My siblings and I piled into the car yesterday for one more package of dinner rolls and a smoke break when the craziest thing happened. My stepbrother slowed to let an older black gentleman cross the parking lot and I heard him murmur something under his breath. Something that sounded like nigger. My little sister giggled and said, “I was thinking the same thing in my head!” to him as I stared at both of them in shock.
Does anyone do stuff really out of the ordinary for Thanksgiving dinner? I know a handful of families that cook something than Turkey as their main course, but I’m mostly interested in what sorts of side dishes your family/friends prepare that are out of the ordinary. Let’s share unique recipes and salivate over the catatonic gluttony of tomorrow.
Some interesting turkey and thanksgiving factoids after the break…
I feel like we should have our own theme park. On almost any list dedicated to US tourism, we usually make it in there. And what isn’t to like? igougo, a travelocity company, just released their top 6 holiday getaways:
Charlottesville’s collegiate commitment to tradition shows itself in the annual Blessing of the Hounds on Thanksgiving morning. Local expert tachi puts the event in her Charlottesville top 10 and recommends getting there early to watch a “ceremony rich in history” that is “taken quite seriously.” She says, “If you are in the area for Thanksgiving, this is a must-do.”
What do you think of tachi’s top ten things to do in cville? While her restaurant selection is well, non existent, she does point to some neat experiences like going to the Barboursville and Blenheim vineyards and horseback riding. I have yet to try to the local wine scene or ride a horse and definitely appreciate the advice. Thanks tachi!
[pic from Rachel from Cupcakes Take the Cake on Flickr]
