Thanksgiving is actually my favorite holiday! Why-because it is based around food! and being grateful! No matter what happens in life, there is always something to be grateful for!

I am always grateful for good food; and Thanksgiving is the quintessential ritual for this! People share recipes on how to make the best turkey; whether to brine or not….. etc. Me for one, I am going to brine for the first time and see if it really makes a difference. Over many years I have gone to other people’s places and did not make the turkey myself. I am looking forward to seeing how it comes out! Wish me luck……..

I am cooking and am so looking forward to the smells coming out of the kitchen. Roasting turkey smells wonderfully! Thanksgiving incorporates the abundance of fall- squashes, sweet potatoes, brussel sprouts, etc. There will be a small number of folks at my table. I give much thanks for being able to share the bounty of this season with friends…. and remember why gratitude for me, is the best part of Thanksgiving……