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My husband hates Thanksgiving
Published: 11/19/2007 4:10 PM
Last Modified: 11/19/2007 4:10 PM




My husband hates Thanksgiving – no, not the holiday itself, but the food on his plate.

Let me count the ways: He hates cold food. He hates sweet potatoes. He hates cranberries. He hates casseroles. You can see his predicament.

No matter how we plan, the food is always a little cold at Thanksgiving. I guess we’re so busy talking that the food has to wait.

Last year I tried to solve the problem by sneaking his plate to the microwave before we sat down to dinner. I didn’t consider the fact that gold-rimmed plates and microwaves don’t mix. Sparks flew from the microwave, attracting attention and ruining the china.

I can’t help him out with the others. Sweet potatoes, cranberries and casseroles are as much a part of Thanksgiving as the turkey.

I love Thanksgiving. I love all the weird foods piled on the plate. I love that everyone, even the once-a-year cook, brings something to the table.

And, I love that all of us are so genuinely thankful on this day – for family, friends and food, even if it is cold mashed potatoes.



Reader Comments 6 Total
pieclub fan (5 years ago)
Maybe you should try making a casserole out of cinnamon crunch bagels...
BJO (5 years ago)
Try making cranberry chunder. I hear it is fantastic!
Steve (5 years ago)
When I was a kid....we....what was I talking about? Did you know Sandy was the homecoming queen?
Jason Ashley (5 years ago)
Here's hoping you have a fabulous, albeit spark-free, china-safe Turkey Day ... xoxo
Rob and Carol Hewitt (5 years ago)
Natalie,
I enjoy your articles. On our Thanksgiving trip to Muskogee, Tulsa and OKC (and Bristow) we got off the Turner to try local food in Bristow.

Russ' Ribs in Bristow, 223 South Main is very very good. As good as any of the good barbecue we eat in the Dallas - Richardson area (Sonny Bryan's, Dickey's and others). 918.640.3784.

I bet you would like it. Also, "My Place" in Muskogee is real good. They have been there for decades.
Rob
Tia (5 years ago)
My mother-in-law has an electric roaster with three pans in it. We put the mashed potatoes, dressing, and turkey meat in it to keep them warm. Try that for Christmas and next Thanksgiving.
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Food Writer Nicole Marshall Middleton joined the Tulsa World in May 1993 after graduating from Oklahoma State University. She has covered crime, city government and general assignment beats during that time - but mostly crime. But when she isn’t at work, Nicole is a devoted food hobbyist. She enjoys meal planning and cooking with her husband, Steve, every day of the week and on holidays it’s a family affair. When the opportunity to become the food writer at the Tulsa World presented itself in the summer of 2011, Nicole jumped at it. She is excited to explore a new side of Tulsa and make the transition from crime to cuisine. .

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