Thanksgiving is soon upon us. Across America, families and friends will be gathering in gratitude to feast upon a sumptuous meal. Some come together at mom’s table for homemade fixins, others will dine out or have their meal catered in. No matter who is doing the cooking or where you may be eating, there’s always one particular part of dinner that gets your mouth watering. For me, it is my sister’s cornbread dressing. Pour some of my mom’s gravy on it and who needs turkey? But, then the turkey makes it even more incredible!
Many years ago, after transplanting herself to the South, my sister brought this addition to our holiday table. It tasted so wonderful and we marveled at how we had done without it for years before. Now, we always have my mother’s traditional and my sister’s cornbread dressing and both get gobbled up.
Share with us your favorite part of the meal and answer our Thanksgiving questions. Feel free to post a recipe of any special family dish.
What is your favorite part of Thanksgiving dinner?
Is there a difference between stuffing and dressing?
Do you prefer white meat or dark?
Will you be in the kitchen cleaning or on the couch watching sports?
Are you a pumpkin pie eater?
What are you thankful for this year?
“Gratitude unlocks the fullness of life. It turns what we have into enough, and more. It turns denial into acceptance, chaos to order, confusion to clarity. It can turn a meal into a feast, a house into a home, a stranger into a friend. Gratitude makes sense of our past, brings peace for today and creates a vision for tomorrow.”
~Melody Beattie
We here at Imperfect Women would like to wish you and your family a Happy Thanksgiving.
Lily Doe has written for ImperfectWomen.com since 2009. She has never been shy about sharing her opinion and enjoys writing on a variety of topics. Her life’s focus is sharing good times with family and friends.
Robin (Masshole Mommy) says
November 26, 2013 at 2:54 amMy favorite part of the Thanksgiving dinner is the stuffing. Ever since I was a little kid, I couldn’t get enough of the stuff! And I definitely prefer white meat over dark!!
Hope you and your family have a great Thanksgiving!
Terry says
November 26, 2013 at 3:19 amI like the white meat the best, my Hubs likes the dark meat as does most of his family so I pretty much get my pickings of the best part.
Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours!
Jennifer W says
November 26, 2013 at 3:30 amI will be in the kitchen for days before but very little the day of. Stuffing is used to stuff different foods, dressing is not made to stuff anything. White meat unless it is a smoked turkey leg – those things are just too good to resist. I will be in the kitchen cleaning and then going out for a run, I think watching sports are a big waste of time though my boys all watch the (husband included).Pumpkin pie, I make one just for myself (this is why I run!). I am thankful for my boys (husband included), without them, I am nothing.
Michele says
November 26, 2013 at 4:03 amI only like the white meat of the turkey (that goes for chicken as well) and PUMPKIN PIE is my favorite and the best part of the entire meal IMO. I am Thankful that my Mom, who just turned 91 years old yesterday is still in good mental and physical health-yeah she does have a couple of issues but nothing major-and that I will be driving us up to see my friends of over 40 years for dinner! Happy Thanksgiving to you and your entire family!
Sarah Bailey says
November 26, 2013 at 4:34 amWe don’t do thanksgiving here but it does sound like a wonderful family time 🙂 x
Chrishelle says
November 26, 2013 at 5:40 amThis year we are going quite simple. A little bit because of the economy and a lot bit to decrease the stress level. My favorite part is just slowing down and enjoying my family. My kids are growing so fast, just want to make memories.
Pam@IW says
November 26, 2013 at 7:12 amHappy Thanksgiving everyone! The best part of Thanksgiving is celebrating it with your family!
I prefer white meat but I will eat both. Dressing has always been my favorite and I want real dressing, LOL. I will never forget a Thanksgiving dinner we attended in California when we first moved out here. I was so looking forward to the dressing and it turned out to be a wild rice version. I was not very happy. I wanted the real deal. The midwest version. That ended our going elsewhere on Thanksgiving. 😉
I will be the cook, dishwasher and sports watcher this year and every year. I love me some pumpkin pie although I am really fond of apple too.
This year, I am thankful for the years that God has blessed my family with my wonderful parents. Happy Thanksgiving, to you all!
Jen says
November 26, 2013 at 7:19 amHappy Thanksgiving!
