We don’t have much time to chat today because I’ve got a date with an oven and a family to catch up with.
Here are a few articles that I read while waiting in the airport this morning that I thought you might enjoy during your own travels.
Eight Thanksgiving stories by some great food writers.
Elissa Altman on being OK with change on Thanksgiving.
Michael Chabon on embracing change on Thanksgiving.
Fast Company on the origins of Thanksgiving and the importance of harvest.
Ruth Reichl on her five favorite food books.
And now, our menu.
Nibbles: edamame, tabouli, hummus, guacamole, baby carrots, pita chip
Spinach and endive salad with toasted slivered almonds, cucumber, and strawberries, with balsamic dressing
Roasted turkey with oranges and onion
Cornbread stuffing with onion, mushroom, and apple
Crispy lemon roasted Brussels sprouts
Roasted sweet potatoes with brown sugar and pineapple
Cranberry relish with orange and pineapple
Applesauce (classic, cranberry)
A little red, a little white (that my aunt Linda picked up at Sonoma County Grape Camp)
Pumpkin pie
Chocolate chip cookie dough pie
Pumpkin seed and spice biscotti
Fruit
Happy Thanksgiving, everyone. Let the eating begin!
I’ll be taking off the next few days. See you back here on Monday.
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