I got over wanting to make a traditional Thanksgiving turkey a long time ago. When we have guests on Thanksgiving, I'm always sure to offer them the traditional spread: stuffing, potatoes, gravy, pie and of course, turkey. It's what they usually expect and I hate to disappoint. But if it's just the two of us,... Continue Reading →
Second helpings
For the past few years, Darlene and I have been celebrating Thanksgiving on days that aren't the fourth Thursday of November. Why? Many reasons. First, we don't want to succumb to traditions. This is why we always have lobster for Thanksgiving. Second, we want to get it out of the way so when that Thursday... Continue Reading →
Getting Thanksgiving over with
I have a tradition in my household on the last Thursday of November. It's not to roast a whole turkey. It's to have an anti-turkey meal.I've been celebrating Thanksgiving that way for at least half a decade. Depending on guests who insist on having a turkey or the freakish year I had to work on... Continue Reading →