Posted by picapica on 2004-11-11 16:37:39
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I've hosted Thanksgiving a few times and I've done everything from the tradtional meal to veggie centered ethnic meals. Part of the deal with my immediate family is that they hate turkey + my dear husband is a vegetarian. This is the first year I've invited everyone (I mean everyone) over for a big open house. Usually we have around 10 but this year it will be closer to 30. We're doing an open house with the following:
Turkey and Ham (for sandwiches)
whole grain rolls from a local bakery
cranberry sauce (this is a big deal with our family)
a relish tray with calamata olives, pickled beets and okra, marinated cucumbers
spanikopita
sweet potato salad
cheese platter
wassail/beer/wine
Since I'm doing the main food everyone else is bringing dessert. Although if I have time I might do this toffee bread pudding that I just got a recipe for. I'm looking forward to having all of my cousins, aunts and uncles and even the inlaws in. We haven't gathered this many together for Thanksgiving for some time. But I have to say I'm a little nervous. I've had this many over before, but it's usually for some big bash, not something is more formal/family oriented. Thanksgiving can be difficult because everyone has their own traditions and nostogic attachments/expectations for food. Or at least my food-centric family can be this way. Wish me luck!
