Mainely Martha

Thanksgiving is such a wonderful holiday; friends and family coming together to give thanks while eating and drinking. What’s not to be thankful for?

Regardless of how much you cook or bake throughout the course of the year, the time, attention and love that goes into this one meal rivals no other; it is a feast to be shared. A feast with traditional dishes that are made for this one meal. One particular side that comes but once a year is stuffing. While a bowl of bread would not normally be appealing or even a rational consideration for a side to an average meal, my mother’s stuffing is a must have…just once a year.

Growing up I was the official taste tester of the stuffing; this one delicious side that was made only for Thanksgiving. And as time has past, the reins have been passed along to my son as the new official taste tester as it is now me who prepares the stuffing. Thankfully, it is one task that does not meet resistance and can bring a smile to his face as a confirmation that it has past the test…the joy of the season!

The day is filled with nostalgia from the aroma filling the house as dinner cooks to the memories of Thanksgivings past and the love of the food and of course, the company. Having been blessed growing up in a large and wonderful family with an abundance of delicious food, Thanksgiving has always been a reminder of all that there is to be grateful for. The combination of food, drink and loved ones is what makes the day worth the effort that is put into it and ultimately compels one to be thankful.

So, if only on Thanksgiving, count blessings and not calories…enjoy!