4 Dishes Your Table Needs
course, as the final touches are put on the turkey, or when the green bean casserole needs a few more minutes in the oven.
Brussels sprouts These tiny greens often get overlooked during Thanksgiving, but with the right accompaniment, they can make for an extremely tasty and nutritious dish. For example, try roasting halved Brussels sprouts with dried cranberries and bacon, drizzled with a raspberry balsamic vinaigrette. Sausage Put a creative spin on your traditional Thanksgiving dishes and try using sausage in the stuffing. An Italian sausage, for instance, adds a kick of flavor to any stuffing, homemade or from the box. You can also experiment with other kinds of sausage to find the flavors that best complement your stuffing. Use a sweet sausage when you need something to pair with a stuffing that incorporates apples. Cranberry sauce This Thanksgiving staple rarely gets the attention it deserves. While it’s easy to buy a can of cranberry sauce, you do your guests a culinary disservice by going this route. Instead, make your own cranberry sauce. There are many recipes online, and all you need are some fresh or frozen cranberries, orange juice, and sugar to make the best cranberry sauce of your life.
When you think of Thanksgiving food, the first dishes that pop into your mind are probably turkey, mashed potatoes, and green bean casserole. They’re a part of nearly every Thanksgiving meal. And while these delicious foods are something you don’t want to skip, there are dishes your table is sorely missing — dishes that don’t get the respect they truly deserve. This Thanksgiving, why not take a look at a few other options? Soup This is one dish that rarely hits the Thanksgiving table. But try a butternut squash or broccoli cheddar soup and you’ll be surprised just how “at home” it feels among the rest of your spread. It’s perfect to serve ahead of the main
CAN I VISIT GRANDMA AND GRANDPA? What the Law Says About Grandparent Visitation
Grandparents’ rights to visitation are complicated waters to navigate. The Florida Supreme Court deems grandparent visitation unconstitutional due to the birth parents’ fundamental right to privacy. Any intrusion on that right has to be justified by what is known as “compelling interest.” Compelling Interest If constitutional rights come into question, the government has to determine the validity of the matter. To do this, the problem needs to go through a test that balances the government’s action against the individual’s rights. In the instance of grandparent visitation, compelling interest depends on what would be viewed as inappropriate actions by the parenting group. These inappropriate actions include situations of abuse or threats. Temporary Custody On the opposite side of the equation, grandparents may fall under a temporary custody statute that allows them to be in the lives of the child or children until an official ruling is reached. When the final resolution comes from the court, this statute is lifted, and custody is established. From there, grandparent visitation comes down to a petition. Petition Each case is different, and in many instances, there are ways in which a grandparent can still visit their grandchildren. The right to petition makes each situation unique, and different circumstances can overturn the fundamental right to privacy.
With the holidays around the corner, it’s essential to have family support. Fighting a visitation battle to ensure kids can see their grandparents is not for the faint of heart, but our team is here to help.
2 (904) 360-6100
“JACKSONVILLE’S ATTORNEY AT LAW.”
Made with FlippingBook - professional solution for displaying marketing and sales documents online