2 F amilies T hat M ake Y ours L ook G ood Would You Spend Thanksgiving With Them?
Some families spend a typical Thanksgiving watching football, feasting, and expressing gratitude. The rest of us plan our family-time survival tactics months ahead, and even then, the preparations are not always enough. Here are two firsthand stories of just how crazy Thanksgiving can get for some families. Tiffany My family came together for Thanksgiving for the first time in years. Everyone was getting along well, talking and laughing — that is until someone brought up the movie “Twilight.” What began as simply sharing opinions turned into a heated war of words over the validity of the characters. This escalated into everyone bringing up deep-seated issues they’ve held onto for years and ended with half the family storming
out. It took months for us to see each other again. David After having several beverages, my erratic uncle decided to use Thanksgiving as a platform to deliver an uncomfortable speech. He stood up and began listing pros and cons about all of his brother’s wives, giving them each a grade. When he turned to his twin brother’s wife, he didn’t get a word in before a brawl broke out and spilled onto the front lawn. As the drama unfolded, my baby cousin had to use the restroom, but no one noticed. The yard turned into equal parts wrestling mat and bathroom. Obviously, these are extremes. Spending time with loved ones is truly irreplaceable. I hope your Thanksgiving is full of grace and love.
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DIRECTIONS • 5 pounds sweet potatoes • 1 cup canned coconut milk • 1 tablespoon Thai red curry paste • 1/2 cup dark brown sugar • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter • 1 tablespoon kosher salt 1. Heat oven to 375 F. On a large sheet pan, bake potatoes until very soft, approximately 75 minutes. 2. Let potatoes cool until they are safe to handle, then peel and mash. 3. In a small saucepan over low heat, combine coconut milk and curry paste. Once mixed, add the
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mixture, salt, half the sugar, and half the butter to potatoes. 4. 30 minutes before serving, heat oven to 425 F. Spread potatoes in a baking dish, cover with foil, and bake for 20 minutes. 5. Uncover potatoes and dot with remaining butter and sugar. Broil until brown, crusty, and delicious. Serve hot.
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