7 authors share tales of family Thanksgiving traditions . The author compensated for her mother 's uninterest in cooking by cooking . The author 's mother brought a centerpiece known as the Turkey every Thanksgiving . It was at the center of the table every year , surrounded by hand - carved apple swans .
The author compensated for her mother 's uninterest in cooking by cooking . The author 's mother brought a centerpiece known as the Turkey every Thanksgiving . It was at the center of the table every year , surrounded by hand - carved apple swans .