We definitely worked up a good appetite. I mean, just look at my plate. While I still tried to eat healthy, my “portion control” went out the window. 
At least I didn’t eat any sweets. I just stared at it for a long time.
Here’s what I cooked up today:
Mushroom with caramelized shallots and fresh thyme, recipe here This was my favorite! It had so much flavor and so easy to make.
Stuffing, gravy, roasted beet & arugula salad and sauteéd green beans.
My sister in-law brought mashed potatoes, yam and blueberry pie. 🙂
Here’s my 20 lbs turkey used WS Fruit & spice liquid brine this time
Cousins love
Let’s feast!
We are all busy making Thanksgiving dinner. (except for Shane who’s been playing video games in the family room.) 
Chloe is determined to perfect her apple pie again with a little help from Andrew. 
Ta da~ Chloe’s apple pie!
She wrote a really cool essay about her apple pie two years ago. Hope she writes about this one too!
We are back to hosting Thanksgiving dinner this year and it will be a nice and intimate dining for 9 people. Can’t wait!
The food we had at ABC Kitchen was so good, I tried to make my dish at home for the family 
Here’s my attempt to recreate Winter butternut squash radicchio salad with goat cheese & roasted chicken on the side. 
Today I’m in the city for work, looking for some inspiration. I took Chloe with me and we had a great time as always. She’s such an awesome company. I love you my cool, funny girl. 🙂
We had lunch at ABC Kitchen and oh boy, everything was so delicious!
Came home after Shane’s soccer game and we baked an apple cake and apple muffins. 
Apple cake made with whole wheat and no sugar. Not very pretty and not popular amongst my family but my mom and I like it. Not-so-guilty pleasure… 😉
We sat outside on the porch to carve pumpkins, enjoying this beautiful fall weather.
Taking a break!
After Andrew and Chloe left for the Ball, my parents, Shane and I went out to have sushi for dinner celebrating my parent’s wedding anniversary. 🙂
Perfect way to end the busy Saturday.
One of Chloe’s best friends is moving to Europe so we are getting together at her friend’s house for a goodbye party…
Chloe’s made a beautiful card for her.
I’ll miss seeing all of them together! We’ll miss you guys! Wishing all the best to the beautiful family~
Pumpkin soup in a pumpkin. 🙂 
Wife, Mother, jewelry designer &
graphic designer /Creative Director, I am HaeWon Cadence Ryu. This is a glimpse into my life’s blessings, passion and inspiration.
This blog came to fruition after I began motherhood; I wanted to be able to capture every millestone of my two beautiful children - Chloe & Shane as they journey through their early years. Since the launch of my online jewelry site, cadencelee.com, I’ve come face-to-face with having to juggle multiple roles. As a result, I have decided to feature some of my designs and inspiration alongside postings of my precious family. For me, this is the perfect medium of work-life balance.
