A Dish to Be Thankful For

I’ll be the first to admit it; I am high maintenance and proud of it. I leisurely take hours upon hours to get ready and because I am so needy, I only make an appearance once each year for the holiday feast. What is it about my routine that could possibly take up so much precious time? Well, there’s measuring, mixing, boiling, whisking, pouring, layering and cooling required to allow me to look my best. Just when you think I am finally finished primping, I have to meticulously repeat my timely color spectrum sequence all over again…and again…and again.

I am the life of the party and a breath of fresh air to your Thanksgiving table, which until now, is simply covered in bleak shades of brown, white, and maybe some yellow or orange. You can’t help but stare at my gorgeous fashion plate – squares outfitted in translucent stripes of cherry, orange, lemon, lime, and grape flavors with creamy white deliciousness poured in-between. I am cool, full of sweet wiggly and creamy textures and can be offered up as a side dish or dessert. Either way, you’ll discover I am well worth my wait, and why kids and adults alike repeatedly request double, or triple batches, so I can last just a little bit longer. Happy Thanksgiving from my table to yours.

What I’ve heard from my audience: “It’s too pretty to eat.”

Who am I? Thanksgiving Rainbow Jell-O

This Rainbow Jell-O is a labor of love from the Miller family, and has been served on Thanksgiving for as long as I can remember. In order for this family favorite to continue some degree of anonymity, the recipe will be revealed by request only. Simply email foodthatspeaks@hotmail.com.