Thanksgiving in the USA is a national holiday celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November. It is a time for family, gratitude, and feasting, rooted in the early history of the country. Here's a detailed overview: #thanksgiving #foodie #thanksgivingrecipes #thanksgiving2024 #pecanpie #turkey #tastetest #brits #deviledeggsrecipe Thanksgiving traces back to 1621, when the Pilgrims and the Wampanoag Native Americans held a harvest feast in Plymouth, Massachusetts, after a successful growing season. It became an official holiday in 1863, when President Abraham Lincoln declared a national day of "Thanksgiving and Praise" during the Civil War, to foster unity and gratitude. Families and friends come together to celebrate and share a meal. It’s one of the most traveled holidays of the year, as people return home to be with loved ones. Many families take turns sharing what they are thankful for before the meal. Football Games The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City is a famous event featuring giant balloons, floats, and performances. It has been a tradition since 1924. Volunteering Many people use Thanksgiving as an opportunity to help others, volunteering at soup kitchens or donating to food drives for those in need. Friendsgiving: A newer tradition where friends, rather than family, gather to celebrate with a potluck-style meal. Black Friday: The day after Thanksgiving marks the start of the holiday shopping season, with retailers offering massive sales. Brits Try Thanksgiving Dinner for the FIRST Time - Made from Scratch! Thanksgiving is one of the most beloved holidays in the USA, celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November. It’s a time for family, friends, gratitude, and, of course, incredible food. Traditionally, this holiday honors the historical harvest feasts shared by the Pilgrims and Native Americans, symbolizing unity and thankfulness. Today, it's all about gathering around the dinner table, indulging in classic dishes, and creating cherished memories. In this video, Mr. H and Mrs. H take on the challenge of preparing a complete Thanksgiving meal from scratch - something they’ve never done before! This is a big deal for Brits like us, as Thanksgiving isn’t celebrated in the UK. We’re diving headfirst into this uniquely American tradition, and you’re coming along for the journey! Here’s what’s on the menu for our very first Thanksgiving dinner: A beautifully brined turkey - tender, juicy, and full of flavor. Deviled eggs - a creamy and tangy appetizer that's a must-have. Green bean casserole - the ultimate comforting side dish, topped with crispy onions. Sweet potato casserole - creamy, sweet, and crowned with gooey marshmallows. Creamed corn - rich, buttery, and oh-so-delicious. Creamy mashed potato Dressing and fresh bread rolls - because no Thanksgiving is complete without carbs! Homemade cranberry sauce - sweet, tart, and the perfect companion to turkey. Pecan pie with fresh whipped cream - a classic dessert that truly steals the show. This meal isn’t just about the food - it’s about family. Joining us are Baby H, Mrs. H’s cousin Nadia, her husband Jim, and their lovely kids, Eli and Robin. Together, we’re experiencing the joy of cooking, tasting, and learning about the traditions behind each dish. As Brits, this was a whole new cultural experience for us, and we’re so excited to share it with you! From the detailed prep work, like brining the turkey overnight, to trying dishes we’d never tasted before (hello, sweet potato casserole with marshmallows!), this was a day full of fun, laughter, and firsts. Whether you’re looking for classic Thanksgiving recipes, interested in how non-Americans experience this iconic holiday, or just love watching families come together over good food, this video has something for everyone. 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Lovely Video Folks!!. Always nice to see new Brits on your Channel! . See if you can invite Olivia over later to help finish off the leftovers!! Happy Thanksgiving to all!!🦃
I just want to give a HUGE shout out to Mrs. H and how far she’s come…from being shy and not wanting to be on video, to gaining confidence in front of the camera, and finally to becoming such an integral part of the channel. Watching that evolution has been really pleasant to witness. 😁
I felt a burst of American pride watching you all enjoy Thanksgiving. Everyone eating and having family together is the quintessential Thanksgiving experience. I can't believe I've watched your channel for so long and watched Alana grow up. Thank you for sharing your lives with us.
As a proud Indigenous American from the Navajo Nation. A Native American tribe from the southwest Unites States. Our tribal nation is the largest in the united and Canada. It spans four states… Arizona, New Mexico (where I’m from), Colorado and Utah. While the United States celebrates the Day of Thanksgiving. We celebrate the entire month of November; which is called The American Indigenous Heritage Month… where each indigenous tribe of the United States and Canada (sometimes Mexico and other South American tribes celebrate too)… we pay homage to our ancestors and thank them for our heritage, our culture, our traditions, our history, our families and our land. Even though many immigrants have come in and brought in their own customs and traditions and cultures and made America what it is today, we still consider this land ours. Because it is! We are one with it. She is our mother and we honor her no matter what has become of it. We look back and honor the road to traveled. The foundation we built and are proud of where we’ve come from. We are also thankful for the Almighty God and His Son, the Lord Jesus Christ that has been introduced to our nations. Though many indigenous tribes have not received God into their lives, many of us hold true to the power of the Gospel we have adopted and applied to our lives. We truly believe that the foundation of America was built on the principles and the truth of the Gospels. Many of us believe that it’s because we hold strong to God that makes us the most blessed country in the world. And the most hated.
@planatiasibotx7177 That was beautifully put. 👏🏽 I'm a multi-racial/black American woman, and I often wonder about what this country was called by the Indigenous people before it was named "The United States of America". Sometimes I think about how I'm genetically linked to the people who came from Britain to America, those who were kidnapped from Africa and enslaved in the US, and those who were here first... those whose home was invaded. I've been told to my face and have heard of others being told that as a black American, we're lost and have no home because our African ancestors wouldn't claim us because we're too far gone as Americans, the British ancestors don't want to claim us as we're beneath them as we come from slaves, and our Indigenous people of this country want nothing to do with us because we don't have enough "native blood" to be accepted. An African woman (I don't remember which country) once told my cousin and me, that we were lost children in this land, and that she was glad she had a real home to return to, unlike us. 🫤 My cousin and I are event planners/decorators and met her while we put her daughter's wedding together. She was extremely rude, (her daughter was nice) and I let her know as nicely as possible that as long as you have a kind and loving heart, unlike some people, you can be welcomed by many, no matter where you're from. I've always loved how my great-grandmother passed down her knowledge of things of our African and Indigenous people, though it wasn't as much as we could have learned if we had been raised completely around the Cherokee, Choctaw and/or Creek, people, or those from whatever part of Africa. There's a mixture because of my elders on both parents' sides. Anyway, I appreciate that you make sure people know that you love your land, people, and our Heavenly Father. Not only at Thanksgiving, I'm thankful for my loving family and friends, and my many blessings from God. Lost child to some, but not to God. 🙂
No, honey, you are not a lost child. You are very much at home, right here in the United States. Anyone whose family has been here through thick and thin is a very important part of the foundation this country has been built on. My family has been here for generations, French, English, possibly Portuguese, Cherokee, and the good Lord only knows what other spice he threw in to put me here. The trials and tribulations are what have made this country what it is today, and although she may be stumbling a bit, I pray she NEVER falls. The people, all of them, of this country ARE this country, and I am thankful for all of you. I am thankful for the H's, their friendship, and the new friends they have introduced me to through their channel. May God bless you all.
It looks like Mrs. H nailed it! You folks did a proper Thanksgiving dinner spread. I’m glad you enjoyed the holiday as much as we do, and that you will continue to share it with family and friends in the years to come. Thanksgiving is a holiday that is near and dear to the heart of every American, but its simplicity and traditions are universal. There is no wrong way to celebrate this holiday. You can have any foods that are special and important to your family and culture as well as the traditional American Thanksgiving foods. The important thing is the gathering of friends and family, sharing the meal, and reflecting on all the things you have to be thankful for. It’s something worth celebrating in every country and culture.
Jim has the american spirit! Little of this, little of that. Hes tucking in like i do! I usually listen to everyone else talking while i stuff my face, then i try to join in after withiut falling asleep. 😂
😂omg I was coming for the Jim comments 🤘🤣 That my biy blue lol I Saud that guys an imposter he's American! Look at him eat like momma rang the dinner bell her self 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰 Happy turkey day yall!
