remember

what do you remember that was important to your families thanksgiving table and what was not?
For me there were several things that were always very important.

Turkey
Gravy
mashed potatoes
rolls
stuffing
pies( pumpkin and cherry cream cheese)

not always there...
cranberry sauce (dad wished it was)
green bean casserole (later it did and i loved it)
sweet potatoes/ yams
apple pie (sometimes)

I loved snacking on the stuffing after the veggies, butter and stock were added before it got soggy. It is the best! Moms green beans are a little special with the sesame oil. Josh tried to have me make it with canned green beans but the little crunch of fresh green beans is just to die for. We never made our own pecan pie (don't you dare mispronounce it) but i loved it when we had it.