Threemanycooks has more readers than we could possibly have imagined in just two short months. (Thanks Ree Drummond–aka Pioneer Woman–for the warm web welcome.)
Given all our readers, however, there’s not nearly enough yakking! We suspect it’s because after you’ve read our long, carefully crafted responses (which we’ve heard you like) you think you need to respond in kind. Not so. And to prove how much we like short responses, we’re going to give you 140 characters (more or less) to complete the following sentiment, “I adore (or abhor) Thanksgiving because….”
Character count begins after “because…” and don’t worry about being Twitter precise because no one is really counting. For those who don’t use Twitter, 140 characters is basically just one long sentence.
Posting deadline is this Sunday, November 15th at 11:59 PM Eastern Time with winners announced by 6:00 PM Eastern Time on Monday, November 16th. Winners will then e-mail pam@threemanycooks.com with their shipping address.
The two best comments will receive a handsome Lindsay Olives holiday wreath (see photo above) made from olive, bay, and eucalyptus branches, shipped to you in time for Thanksgiving (as long as winners give us their street address and phone number by November 19th).
If you’re not one of the lucky winners, however, and would still like a wreath, they’re very reasonable—$30 for a 14-inch one, $35 for an 18-incher (plus shipping) with delivery until December 31, 2009. You can order at www.lindsayolives.com or call (800) 765-2029.
And here’s the best part: proceeds from wreath sales go to The Meals On Wheels Association of America (MOWAA), so not only are you getting (or giving) something beautiful, you’re also helping a worthy cause.
Let the responses (in the comments section below) begin!
I abhor Thanksgiving because my mother in law can’t cook her way out of a paper bag but she thinks she’s the bee’s knees.
I love Thanksgiving because as a child my whole extended family would get together, the Aunties would cook, wonderful smells eminating from the kitchen, all 15 kids would play together then we’d eat until we couldn’t walk. It is a very cherished memory.
I adore Thanksgiving because of my Aunt Kate’s homemade gravy; which has the ability to make any of the otherwise inedible items on the buffet absolutely delicious with a good dousing!
I adore Thanksgiving because for me it’s the kickoff event for cranberries and oranges – together in relish, sauce, bread, stuffed french toast… They perk up the darker days, and make the house smell great.
It’s a lot of work for little thanks. Cook all day and gone in 30 seconds. Just leave me a glass of wine and the turkey stuffing. The rest is yours.
leftovers, ladies. It’s all about having leftovers in the freezer. And gravy bread with mashed potatoes from the pan juices. And sweet pototo puddin made from the lefover sweet potatos. Pecan pie for breakfast-hey it’s got protein in it.
I adore Thanksgiving because I get to eat a lot of sweet potato cassarole and cook tasty dishes with my grandmama and my mama!
I adore Thanksgiving because it makes me feel like a real woman b/c it’s the one holiday that I always host and have for the last seven years, even thought I’m only 32.
I adore Thanksgiving because our family comes together and we get to eat really good things–and I don’t fell guilty about the calories, until the next day!!!
By the way, love your blog!!!
I adore, Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday. Even though I’m 27 years old and married, I still get up every morning (with my hubby of course) and head to my Mom’s house. She and I get the onions, celery, and butter cooking for her famous cornbread stuffing (delicious!). We chat, talk girl talk, (sometimes bust out a bottle of wine at 11:00 in the morning, we know how to have fun!) and listen to my husband, my Dad, and my brother in the living room playing ‘war’ (video games…oye).
It’s times like this that I relish, it reminds me what I’m thankful for every day of my life. My family, our wonderfully close bond, and our love of food.
I (kind of) abhor Thanksgiving because my husband always has to work. And we haven’t found a way to get out of family dinners so that our immediate family can stay at home and relax together during the part of the day when he IS home.
I adore Thanksgiving because my middle daughter was born on that day and we celebrate it every year (whether it falls on Thanksgiving day or not) with candles in the pumpkin pie. This year she will be 22.
I adore Thanksgiving because every year I remember once celebrating it in France with chicken, no turkey, and showing 10 French people the joy of our holiday.
I adore Thanksgiving because nothing is better than homemade food and spending time with my family!
I adore thanksgiving because I am related to so many great cooks. I get to enjoy my favorite meal of the year with my large extended family and eat turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, gravy, cranberry sauce, pumpkin and apple pie, breads and so many other goodies and I get to play with my cousin’s children. What could be better than that.