I enjoyed this! I hope y’all do it again. I enjoyed meeting everyone, and would love seeing them again. Hope you do decide to make it a tradition, and invite us along next year. You did our tradition proud! What an honor to have our favorite British family celebrate Thanksgiving. It was fun. BLY’ALL!
When the early settlers came to the US they were woefully unprepared on how they were going to survive. Many died from starvation. The local Native American tribe, the Wampanoag came to their rescue, teaching them how to properly cultivate and grow food. They taught them the rule of planting corn, beans and squash together. The corn grows up giving a "string pole" for the beans to climb up. The squash benefits from both shade and covers the ground to protect from soil evaporation. After learning this, the pioneers quickly turned their starvation around as the following season, they had more than enough to live off of. They invited the Wampanoag to a celebratory event to thank the Lord and their new friends for a bountiful harvest. This was the beginning of the very first Thanksgiving celebration as we know it today!
That growing method is called the three sisters. And another tidbit of information according to historians is that they wouldn't have had turkey or ham at the first thanksgiving, they would have had a variety of shellfish, freshwater fish, wild game like venison or rabbit along with their harvest. Corn would have been ground up into a porridge.
I would say this is about 20% factual: the crop planting and the "feast" itself are recorded as fact, but the rest is just completely false. The Native Americans in that region had been interacting with traders and enslavers for roughly 100 years at this point, so there was no kindergarten style "help me friend". The settlers were constantly skirmishing with the surrounding Native American tribes, and continued to clash with them after this supposed event. Typically the Puritans would fast during their religious observances, not feast, as they would use the fasting as a penance to celebrate their god. The story you just told is a rose-colored tale taught to children, and holds little to no basis in fact.
so you continue to believe the lies you were told in elementary school? how ignorant and American of you. It was not a Woodstock - Peace and Love atmosphere. Even if there were periods of time when the settlers were shown kindness and learned from the Native Americans we are now all aware of what really happened and how people were killed, tortured, raped. No reason to celebrate tragic times in history that literally changed the advancement of an entire population and culture.
My grandmother use to cook for 20 people when she lived on the farm, back in the 1940's, but when I and my siblings visited her, she no longer lived on the farm. She still cooked for 20, though and we were only able to gather 12-14 people. She always had more out in the kitchen and she expected us to have more, she would say "Eat up I got more out in the kitchen.". I miss those days, the big family gatherings. So I'm thankful for Family and friends.
A point that some may not get from the overview. The The Pilgrims mentioned were a group of English settlers who traveled to North America on the Mayflower in 1620 and established Plymouth Colony in Massachusetts. So we have Brits enjoying an American Thanksgiving .. that originated from .. English settlers. I just find that amusing .. just a bit. Talk about circular history !!
Don't forget Virginia! Our English settlers also celebrated Thanksgivings near Jamestown very early on. :) I think the great hardship that both colonies suffered led them to be greatly thankful for the good things they had.
I think its wonderful to see. I enjoy seeing othet cultures adopt thanksgiving as a holiday. Even without the american connotations its such an amazingly perfect holiday for humanity.
The Pilgrims fled England due to Religious Persecution . They believed in an unacceptable form of Christianity by the Anglican Church of England and Her Crown.
The Pilgrims fled England due to Religious Persecution by the Anglican Church of England and the Crown. They believed in a different way of Christ's teachings and were deemed Heretics by the church and crown.
Mrs H, You did a BEAUTIFUL job. Very impressive. My mother was Polish and made Thanksgiving dinner for approximately 25 people for decades. Loved this video. One of my favorite. 🦃❤🇺🇸🙏🏻👍🏻
Mrs H...... I'm speechless and smiling from ear to ear! You worked so hard and the reward was fantabulous. I would have been honored to have a seat at your table. The presentation of everything looked amazing! It looks like your guests really enjoyed everything. Jim and family looked happy. Thank you for sharing your Thanksgiving with us..... We Bloody Love You Guys! God bless y'all from Texas. Happy Thanksgiving to all! ❤❤❤❤❤
Thank you for all your love and support. You are one of the loveliest people we have got the pleasure to know and you deserve the best. We BLY and thank you for the ziplock bag tip! Phew
I'm thankful for my family being happy, healthy and living their best lives. Never reduce the amount of gravy! You will never end up with too much! Gravy goes over everything then you need an equal amount for leftovers the next
I can't stop laughing at that funny 'extra' joint on the leg of the turkey (I've never had one like that) ... and then when they relaxed down in the oven and 'grabbed' the side, I almost died laughing. The dinner looks absolutely wonderful!! At my home, we always passed the plates around until the kids were old enough to handle moving serving dishes themselves. It was a lovely bit of chaos. I'm old, and myth/legends change over time, but we were taught Thanksgiving was celebrated to give thanks to the indigenous people who helped the pilgrims survive their first year on the new land ... there's likely a different tale, now.
That turkey looked wild to me too with the extra leg parts! It’s funny how different countries butcher differently. The whole meal looks amazing. I can’t wait for Thanksgiving tomorrow!
Mrs H. You did an amazing job! That looks just like many Thanksgiving meals here. I actually got emotional and started to cry seeing your family/ friends enjoying your hard work. Much love to the whole family from Georgia, USA
But if wasn't for Sarah Joespha Hale who was writing to Presidents from 1827 to call for a thanksgiving day who all scoffed at it except for President Lincoln
Tasting History with Max Miller just recently did a video talking about how Thanksgiving came about, talking about Sarah Hale and her letter writing campaign to make it a holiday. It was his video on Civil War Cranberry Apple Pie.
FYI… sides can be what ever you want. My family migrated from Cuba. I remember many early childhood memories of the turkey being the only American thing at our thanksgiving table. Our sides were rice with black beans yucca plantains flan for dessert. So feel free to cook what ever British sides you love. Happy Thanksgiving I’m grateful my parents came to the United States. I love this country
This was a proper Thanksgiving meal and well done! It’s not just about the food but the gratitude we feel on this holiday.. reminding us of our blessings.
Yes I was awaiting a bending fatigue leak but it was thick enough, sometimes they skimp on the thickness of those pans especially with a heavy bird. Many families have a specialized turkey roaster pan with lid and internal rack in a traditional deep blue and speckled white enamel theme, much sturdier and with handles, but then you have to have space to store it besides the two times you might use it per year and it's large so it can be tough to clean (fitting it in the sink). The cookie sheet tip is a good alternative plus less cleanup when you can bin the disposable pan.
@@Spudz76 Yup, you just described my pan. Been in the family for 20 years. lol It's a little old and has a couple rust spots on the rim, but it's still functional and works like a charm.
I brine my turkey in water, apple juice and maple syrup, then stuff the cavity with a couple of big garlic heads with the tops cut off and some fresh rosemary.
Giblet gravy!! The neck looks like the thing that pops out of the guys chest in “Alien”! 😂😂 Eli is the man! Deviled eggs for the win, I would have had 5 or 6 eaten before we even served dinner! The turkey looked awesome, and I was drooling over that leg, Mr H!
Mrs. H. Has gone all out, and that’s literally a Thanksgiving Day meal any American would be proud of. Referencing Alton Brown for brining and cooking the turkey was a really good decision. Lots of work went into that feast, you can tell. Also lots of love. Future reference for brining is to use a baking bag or small food grade plastic bag inside of the container to place the turkey and brine in. This will make it much easier to brine as you push the air out of the bag and tie a knot to keep it contained.
Mrs. H!! Congratulations! Nothing was dry and you have no idea how important that is. The happy face you made when you put the turkey back in the oven was priceless. I remember your first appearance and you were so shy! Look at you now! You've gained such a great understanding of American food it's impressive. As an American I am happy to say that was a perfect Thanksgiving dinner. It's unlike any other dinner, and we only eat it seasonally, Thx & Xmas; but if you have it every year you come to crave it and it becomes an emotional anchor for the entire year.
Besides your natural charm, what makes this channel impressive is y’all’s embracing the cooking techniques to make it as authentic as possible. Y’all did that so well that you progressed at a very fast rate. Not many people are this dedicated hardcore. It really is a joy to watch. Of course I’m TEXAN, so I’m biased to your reactions! 😆👍
The natives in the USA showed the Pilgrims how to plant corn and other crops and they shared their food with the Pilgrims. I think that they didn’t have turkey. They had fish and lobster at their feasts. So many Pilgrims had died from diseases tha the ones who survived were very thankful to be alive.