We are going simple this year for Thanksgiving, since 1/2 of the family has moved away in the last few months. We are going to bake cookies and hang out with some friends later in the evening. I hope everyone has a great day!
Lily@IW says
November 26, 2013 at 7:57 amWe use the word stuffing and dressing interchangeably, but we never put it inside the bird. There are huge two pans of it, one of cornbread and one of my mom’s.
Definitely prefer white meat.
I’ll be in the kitchen helping to clean. I never watch sports on Thanksgiving (or hardly another time).
I am already craving pumpkin pie!
I am thankful for those in my family who are still with us. I am grateful for all the past Thanksgivings we spent together when we were all alive and well. Very precious memories there.
Deborah says
November 26, 2013 at 8:13 amStuffing, mashed potatoes, gravy and cranberries are my favorite.
Mixed with the glowing faces of loved ones and it seems magical!
Love your Thanksgiving Post Lily!
Happy Thanksgiving to all
🙂
Amber Edwards says
November 26, 2013 at 8:18 amI’ve never heard of cornbread dressing, but it sounds amazing! I love cornbread!
My favorite part of Thanksgiving is eating amazing food surrounded by family! And the pies. 🙂
Amanda says
November 26, 2013 at 9:43 amI am thankful for the beautiful children and that we have all of our needs taken care of.
Tina says
November 26, 2013 at 10:28 amMy favorite part of Thanksgiving dinner is the green bean cassorole. Every year I think, “This is so easy, why do I only make it once a year?”.
Definately dark meat. No white on my plate until all the dark is gone!
I am thankful for family and the ability to be able to celebrate Thanksgiving!
Rachee says
November 26, 2013 at 11:46 amI don’t really have any Thanksgiving traditons. I usually visit relatives and eat myself silly.
Theresa says
November 26, 2013 at 1:05 pmDefinitely white meat over dark, but I really prefer the skin. Yeah, I know it’s unhealthy and all that, but man it’s good!
Liz @ A Nut in a Nutshell says
November 26, 2013 at 1:13 pmI only eat the white meat because I like my meat really dry. I LOVE pumpkin pie, and my favorite part of the meal is the whole berry cranberry sauce. 🙂
Ashley Gill says
November 26, 2013 at 4:00 pmHappy thanksgiving to you too! My favorite part is getting to see everyone together. This year my family has moved away from the whole extended family and we aren’t able to travel home. It’ll for sure be different. oh, and I love pumpkin pie! 🙂
Tough Cookie Mommy says
November 26, 2013 at 4:38 pmMy favorite part of Thanksgiving dinner is being around family and having that feeling of togetherness. Throughout the year, it is not always easy to get everyone together at the same time so I really appreciate this time of year.
Pam says
November 26, 2013 at 5:14 pmWe always have a big pan of cornbread stuffing too. I think my favorite part is just being around the entire family.
Lily@IW says
November 26, 2013 at 6:40 pmOh my, I just tried a new recipe at a little cooking group my town has. It was such a refreshing and tasty drink that I thought I’d share. Very easy to make. It goes fast, so you might want to double it.
Apple-Ginger Fizz
2 cups apple cider
1 1/2 cups pineapple juice
3 1/2 cups ginger ale
3 cinnamon sticks
1 apple
Mix apple cider, pineapple juice, and cinnamon sticks in large pan and simmer on medium heat for 10 minutes.
Cut apple into slices and add to pan. Simmer 5 more minutes
Remove from heat and allow to cool.
Pour juice into large pitcher and add ginger ale.
Delicious!!
snickers says
November 26, 2013 at 7:23 pmAs chief cook and bottle washer here, I get excited in Oct. knowing my family comes together for Thanksgiving from miles away to our home for a couple of days, some I kicked out on the 3rd night. (just kidding). I spend many hours in the kitchen long before this holiday arrives, making favorite things and freezing. This week is a zoo for me, tables are set, dishes are placed, flowers are arranged in vases in the garage frig, tomorrow is my big day to throw it all together.
I eat what is left, no biggie! The dressing has to be homemade, onions, celery, real butter, cubed dried bread, sage, poultry season and chicken broth, and a few eggs, depending on how many you are cooking for. I need to stop, can you tell I cook. LOL. 7 kinds of pie, dark meat, and love that my family can still be together, part of us anyway! We will be greeting a new 10 week old Yorkie to the mix this year named Peyton, our little guy is in love with him. 🙂
Many blessings to all of you, we always say there’s always room at our table for more. Happy Thanksgiving!
