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Do You Thanksgiving American… or Thanksgiving YOUR Way?

Because honestly… both are 'delish'..🧡!

By By Chef Sharon Michelle — Family Event Curator & Community Connector in Central Florida November 18, 2025

Whether you're Team Turkey or Team Pernil…
Thanksgiving is almost here, and families everywhere are gearing up for the big feast.
But let’s be real — no two tables look the same, and that’s exactly what makes it so deliciously fun!

Some folks go full-on classic:
🦃 Giant turkey
🥔 Mashed potatoes
🛳️ Gravy boats
🍞 Stuffing and all the trimmings
And then there are the families who say:
“Umm… yeah, no.
We’re doing THIS our way.” 🙌😆

Suddenly the spread turns into:

🍖 Pernil
🍚 Rice & beans
🥥 Coquito (obvio!)
🥟 Empanadas
🍛 Arroz con gandules
🍰 Tres leches
…or the most chaotic, joyful, flavor-packed plate you’ve ever seen 💛



Here’s the truth:
There’s no “right way” to Thanksgiving.

What makes it magical is:
✨ The people around the table
✨ The laughter
✨ Kids running wild
✨ Family traditions
✨ New traditions
✨ And food made with love



So tell us…
How do you Thanksgiving?
Traditional, cultural, creative — or a fusion of everything?
We’d love to hear it!
🦃✨💛
Share your menu, tag us in your photos, or send us your favorite family dish — we love celebrating your traditions!

Chef Sharon Michelle
Publisher, Macaroni KID SouthLake🌟 Celebration 🎉 Clermont 🏞️ WDW🏰SWOrlandoUniversal🌍
Founder, No Soy Basura ™🌴🥥 + Tu Casa Es Mi Casa ™ 
✨ Sprinkling joy, culture, and community—one event at a time