I adore Thanksgiving because of gravy and pie…and all the people I get to eat them with. 🙂
I adore Thanksgiving because it makes me feel like an accomplished “big girl”, fixing an entire turkey plus sides and desserts–all that with my family looking on in awe! And, it’s the one time of the year that my husband helps with the dishes without complaining. And don’t get me started on leftovers…
I abhor Thanksgiving these days because now that all of the parents who organized the meal when we were growing up have passed away, we (meaning my siblings and our cousins) have no traditions. I know we need to develop new traditions, but so far none of us has done that, and I feel really adrift at Thanksgiving. It’s sad.
I adore Thanksgiving because it’s full of family, food and fun, but free from all the harried gift buying/exchanging of Christmas. We gather without any expectations of anything other than enjoying each other and the lovely food we prepared.
I adore Thanksgiving because it is a day to try out all the new recipes I have collected from the blogsphere! YUMMY!
I adore Thanksgiving because my SIL has taken over the holiday and is THE BEST COOK (besides me). She goes out of her way to make it EXTRA SPECIAL.
I adore Thanksgiving because it is a day of celebrating family, friends and what we have in our lives to be grateful for instead of wishing for more and better with some fabulous food mixed in for a bonus!
I adore Thanksgiving because my grown children think that no one makes turkey and dressing like their mom’s! It is a very relaxed day and everyone helps out. Oh, the aroma from the kitchen. . . : )
I adore Thanksgiving because I don’t have to cook a thing… my sister in law cooks for Thanksgiving, and I cook for Christmas.
I adore Thanksgiving because my grandmother is still able to cook amazing family dinners for the whole family.
I adore Thanksgiving because it’s a holiday about fellowship … the good kind that includes food, friends, family, and great conversation … and only about that!
I adore Thanksgiving because it’s an eating holiday, not a let’s see how much money we can spend holiday. I also think, especially right now, all of us in this great country need to stop and be so very thankful.
I adore Thanksgiving because it also marks the week of my and my twin’s birthday. For many years we could not celebrate together because of distance and marriage, but for the last 5 years we have been able to be together again. We have German Chocolate cake as well as the traditional pie for our dinners !
I love Thanksgiving because it reminds me of my Grandfather…I miss him.
I love Thanksgiving..it is the beginning of the holiday season of gratefulness and celebration. Many of the food s we prepare on that day, we only have once or twice a year!
I adore Thanksgiving because I love the aromas of all the wonderful food that fill the house that day…..whether the meal is cooked by me or someone else. Sitting down to a table full of all the traditional foods of Thanksgiving is a grand celebration of all those things we love….family and home. What could be better than that!
I adore Thanksgiving because, I’m truly Thankful for my Marine to be coming home, & spending time with, & cooking w/ her, our son, D-I-L, and grandson. Thankful for the freedom we have because of our Military.
I adore Thanksgiving because it smells better than any other holiday! Plus it’s an opportunity to give thanks for everything and not ask for anything, something we all could use a little more of.
I adore Thanksgiving because of the traditions. Nothing says home like mom’s scalloped potatoes and chex mix. Even if we aren’t able to be together, those food always makes me think of her.
oh…i almost forgot playing football in the front yard!
I adore Thanksgiving because when I put out the feast in my scrubbed & decorated home, I have the conviction that I am a Real Cook. It’s like a well-run race, complete with a runner’s high.
I adore thanksgiving because this year I get to see one of my brothers I had seen in 15 years! Oh and the food and family.
I adore Thanksgiving because it’s really about the food, isn’t it?
I adore Thanksgiving only if it’s at my house–this way I get the leftovers. Nothing is better than the complete meal again later that Thanskgiving evening.
I adore Thanksgiving because the focus is family and togetherness. While Christmas is nice, gift giving can be stressful. Although, I will admit to being a bit of a leftover whore!!
I adore Thanksgiving because it’s about being with family and thankful for abundant, good food.
I adore Thanksgiving because it revolves around food, family, and counting all of our blessings 🙂
I adore Thanksgiving because it’s all about food and family. But mainly, I adore it for the stuffing and gravy.
I adore Thanksgiving because it’s one giant cooking competition between all of the sister-in-laws which makes for a GREAT meal!
I adore the planning, the perusal of recipes, the preparation of the food, the alliteration of it all. ppppppppppft – oh yeah – I LOVE my goofy family.
I adore Thanksgiving because…there are no presents to buy and no eggs to color…just family, food and fun. What could be better?
I adore Thanksgiving because it’s *all* about the good eats and family with no commercialism attached to it. Food. Family. Black Friday ads.
I adore Thanksgiving because it’s all about comfort food, enjoying some time with loved ones and truly being thankful for how blessed we are.
I enjoy Thanksgiving because it’s all about family and seeing all my children and the beginning of Christmas!!
I adore not abhor because all the sales@thestore*when they come thrgh my door*they go out too full to eat any more!