10 on the 11th: My 10 Fave Foods of Thanksgiving

This is a fun monthly thing instigated by Marsha In the Middle. 
Usually we answer 10 questions.
And usually I answer over on my fashion blog SpyGirl. 

This month, however, there was one question: Tell us 10 of your favorite things about Thanksgiving. My 10 things are all about food! I love Thanksgiving food!

1967. Grandfather carves, I pose.

I'm no longer a fan of Turkey (I find fowl foul), but I do love 

1. Stuffing! 
    My Mom's version is what I compare all Thanksgiving stuffings to... 
    most don't live up to my flavor memory.

2. Gravy
    I made the gravy when I was growing up.
    Recently I made pork gravy for Severo and the recipe/muscle memory immediately returned.
    I was missing the proper utensil, however.

    You might think me weird, liking gravy and disliking turkey.
    It's not the taste, it's the texture of the meat.

3. Creamed Onions!
    OK, I'm starting to drool.

4. Mashed Potatoes
    I make really delicious mashed potatoes.
    I cook them in a pressure cooker and use some of the potato water as my mashing thinner. And lots of butter.

5. Roasted Yams (or Butternut Squash)
    I prefer my yams savory. I slice in 3/8" rounds and roast them in olive oil.

6. Baby Green Peas
   I use frozen, boiled, with a bunch of garlic power in the water.

7. Cranberry Relish
    I'm team made from scratch.

8. Pumpkin Pie
    OK, I'll accept Pecan or Apple as well

Hmmmmm. These are my most important Thanksgiving items.
Only 8!

our plates in 2016

After looking online at what Whole Foods offers I'll add:

9. Spinach Artichoke Parmesan Dip
    Yeah, that would be nice to graze upon while cooking the other stuff.

10. Brioche Rolls (to go with the dip)

Tada!
Hungry yet?
What foods say "Thanksgiving" for you?

Link to Marsha's answers for this month.

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