Thank You, Costco

Float in the Thanksgiving Day Parade in Detroit

Over the years I’ve seen relatives and friends leave their Thanksgiving celebration early so they can get an early start on holiday sales at stores.

A time for family to watch parades, celebrate the holiday, and give thanks is interrupted for that all important discount or special deal only available Thanksgiving Day. Continue reading Thank You, Costco

Thanksgiving Day Lettuce

green leaf lettuce in a white colander.

It’s Thanksgiving evening. The golden brown roasted turkey has been cut up, wishbone pulled, partially eaten, and the remains are nestled in a Tupperware container in the refrigerator. The black and green olives are gone, but there’s plenty of homemade cranberry sauce and leftover tossed green salad. Salad made with lettuce I picked this afternoon… Continue reading Thanksgiving Day Lettuce

1 Day Til I’m Picking Lettuce on Thanksgiving Day

Cold frame of white plastic hoops and plastic covering over the lettuce plants.

My friends said I didn’t stand a chance. They gazed at me in disbelief with a “what were you thinking” look as they listened to me explain my Thanksgiving goal.

Yes, I plan to pick lettuce from my garden on Thanksgiving.

Leaf lettuce

Picking lettuce on Thanksgiving is not something Continue reading 1 Day Til I’m Picking Lettuce on Thanksgiving Day