Riley is adorable. Thank you for sharing your Friendsgiving with us. Your menu sounds much more enticing to me than our turkey and trimmings. I’m thankful for your newsletters, but now I’m thinking a cookbook would be good, too.
Happy Thanksgiving to Jay and everyone else here. Speaking of Cajun, this year I am trying the Cajun turkey from Popeyes, which seems crazy to me but I had a recent health scare and I need to keep chilling and keep things easy for a bit. So that should be interesting.
And remember, tomorrow is Native American Heritage Day!
If you’re sitting down this Thanksgiving with a Trump supporter, remember: their choice wasn’t harmless or abstract—it was a vote for cruelty, lies, and authoritarianism. In 2024 alone, Trump has embraced white nationalist rhetoric, calling immigrants poison to America’s blood. He’s threatened to execute political opponents, likened his rivals to vermin, and vowed to rule as a dictator. He’s attacked judges, incited violence, disparaged Jewish Americans, and spread conspiracy theories and election lies. Supporting him isn’t a political stance; it’s a declaration of allegiance to hate, division, and the unraveling of democracy.
Letting this slide in the name of “keeping the peace” isn’t civility—it’s surrender. Silence across the table is complicity. Challenge them. Hold them accountable. Make it clear: choosing a man who thrives on fear, violence, and dehumanization is a moral failure.
Thanksgiving is a time for gratitude, but it’s also a time for courage. Democracy dies in silence. Hate thrives on politeness. Stand up, speak out, and don’t let them forget that their choice comes with a cost—starting with your refusal to let it go unanswered.
You are a real jewel. It was my good fortune this year that my dear friend suggested I sign up for The Status Kuo. It's been a life saver during these trying times. Reading your column today was uplifting and joyous. Best to your family and your lucky friends who were invited to your Friendsgiving dinner.
That’s fresh *thyme* not time. Fresh time means something else entirely
My daughter and I are oohing and awing at how cute Riley is! Happy Thanksgiving!
Riley is adorable. Thank you for sharing your Friendsgiving with us. Your menu sounds much more enticing to me than our turkey and trimmings. I’m thankful for your newsletters, but now I’m thinking a cookbook would be good, too.
I'd like the recipe for that portobello Wellington. Looks yummy!
Here's one from the NYT:
https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1020596-vegetarian-mushroom-wellington?algo=identity&fellback=true&imp_id=2507291677702083&req_id=1966927277448053&surface=cooking-search&variant=0_relevance_reranking
Thanks but it’s paywalled 😥
Thanks, but I can't see it because of the paywall.
Try this: https://ohmyveggies.com/mushroom-wellington/
This sounds wonderful! Thanks, Sherry.
Thought the same thing Betsy! What a beautiful array!
Truly have read thru twice & think some chunk of this weekend will be cornbread stuffing & other delights! So appreciate your recipes!
Happy Thanksgiving to Jay and everyone else here. Speaking of Cajun, this year I am trying the Cajun turkey from Popeyes, which seems crazy to me but I had a recent health scare and I need to keep chilling and keep things easy for a bit. So that should be interesting.
And remember, tomorrow is Native American Heritage Day!
Yes, Native American Heritage Day is the one I will be celebrating!
Native American Heritage Day will be celebrated at my home, too!
Take care of yourself and stay well.
Thank you. You as well!
Thank you for reminder here!
Would you please move next door?
WOW! Your gourmet food offerings sound amazing! Thanks for the ideas and the stuffing recipe. Your baby is darling.
Also, many thanks for your words of encouragement for the work ahead of us.
Happy Thanksgiving to all in this community.
Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family! Your portobello Wellington sounds especially delicious (I don’t eat meat).
Any chance we can coax that recipe from you, too, Jay? 😉
And thanks for keeping us grounded during these uncertain times 💙
I’m still working on it!
Portobello mushroom ! Yay!!
I'm a cheerful carnivore and I still want to try that portobello Wellington, it sounds DELICIOUS.
Agree! My DIL is trying to get her daughters to eat more vegetarian recipes. I think I'll tempt them with the portobello Wellington.
Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours!
Trump-loving Relatives at Thanksgiving?
If you’re sitting down this Thanksgiving with a Trump supporter, remember: their choice wasn’t harmless or abstract—it was a vote for cruelty, lies, and authoritarianism. In 2024 alone, Trump has embraced white nationalist rhetoric, calling immigrants poison to America’s blood. He’s threatened to execute political opponents, likened his rivals to vermin, and vowed to rule as a dictator. He’s attacked judges, incited violence, disparaged Jewish Americans, and spread conspiracy theories and election lies. Supporting him isn’t a political stance; it’s a declaration of allegiance to hate, division, and the unraveling of democracy.
Letting this slide in the name of “keeping the peace” isn’t civility—it’s surrender. Silence across the table is complicity. Challenge them. Hold them accountable. Make it clear: choosing a man who thrives on fear, violence, and dehumanization is a moral failure.
Thanksgiving is a time for gratitude, but it’s also a time for courage. Democracy dies in silence. Hate thrives on politeness. Stand up, speak out, and don’t let them forget that their choice comes with a cost—starting with your refusal to let it go unanswered.
https://open.substack.com/pub/patricemersault/p/an-open-letter-to-trump-voters?r=4d7sow&utm_medium=ios
You are a real jewel. It was my good fortune this year that my dear friend suggested I sign up for The Status Kuo. It's been a life saver during these trying times. Reading your column today was uplifting and joyous. Best to your family and your lucky friends who were invited to your Friendsgiving dinner.
I’m glad I can be of help in these difficult times.
so thankful for you Jay, at Thanksgiving and year 'round!
What a feast! Best wishes to you and your family. Grateful for your writing.
Wow, that's a great looking puff pastry!! It all looked wonderful and even Riley was looking verrry interested. Happy Thanksgiving!
Happy Thanksgiving to all 🦃☮️❤️
Yum!!! Happy Thanksgiving to you! We are so grateful for all the work you do. You constantly give us hope, perspective, and inspiration.
Thanks for the beautiful recipe ideas and family pics.
Thanksgiving to all
It looks like Riley is salivating!
Happy Thanksgiving! Riley is adorable!