Rosey says
November 26, 2013 at 8:23 pmI love Thanksgiving BECA– — USE of the pumpkin pie. 😉 I’ll be the cleaner, and hurrying up so I can get to the TV screen to watch football. 🙂
Pam@IW says
November 26, 2013 at 10:16 pmLily,
That sounds delicious! I might have to give that a try this weekend.
Snickers, One of these years you will find me at your doorstep on Thanksgiving day.
kay adeola says
November 27, 2013 at 1:01 amWe do not have Thanksgiving here in UK but it sounds like something i would enjoy,i much prefer white meat and if we did have thanksgiving here i think my fav part would be spending it with family and eating lots of good food.
Amanda Love (Growing Up Madison) says
November 27, 2013 at 7:02 amHappy Thanksgiving to you and yours as well. My favorite part of thanksgiving is spending time with family.
Ann@IW says
November 27, 2013 at 10:45 amHappy Thanksgiving everyone. For me, the best part of the meal is the turkey, mashed potatoes and stuffing all next to each other and drizzled with gravy. Yummy. Oh, I can NOT wait!
Teresa Mccluskey says
November 27, 2013 at 10:55 amI am thankful for so much! Manly my dauhters, husband,and family. God knows if I didnt have them I would be lost!
patricia says
November 27, 2013 at 11:49 amThe best part is having a got turkey sandwich later on. I enjoy the leftovers over the actual dinner. I prefer white meat and love the stuffing. Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family.
Crystal Green says
November 27, 2013 at 12:28 pmMy favorite part of Thanksgiving meal is my mother-in-law’s sweet potato casserole. I also love my husband’s turkey too. I couldn’t tell you how either of them are cooked. I get to relax and play with the kids all day on holidays because I don’t do any cooking. I have to do all the dishes though and clean up.
Michelle H says
November 27, 2013 at 2:19 pmStuffing and gravy are my favorite part of the Thanksgiving meal. I’ve never had cornbread stuffing, but I can see how it would be delicious.
Melanie a/k/a CrazyMom says
November 27, 2013 at 3:27 pmHappy Thanksgiving to you and your family as well.. I love being together with my family during Thanksgiving and this year we will handle all the cooking.. wish us luck
Aisha Kristine Chong says
November 27, 2013 at 7:22 pmHappy Thanksgiving. This indeed is the time to focus with the things we should be grateful about – it’s the time of giving! 🙂
Robyn says
November 27, 2013 at 8:20 pmHappy Thanksgiving. It is a time of giving!
shawn says
November 28, 2013 at 7:19 pmHappy Thanksgiving Everyone!! Thanksgiving is OUR holiday! Fires roaring in the fireplaces and the smells coming from the kitchen. Love, Love, Love having everyone around the table. We had a great traditional dinner. I make a sausage stuffing, which everyone really enjoys. By the time dessert comes around…we are stuffed. Lots of help with clean up! Grateful for wonderful family and friends. All is good 🙂
Courtney Pies says
November 28, 2013 at 7:59 pmI hope you and yours had a great Thanksgiving! I definitely love just being with my family. This year was a hard year for me since it was the first big holiday since my mom passed away in May unexpectedly. But I still have so much to be thankful for.
Rose Reeder says
December 6, 2013 at 2:53 amI love our family getting together but it gets colder and I like warm weather
Marti Smith says
December 7, 2013 at 11:03 amMy Favorite part of Thanksgiving is my Mom’s homeade dressing and fresh hen cooked in the cast iron skillet each year!
DENISE SMITH says
December 9, 2013 at 8:23 amwe only have a few we go to my husbands house for dinner i love spending time with family on thanksgiving
David Smith says
December 17, 2013 at 12:26 pmThis year we went to my fiance’s cousins’ house for the 1st dinner, then to my son’s grandmother’s house for the 2nd dinner. We were all totally stuffed by the time we got home. On Saturday, we (mostly my fiance) made our own Thanksgiving dinner and got thoroughly stuffed again. Since we made a 23 lb turkey for the 3 of us, we had leftovers like crazy for making turkey sandwiches for a few days.