Have you heard of the “Let them” theory? As the holidays approach, many are filled with stress over family conflicts. The holiday gatherings are times when old rivalries, resentments, and insecurities seem to come bubbling up – right alongside of the new ones. Perhaps Aunt Sally always criticizes what you’re wearing – or maybe she criticizes the pies you contributed to the feast. Uncle George will have a few too many cocktails and start telling embarrassing stories about things you did as a child. Your sister who “married money” will begin bragging about a new vacation home or … Continue reading...
Thanksgiving is coming fast and are you writing up your menu now? create delete
November 27, Thursday is the day that we enjoy a day off and have Thanksgiving Dinner with friends and family. I remember one parents would close the restaurant for the day and head to the cabin to start making food for all of us. My mom would get up at 5 am and start baking pies at least 5 of them, Apple, Mince Meat, Pumpkin, Coconut Cream (MY best pie), Cherry. Than would be time for the turkey, Ham, Chicken legs, for the stove. Time to peel the potatoes for Mash Potatoes, Pennsylvania Dutch Potatoes filling, Oyster Filling and Sweet Potatoes. Gravy would be Turkey Gravy and Cheese … Continue reading...