What Would You Do? Best Thanksgiving Dish Isn't on the Table

What would you do? What would you do if you showed up to Thanksgiving dinner at someone's home and discovered your favorite Thanksgiving dish was missing from the table? Would you leave? Would you go home and make it and bring it back? Would you stay and be unhappy and bummed to be missing out on something you have been waiting all year for? Would you say something? Would you do nothing? Would you perhaps hold a makeup Thanksgiving dinner later that weekend to make up for the loss on the holiday? We all have a favorite dish for the big meal, and when it isn't there, the meal and holiday are ruined. If your favorite dish is missing, what would you do?

The Best Thanksgiving Dish in Idaho

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Certain dishes are expected each year during Thanksgiving. Turkey, rolls, green bean casserole, mashed potatoes, pumpkin pie, pecan pie, and stuffing are all expected on the table. Some families do things differently, but most expect some variation of these items to be available. When going over to a family member's home, a friend's, a coworker's, or a neighbor's, you might not get everything you want. This can be disappointing, especially when the item is the one you look forward to the most. There are options, but whether you flew, drove a long way, or live close by determines what you can do. There is also the fact that it can be rude to ask why a dish is missing and if they can make it for only you, especially if the host wasn't planning to. Some of these items are simple to get if they are missing, such as rolls or a pie, while others are not easily replaced or made.

What to Eat For Thanksgiving in Idaho

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If turkey is your favorite part of Thanksgiving, you are likely in luck, as it seems highly unlikely that anyone would leave turkey off the menu. If you enjoy the green bean casserole, there is a chance that you could be disappointed. You could bring your own, so there is extra, or to be on the safe side, in case someone forgot to make it. Rolls are easy to bring if that is what you look most forward to, and if you like stuffing, it is highly unlikely that it gets left out as well. The best thing to do is to communicate with your host and make sure you know that your favorite dish is covered, and at worst, offer to make it and bring it yourself to be safe. If you don't know how to make it, that may make things tough.

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Hopefully, wherever you go for Thanksgiving, they have everything your stomach and heart desire for the holiday. If by chance your favorite dish is missing, you may have to miss out on it this year, or have a makeup Thanksgiving when you get back home. If you can't manage without it, what would you do?

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Think of these conversational no-fly zones as the cranberry sauce of the dinner table – best enjoyed sparingly.

Whether you're a seasoned Idahoan or a curious visitor, join us as we explore the art of steering clear of potential conversational landmines and the desire to punch your cousin (or someone else's cousin) in the kisser.

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