Our 2020 Thanksgiving Dinner

[asianthree]

Our usual 20 sitting at our table this yeas was 18 short. Our dining room table is big, so everyone can sit at the big table. Set with my thanksgiving dinnerware with center pieces. But this year was different, yet I cooked the same as normal.

Tradition should never change

Brined fresh Turkey (cause most from the south either brine or fry)

Oyster dressing for my granddaddy (who is no longer with us)
Wide greenbean cooked forever with ham hock for granny (no longer with us)
Candied Yams for my dad (also gone)

Grilled corn for Son and Grandson ( it’s the only veggie they will eat)
Black olives for my daughter and grandson, (alway eats them on their fingers)
Baked beans with bacon for my Mom
Fresh Cranberries for my granddaughter
Brussel Sprout salad ( the oldest, and wife are vegetarian)
Ham for son in law cause he hates turkey
Homemade gravy for other half cause the only one that uses it.
Homemade rolls that I didn’t burn this year thanks to Alexa.

Homemade Pumpkin pie, pecan pie, and homemade cannolis for all

Thanks to modern technology we all had dinner together, with our Alexa’s
Not sure if everyone was honest, but they all missed not being here, their dinner was not as good as mine

After packed up 10 dinners in special containers that keeps food warm for hours. Then delivered to friends that were alone this year.

Hope everyone had a close to normal Thanksgiving

[Velvet]

Thanks for sharing your table. I completely agree with your philosophy. My only change in the menu was the honey butternut squash was substituted with roasted garlic buttermilk mash potatoes this year and... all non household members were invited by Zoom.

[bob47]

Beautiful post. Thank you.

[Ecuadog]

Good for you. Thanks for sharing.

[Pairadocs]

Our usual 20 sitting at our table this yeas was 18 short. Our dining room table is big, so everyone can sit at the big table. Set with my thanksgiving dinnerware with center pieces. But this year was different, yet I cooked the same as normal.

Tradition should never change

Brined fresh Turkey (cause most from the south either brine or fry)

Oyster dressing for my granddaddy (who is no longer with us)
Wide greenbean cooked forever with ham hock for granny (no longer with us)
Candied Yams for my dad (also gone)

Grilled corn for Son and Grandson ( it’s the only veggie they will eat)
Black olives for my daughter and grandson, (alway eats them on their fingers)
Baked beans with bacon for my Mom
Fresh Cranberries for my granddaughter
Brussel Sprout salad ( the oldest, and wife are vegetarian)
Ham for son in law cause he hates turkey
Homemade gravy for other half cause the only one that uses it.
Homemade rolls that I didn’t burn this year thanks to Alexa.

Homemade Pumpkin pie, pecan pie, and homemade cannolis for all

Thanks to modern technology we all had dinner together, with our Alexa’s
Not sure if everyone was honest, but they all missed not being here, their dinner was not as good as mine

After packed up 10 dinners in special containers that keeps food warm for hours. Then delivered to friends that were alone this year.

Hope everyone had a close to normal Thanksgiving

Thanks for sharing..... cooked the traditional dinner too, did the best under the circumstances, did some extra decorating in house and on tree this year, anything to make things more cheerful. Sure miss those cookie exchanges though, won't be the same but, maybe save a few extra pounds ?

[oldtimes]

Our usual 20 sitting at our table this yeas was 18 short. Our dining room table is big, so everyone can sit at the big table. Set with my thanksgiving dinnerware with center pieces. But this year was different, yet I cooked the same as normal.

Tradition should never change

Brined fresh Turkey (cause most from the south either brine or fry)

Oyster dressing for my granddaddy (who is no longer with us)
Wide greenbean cooked forever with ham hock for granny (no longer with us)
Candied Yams for my dad (also gone)

Grilled corn for Son and Grandson ( it’s the only veggie they will eat)
Black olives for my daughter and grandson, (alway eats them on their fingers)
Baked beans with bacon for my Mom
Fresh Cranberries for my granddaughter
Brussel Sprout salad ( the oldest, and wife are vegetarian)
Ham for son in law cause he hates turkey
Homemade gravy for other half cause the only one that uses it.
Homemade rolls that I didn’t burn this year thanks to Alexa.

Homemade Pumpkin pie, pecan pie, and homemade cannolis for all

Thanks to modern technology we all had dinner together, with our Alexa’s
Not sure if everyone was honest, but they all missed not being here, their dinner was not as good as mine

After packed up 10 dinners in special containers that keeps food warm for hours. Then delivered to friends that were alone this year.

Hope everyone had a close to normal Thanksgiving

That is a wonderful story, thanks for sharing.

[MIskra]

We cooked a turkey for Thanksgiving. Stayed home and watched TV. Same as every other day, minus the turkey.

