I have always looked forward to Thanksgiving. The succulent turkey roasting away in the oven alongside apple-filled stuffing, the giblets simmering on the stove-top to yielding rich stock to mix with roux, and the sounds of the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade coming from the TV. This year, I got to experience that TWICE. My pretty sister and her fiance hosted round one in their cozy and full-of-character apartment here in Portland. After stuffing ourselves to the gills with turkey, stuffing, sweet potato casserole, cranberry sauce, green beans and mashed potatoes, Miek and I grabbed the dogs and headed to Pine Point for round two. Not a low-cal day!

Traditions are so important, and I’m so thankful that my parents have fostered rituals, tastes and sounds of the holidays! It has created a solid holiday foundation upon which to build our own traditions.

xoxo AlSeason’s Greetings!!!!