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| Thanksgiving Monday. 11.26.12 1:21 am The classic turkey and mashed potatoes stand hidden among the jumble of
Chinese dishes and the youngest uncle�s Mexican dish of the day on the dinner table. The dessert spread is never the classic pumpkin pie, but instead the amalgamation of classic Chinese desserts and a cookie here and a cake there. This is the charm of our family�s potluck. A potluck not only brings together my mother�s side of the family for Thanksgiving lunch every year, but also allows each family to contribute to the meal. Each dish is carefully planned and executed. Extra touchups or reheating are done on location, at my cousins� house, from making a simple salsa to simply heating up the turkey. Each person makes their specialty. Ann�s tiramisu, grandma�s noodles and barbeque meats from Chinatown, mother�s forever failed mashed potatoes, among others. What makes it truly a meal is the time and effort put in to create the dish, with the family�s tastes in mind, but the best part is seeing peoples� happy faces when they taste your dish. There is just something completely satisfying about receiving compliments on your cooking. There are always proud statements of �Did you like that? Yea, I made that!� The smug satisfaction, the slight smile, the pure happiness on their faces when you compliment their dish makes just complimenting them worth it. Such a meal, created collectively by everyone, makes it satisfying. The true meaning of Thanksgiving is the simple act of bringing together people once a year, for just a meal. Recommended by 1 Member 0 Comments.
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