[Raton270]

Thank you for sharing your Thanksgiving!!!

[JanetMM]

Our usual 20 sitting at our table this yeas was 18 short. Our dining room table is big, so everyone can sit at the big table. Set with my thanksgiving dinnerware with center pieces. But this year was different, yet I cooked the same as normal.

Tradition should never change

Brined fresh Turkey (cause most from the south either brine or fry)

Oyster dressing for my granddaddy (who is no longer with us)
Wide greenbean cooked forever with ham hock for granny (no longer with us)
Candied Yams for my dad (also gone)

Grilled corn for Son and Grandson ( it’s the only veggie they will eat)
Black olives for my daughter and grandson, (alway eats them on their fingers)
Baked beans with bacon for my Mom
Fresh Cranberries for my granddaughter
Brussel Sprout salad ( the oldest, and wife are vegetarian)
Ham for son in law cause he hates turkey
Homemade gravy for other half cause the only one that uses it.
Homemade rolls that I didn’t burn this year thanks to Alexa.

Homemade Pumpkin pie, pecan pie, and homemade cannolis for all

Thanks to modern technology we all had dinner together, with our Alexa’s
Not sure if everyone was honest, but they all missed not being here, their dinner was not as good as mine

After packed up 10 dinners in special containers that keeps food warm for hours. Then delivered to friends that were alone this year.

Hope everyone had a close to normal Thanksgiving

Sounds like you had a table full of people to me.

And thank you for physically keeping it small. You are helping to not Covid around by not transmitting from someone who is asymptomatic but spreading their Covid unknowingly. Thank you again!

[Lindsyburnsy]

What a wonderful thing to do. I'm sure this one Thanksgiving via ZOOM or whatever, will be the most memorable one, even without all of the folks sitting right at your table.

[Singerlady]

Our usual 20 sitting at our table this yeas was 18 short. Our dining room table is big, so everyone can sit at the big table. Set with my thanksgiving dinnerware with center pieces. But this year was different, yet I cooked the same as normal.

Tradition should never change

Brined fresh Turkey (cause most from the south either brine or fry)

Oyster dressing for my granddaddy (who is no longer with us)
Wide greenbean cooked forever with ham hock for granny (no longer with us)
Candied Yams for my dad (also gone)

Grilled corn for Son and Grandson ( it’s the only veggie they will eat)
Black olives for my daughter and grandson, (alway eats them on their fingers)
Baked beans with bacon for my Mom
Fresh Cranberries for my granddaughter
Brussel Sprout salad ( the oldest, and wife are vegetarian)
Ham for son in law cause he hates turkey
Homemade gravy for other half cause the only one that uses it.
Homemade rolls that I didn’t burn this year thanks to Alexa.

Homemade Pumpkin pie, pecan pie, and homemade cannolis for all

Thanks to modern technology we all had dinner together, with our Alexa’s
Not sure if everyone was honest, but they all missed not being here, their dinner was not as good as mine

After packed up 10 dinners in special containers that keeps food warm for hours. Then delivered to friends that were alone this year.

Hope everyone had a close to normal Thanksgiving
What a lovely thing to do!

[caljeff]

What a wonderful sentiment. Thank you for sharing "asianthree".

[Heyitsrick]

Our usual 20 sitting at our table this yeas was 18 short. Our dining room table is big, so everyone can sit at the big table.

Great job sharing your Thanksgiving that way. I'm intrigued by a table that seats 20 people, though!

[mepoole]

Thank you for sharing. Even though our 11 was 8 short, we cooked the traditional meal just the same.

[sktb888]

Very nice story ❤️ thanks for sharing.

[Worldseries27]

beautiful post. Thank you.
i second that emotion.

[Neils]

How to get on your leftover list??

[polirudb]

Very nice. Thank you for posting.

[Massgrammy]

You created wonderful memories for all. So nice to share your meal.

[La lamy]

What a nice meal, virtual visit and giving to solo people. Awesome. As a Canadian I celebrated Thanksgiving in October and I thought it'd be less stressful to cook for 2 instead of the whole family, but it still was! It's so many dishes that all need to be ready at the same time, and what a mess in the kitchen! Not my forte, but so yummy nevertheless. Maybe I'll get the hang of it enough to stop stressing one of these days.

[dougawhite]

Our most memorable Thanksgiving was flying the kids and their mates into DisneyWorld. We had reservations at a fancy restaurant. Flights were delayed by hours and the only place open by the time everyone arrived was iHOP. We squeezed around a large table and shared a fun dinner we'll never forget.

