Thanksgiving Inspirations
Thanksgiving is November 23rd We don’t know if turkey was served at the First Thanksgiving It’s not exactly clear if turkey was served at the First Thanksgiving, though Colonists and Native Americans did eat wild turkey, according to the Plimoth Plantation, an experiential learning center in Plymouth, Massachusetts. An account of the First Thanksgiving from Edward Winslow mentions hunters who brought plenty of fowl, which probably included ducks, geese, swan, and perhaps turkeys, along with venison, lobster, mussels, and grapes. Items from our typical Thanksgiving dinner, such as cranberry sauce, sweet potatoes, and pumpkin pie, were absent from the first table. Sugar was expensive at the time, and the Pilgrims likely had none. Potatoes, which originated in South America, also had not yet made their way into the North American diet. Source: Huffington Post (HuffPost)
Sangria is not just for summer
Mix a large batch of red wine, pomegranates (#261449) and local apples (#350932) ahead of service and garnish with an apple slice and cinnamon stick. Consider storing in a glass container in plain sight to entice customers.
The holidays are time for sharing Cheesy pull apart baked bread is an appetizing way to do just that. Take an Italian rustic loaf (#424469), slice and fill with shredded mozzarella (#301028). Top with oregano, garlic and drizzle with turkey drippings. Enjoy!
A leafy holiday dish The holidays don’t have to mean unhealthy. Kale (#969741), organic quinoa (#546355), almond (#376313) and cranberry (#244263) salad is both festive and light.
Sweet & Savory
Local acorn squash (#859369) stuffed and baked with butter, brown sugar, walnuts (#357197) and cranberries (#244263).
Serve in a Squash
Make pumpkin risotto (#1407) eye catching by serving in a squash or pumpkin!
It’s all in the presentation
Turkey is a Thanksgiving staple, but why not dress it up? Stuff turkey breast (#87377) with cornbread stuffing (#334979), wrap with string and finish in the oven. Garnish and serve!
Easy Peasy Dessert
Rice pudding (#194609) is simple to make, so make it seasonal with pumpkin, orange and walnuts. Garnish with a cinnamon stick. Yum!