Thanksgiving Prep

Thanksgiving Traditions and New Tastes: A Tale of Two Holiday Feasts Hosts Chris Whonsetler and Andy Heiser discuss their personal Thanksgiving experiences and preparations on the latest episode of the Okayest Cook Podcast. The hosts share their unique holiday plans, recipes, and memories. Andy shares his excitement about spending Thanksgiving in Texas with a blend of traditional and Thai dishes, while Chris plans a more conventional meal in Arizona. The episode delves into the nuances of Thanksgiving side dishes, desserts, and even the importance of leftovers and commensality. Chris also offers a simple yet delightful cranberry sauce recipe, and the hosts reflect on the significance of the holiday beyond the meal itself. We are fueled by the following companies and absolutely love their gear! Every purchase made with these links helps keep us up and running: Anova: https://bit.ly/3WT36ZR MEAT!: https://bit.ly/4ho5a4r Hedley & Bennett: https://hedley-and-bennett.sjv.io/EEzBq2 Yeti: https://yetius.pxf.io/a1NJXq AI Generated 'Chapters' 00:00 Introduction and Podcast Setup 00:48 Hunting Season Stories 01:46 Deer Hunting Experiences 05:01 Food Talk: Waffle Grilled Cheese 09:52 Thanksgiving Plans and Traditions 18:05 Thanksgiving Meal Preparations 29:09 Discovering Apple Pie Cheesecake 30:03 The Pie Table Tradition 31:15 Pumpkin vs. Apple and Cherry Pies 33:19 The Hoosier Favorite: Sugar Cream Pie 36:34 Thanksgiving Ham Debate 38:13 Excitement for a Unique Thanksgiving 41:17 The Joy of Leftovers 42:39 Thanksgiving Reflections and Traditions 48:11 Cranberry Sauce Recipe 50:01 Final Thoughts and Thanksgiving Wishes