Thanksgiving Day is just around the corner. I am so looking forward to the football, the cooler weather, the time with family and friends, and most of all, dinner. We like the traditional foods. But, we often ask the kids for ways to improve our Turkey Day menu. Here are a few of this year’s more interesting ideas.
Sushi. Skyler requested it this year but the idea didn’t make the final cut. I will eat sushi, but I don’t go looking for it. The kids seek it out. I offered to make a turkey roll made up of seaweed, rice, turkey, salt, pepper, and sriracha. The idea didn’t fly, kind of like turkeys.
Disney’s turkey dinner. Before traveling soccer overwhelmed our lives, we enjoyed long November weekends in Southern California. When we made it to the Magic Kingdom we strolled across “New Orleans Square,” rode the “Pirates of the Caribbean,” and then ate the turkey dinner at “Cafe Orleans.” There is still no where like the “happiest place on earth.” It is a great place to share Thanksgiving dinner with thousands of your closest friends, just not this year.
Cereal. Seems just like yesterday. After a day at Sea World in San Diego our plans to enjoy dinner at a nice restaurant were thwarted. My dress pants went unpacked, we ended up at Denny’s. Meredith was four and enjoyed every spoonful of her frosted flakes. I was the turkey that day. Cereal just isn’t going to happen.
Fish eggs. One holiday we made our way to NorCal. Reservations were made for a classy Japanese buffet in San Francisco. (Yes, the dress pants were packed.) Klayton filled his plate with turkey, stuffing, green beans, and cranberries. Then he came face-to-face with fish eggs. He wasn’t quite sure what to do with the caviar but he took the risk. He liked it. Maybe this was when the quest for sushi was born. The pumpkin pie was pretty good, too. Looking forward to the pie this year.
Oyster casserole. So the kids never requested this side dish, I did. I was never sure why it was always on my parent’s Thanksgiving table. It grew on me. Sadly, the idea was rejected out-right by my family. No little oysters had to give up their shells to continue this family tradition. Is it ironic that my family prefers raw seafood on Thanksgiving?
What will you be serving this year? This afternoon we did the hunting and gathering. 21st century grocery getting is a bit different than what the Pilgrims experienced. But like the Pilgrims, I am thankful for my family and friends. I am thankful for the opportunities I had to travel to distant places and meet so many kind people. I am also thankful for times with students past, students present, and students yet to come. Hmmm, that sounds like a theme for a Christmas blog.
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I really enjoyed reading this 🙂 Happy Thanksgiving!!
Wyck,
You are a funny man! You might have a future in comedy or writing when you get tired of teaching =) I am thankful to call you my friend. Keep the funny posts coming!
Happy Thanksgivig to the entire Chew family!! Hugs to you all!
Coach~Love the idea of sushi and cereal for a meal. Thanksgiving is about family and fun. Thanks for reminding us all.
You embody the word “gratitude”.
Let’s do some lemonade before the big Xmas Day!
Fun post, Wyck. We camp every other year for Thanksgiving and enjoy family and a traditional dinner in the great outdoors.
Mr. Chew!!
A little late, like how I always showed up to your class, but I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving! Wish you an amazing New Year!