It was only two years ago or so that I actually started caring about Thanksgiving. Even though I’ve had an unnatural obsession with food as far back as I can remember, it wasn’t until I returned from living abroad for a year (where I did not get to celebrate Thanksgiving) that I started to get a passion for the holiday.
So on this, the Friday before Thanksgiving 2010, I thought I’d share the most memorable two Thanksgivings I’ve had to date.
Thanksgiving porn, traditional and modern, after the jump. Gas-X will not be provided.
Thanksgiving 2008- Traditional. Cranberry sauce, stuffing, corn bread, deviled eggs, relish tray, sweet potatoes, and of course, a nice brown turkey.
The Thanksgiving turkey, 2008. It doesn't get more traditional than this, as the turkey was only one of two animals native to the U.S.
Thanksgiving 2009- no family, and a super untraditional meal. Scallops with tomato jam, capers and asparagus slaw, sourdough and bacon dressing, pumpkin cornmeal bread with cranberry-jalapeno butter, asparagus with crab sauce. Delicious, but I really missed the traditional spread.
And for the modern main, Korean baked snapper. Delicious, but again, missed the turkey. Never thought I would turn out liking the more traditional food!
What do you make for Thanksgiving? Do you go traditional, and if so, what are the typical sides for your family? If you like to mix it up, tell me how you do it! What dishes you change?
Happy Friday!
~LTG!
Tags: modern, Thanksgiving menu, traditional
