This Thanksgiving more than any other I can recall my focus will be gratitude.
That’s because my attention won’t be consumed by preparing or gobbling a spread of traditional foods. My family’s shi.
I’m a cook of two minds.
Half of me clings to summer’s eggplant, chiles and tomatoes, of which I haven’t had nearly my fill coming off a disappointing gardening season. The other half of me can’t wait.