Happy and Holy Thanksgiving! Any way you look at how the holiday started, I am glad we did. It is a great day to stop, gather with family and friends, and give thanks to God from whom all blessings flow…. It is a great day to recall that all we have is gift. Great reflection.
Wow, this was a touching reflection. I am a single man, and I admit the holidays can also be a bit hard on me. I want the recipe for your mustard greens. God bless you, Judson.
Thanks. I cook all greens very simply. Just was, but don't dry the greens. Render either some bacon or fatback in a pot. Take out the meat. Toss in the greens and let them cook down in the fat without adding water. Salt to taste. The main thing is to cook them uncovered. All greens release sulfur gases as they cook and if you put a lid on the pot, that traps the gases in the pot and causes nasty, brown/olive drab greens. Cooked with the lid off they are a bright green with a sweeter, fresher taste. Serve with apple cider vinegar in which peppers have been pickled. Some folks add a little sugar or spices to the vinegar, but I like it plain.
Happy and Holy Thanksgiving! Any way you look at how the holiday started, I am glad we did. It is a great day to stop, gather with family and friends, and give thanks to God from whom all blessings flow…. It is a great day to recall that all we have is gift. Great reflection.
Back at ya brother!
Wow, this was a touching reflection. I am a single man, and I admit the holidays can also be a bit hard on me. I want the recipe for your mustard greens. God bless you, Judson.
Thanks. I cook all greens very simply. Just was, but don't dry the greens. Render either some bacon or fatback in a pot. Take out the meat. Toss in the greens and let them cook down in the fat without adding water. Salt to taste. The main thing is to cook them uncovered. All greens release sulfur gases as they cook and if you put a lid on the pot, that traps the gases in the pot and causes nasty, brown/olive drab greens. Cooked with the lid off they are a bright green with a sweeter, fresher taste. Serve with apple cider vinegar in which peppers have been pickled. Some folks add a little sugar or spices to the vinegar, but I like it plain.
And why can't we use this day as a reminder to give thanks to God, and enjoy good food and family?
I know it's not what you getting at, but you forgot the vikings ;)
Happy Thanksgiving! Very moving reflection.
This is beautiful!
Thanks!