The Pilgrims mainly died due to not having enough food from the prior first year. Many of them thought that there would be supplies already at the settlement, and also the original Plymouth colony charter guaranteed 1 common share of the colony 's production. This had led, as it always does, to some not participating with the work that need to be done in order to have the food, and supplies that were needed to have the colony survive. Also, the crops that were being grown were the same crops that were grown in Europe previously, and weren't necessarily suited for the different climate. This led to almost half of the colonists dying. Miles Standish, then rewrote the colonial charter so that the colonists had to produce for only themselves on the land that they occupied. The Wapanoags(sp) also showed the colonists some better suited crops to grow, like corn, pumpkins, and introduced them to turkey. This led to such a bountiful harvest, that the Pilgrims had a feast to give thanks to God, and invited the Wapanoags to show appreciation for their help. One of the Wapanoags, named Squanto, wasn't actually a real Wapanoags, because his own tribe was no longer in existence. He also knew English from being in contact with other colonies in Massachusetts, and even had visited London. The Pilgrims were probably perplexed when they first met this native, and he spoke English to them.
ow, doing that all on your own is impressive, usually guests and or family members agree to bring certain dishes because of how hard it is to do on your own, GREAT JOB!!!!! This would have been a hit dinner at any American table on Thanksgiving.
Now you have to make Thanksgiving day sandwiches, the days after. The cold on is on a roll or toast with mayo, turkey, stuffing, cranberry, lettuce and tomato optional. The hot sandwich is on a crispy warm roll with turkey, stuffing and cranberry, warm gravy. Both are delicious 🦃🦃🦃👍🏻
As a deviled egg lover, and Mr and Mrs H talking about how they were kinda fiddly for the flavor, but everyone asking for more eggs warms my heart! Thanksgiving is about family (and then deviled eggs and pecan pie).
You selected the perfect vegetable side dishes. It looks like my table. Don't change a thing. There's an expression we use. "If it's not broken, don't fix it" It means if you enjoyed it, don't change a thing. Happy Thanksgiving to a wonderful family.
So glad you all enjoyed yourselves. Thanksgiving is a holiday like no other. Frankly I’m thankful for the rain we’ve had here recently. We were plagued with drought and wildfires for several weeks, so the rain, even on Thanksgiving, is something we are grateful for.
I'm from USA and I thought you did a great job on the dinner! My daughter went to England to do graduate work and met her future husband at the school. They do Thanksgiving every year and all their friends beg to come. She's been in the Uk for almost 20 years now.
Your Thanksgiving meal looked perfect Mrs.H!! (and Mr. H) And clearly your family loved it. That’s all that matters. It’s so good to see you upholding one of our treasured holidays. I give thanks for you.❤️🐝🤗🦃
If I'm not mistaken. Jim @ 25:30 has just commissioned Mr. H's first To Go Order. My restaurant prediction is getting closer & closer to becoming a reality.
Mrs. H, you did a fabulous job! We usually have a lot more food, but you have hit all the highlights! You are experiencing a true Thanksgiving! Congratulations on your success! Great job.
A beautiful feast! Mrs. H, I prepare a lot of our sides a day or two before Thanksgiving and reheat them in the oven while the turkey is resting. It takes a lot of stress out of getting the meal on the table for me.
@@Mrhandfriendsthe great thing about friends and families gathering for thanksgiving is that everyone brings food so it isn’t all on one cook… eventually, everyone knows what they are responsible for bringing cause they make it every year 😊
Looked perfect and authentic, really enjoyed seeing all the new experiences and ratings at once. Jim really figured it all out exactly like an American, including the leftovers plan for a day or two after, and that the deviled eggs are the best and creamed corn is delicious.
There are also so many styles of cranberry, we have the lazy gelatin solid stuff premade in a can served sliced up, and then the sort you made that is more of a sauce, and then one that is more like a salsa with fresh cranberries ground up with pecans or walnuts and orange. Probably some others I am forgetting. The salsa type is maybe my favorite.
I very much agree. I live in Wisconsin and enjoy cranberries very much. We grow more cranberries than in other states. And I have attended our cranberry festival which we have once a year. I especially enjoy cranberries in all their forms caned, jellied, homemade. I love making it from scratch it's really easy to do.
You all came close to a traditional thanksgiving. But the spirit of thanksgiving in my country is your family coming together! You did very very well!God bless you all!
Native Americans were invited to and shared the first Thanksgiving with the Colonists. They introduced them to Corn and taught them how to plant it and fertilize it (by throwing a small fish into each mound). GREAT looking dinner!! You did a beautiful job!! ❤👍👍👍
I can't tell you how impressed I am with your menu. It's almost identical to what we eat here in the state of Wisconsin. And all I can say is that it looks just as good too and I'm very jealous because it's been a while since I've had this full family Thanksgiving meal. What's more important is the feeling you get when you have the Thanksgiving meal even though the food has to be absolutely delicious.
@@Ira88881 Didn't know about that. But I do have the movie on videotape and actually one time let it run through to the end which I normally didn't. After the credits played then it went to a shot of the boss in the boardroom looking at the same old add pictures. Had the movie for a decade before I actually saw that last scene. 😂
Cover entire outer skin of turkey with mayonaise instead of the oil brush. It holds better and gives a beautiful brown glow. If turkey did not fit in oven, your BBQ will do just fine. Wrap and cover bird, open up foil half our before ready. Cooking time is just the same as oven.
You did good with the turkey. Some things I would do differently. 1. Most turkey's sold in the US for thanksgiving are already brined (check the label). In fact finding a non-brined can be pretty hard. So I would never brine a pre-brined turkey. On a non-brined turkey, I would dry brine it. Salting it in the fridge for at least a day or two. 2. I would remove the wing flats and tips. On your bird I would also remove the the legs that were still attached (this is rare to find in the US). Use the neck and these pieces to make a stock. I usually buy extra turkey necks to make enough stock for all the side dishes and gravy. 3. Soften the butter that you put under the skin. Lessen the chances of tearing the skin. 4. Use two probes. One in the breast and one in the thighs. There's a few tricks to do this, but you want to get the thighs to cook to a higher temperature than the breast. I usually let the turkey come up to room temperature with a pack of ice on the breasts. This creates a temperature differential between the thighs and breast. Another way is to cook the turkey upside down. This will heat the thighs much faster than the breast. You have to flip to get the skin on the breast to have good color. 5. Don't carve at the table. Carve in the kitchen, cutting the breast and thighs onto a serving platter. If you do this, don't cook the turkey whole. Just cook the breast and the thighs separately because they'll be done at different times. 6. Food safety: 165F doneness is a lie. This basically when it instantaneously kills salmonella. You can very safely pull the turkey at 150F, which takes 5 minutes to kill. By the time the turkey stops increasing in temperature it should be at least 165F. Even if it doesn't reach that temperature, it is safe to eat. I would pull the thighs out of the oven at 165F, because I like my dark meat more done, and it doesn't get as dry.
Ok you say you aren’t very good cooks but Indiana approves!! Everyone makes their turkey a bit different and everyone thinks they know best but you did an amazing job! Happy thanksgiving 🦃💛🥧
This was definitely a southern US style Thanksgiving meal! Brined Turkey and dressing with giblet gravy, green bean casserole, sweet potato casserole, mashed potatoes, creamed corn, cranberry salad, deviled eggs, and yeast rolls with pecan pie for dessert were all staples at our table when I was growing up. Mrs. H, you did a marvelous job, (You did as well, Mr. H). Thank you for having us as your guest at your Thanksgiving table! Perhaps this can be the start of a tradition with your family! I'm thinking Cousins Jim and Nadia are all in for that. BLY'all, Joey
The original Thanksgiving in the US started because the first year the English settlers arrived it was almost Winter and they didn’t have time to grow food. But natives had left a stack of corn. Without that they wouldn’t have survived. That first Winter many of them died and all of them were food rationed to the point where each person only received 5 kernels of corn per day and they were pretty much starving. The next harvest happened in cooperation with the Natives and they were genuinely thankful for the harvest and for the fellowship with the natives.