[Bellavita]

the Calvary is coming and you are a saint

[Rosebud1949]

Our usual 20 sitting at our table this yeas was 18 short. Our dining room table is big, so everyone can sit at the big table. Set with my thanksgiving dinnerware with center pieces. But this year was different, yet I cooked the same as normal.

Tradition should never change

Brined fresh Turkey (cause most from the south either brine or fry)

Oyster dressing for my granddaddy (who is no longer with us)
Wide greenbean cooked forever with ham hock for granny (no longer with us)
Candied Yams for my dad (also gone)

Grilled corn for Son and Grandson ( it’s the only veggie they will eat)
Black olives for my daughter and grandson, (alway eats them on their fingers)
Baked beans with bacon for my Mom
Fresh Cranberries for my granddaughter
Brussel Sprout salad ( the oldest, and wife are vegetarian)
Ham for son in law cause he hates turkey
Homemade gravy for other half cause the only one that uses it.
Homemade rolls that I didn’t burn this year thanks to Alexa.

Homemade Pumpkin pie, pecan pie, and homemade cannolis for all

Thanks to modern technology we all had dinner together, with our Alexa’s
Not sure if everyone was honest, but they all missed not being here, their dinner was not as good as mine

After packed up 10 dinners in special containers that keeps food warm for hours. Then delivered to friends that were alone this year.

Hope everyone had a close to normal Thanksgiving
and a plate for those who have nothing !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Villageswimmer]

Heartwarming! Great post.

[Rodneysblue]

our usual 20 sitting at our table this yeas was 18 short. Our dining room table is big, so everyone can sit at the big table. Set with my thanksgiving dinnerware with center pieces. But this year was different, yet i cooked the same as normal.

Tradition should never change

brined fresh turkey (cause most from the south either brine or fry)

oyster dressing for my granddaddy (who is no longer with us)
wide greenbean cooked forever with ham hock for granny (no longer with us)
candied yams for my dad (also gone)

grilled corn for son and grandson ( it’s the only veggie they will eat)
black olives for my daughter and grandson, (alway eats them on their fingers)
baked beans with bacon for my mom
fresh cranberries for my granddaughter
brussel sprout salad ( the oldest, and wife are vegetarian)
ham for son in law cause he hates turkey
homemade gravy for other half cause the only one that uses it.
Homemade rolls that i didn’t burn this year thanks to alexa.

Homemade pumpkin pie, pecan pie, and homemade cannolis for all

thanks to modern technology we all had dinner together, with our alexa’s
not sure if everyone was honest, but they all missed not being here, their dinner was not as good as mine

after packed up 10 dinners in special containers that keeps food warm for hours. Then delivered to friends that were alone this year.

Hope everyone had a close to normal thanksgiving

wonderful!

[davem4616]

We cooked the full traditional dinner also. I didn't 'stuff' the bird this year...it wasn't the same, scrapping that idea. Once a year putting stuffing in a turkey isn't going to kill us.

I have two single 1st cousins living in TV that joined us. None of us wanted our family members to travel due to covid-19, so it was really great to celebrate with family...we were always together on this holiday eating at 'the kids table' back in the 50's

[sjeffries]

Your reasons for making your thanksgiving dinner are what keep you going. Very sweet story.

Since my Honey hates turkey, we had filet mignon, jumbo shrimp and Maine lobster instead. It was delicious and sooooo much easier to prepare.

[Burgy]

Good job. Sounds like you made many people happy

[elsamms]

Asianthree, yours was my favorite Thanksgiving experience I read or heard about. You kept your wonderful traditions (which included memories of those loved ones no longer with you).You set your beautiful table as usual. You followed COVID guidelines to protect yourself and others. And best of all you shared your with others who were alone. Thank you for your grace and kindness.

[Raine700]

Lovely! Very special

[jswirs]

Just a shout out here for Francesco's Restaurant. My wife and I had thanksgiving dinner there. I had the traditional Thanksgiving dinner and it was excellent. real turkey breast, string bean casserole, real mashed potatoes and stuffing. Very good, especially at $17.50.

[HappyRetired]

We traveled by car to VA for dinner with 5. We had little contact with anyone on the way. Granddaughter was late arriving awaiting a Covid test that came out negative. Heading back to TV today or tomorrow--only stopping for gas and take-out. I have to cook turkey for us since no restaurant has dark meat. Our holiday meals include a few favorite dishes but much less than when we had family gathering. Sometimes it doesn't seem the same.

[Brondrisek]

What a sweet post and wonderful person. Dinner sounds delightful.

[Rosebud1949]

Of course the reply about making a plate of ood and offering it to those who had none was conveniently missing.....

[sroule]

That was so thoughtful of you and to brighten others for a day. What a menu to with so much meaning in it. Go bless you

[P&WBryant]

Thanks for sharing. Trip down memory lane!