Talking Turkey in a Foreign Language
From Chicken Soup for the Soul: Tales of Christmas
By Claudia Flisi

Food, in the end, in our own tradition, is something holy. It’s not about nutrients and calories. It's about sharing. It’s about honesty. It’s about identity.
~Louise Fresco

Peeling the spuds for Thursday’s mashed potatoes, I had the feeling that something was off. I was about to celebrate the most important American holiday in its country of origin, the weather was appropriately brisk, my tablet was pouring out seasonal music, and a turkey dinner at a relative’s house was on the calendar.

But it didn’t feel the same as my holiday preparation in Europe (Italy and France), which I’d been doing for more than three decades. It didn’t feel as meaningful. The question was “Why not?” (Keep reading)