I'm grateful to be alive, grateful to have family and friends, and so happy to see you try AND succeed AND enjoy our American lives and food ❤️ 😊Thank you for posting!
I’m glad you guys included all the historical facts behind the holiday. Fourth of July and Thanksgiving are my favorite holidays. We’re flying out tomorrow morning to celebrate Thanksgiving
Have a safe trip, here in the New England area of the US, we are suppose to get freezing rain for the next four days, so I got everything for Thanksgiving and the three days afters
And every house has it different. I do the turkey, gravy, mashed potatoes, rolls, and stuffing. Never been big on green bean casserole or cranberry... or sweet potato casserole. I always have to have pumpkin and pecan pie for desert... and maybe some eggnog.
Everything looks great and pretty authentic. Here in the South there are two other dishes that we usually have, cheese and macaroni, and collard greens. Glad you and your guests had a wonderful meal together.
We were going to do a mac n cheese but decided we had enough different dishes but after seeing how everyone enjoyed it, we could have easily added ten more dishes
Good morning y'all. I hope you're well! The description was beautifully written. I think it would do a lot of people, a lot of good to read it. We get wrapped up in Thanksgiving being all about the food but it's really all about the people that are important to us. It goes without saying the next important thing would be football. (Even though I just said it) The meal is just a bonus. 😂 Some people might feel differently and your results May vary 😆😁😄❤️
Eli is my cousin Tommy when we were kids 😅 he would eat 6-12 deviled egg’s (depending if an adult noticed how many) then take a nap and eat the rest of the meal when he woke up 😂 You’re doing it, Eli!
What a fantastic spread you had H family!!! Looked delicious and everyone there seemed to enjoy it. Americans love Thanksgiving and I'm so happy our cousins across the pond did it proper!! I love your family and your channel ❤ Happy Thanksgiving and God Bless 🇺🇸❤🇬🇧
Mrs H & Mr H you've done a fantastic job & it looks so impressive & delicious, great job. We are thankful for your family. We were taught that the pilgrims were dying from starvation & sickness & the native Americans came & taught the pilgrims to grow corn & other American plants & food then they helped save them from all waisting away so after they got together to do a great harvest the Indians brought turkeys & venison & some made dishes & the pilgrims made dishes they use to make in England & they all had a big celebration feast to show their thankfulness to the natives for saving them & teaching them how to survive in the new world. They were very thankful & they called it THANKSGIVING. We use to eat like this as kids until my mom decided to have all the food set up on the countertop & we did a buffet so mom could relax & actually get to eat. So ever since which it's been probably 50 years or so & even tho my parents have passed the buffet idea to my sister in law & now that my niece & her husband & 3 daughters all host the Thanksgiving Buffet & Christmas Buffet dinner at my sister in law's & her husband's home. Buffet is just a little less stress & work on the Hostess. 😍😋🤎🙏🦃🦌🐗🌽🍠🥖🥕🥔🧅🍎🍽
That was a perfect rendition of a normal family gathering for Thanksgiving! Well done! The food looked amazing and the family was great! Thanks for sharing your time with us. And, yes, invite any family members who wish to cook or bake onto the channel as well.
Next year add corn casserole and/or corn bread. It looked amazing and it is so interesting to see other peoples' thoughts on our traditional foods. Thank you for doing this. Happy Thanksgiving!
I'm Thankful for your videos. I quite enjoy them and it was great to see your American trip. LOVED that you got an actual smoker delivered to your house. That was awesome.
This is how we're doing the smoked turkey for Thanksgiving this year. We're going to do a spatchcock on the smoker. I've never done one before, I'm super excited for it.
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Thanksgiving in the USA is a national holiday celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November. It is a time for family, gratitude, and feasting, rooted in the early history of the country. Here's a detailed overview:
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Thanksgiving traces back to 1621, when the Pilgrims and the Wampanoag Native Americans held a harvest feast in Plymouth, Massachusetts, after a successful growing season.
It became an official holiday in 1863, when President Abraham Lincoln declared a national day of "Thanksgiving and Praise" during the Civil War, to foster unity and gratitude.
Families and friends come together to celebrate and share a meal.
It’s one of the most traveled holidays of the year, as people return home to be with loved ones.
Many families take turns sharing what they are thankful for before the meal.
Football Games
The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City is a famous event featuring giant balloons, floats, and performances. It has been a tradition since 1924.
Volunteering
Many people use Thanksgiving as an opportunity to help others, volunteering at soup kitchens or donating to food drives for those in need.
Friendsgiving: A newer tradition where friends, rather than family, gather to celebrate with a potluck-style meal.
Black Friday: The day after Thanksgiving marks the start of the holiday shopping season, with retailers offering massive sales.
Brits Try Thanksgiving Dinner for the FIRST Time - Made from Scratch!
Thanksgiving is one of the most beloved holidays in the USA, celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November. It’s a time for family, friends, gratitude, and, of course, incredible food. Traditionally, this holiday honors the historical harvest feasts shared by the Pilgrims and Native Americans, symbolizing unity and thankfulness. Today, it's all about gathering around the dinner table, indulging in classic dishes, and creating cherished memories.
In this video, Mr. H and Mrs. H take on the challenge of preparing a complete Thanksgiving meal from scratch - something they’ve never done before! This is a big deal for Brits like us, as Thanksgiving isn’t celebrated in the UK. We’re diving headfirst into this uniquely American tradition, and you’re coming along for the journey!
Here’s what’s on the menu for our very first Thanksgiving dinner:
A beautifully brined turkey - tender, juicy, and full of flavor.
Deviled eggs - a creamy and tangy appetizer that's a must-have.
Green bean casserole - the ultimate comforting side dish, topped with crispy onions.
Sweet potato casserole - creamy, sweet, and crowned with gooey marshmallows.
Creamed corn - rich, buttery, and oh-so-delicious.
Creamy mashed potato
Dressing and fresh bread rolls - because no Thanksgiving is complete without carbs!
Homemade cranberry sauce - sweet, tart, and the perfect companion to turkey.
Pecan pie with fresh whipped cream - a classic dessert that truly steals the show.
This meal isn’t just about the food - it’s about family. Joining us are Baby H, Mrs. H’s cousin Nadia, her husband Jim, and their lovely kids, Eli and Robin. Together, we’re experiencing the joy of cooking, tasting, and learning about the traditions behind each dish.
As Brits, this was a whole new cultural experience for us, and we’re so excited to share it with you! From the detailed prep work, like brining the turkey overnight, to trying dishes we’d never tasted before (hello, sweet potato casserole with marshmallows!), this was a day full of fun, laughter, and firsts.
Whether you’re looking for classic Thanksgiving recipes, interested in how non-Americans experience this iconic holiday, or just love watching families come together over good food, this video has something for everyone.
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Lovely Video Folks!!. Always nice to see new Brits on your Channel! . See if you can invite Olivia over later to help finish off the leftovers!! Happy Thanksgiving to all!!🦃
I believe they were Christians of a different faith than the church of England. That's why the left England to come to America.
Yes, for whomever is doing the cooking, Thanksgiving dinner is a LOT of work!!!!
Looks awesome Mrs. H, I generally let the turkey sit for 30 minutes to allow the juices to reform in the meat.
where did you guys get the american stuff like smoker. is it online?
I just want to give a HUGE shout out to Mrs. H and how far she’s come…from being shy and not wanting to be on video, to gaining confidence in front of the camera, and finally to becoming such an integral part of the channel. Watching that evolution has been really pleasant to witness. 😁
Love Mrs H too, appreciate how involved everyone has been. It’s nice to hear feedbacks from the Brits and so far this has been such a lovely channel.
She's an absolute natural at presenting, if you ask me.
Imo Mrs H did an outstanding job ! 👏👏👏👏👏
I often think about the huge change in Mrs. H since she began appearing in the videos. Great job, Mrs. H !
Her pleasant personality and cooking instincts would make for a wonderful cooking channel.
