This was the dinner that I'm thankful for this year: Turkey brined for a day and a half, gravy, green bean casserole, spicy mac and cheese, brussel sprouts with bacon, pork stuffing, carrots, scalloped potatoes, twice baked potatoes, spinach dip, cheese and crackers, bread, salad, cranberry sauce, pumpkin pie, apple crumble, home-made whipped cream, home-made egg nog, an inordinate amount of wine and beer. Thirteen Americans (well, 12 Americans and one Brit) who needed nothing more than this splendidly enormous feast to take the sting out of living abroad during the holidays.  The alcohol consumption didn't hurt, either.

 This was truly a wonderful, and much needed, American holiday.  I'm thankful for my fantastic boyfriend who is here with me, my friends and family back home, and to have many new friends with whom to celebrate this American tradition in China.  Christmas is just around the corner!  I've already got my tree!

What are you thankful for?

Love,
Ali