Two weeks ago, my family and I celebrated Thanksgiving with each other. Every year my family all heads over to my aunt’s house in Brooklyn to enjoy our Thanksgiving meal. Each year my family plays football at the local high school across the street from where my aunt lives. This year, my team won (just as we have done the previous two years), but I was not the most valuable player and instead my cousin received that accolade. After the game, my family all went back to my aunts house to get cleaned up. Later, while the men where downstairs, my aunt and mother would were in the kitchen preparing the Thanksgiving feast that my whole family was about to enjoy. When dinner was ready, my whole family gathered in the living room upstairs and we were all told where we would sit. Even though I am 18 years old, I still had to sit at the folding table otherwise known as the dreaded “kiddie table”. That night my aunt and mother prepared all types of food including turkey, stuffing, sweet potatoes, and corn bread. This year I decided to join my cousin and grab a turkey leg that was almost the size of my head. I did not show any table manners that night and I ate that turkey leg with my hands the way people during the Medieval Period would have. After eating, I went downstairs with the rest of the men in my family and we watched football together. We were all slouched on the couch and we were so tired after eating all of that delicious food. My family later went upstairs for dessert, which included a birthday cake for my cousin, as well as a strawberry cheesecake. The only part of that night that I did not enjoy was that I had to go to work later that night and I didn’t even get out of work until 3 o’clock in the morning. I am definitely looking forward to next years Thanksgiving feast with my family and hopefully I am not working that night as I did this year.
This was my dish on Thanksgiving
e Halloween festival had many stands that sold a variety of stuff, including food, beverages, toys, clothes, bedding, and a multitude of little knick-nacks. There were also plenty of games and performers that allowed the children of the community to participate.
All of the different stands created their own aroma. All of these various smells drifted into the center of the avenue where the crowds of people were located. These smells influenced the people to become interested and attracted tot he different foods that were being sold. The various stands with vibrant colorful signs caught the attention of the community. There was one food cue that influenced me to buy a cold, refreshing lemonade. I enjoyed the Halloween Festival in Greenpoint and I am interested to see what other events the Polish and Slavic Center coordinates.
Once we reached the restaurant, I was a bit unsure. The restaurant from the outside did not seem very appealing. We proceeded inside and ordered dumplings. I was amazed as
ecided to take a walk through McCarren Park. During our walk, we discovered a farmers market.This is the first time I have ever been to a farmers market.
Not many people know but, food stamps were accepted! Every $5 spent in EBT spent, customers would receive a $2 coupon to purchase more fresh fruits and vegetables.
