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My Early Thanksgiving Memories

November 23, 2021 by Lanita Boyd

November in Tennessee was much colder when I was a child than it is now. We knew it would be “hog-killin’ weather” on our long Thanksgiving weekend from school. Since my father was a teacher, this was a good opportunity to get our hams and bacon and sausage prepared for the long winter ahead. I … [Read more…]

Thanksgiving Memories

November 22, 2016 by Lanita Boyd

Thanksgiving is a wonderful season of family time, memories, and delicious and nostalgic food. I love hearing what dishes are special to each person. My friend Cathy says it’s their traditional corn pudding. My daughter is taking stuffing when the entrée is ham, just because for her it isn’t Thanksgiving without stuffing. Can it be … [Read more…]