Do you have traditions that you maintain on Thanksgiving Day? Watch the Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade? Attend local high school football games? Gather at the home of family or friends for dinner or dessert?Today is a day of giving and gratitude for me. I will spend Thanksgiving morning volunteering with Food & Friends to deliver meals. Food & Friends has more than 800 turkeys and all the sides that need to be delivered. They estimate 3,500 people will sit down to give thanks and enjoy a meal from Food & Friends on Thanksgiving Day. Food & Friends states, "this is what Thanksgiving is all about – coming together as a community to care for our neighbors in need". I consider it an honor to serve as a volunteer.
A friend sent me a text message yesterday: there is such joy in gratitude. On this Thanksgiving Day I am grateful for and am joyful about many things, including:
- Access to shelter, food, and water
- Family and dear friends
- Employment
- The many chefs, servers, greeters/hosts/hostesses and other staff who have made me feel welcome in their dining establishment.
- The business owners and vendors who have agreed to be interviewed on the Technicolor dining blog site.
- You, for supporting Technicolor dining by reading the blog posts and telling others about the blog site, Facebook page, and Twitter presence. Technicolor dining's continued growth is due largely to you. Thank you!
Yes, I have prepared a small meal as well.
On the menu:
roasted turkey breast (the turkey was submerged in a brine solution for several hours)
herb stuffing with sausage and roasted chestnuts
homemade turkey gravy
cranberry, orange and walnut relish - see the Ocean Spray site for the recipe
brussel sprouts with apple and almond (this dish is a favorite with my immediate family)
Wishing you and yours a day filled with joy and gratitude. Happy Thanksgiving!
Be well,
Technicolor girl
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