Happy Thanksgiving

Well, its time for big dinners and nice family gatherings. I for one enjoy this holiday over that other one which is coming up soon - probably because I met my wife the weekend after Thanksgiving one year, and got married on Thanksgiving day the following year. So I thought I would celebrate the holiday and introduce a few new books on the topic of Thanksgiving.

First up we have Not Just For Christmas, The Complete Guide to Raising Turkeys, by Janice Houghton-Wallace; 2007 from Good Life Press; ISBN: 9781904871187. Actually this book appealed to the farmer in me, and that is why I thought I would share it with you. One review I read said "This beautifully presented and highly acclaimed book puts the turkey back where it belongs and covers its illustrious history". The book also has over 200 photographs which were commissioned just for this book.

Next up, we have a book for those members of the family that are relegated to the 'other dinner table' - come on weren't we all there at some point. - Turkeys Together, by Carol Wallace and with illustrations by Jacqueline Wallace; from Holiday House Press in 2005; ISBN: 9780823418954. Intended for children in the first and second grades, it is a cute book about an adorable 'bird-dog" that helps a Mother Turkey find her missing eggs. The review said the book was about "an unlikely trio that makes their own kind of family". Since it is a childrens book, it features large type and simple vocabulary.

Finally, since a large part of this holiday centers around the dinner table, I thought I would feature a cook book in hopes of possibly finding some new great recipes. Yet, this book, The Book of Thanksgiving Stories, Poems and Recipes for Sharing One of America's Greatest Holidays, offers a little more than just the same old tried and true dishes. By Jessica Faust and Citadel press in 2002; ISBN: 9780806523675. Reviews of this book says, "This warm, inviting collection pulls together a bounty of Thanksgiving traditions, history, recipes, decorating tips, trivia, stories, prayers, and other advice for making your celebration a memorable one".

I'm getting hungry just thinking about all the good food. Happy Thanksgiving everyone. Remember to live with Gratitude everyday for all of your blessings. Especially for great food, wonderful friends, and a fantastic family. Oh yeah - Happy Anniversary Sweety, I Love You!