Wheatless Foodie

My childhood Thanksgivings always included canned jellied cranberry sauce.  You know, the kind that you can push out of the can and slice.  There's nothing wrong with canned cranberry sauce, but making cranberry sauce from fresh cranberries is so easy.  And I think it tastes better.  I like the chunky texture of my homemade cranberry sauce and the not-too-sweet tartness of it.  And best of all, it can be made a couple of days ahead of time. Cranberry Sauce 1 12-ounce bag fresh cranberries (nearly 2 cups) 1 1/2 cups sugar 1/2 cup water Combine ingredients in a 2-quart saucepan.  Cover and simmer over low heat for 15 minutes.  Remove cover, stir, and simmer (uncovered) for 5 to 10 minutes.  Mash cranberries with the back of a large spoon.  Allow to cool, store in the refrigerator in a covered container. Printable Version

Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays. I was blessed to grow up surrounded by family, and we always gathered at my grandparents’ home for Thanksgiving. Grandma made a delicious traditional feast that was enjoyed by the three generations gathered around the table. I loved getting together with family, grandparents, an aunt, uncles, and cousins. After I was married and we had our daughter, my husband and I moved to another state. We’ve had a good life, but we always miss our families during the holidays. We couldn’t travel during the holidays much, because that was the busiest time of year for my husband’s employer. He had Thanksgiving day off, then usually had to work the remaining three days of the “holiday weekend”. Fortunately, my parents were willing to travel to be with us on Thanksgiving. They have kept up this tradition every year for over twenty years now, and having them here for this holiday makes it that much more special. We are always grateful for their loving p...