Showing posts with label Thanksgiving. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Thanksgiving. Show all posts

Wednesday, November 26, 2008

The Meat of Choice

Thanksgiving brings about choices. Traditionally, a turkey is served with the feast. Even the most powerful leader in the world (the President) selects a turkey for the table at the White House. Talk about being on death row. Anyway, I digress.

I've never been much for turkey. It always seems a bit dry to me. In our family, there is always a ham that is available as well. There's nothing better than a boneless ham cooked slowly in Pepsi. The last few years, we've also enjoyed a fried turkey. It seems to keep it's juices a little more and who doesn't love anything if fried?

What's your meat of choice? If you haven't decided yet, may I suggest something (even though I haven't indulged yet)?

The largest item on any menu in the world is probably the roast camel, sometimes served at Bedouin wedding feasts. The camel is stuffed with a sheep's carcass, which is stuffed with chickens, which are stuffed with fish, which are stuffed with eggs.
- The Amazing Book of Useless Information

1) Is anyone in the West brave enough?
2) Where would I obtain a camel to roast?
3) My family is quite big. But just how many can you serve with this meal?
4) Any idea of who the original chef might be? I haven't seen Emeril Lagasse attempt anything so extravagant.

Anything you want to add? Have a Happy Thankgiving. Enjoy your family and friends. But more importantly, recognize where your blessings come from.

Thursday, July 3, 2008

God's Blessings

The third Thursday of November we celebrate the blessings in our lives. It's been a tradition since 1621 when the New England Puritans instituted the feast. Despite recent traditions (Turkey, Ham, Sweet Potatoes, Detroit and Dallas football), Thanksgiving was intended to remind participants of their bountiful blessings. Chances are pretty good that the old hymn "Count Your Blessings" will be sung the Sunday prior or the Sunday after Thanksgiving.

This past week, I've been reminded time and time again of God's blessings. Why is it that we wait until November to remember how good God is? When we truly understand God's love, grace, mercy etc., Thanksgiving happens in June, July, November and every day of our lives.