tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2018633413564074437.post4043814998866699138..comments2024-02-02T00:22:18.479-06:00Comments on Okay, Listen Here: We're All PilgrimsStephanie Jones AKA Alicia Hunter Pacehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03023631488715031414noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2018633413564074437.post-74778560707770119972010-11-24T19:21:16.019-06:002010-11-24T19:21:16.019-06:00This year I bought a bunch of pressed glass plates...This year I bought a bunch of pressed glass plates at the Pottery Barn, complete with salad side plates, to use instead of paper plates. Like you Jean, I can't use the good china because of all the hand washing (who wants to do it?) I do bring out the Waterford and the good silver. The clear glass plates sitting on gold chargers look just fine!<br /><br />My fondest memories are of standing in my Bigmama's kitchen while she cooked enough food for Cox's Army. She never got frazzled and was always kind. Although I have her recipes, nothing I cook tastes as good as hers. Maybe it was the love she put into it.Cherylnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2018633413564074437.post-73712158287385502832010-11-24T13:38:56.537-06:002010-11-24T13:38:56.537-06:00I like to make things nice, but I faced a while ba...I like to make things nice, but I faced a while back that the holiday table will never be perfect. Some where along the way, there were people standing between me and my good serving dishes and it occurred to me, it's the people who are important. I used what I could could reach. What good is a holiday gathering if everyone is tired and all the dishes have to be washed by hand? <br /><br />I've been known to use my crystal and silver with the best that Chinet makes.Alicia Hunter Pace (aka Jean Hovey and Stephanie Jones)https://www.blogger.com/profile/13844329805282121486noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2018633413564074437.post-41811618644380618242010-11-24T09:34:46.816-06:002010-11-24T09:34:46.816-06:00I can understand why DD wants her mom's recipe...I can understand why DD wants her mom's recipe. Thanksgiving is a day to be comforted. And there's nothing more comforting than tried and true favorites. <br /><br />Thanks for posting, Christine! Wishing you a fabulous day with friends and family. <br /><br />Wishing you the best and most memorable Thanksgiving yet! ;)<br /><br />Stephanie, aren't those the best memories? I've tried to imagine why. Is it because those were simple days? We didn't have to generate the menu, cook the food or worry if the turkey was done enough. We spent the day playing and then when called, sat down to a splendorous feast. Good times! ;)Katherine Bonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14701961380138616355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2018633413564074437.post-29854459408362718002010-11-24T09:12:08.644-06:002010-11-24T09:12:08.644-06:00Kathy, your post made me think of all the Thanksgi...Kathy, your post made me think of all the Thanksgivings when I was a little girl when Granny cooked for days and we cousins all ran wild! <br />It's no wonder the moms all had nerve pills!Stephanie Jones AKA Alicia Hunter Pacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03023631488715031414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2018633413564074437.post-52834445035085205252010-11-24T06:46:47.438-06:002010-11-24T06:46:47.438-06:00We're combining Thanksgiving meals with our fr...We're combining Thanksgiving meals with our friends. I wasn't going to make my usual sweet potato casserole because my friend's husband wanted to make his recipe. Well, when Darling Daughter heard that she said I had to make our recipe, too, and bring it! Now we are having a Sweet Potato Casserole throw down LOL. It's quite funny. I've never had cornbread dressing so I'll enjoy theirs, but I am bringing Stove Top for the girl child. Haha. <br /><br />I hope you have a fabulous Thanksgiving with your family :-)Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05383099148014297450noreply@blogger.com