Nothing Like Mom’s Cooking

As I type this blog, Mom is furiously working in the kitchen, putting the final touches on the turkey before it’s slid into the oven. I take that back, I just put the 20 pound bird in the oven for her. She’s done with her Thanksgiving meal preparations…for now. Later she has to prepare the lima bean cassorole and candied sweet potatoes. (Can you say, YUM?!?!) Oh, but there’s still breakfast she’s planning to make in the mean time!

When I was younger, I probably didn’t realize how much work went into preparing her Thanksgiving Day feast. And I wonder how many times I actually thanked her for the time she put into making Thanksgiving such a special holiday.

When I moved to Florida after college, there were plenty of Thanksgivings that I had to spend apart from my family. I could afford to fly home for Christmas, but not Thanksgiving as well. Fortunately, I had various friends and co-workers who always invited me into their homes and made me a part of their family and traditions. And although I was always thankful for the company, it just wasn’t the same without my family…and Mom’s cooking!

That’s right, there’s nothing like Mom’s cooking, especially on Thanksgiving. Every other Thanksgiving meal I had experienced outside of her kitchen, the stuffing wasn’t as moist, the turkey not as tender, the potatoes not as thick, and the sweet potatoes not as sweet.

Am I biased–yes, I’m sure I am. Just as the rest of you are partial to your mother’s or wife’s cooking. But seriously, Mom’s cooking is pretty darn awesome.

I’m lucky to be spending this Thanksgiving with my parents, now that they’ve retired to Florida, and be treated to Mom’s cooking once again. I’d like to take the time to say, THANK YOU, MOM! For all the hard-work, slaving in the kitchen over the years. And thank you for always making Thanksgiving a special holiday for me.

I love you,

Jay

 

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~ by Jeff Swesky on November 24, 2011.