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Thanksgiving at Buckhorn Inn

Happy Thanksgiving

When someone mentions “Thanksgiving” we may think offeasting, football games, and four-day weekends.  The first Thanksgiving was celebrated in 1621 by the surviving Mayflower Pilgrims and Native Americans.  George Washington proclaimed Thanksgiving a national holiday in 1789, Abraham Lincoln set it on the last Thursday in November in 1863, and Congress sanctioned it as a legal holiday in 1941.

What began as a simple expression of gratitude for survival has become deeply rooted in American tradition.  Generations of families have added their customs to this annual celebration.  At Buckhorn Inn it is a time to reflect on the family, friends, and good fortune that permeate our lives.  Our traditions include a devilishly hard Thanksgiving quiz and a bountiful buffet!  Here are some of the delicious dishes guests will find on the menu this year:

COLD PLATTERS

• Smoked Salmon
• Chilled Shrimp with Cocktail Sauce
• Housemade Cranberry Sauce with Orange Essence
• Devilled Eggs
• Cheese and Fruit
• Assorted Pickled Vegetables
• Black Eye Pea Salad

HOT DISHES

• Roast Turkey with Giblet Gravy
• Baked Southern Ham with Pineapple Raisin Sauce
• Cornbread Dressing
• Mashed Yukon Gold Potatoes
• Green Beans Almandine
• Butternut Squash Casserole
• Maple Glazed Yams
• Roasted Brussel Sprouts

DESSERTS

• Traditional Pumpkin Pie
• Fudge Truffle Pecan Tart
• Sweet Potato Cheesecake
• Maple Pecan Pie with Bourbon Whipped Cream
• Raspberry, Pear, Almond Tart