My Grandmothers before me, Momma, and now "The Girls" have chatted about the menu, divided up the dishes, and pulled out the recipes in preparation for the big meal.
I've gathered around unconventional Thanksgiving tables at the beach, in Charleston, at The Snack Bar, and The Wee Cabin, but they have always been with family, first and foremost.
Once the family table doesn't include grandparents or parents any more, the tradition changes a bit and sadly, it will never be the same again. New dishes and traditions emerge and you carry on from there.
The 2013 version of Thanksgiving featured Rob's Famous Ham and Seven-Layer Salad...
I hope your Thanksgiving table included the people you love, famous family dishes, and the spirit of your loved ones who started it all.