Happy THANKSgiving!!

Thanksgiving in the United States dates back to the early 1600's.  I cannot imagine the joy during The First Thanksgiving at Plymouth in 1621.  From the harvest to the methods of cooking what an event this must have been!  I would love the hear the prayer being said at this table!

The First Thanksgiving at Plymouth By Jennie A. Brownscombe (1914)

Next to all the quality time with family and friends having plenty of kitchen time with my Mom is so fun ! We always prepare family recipes like my Mom's Cranberry Crunch! 

We also really enjoy trying new versions of old favorites while the Macy's Day parade is in full force!  Our new North Carolina sweet potato faves are sweet potato balls filled with marshmallows and roasted sweet potatoes, parsnips, carrots and golden raisins mixed with clover honey and brown sugar!  Everyone is happy with beef tenderloin since we are the last stop of the day! We are starting with cranberry salsa and fig preservers over Stilton blue cheese served with pears and ending with apple and pecan pie!  Add the pumpkin pie martini and the Thanksgiving Toast is in order!

Thanksgiving Toast!

“May your stuffing be tasty
May your turkey plump,
May your potatoes and gravy
Have nary a lump.
May your yams be delicious
And your pies take the prize,
And may your Thanksgiving dinner
Stay off your thighs!”


Enjoy your Day, Carolina Style!
Jen Jen