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Nov 24

November 24, 2015

Stuffed Celery – A Thanksgiving Tradition

When I was a very little girl we would have Thanksgiving with my mom’s side of the family.  My cousin Doug is a year older than me and his brother Charlie is two years younger than I am.  Their house was a block away from mine so we were playmates growing up.  My family would alternate hosting Thanksgiving with their family.  I remember the three of us laughing and having fun putting olives on our fingers.  They called them bobos….

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Nov 16

November 16, 2015

Mama’s Thanksgiving Sweet Potatoes

My Mama’s Sweet Potatoes have always been a favorite at our house for Thanksgiving.  My Mama was a very good cook and the family would always gather together for wonderful Sunday dinners at Mom & Dad’s place.  Thanksgiving dinner was no exception and it was always beyond delicious! It just isn’t Thanksgiving without Mom’s Sweet Potatoes.  They are are loaded with sugar and butter so we only have them on Thanksgiving and maybe once or twice a year other than…

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