Here's the only turkey we cooked this year:
It's an eggy buttery bread shaped like a turkey, entirely Lil's idea.
Thinking about thanks, read Teacher Tom's As Big As That Perfect Everything. He eloquently describes how rote 'thanks' is meaningless compared to the childlike understanding that we're all in this world together, all thankful for all being.
What Food Says About Class In America is another good read for this day of feasting.
May your meals be delicious and fulfilling today!
PS. Don't forget to save the turkey bones and make stock. You can even offer to take it off the hands of your hosts and share the bone broth with them.