I felt a burst of American pride watching you all enjoy Thanksgiving. Everyone eating and having family together is the quintessential Thanksgiving experience.
I can't believe I've watched your channel for so long and watched Alana grow up. Thank you for sharing your lives with us.
Bro the next day Thanksgiving sandwiches are gonna be killer.
Haha those are always the BEST! Or if we had a particularly big turkey we will also make turkey a la king.
the moist maker
@@dylnfstr OH yeah i love that and i love making salads with turkeys to
Take a slice of bread and soak in the gravy. Stick it in the middle of the sandwich.
I call it the moist-maker.
@@protorhinocerator142 my moist maker comment got deleted lol
As a proud Indigenous American from the Navajo Nation. A Native American tribe from the southwest Unites States. Our tribal nation is the largest in the united and Canada. It spans four states… Arizona, New Mexico (where I’m from), Colorado and Utah.
While the United States celebrates the Day of Thanksgiving. We celebrate the entire month of November; which is called The American Indigenous Heritage Month… where each indigenous tribe of the United States and Canada (sometimes Mexico and other South American tribes celebrate too)… we pay homage to our ancestors and thank them for our heritage, our culture, our traditions, our history, our families and our land. Even though many immigrants have come in and brought in their own customs and traditions and cultures and made America what it is today, we still consider this land ours. Because it is! We are one with it. She is our mother and we honor her no matter what has become of it. We look back and honor the road to traveled. The foundation we built and are proud of where we’ve come from.
We are also thankful for the Almighty God and His Son, the Lord Jesus Christ that has been introduced to our nations. Though many indigenous tribes have not received God into their lives, many of us hold true to the power of the Gospel we have adopted and applied to our lives. We truly believe that the foundation of America was built on the principles and the truth of the Gospels. Many of us believe that it’s because we hold strong to God that makes us the most blessed country in the world. And the most hated.
Amen!!! Thankful to see you in heaven
@planatiasibotx7177
That was beautifully put. 👏🏽
I'm a multi-racial/black American woman, and I often wonder about what this country was called by the Indigenous people before it was named "The United States of America".
Sometimes I think about how I'm genetically linked to the people who came from Britain to America, those who were kidnapped from Africa and enslaved in the US, and those who were here first... those whose home was invaded. I've been told to my face and have heard of others being told that as a black American, we're lost and have no home because our African ancestors wouldn't claim us because we're too far gone as Americans, the British ancestors don't want to claim us as we're beneath them as we come from slaves, and our Indigenous people of this country want nothing to do with us because we don't have enough "native blood" to be accepted.
An African woman (I don't remember which country) once told my cousin and me, that we were lost children in this land, and that she was glad she had a real home to return to, unlike us. 🫤
My cousin and I are event planners/decorators and met her while we put her daughter's wedding together.
She was extremely rude, (her daughter was nice) and I let her know as nicely as possible that as long as you have a kind and loving heart, unlike some people, you can be welcomed by many, no matter where you're from.
I've always loved how my great-grandmother passed down her knowledge of things of our African and Indigenous people, though it wasn't as much as we could have learned if we had been raised completely around the Cherokee, Choctaw and/or Creek, people, or those from whatever part of Africa. There's a mixture because of my elders on both parents' sides.
Anyway, I appreciate that you make sure people know that you love your land, people, and our Heavenly Father.
Not only at Thanksgiving, I'm thankful for my loving family and friends, and my many blessings from God.
Lost child to some, but not to God. 🙂
No, honey, you are not a lost child. You are very much at home, right here in the United States. Anyone whose family has been here through thick and thin is a very important part of the foundation this country has been built on. My family has been here for generations, French, English, possibly Portuguese, Cherokee, and the good Lord only knows what other spice he threw in to put me here. The trials and tribulations are what have made this country what it is today, and although she may be stumbling a bit, I pray she NEVER falls. The people, all of them, of this country ARE this country, and I am thankful for all of you. I am thankful for the H's, their friendship, and the new friends they have introduced me to through their channel. May God bless you all.
It's really not
@ yeah it is
That food chaos looks exactly like our Thanksgiving tables. Well done. I'm proud.
Yup, and it's never been on time yet! 😂
💯 nailed it!
Great job!
We always do the thing where you pass the platters around and people take what they want from the platters.
@@protorhinocerator142 Family-style
It looks like Mrs. H nailed it! You folks did a proper Thanksgiving dinner spread. I’m glad you enjoyed the holiday as much as we do, and that you will continue to share it with family and friends in the years to come. Thanksgiving is a holiday that is near and dear to the heart of every American, but its simplicity and traditions are universal. There is no wrong way to celebrate this holiday. You can have any foods that are special and important to your family and culture as well as the traditional American Thanksgiving foods. The important thing is the gathering of friends and family, sharing the meal, and reflecting on all the things you have to be thankful for. It’s something worth celebrating in every country and culture.
Yes she did! Looks like a true Thanksgiving table decorations included.
Happy thanksgiving to the whole "H" family--Our honorary americans !!
They are a beautiful family for sure!
💞
We need to print up certificates and send them to the H family.
@@kimberlyhicks3644 Great idea !!!
Love uncle Jim. Uncle Jim is what thanksgiving is all about
Deviled egg-wise, he's absolutely one of us!
Jim has the american spirit! Little of this, little of that. Hes tucking in like i do! I usually listen to everyone else talking while i stuff my face, then i try to join in after withiut falling asleep. 😂
Jim was getting busy
@stevenpierce7851 he is my spirit animal! 🤣
He's a natural American when it comes to a Thanksgiving dinner.
😂omg I was coming for the Jim comments 🤘🤣
That my biy blue lol I Saud that guys an imposter he's American! Look at him eat like momma rang the dinner bell her self 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰
Happy turkey day yall!
Picking up the eggs with a fork....
I am thankful for my family . My mother turned 93 last week . We also have her older brother . We are blessed.
Mrs. H and Robyn baking together would be great
Yes I'd like to see that too!
👍
Absolutely a MUST HAVE on this channel! I'll be sending a recipe for "Orange Delight Cake" soon!
I enjoyed this! I hope y’all do it again. I enjoyed meeting everyone, and would love seeing them again. Hope you do decide to make it a tradition, and invite us along next year. You did our tradition proud! What an honor to have our favorite British family celebrate Thanksgiving. It was fun. BLY’ALL!
When the early settlers came to the US they were woefully unprepared on how they were going to survive. Many died from starvation. The local Native American tribe, the Wampanoag came to their rescue, teaching them how to properly cultivate and grow food. They taught them the rule of planting corn, beans and squash together. The corn grows up giving a "string pole" for the beans to climb up. The squash benefits from both shade and covers the ground to protect from soil evaporation. After learning this, the pioneers quickly turned their starvation around as the following season, they had more than enough to live off of. They invited the Wampanoag to a celebratory event to thank the Lord and their new friends for a bountiful harvest. This was the beginning of the very first Thanksgiving celebration as we know it today!
That growing method is called the three sisters. And another tidbit of information according to historians is that they wouldn't have had turkey or ham at the first thanksgiving, they would have had a variety of shellfish, freshwater fish, wild game like venison or rabbit along with their harvest. Corn would have been ground up into a porridge.
This, completely.
little did the indigenous people know that was the beginning of the end for them
I would say this is about 20% factual: the crop planting and the "feast" itself are recorded as fact, but the rest is just completely false.
The Native Americans in that region had been interacting with traders and enslavers for roughly 100 years at this point, so there was no kindergarten style "help me friend".
The settlers were constantly skirmishing with the surrounding Native American tribes, and continued to clash with them after this supposed event.
Typically the Puritans would fast during their religious observances, not feast, as they would use the fasting as a penance to celebrate their god.
The story you just told is a rose-colored tale taught to children, and holds little to no basis in fact.
so you continue to believe the lies you were told in elementary school? how ignorant and American of you. It was not a Woodstock - Peace and Love atmosphere. Even if there were periods of time when the settlers were shown kindness and learned from the Native Americans we are now all aware of what really happened and how people were killed, tortured, raped. No reason to celebrate tragic times in history that literally changed the advancement of an entire population and culture.
