Forrest Gander 2003

Thanksgiving 2003
WHAT’S GOOD FOR THE GOOSE
Guest of Honor: Forrest Gander

Thanksgiving in Providence sounds so Currier & Ives

So Normal Rockwell beating his wife in the Bronx or

Admitting you are gay while passing the gravy tureen

Listening to Fred talk the strategy of NASCAR

go fast and turn left, got it

This heart attack was nothing you should have been here for the one in ninety-four

now that was a heart attack, Barbara here started browsing new Cadillac brochures

she was that sure I was done for, weren’t you sweetie

the snow globe

close your eyes

the better to see

Tomato Hominy Pozole with Mojave Mulatto Chile Salsa

Sweet Potato Soup with Nutmeg Chive

Goat Cheese Quenelles

Conch and Lychee Fritters with warm

Turnip Cream & Haystack Leeks

Intermezzo of Mulled Bourbon Cranberries & Plums

Roast Goose with a Queen Anne Cherry Sauce,
Brown Bread Stuffing, Caramelized Red and Yellow,
Harvard Beats with Onions and Pancetta

Apple Walnut Ozark Pudding with Rum Sauce

Date:November 27, 2003