Yeah, fireworks for sure!
No, it’s not the 4th of July— sun laden, flip floppin’ family fun. Thanksgiving takes on ceremonial circumstance, boilerplate ballyhoo, ironclad irony. A smooth family sail on a calm glassy sea oft meets with strong homestead headwinds, careening into subtle sibling squalls and/or the perfect paternal storm— all, fashionably fit for Freudian speculation and interpretation. Shall we lie down on the couch?
Year in, year out, after a thorough roasting, Thanksgiving turkeys are sacrificed, stuffed with symbolism and sanctimoniously sliced with a guilt-edged knife that cuts both ways— Remember Rockwell and our fictional familial fantasy.What would Norman have rendered presented with the new vegan sensibilities of today?
The road to recovery? Let’s set the bird free. On second thought, let’s keep the bird and set ourselves free. Considering the symptoms at hand, an immediate relaxed attitude is prescribed. Attain this through thoughtful breathing, a flexible plan, perhaps a glass of wine. Lines drawn, plan in place, nerves of steel may still be required, but seriously, it’s just another meal.
The 15th
Set your boundaries and set a date for commitment from family and friends. Size matters when it comes to sharing the bird. We’d like to know what you want by the 15th, so pass that along to the clan. The sooner you know what’s up, the better we can be of support. Pies will be baked to order. Gravy and other sides will be calculated as well.
Besides the basic accoutrements, we are here to literarily chase down any special requests, be it big or small. Pheasant, quail, goose, duck, ham or lamb. Need a mountain of French beans? A ton of sweet potatoes? Wild exotic mushrooms? Basics or hard to find? We can even arrange delivery of a cord of firewood. You light the fire.
Joking aside, let’s revel in family. Food is just the sideshow of love and consideration of others, both near and far. I am grateful that I know you and appreciate the opportunity of assisting you in your holiday endeavors.
If you missed my article on Joe Bruno, I offer the link below. Hope you enjoy the read.
Notable Now: Figs, plums, grapes, honeydew, all berries, apples of course, .pears too. Asparagus, Brussel sprouts, bunch spinach, bunch watercress, broccoli, beets are a good bet, turnips, purple carrots, fennel and every kind of potato. Locally, it is truly a big, beautiful harvest.