Guest guest Posted November 16, 2004 Report Share Posted November 16, 2004 Ah yes, it wouldn't be late November without the radical anti-Thanksgiving freakout. No, I don't enjoy the corpse centerpiece, but when it comes to Thanksgiving I focus on the positive. I prefer to enjoy my family, despite our disagreements and various failings, and set a peaceful good example -- cooking and sharing my food with them, and graciously accepting their concern and love for me. I don't lecture, and they kindly keep the carcass out of my sight. I hope you enjoy your fast. I'm sure the turkeys, Native Americans, blacks and women all appreciate your sacrifice and ritual purification. But I plan to eat some green beans almondine, a little savory bread stuffin', some broccoli and squash, garlic-sauteed spinach, sweet potatoes with cinnamon .... and at least two pieces of pie. Mmmm pie. Apple, methinks. (Note: In my experience, all of the above can be prepared quickly with almost no effort and little interference in the orchestrations of the Thanksgiving chef. Just do your veg. prep earlier that day and bring your own storage/serving containers. Stuffing and potatoes can cook in the oven with everyone else's. For the rest, two sautee pans and a microwave and you're golden. The timing isn't even hard to figure out if you think about it for a few minutes. Just be sure you do the spinach last since it is so quick and doesn't like reheating. The pie, i let Mom make. *wink* ) best wishes for a gratifying and peaceful holiday-- amy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 16, 2004 Report Share Posted November 16, 2004 Why do you need to be told that this is the one day to spend with your family? This should be practiced on a daily basis, not as a " hallmark " holiday. Besides, it is more than EATING - read the whole " diatribe. " Enjoy your one-day holiday. = = = = = = , Amy <purple@m...> wrote: > Ah yes, it wouldn't be late November without the radical anti- Thanksgiving freakout. > > No, I don't enjoy the corpse centerpiece, but when it comes to Thanksgiving I focus on the positive. > > I prefer to enjoy my family, despite our disagreements and various failings, and set a peaceful good example -- cooking and sharing my food with them, and graciously accepting their concern and love for me. I don't lecture, and they kindly keep the carcass out of my sight. > > I hope you enjoy your fast. I'm sure the turkeys, Native Americans, blacks and women all appreciate your sacrifice and ritual purification. > > But I plan to eat some green beans almondine, a little savory bread stuffin', some broccoli and squash, garlic-sauteed spinach, sweet potatoes with cinnamon ... and at least two pieces of pie. Mmmm pie. Apple, methinks. > > > (Note: In my experience, all of the above can be prepared quickly with almost no effort and little interference in the orchestrations of the Thanksgiving chef. Just do your veg. prep earlier that day and bring your own storage/serving containers. Stuffing and potatoes can cook in the oven with everyone else's. For the rest, two sautee pans and a microwave and you're golden. The timing isn't even hard to figure out if you think about it for a few minutes. Just be sure you do the spinach last since it is so quick and doesn't like reheating. The pie, i let Mom make. *wink* ) > > best wishes for a gratifying and peaceful holiday-- > amy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 16, 2004 Report Share Posted November 16, 2004 Amy, thanks! I couldn't decide if I wanted to say anything or not. There is so much for everyone on this earth to give thanks for that I think we can hand over one day per year. After all, if we worked toward resolving such deep felt convictions the rest of the year, we would deserve a break. It seems that so many of these annual flagellations are just aimed at showing how gallant I am, rather than bringing any attention to the causes purported to highlight. Think just a minute people; attacking Santa in the middle of a mall hardly gets your point across in any useful way. So, making a buzz kill of your family's annual whatever it is in your house hardly proves anything but to add to the divisive atmosphere of too many families. Maybe what we really need in this world are two or three more days a year to come together and give thanks. A reminder of what we have might just be the best prompt to insure others have some, too. So, don't kill a turkey or don't be one, either. - Amy Tuesday, November 16, 2004 3:18 AM Re: anti-thanksgiving fasting diatribe Ah yes, it wouldn't be late November without the radical anti-Thanksgiving freakout. No, I don't enjoy the corpse centerpiece, but when it comes to Thanksgiving I focus on the positive. I prefer to enjoy my family, despite our disagreements and various failings, and set a peaceful good example -- cooking and sharing my food with them, and graciously accepting their concern and love for me. I don't lecture, and they kindly keep the carcass out of my sight.I hope you enjoy your fast. I'm sure the turkeys, Native Americans, blacks and women all appreciate your sacrifice and ritual purification. But I plan to eat some green beans almondine, a