"Andy" <q> wrote in message ...
> Janet B. said...
>
>>
>> "Andy" <q> wrote in message
>> ...
>>>I think basil pesto could stand tall against cranberry sauce with
>>>turkey.
>>>
>>> I've never seen it at the table. Why do you suppose?
>>>
>>> It sounds great, imho.
>>>
>>> Andy
>>
>> The original idea of Thanksgiving dinner is composed of traditional
>> foods. The traditional foods are Fall harvest items. Basil is not one
>> of the foods that is still available at this time of the year for most
>> of the US. I think Rachel Ray or Giada was using basil in some sort
>> of dish this last week -- or maybe it was Michael what's-his-name.
>> Janet
>
>
> Hrrumph!
>
> This is the 21st century! It is available year round!
>
> Andy

Okey, Dokey. . .I thought you were contemplating the lack of use in
traditional, times-past Thanksgiving dinners. Today -- go for it.
Janet