My grandmother use to cook for 20 people when she lived on the farm, back in the 1940's, but when I and my siblings visited her, she no longer lived on the farm. She still cooked for 20, though and we were only able to gather 12-14 people. She always had more out in the kitchen and she expected us to have more, she would say "Eat up I got more out in the kitchen.". I miss those days, the big family gatherings. So I'm thankful for Family and friends.
A point that some may not get from the overview. The The Pilgrims mentioned were a group of English settlers who traveled to North America on the Mayflower in 1620 and established Plymouth Colony in Massachusetts. So we have Brits enjoying an American Thanksgiving .. that originated from .. English settlers. I just find that amusing .. just a bit. Talk about circular history !!
Don't forget Virginia! Our English settlers also celebrated Thanksgivings near Jamestown very early on. :) I think the great hardship that both colonies suffered led them to be greatly thankful for the good things they had.
I think its wonderful to see. I enjoy seeing othet cultures adopt thanksgiving as a holiday. Even without the american connotations its such an amazingly perfect holiday for humanity.
The Pilgrims fled England due to Religious Persecution . They believed in an unacceptable form of Christianity by the Anglican Church of England and Her Crown.
The Pilgrims fled England due to Religious Persecution by the Anglican Church of England and the Crown. They believed in a different way of Christ's teachings and were deemed Heretics by the church and crown.
@@halicarnassus8235 True but they still considered themselves British. They never considered themselves "Americans".
The children are very well behaved and polite, too. Lovely to see.
Mrs H, You did a BEAUTIFUL job. Very impressive. My mother was Polish and made Thanksgiving dinner for approximately 25 people for decades. Loved this video. One of my favorite. 🦃❤🇺🇸🙏🏻👍🏻
Alot of envious American turkey cooks looking at that beautiful bird you pulled off.
@@scmay29 Envious? No. Proud? Yes. :)
You’re starting a new holiday tradition. You can call it “Britsgiving”!! Looks amazing! Cheers!!
LOL love that
Or Friendsgiving
"Thanksgiving still works, though. The spirit of it is in the name. ❤
Since the H family provided the feast, maybe call it "H-giving" this time around.
@@MrhandfriendsYou guys probably won't see my comment but you guys forgot the Mac and Cheese and a Honey glazed Ham.
Mrs H...... I'm speechless and smiling from ear to ear! You worked so hard and the reward was fantabulous. I would have been honored to have a seat at your table. The presentation of everything looked amazing! It looks like your guests really enjoyed everything. Jim and family looked happy. Thank you for sharing your Thanksgiving with us..... We Bloody Love You Guys! God bless y'all from Texas. Happy Thanksgiving to all! ❤❤❤❤❤
It looks like you knocked it out of the park with this one! Congrats on your success :)
Your table decorations are beautiful. Thank you for wanting to honor our American traditions.
I'm thankful for folks like you! I had a rough year, and found the emotional support was so important to me. Thank you both
Thank you for all your love and support. You are one of the loveliest people we have got the pleasure to know and you deserve the best. We BLY and thank you for the ziplock bag tip! Phew
Keep on all will always change
Well Done. That bird looks EPIC 🦃
I'm thankful for my family being happy, healthy and living their best lives.
Never reduce the amount of gravy! You will never end up with too much! Gravy goes over everything then you need an equal amount for leftovers the next
I can't stop laughing at that funny 'extra' joint on the leg of the turkey (I've never had one like that) ... and then when they relaxed down in the oven and 'grabbed' the side, I almost died laughing. The dinner looks absolutely wonderful!! At my home, we always passed the plates around until the kids were old enough to handle moving serving dishes themselves. It was a lovely bit of chaos.
I'm old, and myth/legends change over time, but we were taught Thanksgiving was celebrated to give thanks to the indigenous people who helped the pilgrims survive their first year on the new land ... there's likely a different tale, now.
That turkey looked wild to me too with the extra leg parts! It’s funny how different countries butcher differently. The whole meal looks amazing. I can’t wait for Thanksgiving tomorrow!
Mrs H. You did an amazing job! That looks just like many Thanksgiving meals here. I actually got emotional and started to cry seeing your family/ friends enjoying your hard work. Much love to the whole family from Georgia, USA
Jim going for the deviled eggs as an appetizer would make him fit right in with my family here in Texas!
President Lincoln made Thanksgiving an Official Holiday.
But if wasn't for
Sarah Joespha Hale who was writing to Presidents from 1827 to call for a thanksgiving day who all scoffed at it except for President Lincoln
Tasting History with Max Miller just recently did a video talking about how Thanksgiving came about, talking about Sarah Hale and her letter writing campaign to make it a holiday. It was his video on Civil War Cranberry Apple Pie.
Yes he did. In a long-winded speech. William s
@@tracey2156 my mom made an Apple Cranberry pie today for Thanksgiving.
@@deadhomer8468 Yup. New Hampshire native! 😘
FYI… sides can be what ever you want. My family migrated from Cuba. I remember many early childhood memories of the turkey being the only American thing at our thanksgiving table. Our sides were rice with black beans yucca plantains flan for dessert. So feel free to cook what ever British sides you love. Happy Thanksgiving I’m grateful my parents came to the United States. I love this country
Even better the next day when you make sandwiches with the leftovers. 👍🏼
I came here to say the same thing. Turkey, dressing and gravy between a couple of pieces of bread is a winner.
Oh yeah. Also deep fried Turkey. William s
@@chaddnewman2699 Absolutely the best 👍
@@chaddnewman2699 cranberry sauce, too!
@@williamshepherd1531 Or applewood smoked Turkey. My family's request every year. So of course I have to oblige.
This was a proper Thanksgiving meal and well done! It’s not just about the food but the gratitude we feel on this holiday.. reminding us of our blessings.
A cookie sheet under the foil pan makes it easier to put in and out. I like adding some herbs to the butter under the skin for a little more flavor .
Yes I was awaiting a bending fatigue leak but it was thick enough, sometimes they skimp on the thickness of those pans especially with a heavy bird. Many families have a specialized turkey roaster pan with lid and internal rack in a traditional deep blue and speckled white enamel theme, much sturdier and with handles, but then you have to have space to store it besides the two times you might use it per year and it's large so it can be tough to clean (fitting it in the sink). The cookie sheet tip is a good alternative plus less cleanup when you can bin the disposable pan.
@@Spudz76 Yup, you just described my pan. Been in the family for 20 years. lol It's a little old and has a couple rust spots on the rim, but it's still functional and works like a charm.
I brine my turkey in water, apple juice and maple syrup, then stuff the cavity with a couple of big garlic heads with the tops cut off and some fresh rosemary.
Giblet gravy!! The neck looks like the thing that pops out of the guys chest in “Alien”! 😂😂
Eli is the man! Deviled eggs for the win, I would have had 5 or 6 eaten before we even served dinner! The turkey looked awesome, and I was drooling over that leg, Mr H!
One of the best Thanksgiving meals. Rival most American tables.
Mrs. H. Has gone all out, and that’s literally a Thanksgiving Day meal any American would be proud of. Referencing Alton Brown for brining and cooking the turkey was a really good decision. Lots of work went into that feast, you can tell. Also lots of love. Future reference for brining is to use a baking bag or small food grade plastic bag inside of the container to place the turkey and brine in. This will make it much easier to brine as you push the air out of the bag and tie a knot to keep it contained.
The biggest part about thanksgiving is getting people together, and sharing a meal...it is safe to say, you have nailed it!
Mrs. H!! Congratulations! Nothing was dry and you have no idea how important that is. The happy face you made when you put the turkey back in the oven was priceless. I remember your first appearance and you were so shy! Look at you now! You've gained such a great understanding of American food it's impressive. As an American I am happy to say that was a perfect Thanksgiving dinner. It's unlike any other dinner, and we only eat it seasonally, Thx & Xmas; but if you have it every year you come to crave it and it becomes an emotional anchor for the entire year.
God bless you 💓 love from our family to yours xx
This was the nicest Thanksgiving video on RUclips. Happy Thanksgiving to the H family.
