Thanksgiving Traditions

For many years, we were a very traditional family in the sense that we always held Thanksgiving dinner on Thanksgiving day... every year, without fail.

Then one day we decided we couldn't for one reason or another. It did cross our mind to just not have it that year, but we just didn't want to do that. So, in an effort to keep a tradition, we went ahead and had it on Thanksgiving Day that year. That was 10 years ago now, and many things have changed. We have moved away, moved back, lost precious family members and gained a few more.

So here is where I break with tradition a bit... Thanksgiving is not about the day... it's about the people who come together to share it. Yes, we give thanks like every other American family in the nation, but not always on Thanksgiving Day. Some times it's the Sunday before, or the Sunday after... and in a few years it may not even be in the month of November. The point is, we still get together as a family and appreciate each other.

In 10 years we have lost loved ones that we will never be able to enjoy Thanksgiving again with. Sometimes I look back and wonder, did I really enjoy their presence when they were with us?

Don't lose time today by not being Thankful for each person you have in your life. Tomorrow may never come. You can lose your home, your possession and even your family tomorrow. Make sure you enjoy today with them so you won't regret tomorrow without them. ~ Lori Klein

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Mace Family Cream Cheese Corn

If there is one dish in this world our family is known for it is the Mace Family Cream Cheese Corn.  It is creamy and luscious right down to the million calories I am sure it holds.  Let me warn you, this is no diet dish.  It is full of fat and calories and I’m sure more than I ever want to know of any more bad stuff.  Just know, everything is acceptable in moderation, so don’t have it every week or even every month.  Save it for those special family occasions that don’t come often enough anymore and truly cherish family, friends and great food.  One tip:  If you want this recipe to go from awesome to fantabulous, choose a sweet bicolored frozen corn like C&S. This recipe will be awesome regardless however with this corn you won’t be able to get enough!

1 (2 lbs) bag of frozen corn

1 (8 oz) block of Philadelphia Cream Cheese

1 stick of salted butter

1/8-1/4 tsp Garlic Powder, or more if desired

Salt & Pepper to taste

Cook Corn according to package directions; drain.

Place cooked corn back into the saucepan you cooked it in and add the butter and cream cheese and warm slowly as not to burn the corn to the bottom of the pan.  Once melted completely, add desired amount of salt & pepper and garlic powder.  Stir well and serve HOT!  It is important to note you should not used garlic salt in place of garlic powder and salt.  It does not have the correct ratio of powder to salt and does alter the flavor a bit. 

I haven’t found anyone yet who doesn’t love this recipe!!!  Good Eats!