Dear Thanksgiving Side Dishes,
Don't be intimidated by the turkey. I know it's the hot shot centerpiece of a Thanksgiving meal, but all of you are just as important. Without you, Thanksgiving wouldn't be Thanksgiving. We all wouldn't just sit around a table and pick at a turkey. We need all of you to make the meal special and I wanted to give a shout-out to each and every one of you.
To the dressing/stuffing: Thank you for enhancing my meal. I'm not sure what else to say about you, because I don't know much about you. I just know that you're delicious.
To the bread: Sometimes I reach for you first, but don't tell anyone else. You're just so buttery and enticing, sitting there in the center of the table. You've just come out of the oven and I can see the melted butter glistening on your surface. I always want that perfect center piece, but someone always grabs it before me. In all honesty, I love you a little more than the turkey.
To the salad: I know, I know. You feel kind of left out. I really can't blame anyone, though; it's hard to add you onto our plates when it's already overflowing with everything else. You kind of just sit there on the counter, ignored, forgotten about, but I always notice a few people who go for you before the meal. Keep holding on.
To the cranberry sauce: I enjoy the way you look after you come out of the can...and that's really all I can say.
To the mac and cheese: No, I'm not talking about Velveeta Shells (but don't get me wrong...I love Velveeta Shells). I'm talking about my mom's delicious homemade mac and cheese that only makes an appearance on Thanksgiving and Christmas. Thank you for being here. It's great to see you again. I've missed you.
To the sweet tea: I'm not sure how many families drink sweet tea with their Thanksgiving meal, but I sure am glad that my family does. A nice cold glass of Southern sweet tea just completes the meal, in my opinion.
To the sweet potato casserole: Thank you for adding a sweetness to my meal, although I'm not sure if I am a fan or not.
To the rice and gravy: Not many people consider you part of a Thanksgiving meal, but my family has had you as part of ours for a long time now.
To the ham: You're more of a Christmas kind of guy, but I'm glad you make a visit on Thanksgiving as well.
I know the turkey is what everyone looks forward to during their Thanksgiving meal, but let's all give the other side dishes a chance...they're just as delicious as that turkey.
I hope you all had a happy Thanksgiving and enjoyed your food comas!
