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By: Gloria

Gloria — Sun, 29 Nov 2009 20:21:05 +0000

Roxi: I loved your Thanksgiving post! this is still relevant, as we’re just ending the holiday weekend. So true – mom is always right. I missed you guys so much this time around; I do love cooking Thanksgiving meal. Thanks for thinking it’s delicious – as my dad used to say – “that’s because it’s made with love.” I do remember you always telling me that Thanksgiving isn’t a top holiday to celebrate on your list. Secretly, I always thought that would change once you had kids. Let’s not forget that our dad probably didn’t “believe” in the holiday per se, but he always cooked this meal for us because I think tha for him, it was another opportunity to have his family together united by good food (typical of our culture). Do you realize I’ve been celebrating Thanksgiving for MOST of my life now? And you’re right, we owe it to our children to teach them about their American culture. I cherish and enjoy planning Thanksgiving with my daughter and your ahijada, Veronika. It’s a bonding tradition that will last a lifetime.

By: Roxana S.

Roxana S. — Sat, 28 Nov 2009 06:44:07 +0000

Thanks, Dariela. I debated a bit about whether I should write about it or not. I mean, I’ve lived in this country for more than half my life, but somehow Thanksgiving was not something I felt connected to. Well, we had an awesome time yesterday, just the four of us and we turned it into a fiesta both my little ones enjoyed – con baile y todo, just to prove how thankful we are to be alive

By: Roxana S.

Roxana S. — Sat, 28 Nov 2009 06:41:14 +0000

¿Cómo quedó el pumpkin pie? I bet it was delish…
I guess the best part of the whole Thanksgiving thing is that we’ve all been talking about everything we’re thankful for, and as you said, it’s good to do that! Maybe one day me atreveré a hacer un pavo…

By: Roxana S.

Roxana S. — Sat, 28 Nov 2009 06:38:29 +0000

Ma,
Nosotros también te extrañamos!!!!

By: Dariela

Dariela — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 21:09:46 +0000

What a great post! It is hard to get into new traditions that aren't ours but the way you easily started doing it sounds sooooo nice! Congrats! I will definitely keep this in mind. Happy Thanksgiving! .-= Dariela´s last blog ..Oh Disneyland! =-.

By: AnaGloria Rodriguez

AnaGloria Rodriguez — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 06:41:01 +0000

Si, good thing you listen to your Mama! Plus it’s just good to talk about all the things for which we are thankful.
I’m surprised at you, this holiday seems to be the easiest for Latinos to assimilate because it involves eating! And it’s so great how we personalize it by adding our own traditions. Growing up we didn’t have T-dinner without frijoles fritos, arroz, and sometimes, tamales! Yum.
This year for the 4 of us, T-dinner included salmon, acorn squash, stuffing, mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce, green salad, deli-sliced turkey, and pumpkin pie that Papi y Penny made. Maybe next year we’ll make tamales.

By: Gloria De Soto

Gloria De Soto — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 22:04:04 +0000

Roxana: I am so glad that you listen to your mother……Have a very
happy Thanksgiving with Jose and my grandkids. Sorry I can’t
be with you, I’ll miss you. God bless you…mama

By: Roxana S.

Roxana S. — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 18:36:10 +0000

Gracias, tocaya!!! Y Feliz Culmple!!! Espero que la pases genial!!!

By: Roxana Monteñez

Roxana Monteñez — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 16:20:39 +0000

Great posting Rox! Happy Thanksgiving! guardame un pedasito de Flan.