Holiday Foods

There are many foods that get associated with the holidays, at least in my mind. There is the turkey, goose, ham and roast of beast, depending on where you are, determines what beast you manage to roast. But the sides that go with all of that are also fascinating. Sweet potatoe pie, corn pudding, pecan encrusted chicken with orange glaze. Candied pecans, cookies of all kinds, but particularly spritz and gingerbread. Creamed corn, creamed green beans of all kinds, marshmallow encrusted yams, grilled and glazed Brussels sprouts, beats and turnips, candied carrots and tiny potatoes. The breads are wonderful too, sweet and soft, hard. Rusted and chewy, all of it is wonderful and packed with tradition, memories, and ritual.

Enjoy your gatherings and feasts. Remember to teach the youngsters how to make the foods or else the traditions all disappear when you do. While recreating recipes is fun, it is easier if we simply learn them step by step from the older generations.