Behind the Line: Jeremy Kittelson

Topic: Off the Clock

Holidays: How Food Figures in For You

We all have Thanksgiving day traditions. Share some of yours. What are your traditions each year? Where do you usually celebrate? How much do you participate in the cooking process?

Jk
I really try and participate as little as possible! Somehow I always get wrangled into helping cook, even though I love what my family makes. I just like to watch football, eat, nap and play cards. I've tried to become a modern man and help with the clean up.
 
 

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Sawyer-21
One tradition that we absolutely keep alive is my grandmother wetzel's sage & celery stuffing. Using the old school hand crank grinder to pulverize whole wheat bread, celery, sage, roasted onio... more »

Last updated: Nov 17 2012

 
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  • Angela Lee
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  • Chicago , IL
We spend our Thanksgiving at our family farm in Coloma, Michigan enjoying the fresh air and good food the countryside offers us. We prepare a fresh Turkey purchased from a local farmer in Michigan.... more »

Last updated: Nov 16 2012

 
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thanksgiving morning we have a breakfast tradition of turkey pot pies and champagne:))

Last updated: Nov 16 2012

 
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  • Melissa Trimmer
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Our family traditions are pretty usual, we get as many people together and cook the classics. If we are celebrating in Chicago then I usually do most of the cooking, however this year we are offer... more »

Last updated: Jan 3 2012

 
Djd_6414
Drew and I host a buffet with chilled stone crab claws, Gulf shrimp, Virginia oysters and some charcuterie with bread, crackers and condiments. No turkey in sight! Lots of afternoon wines: rose, Ri... more »

Last updated: Nov 11 2011

 

Last updated: Nov 17 2012