Monday, November 28, 2011

They Don't have Turkeys in Korea

For the second time in my life, I've not been home for Thanksgiving. 


In 2008 I had Thanksgiving in London, with James and Haith at Wagamama, around the corner from the London Eye. 


And this year, 2011, I was in Korea.


Really, Thanksgiving at home is just a big, BIG meal, that my family eats in our formal dining room.  It used to be a little bit more - traveling to see family, all the relatives getting together - but then people got older, people left, planning a date got complicated by multiple schedules and activities, and soon it was just the Reddings stuffing themselves with turkey and Waldorf at home.  


Not a bad way to spend the day though.  


And not a bad tradition to extend to friends in Korea who do not know the joys of over-eating on Thanksgiving!!


On November 19th, the 1st Annual SK Thanksgiving Potluck Extravaganza was held!  20 people gathered together in a Korean-sized apartment, eating tasty treats and dishes they made to share (that's what potluck means for those that don't know).




The food, drinks and evening were a great substitute for not being at home.  And a great start to hopefully a lasting tradition here.

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