This week I'm writing about all things Thanksgiving! To start things off right, I would like to welcome Kendra Thornton to Embracing Chaos. Check her out on Twitter when you are done reading about her Thanksgiving traditions!
My favorite time of year is coming up soon: Thanksgiving! With all
the leaves falling and crisp air-cooling the neighborhood, the Thornton
household is a whole bunch of family visitors this year in Chicago of friends
and family! Thanksgiving and its symbolism of gratitude make me thankful about
my immediate and extended family and I can hardly wait to have everyone here to
celebrate it.
With all of our guests coming to Chicago, I need to come up with
simple recipes that the kids and I can cook together without too much of a
mess. I'm sticking with fast recipes that incorporate either desserts or
appetizers. Because I don't have many recipes to choose from at home, I've been searching through Pinterest for
ideas. The pictures help me visualize the dish rather than just read
the ingredient list. My kids aren't too young anymore, but they still make a
mess in the kitchen if the recipes are too complicated! If I see too many
ingredients in a picture, I just skip to the next one.
I love traditional Thanksgiving foods. Mashed potatoes and gravy
are my favorite! You can't forget the turkey, stuffing or cranberry sauce
either. These staples make me think of family and friends every year. This
year, however, I think I want to mix up what I’m serving! I came across an
article on Gogobot, “Turkey
Trimmed to the Nines,” and it discusses what some of the top luxury hotels are going
to be serving their guests this year for the big day!
Although I can't create all of these luxurious dishes for
Thanksgiving, I can certainly bring in my cooking expertise and alter the
ingredients to fit my family's food cravings. I hope my family enjoys some of
the new foods I’m going to try and recreate! Thanksgiving is the best time to
gather around and sample new things! If the kids don't like a dish, one of the
adults is sure to enjoy it thoroughly! I'm particularly excited about trying a
new recipe that the Waldorf Astoria in Orlando is making for their guests.
Velvety pumpkin soup accented with lobster sounds incredibly scrumptious as a
dinner appetizer! It is sure to warm the heart before trying all of my other
creations.
One of the best things about Thanksgiving, aside from the food, is
how we give thanks. Starting with the eldest family member, we ask everyone to
name what he or she are grateful for. If you think back across the year, there
is so much to be thankful for! I am incredibly thankful for the Thornton family
and our respect for one another. Have your family talk about their gratitude.
It is sure to brighten everyone's holiday. Have a delicious holiday filled with
friends and family! You are sure to make so many memories!
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