashed Potatoes, Brown Gravy, Candied Yams, Cannelloni)

       亚洲菜肴 Asian Wok Delights：在这里你可以吃到鸡、春卷、锅贴、咕噜肉、椒盐鱼、烤牛排，川味虾、BBQ鸡翅，星洲米粉等。

       异国风味吧 Fajitas and Southwestern：火鸡肉、塔可等 (Turkey Fajitas, Chicken Mole, Carnitas de la Casa, Mexicali Rice, Enchiladas, Chili Colorado, Housemade Tamales, Borracho Beans, Build Your Own Tacos) 。

       甜点铺 Decadent Desserts：无法抗拒的诱惑！有手工制作的各种欧洲迷你糕点、各种风味的纽约芝士蛋糕、水果派、冰淇淋、圣代等，无糖品种也不少。(Handcrafted Miniature European Style Pastries, Freshly Baked Danish and Croissants, Varietal Muffins and Coffee Cakes, Fresh Fruit Breads, Authentic New York Style Cheesecakes in Various Flavors, Luscious Cream and Fruit Pies, Freshly Baked Assorted Housemade Cookies, Sugar Free Desserts in Various Flavors, Cherries Jubilee and Bananas Foster, Breads and Rolls, Fruit Cobbler, Hand-scooped Ice Cream and Sundaes)

       朴实无华的我最近迷上炸馄饨皮了耶！好吃到不行：

       前两天去百货店专柜烧瓶，临别，店员祝我节日快乐：Have a great Thanksgiving Day ！紧接着她又说希望节前再次看到我：I hope to see you before.      不要嘛。

   Hi Annie,      We had an earlier celebration of Thanksgiving yesterday at P's Shanghai home.   The turkey tasted delicious, a 13 pounder with all the trimmings for RMB800 much more expensive than it is in the States.       Wish you a happy Thanksgiving and continued blessings.       H & L