Cooking for Thanksgiving

November

Every Thanksgiving I seek refuge in neighbors and friends.

Having been raised outside the United States, I didn’t even know what Thanksgiving was, let alone know how to cook a turkey. Seven year after coming to the United States, I still haven’t mastered the art. Rather than struggle in the kitchen every November, my family and I enjoy the largess of our neighbors and friends.

This Thanksgiving I’m looking forward to introducing our youngest to turkey and stuffing. Last year he was too young to partake in the traditional Thanksgiving meal. This year he has more teeth and a more curious palate, and if turkey doesn’t do it for him, there’s always stuffing and ham. He loves carbohydrates, and ham is his favorite meat. Billi, our oldest, enjoys tradional American fare.

This Thanksgiving our hosts are a couple of Indian and Greek heritage. I’m sure the meal will be traditional, but with a twist. I’m looking forward to it not only because of the food, but also because my husband and I have been asked to help with the prepping and cooking. I think that’s a wonderful way to spend Thanksgiving with friends. And maybe, just maybe, I’ll learn enough to host my own Thanksgiving next year.

This entry was posted on Friday, November 21st, 2008 at 5:00 pm by Hema Easley.
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One Response to “Cooking for Thanksgiving”

A Vecchioni November 22nd, 2008 at 4:40 pm
Sounds like you’ve got a great day planned out. If your youngest doesn’t enjoy the turkey, he’s at least sure to love the stuffing. Somehow it seems kids are born with a love for stuffing. Hope your Thanksgiving is filled with wonderful food, friends and family. All the Best!

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