Besides your natural charm, what makes this channel impressive is y’all’s embracing the cooking techniques to make it as authentic as possible. Y’all did that so well that you progressed at a very fast rate. Not many people are this dedicated hardcore. It really is a joy to watch. Of course I’m TEXAN, so I’m biased to your reactions! 😆👍
The natives in the USA showed the Pilgrims how to plant corn and other crops and they shared their food with the Pilgrims. I think that they didn’t have turkey. They had fish and lobster at their feasts. So many Pilgrims had died from diseases tha the ones who survived were very thankful to be alive.
They tried a commune style of government community the first year and HALF the colony starved the first winter.
This is how I understood the origins as well. I didn’t read any comments until after I had written a similar comment.😊
The Pilgrims mainly died due to not having enough food from the prior first year. Many of them thought that there would be supplies already at the settlement, and also the original Plymouth colony charter guaranteed 1 common share of the colony 's production.
This had led, as it always does, to some not participating with the work that need to be done in order to have the food, and supplies that were needed to have the colony survive. Also, the crops that were being grown were the same crops that were grown in Europe previously, and weren't necessarily suited for the different climate. This led to almost half of the colonists dying.
Miles Standish, then rewrote the colonial charter so that the colonists had to produce for only themselves on the land that they occupied. The Wapanoags(sp) also showed the colonists some better suited crops to grow, like corn, pumpkins, and introduced them to turkey. This led to such a bountiful harvest, that the Pilgrims had a feast to give thanks to God, and invited the Wapanoags to show appreciation for their help.
One of the Wapanoags, named Squanto, wasn't actually a real Wapanoags, because his own tribe was no longer in existence. He also knew English from being in contact with other colonies in Massachusetts, and even had visited London.
The Pilgrims were probably perplexed when they first met this native, and he spoke English to them.
ow, doing that all on your own is impressive, usually guests and or family members agree to bring certain dishes because of how hard it is to do on your own, GREAT JOB!!!!! This would have been a hit dinner at any American table on Thanksgiving.
Now you have to make Thanksgiving day sandwiches, the days after. The cold on is on a roll or toast with mayo, turkey, stuffing, cranberry, lettuce and tomato optional. The hot sandwich is on a crispy warm roll with turkey, stuffing and cranberry, warm gravy. Both are delicious 🦃🦃🦃👍🏻
Wow!!! Great job Family H! Looks like you’ve opened up the palates of family and they are enjoying it!
As a deviled egg lover, and Mr and Mrs H talking about how they were kinda fiddly for the flavor, but everyone asking for more eggs warms my heart! Thanksgiving is about family (and then deviled eggs and pecan pie).
You were all correct, making a dozen (or more) is no more work and makes it worth it
You selected the perfect vegetable side dishes. It looks like my table.
Don't change a thing.
There's an expression we use.
"If it's not broken, don't fix it"
It means if you enjoyed it, don't change a thing. Happy Thanksgiving to a wonderful family.
So glad you all enjoyed yourselves. Thanksgiving is a holiday like no other. Frankly I’m thankful for the rain we’ve had here recently. We were plagued with drought and wildfires for several weeks, so the rain, even on Thanksgiving, is something we are grateful for.
I'm from USA and I thought you did a great job on the dinner! My daughter went to England to do graduate work and met her future husband at the school. They do Thanksgiving every year and all their friends beg to come. She's been in the Uk for almost 20 years now.
Happy First full Thanksgiving.. it all looked great! Hugs from Georgetown, Kentucky
That was a PERFECT Thanksgiving dinner! Brfore long the Brits will be celebrating Thanksgiving on a regular basis. ❤
Your Thanksgiving meal looked perfect Mrs.H!! (and Mr. H) And clearly your family loved it. That’s all that matters. It’s so good to see you upholding one of our treasured holidays. I give thanks for you.❤️🐝🤗🦃
Yes, a fine display of "Britsgiving" celebrations! I 💕 love it. We Luv Mrs. H
@ 🤗 yes we do!❤️🐝🤗
Great job! It can be overwhelming to make the entire meal. You pulled it off beautifully.
If I'm not mistaken. Jim @ 25:30 has just commissioned Mr. H's first To Go Order. My restaurant prediction is getting closer & closer to becoming a reality.
For Christmas, Prime Rib is a must! My honest opinion is, how many people cook Prime Rib for Christmas with sour cream and horseradish?
Mrs. H, you did a fabulous job! We usually have a lot more food, but you have hit all the highlights! You are experiencing a true Thanksgiving! Congratulations on your success! Great job.
I don’t think we did enough food really, but I’m not sure I would have coped with much more
I think you did PLENTY of food for the amount of you there. Lots of selection.
A beautiful feast! Mrs. H, I prepare a lot of our sides a day or two before Thanksgiving and reheat them in the oven while the turkey is resting. It takes a lot of stress out of getting the meal on the table for me.
@@Mrhandfriendsthe great thing about friends and families gathering for thanksgiving is that everyone brings food so it isn’t all on one cook… eventually, everyone knows what they are responsible for bringing cause they make it every year 😊
@@jesterforhire Yes, given they were 7 people, all the bases seemed covered and the highlights hit.
Looked perfect and authentic, really enjoyed seeing all the new experiences and ratings at once. Jim really figured it all out exactly like an American, including the leftovers plan for a day or two after, and that the deviled eggs are the best and creamed corn is delicious.
Cranberry sauce with the turkey is my favorite
I always put the cranberry sauce with the dressing… I think cranberry sauce is my favorite dish at thanksgiving lol.
There are also so many styles of cranberry, we have the lazy gelatin solid stuff premade in a can served sliced up, and then the sort you made that is more of a sauce, and then one that is more like a salsa with fresh cranberries ground up with pecans or walnuts and orange. Probably some others I am forgetting. The salsa type is maybe my favorite.
I very much agree. I live in Wisconsin and enjoy cranberries very much. We grow more cranberries than in other states. And I have attended our cranberry festival which we have once a year. I especially enjoy cranberries in all their forms caned, jellied, homemade. I love making it from scratch it's really easy to do.
Same. I keep the canned stuff in the pantry year round and will add it to my leftover Turkey from my local bbq joint.
You all came close to a traditional thanksgiving. But the spirit of thanksgiving in my country is your family coming together! You did very very well!God bless you all!
Native Americans were invited to and shared the first Thanksgiving with the Colonists. They introduced them to Corn and taught them how to plant it and fertilize it (by throwing a small fish into each mound). GREAT looking dinner!! You did a beautiful job!! ❤👍👍👍
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Mrs. H you are amazing. You did everything so well…and it was A LOT. Very impressive. A great big thank you.
Mrs. H did a Great job.!
Well done Mrs. H. It's so touching to see you enjoying the traditions of thanksgiving.
Definitely have her over to bake with ya
I can't tell you how impressed I am with your menu. It's almost identical to what we eat here in the state of Wisconsin. And all I can say is that it looks just as good too and I'm very jealous because it's been a while since I've had this full family Thanksgiving meal. What's more important is the feeling you get when you have the Thanksgiving meal even though the food has to be absolutely delicious.
Remember, NO Thanksgiving is complete without watching "Planes, Trains, and Automobiles"!! A MUST!!
Did you know there’s an extended version somewhere? Like 45 minutes longer, but I forgot what channel.
Just like it's not Christmas with out Die Hard and Hans Grober falling from Nakatomi Tower
I don't know why.
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@@Ira88881 Didn't know about that. But I do have the movie on videotape and actually one time let it run through to the end which I normally didn't. After the credits played then it went to a shot of the boss in the boardroom looking at the same old add pictures. Had the movie for a decade before I actually saw that last scene. 😂
Serving the food buffet style could be easier next time 😊 loved it and I’d love to see your niece bake along on the channel
Cover entire outer skin of turkey with mayonaise instead of the oil brush. It holds better and gives a beautiful brown glow.
If turkey did not fit in oven, your BBQ will do just fine. Wrap and cover bird, open up foil half our before ready. Cooking time is just the same as oven.
And then another year, give the turkey a good ol' smoke! You won't believe how good it is...
You did good with the turkey. Some things I would do differently.
1. Most turkey's sold in the US for thanksgiving are already brined (check the label). In fact finding a non-brined can be pretty hard. So I would never brine a pre-brined turkey. On a non-brined turkey, I would dry brine it. Salting it in the fridge for at least a day or two.