little savory bread stuffin', some broccoli and squash, garlic-sauteed spinach, sweet potatoes with cinnamon ... and at least two pieces of pie. Mmmm pie. Apple, methinks. (Note: In my experience, all of the above can be prepared quickly with almost no effort and little interference in the orchestrations of the Thanksgiving chef. Just do your veg. prep earlier that day and bring your own storage/serving containers. Stuffing and potatoes can cook in the oven with everyone else's. For the rest, two sautee pans and a microwave and you're golden. The timing isn't even hard to figure out if you think about it for a few minutes. Just be sure you do the spinach last since it is so quick and doesn't like reheating. The pie, i let Mom make. *wink* )best wishes for a gratifying and peaceful holiday-- amy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 16, 2004 Report Share Posted November 16, 2004 > - > Eric Stevens > So, don't kill a turkey or don't be one, either. Ha! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 17, 2004 Report Share Posted November 17, 2004 We have had vegetarians in the family for 30 years. Even before that, the table was heavy with vegetables. We have always had both white and sweet potatoes, onions, rutabaga, cranberry sauce, broccoli or green beans, maybe cooked carrots, usually a salad, along with rolls and some stuffing that was not cooked in the turkey. Before dinner, there always celery, carrots and olives to munch on and afterwards, pies, cookies and nuts and fruit. We've been careful over the years not to introduce animal products into the vegies. I think that anyone could probably make a meal of out that presentation of food. I have 15 members of my family coming: carnivores, vegetarians, vegans, special diets folks, Buddhists, Christians, Atheists, Jews, the odd Pagan or two, pacifists, retired military guys and some real odd-balls. I have had Thanksgiving dinners where 3 of the family members had their ex-spouses there. This included my husband's ex. I will guarantee there will be no quarrels or angry words. Everyone, as as always, will treat each other with respect and kindness. This is truly something to be thankful for. The food is the least of it. w. , " Eric Stevens " <sseric57@h...> wrote: > Amy, thanks! I couldn't decide if I wanted to say anything or not. > > There is so much for everyone on this earth to give thanks for that I think we can hand over one day per year. After all, if we worked toward resolving such deep felt convictions the rest of the year, we would deserve a break. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 17, 2004 Report Share Posted November 17, 2004 Hum, y'all ain't Southern, are you? There are two rules for a Southern family gatherin. No fightin or ______nn till after you eat and the party's over when the law shows up. Oh, and it's just good form that the one who puts granny in the closet lets her out before you go. That's forgiven if you go by force... - Wendy Wednesday, November 17, 2004 3:26 PM Re: anti-thanksgiving fasting diatribe We have had vegetarians in the family for 30 years. Even before that, the table was heavy with vegetables. We have always had both white and sweet potatoes, onions, rutabaga, cranberry sauce, broccoli or green beans, maybe cooked carrots, usually a salad, along with rolls and some stuffing that was not cooked in the turkey. Before dinner, there always celery, carrots and olives to munch on and afterwards, pies, cookies and nuts and fruit. We've been careful over the years not to introduce animal products into the vegies. I think that anyone could probably make a meal of out that presentation of food.I have 15 members of my family coming: carnivores, vegetarians, vegans, special diets folks, Buddhists, Christians, Atheists, Jews, the odd Pagan or two, pacifists, retired military guys and some real odd-balls. I have had Thanksgiving dinners where 3 of the family members had their ex-spouses there. This included my husband's ex. I will guarantee there will be no quarrels or angry words. Everyone, as always, will treat each other with respect and kindness. This is truly something to be thankful for. The food is the least of it. we. , "Eric Stevens" <sseric57@h...> wrote:> Amy, thanks! I couldn't decide if I wanted to say anything or not.> > There is so much for everyone on this earth to give thanks for that I think we can hand over one day per year. After all, if we worked toward resolving such deep felt convictions the rest of the year, we would deserve a break. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 18, 2004 Report Share Posted November 18, 2004 LOL... nope, all the southerners in the family moved north about 130 years ago. No kidding. w. , " Eric Stevens " <sseric57@h...> wrote: > Hum, y'all ain't Southern, are you? > > There are two rules for a Southern family gatherin. > > No fightin or ______nn till after you eat and the party's over when the law shows up. > > Oh, and it's just good form that the one who puts granny in the closet lets her out before you go. That's forgiven if you go by force... > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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