The author compensated for her mother 's uninterest in Thanksgiving by cooking . The author 's mother brought a centerpiece known as Mr. Turkey every Thanksgiving . She would make the turkey and then put it on top of mashed potatoes with gravy, butter or cream to serve at dinner.
The author compensated for her mother 's uninterest in Thanksgiving by cooking . The author 's mother brought a centerpiece known as Mr. Turkey every Thanksgiving . It was at the center of the table every year , surrounded by hand-carved apple swans .