giving thanks

This year, I spent my favorite holiday thousands of miles away from home. Thanksgiving is a celebration of family and of sharing rich, heart-warming comfort foods with those we love. In Seoul this Thanksgiving, my new family of friends and i put together a vegetarian thanksgiving feast warm enough to fill any expatriate's heart and belly with all the memories of food and family they can handle.

We and 20 other eaters from our community gathered around a warm stove this last Saturday, cooking together, reflecting on thanksgiving memories, and sharing a meal of beautiful seasonal food. on the menu:

mulled winewarm leek and apple salad with wasabi vinaigrette
sweet potato latkes with persimmon chili chutney
pumpkin risotto with homemade ricotta
pumpkin bread
ginger snaps
persimmon kombucha
and of course... ryan's mama's apple pie :)

It was an event to remember and a very satisfying way to share a most beloved tradition with new friends from around the world.