2. I would remove the wing flats and tips. On your bird I would also remove the the legs that were still attached (this is rare to find in the US). Use the neck and these pieces to make a stock. I usually buy extra turkey necks to make enough stock for all the side dishes and gravy.
3. Soften the butter that you put under the skin. Lessen the chances of tearing the skin.
4. Use two probes. One in the breast and one in the thighs. There's a few tricks to do this, but you want to get the thighs to cook to a higher temperature than the breast. I usually let the turkey come up to room temperature with a pack of ice on the breasts. This creates a temperature differential between the thighs and breast. Another way is to cook the turkey upside down. This will heat the thighs much faster than the breast. You have to flip to get the skin on the breast to have good color.
5. Don't carve at the table. Carve in the kitchen, cutting the breast and thighs onto a serving platter. If you do this, don't cook the turkey whole. Just cook the breast and the thighs separately because they'll be done at different times.
6. Food safety: 165F doneness is a lie. This basically when it instantaneously kills salmonella. You can very safely pull the turkey at 150F, which takes 5 minutes to kill. By the time the turkey stops increasing in temperature it should be at least 165F. Even if it doesn't reach that temperature, it is safe to eat. I would pull the thighs out of the oven at 165F, because I like my dark meat more done, and it doesn't get as dry.
Hi to my much loved Brit family and friends
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Well done, Mrs. H! You prepared a feast any American family would be delighted--and proud--to partake of.
Ok you say you aren’t very good cooks but Indiana approves!! Everyone makes their turkey a bit different and everyone thinks they know best but you did an amazing job! Happy thanksgiving 🦃💛🥧
Wow! Great job Mrs H! Everything looks so good! Loved watching you all enjoy the meal! Thankful for your family and the laughs and smiles you bring!
Thank you Denise. Happy Thanksgiving. Let us know how yours goes
This was definitely a southern US style Thanksgiving meal! Brined Turkey and dressing with giblet gravy, green bean casserole, sweet potato casserole, mashed potatoes, creamed corn, cranberry salad, deviled eggs, and yeast rolls with pecan pie for dessert were all staples at our table when I was growing up. Mrs. H, you did a marvelous job, (You did as well, Mr. H). Thank you for having us as your guest at your Thanksgiving table! Perhaps this can be the start of a tradition with your family! I'm thinking Cousins Jim and Nadia are all in for that. BLY'all, Joey
The selection of sides was optimal for this meal. The pecan sweet potatoes look like a step up from anything I've ever tried.
The original Thanksgiving in the US started because the first year the English settlers arrived it was almost Winter and they didn’t have time to grow food. But natives had left a stack of corn. Without that they wouldn’t have survived. That first Winter many of them died and all of them were food rationed to the point where each person only received 5 kernels of corn per day and they were pretty much starving. The next harvest happened in cooperation with the Natives and they were genuinely thankful for the harvest and for the fellowship with the natives.
Fabulous!
Happy Thanksgiving!!
I'm grateful to be alive, grateful to have family and friends, and so happy to see you try AND succeed AND enjoy our American lives and food ❤️ 😊Thank you for posting!
I’m glad you guys included all the historical facts behind the holiday.
Fourth of July and Thanksgiving are my favorite holidays.
We’re flying out tomorrow morning to celebrate Thanksgiving
Have a safe trip, here in the New England area of the US, we are suppose to get freezing rain for the next four days, so I got everything for Thanksgiving and the three days afters
It’s nice to see you adopt this custom as it really is about togetherness and being thankful for life’s blessings.
I love seeing family enjoying a great meal together. Of all your videos I have watched, this is my favorite.
Aww thank you so much 🙏 Happy Thanksgiving :)
@@MrhandfriendsI usually fry my turkey 🦃 you guys should try it out someday!
And every house has it different. I do the turkey, gravy, mashed potatoes, rolls, and stuffing. Never been big on green bean casserole or cranberry... or sweet potato casserole. I always have to have pumpkin and pecan pie for desert... and maybe some eggnog.
We should make our guests eggnog for Xmas as we know they’d love it
MAKES ME HAPPY, FULL PLATES OF GREAT FOOD 🤤🤤🤤🤤🤤🤤🤤
Everything looks great and pretty authentic. Here in the South there are two other dishes that we usually have, cheese and macaroni, and collard greens. Glad you and your guests had a wonderful meal together.
We were going to do a mac n cheese but decided we had enough different dishes but after seeing how everyone enjoyed it, we could have easily added ten more dishes
Good morning y'all. I hope you're well! The description was beautifully written. I think it would do a lot of people, a lot of good to read it. We get wrapped up in Thanksgiving being all about the food but it's really all about the people that are important to us. It goes without saying the next important thing would be football. (Even though I just said it) The meal is just a bonus. 😂 Some people might feel differently and your results May vary 😆😁😄❤️
Eli is my cousin Tommy when we were kids 😅 he would eat 6-12 deviled egg’s (depending if an adult noticed how many) then take a nap and eat the rest of the meal when he woke up 😂 You’re doing it, Eli!
As an American I have never cooked a turkey using those techniques but your effort looks great, a brine for turkey was a totally new to me.
Brining the turkey is a game changer. It makes a huge difference. The only other thing that makes such an improvement is to fry the turkey.
What a fantastic spread you had H family!!!
Looked delicious and everyone there seemed to enjoy it.
Americans love Thanksgiving and I'm so happy our cousins across the pond did it proper!!
I love your family and your channel ❤
Happy Thanksgiving and God Bless
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Mrs H & Mr H you've done a fantastic job & it looks so impressive & delicious, great job. We are thankful for your family.
We were taught that the pilgrims were dying from starvation & sickness & the native Americans came & taught the pilgrims to grow corn & other American plants & food then they helped save them from all waisting away so after they got together to do a great harvest the Indians brought turkeys & venison & some made dishes & the pilgrims made dishes they use to make in England & they all had a big celebration feast to show their thankfulness to the natives for saving them & teaching them how to survive in the new world. They were very thankful & they called it THANKSGIVING.
We use to eat like this as kids until my mom decided to have all the food set up on the countertop & we did a buffet so mom could relax & actually get to eat. So ever since which it's been probably 50 years or so & even tho my parents have passed the buffet idea to my sister in law & now that my niece & her husband & 3 daughters all host the Thanksgiving Buffet & Christmas Buffet dinner at my sister in law's & her husband's home. Buffet is just a little less stress & work on the Hostess.
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I think if ww did buffet style we’d constantly be up and down getting more food on our plates LOL
I'm so happy you Brits are enjoying our National meal!
Happy Thanksgiving from Mississippi usa. God bless 🙏
That was a perfect rendition of a normal family gathering for Thanksgiving! Well done! The food looked amazing and the family was great! Thanks for sharing your time with us.
And, yes, invite any family members who wish to cook or bake onto the channel as well.
Next year add corn casserole and/or corn bread. It looked amazing and it is so interesting to see other peoples' thoughts on our traditional foods. Thank you for doing this. Happy Thanksgiving!
Happy Thanksgiving Margie
Corn casserole and corn bread is not traditional. 😂😂😂
I'm Thankful for your videos. I quite enjoy them and it was great to see your American trip.
LOVED that you got an actual smoker delivered to your house.
That was awesome.
Spent years watching "Good Eats" with Alton Brown on The Food Network . Not surprised that his recipe for the turkey was used.
Love you guys. You don't have to be American to be thankful for our blessings.
This year was the first time we spatchcocked a turkey and smoked it. It was absolutely amazing!
I tried it a couple of years back when we forgot to put it in on time. It cooked amazingly fast as well
This is how we're doing the smoked turkey for Thanksgiving this year. We're going to do a spatchcock on the smoker. I've never done one before, I'm super excited for it.
I live in Georgia, and this literally looks like my family Thanksgiving dinner every year!!!!! Good job!!!
You guys did an awesome job!!!!
Wonderful job by Mrs. H and the H family. Happy Thanksgiving from across the pond!
Looks like Thanksgiving at my Grandmas. :) I think you nailed it.
Wow, we will take that. Thank you