Anonymous
Post 11/19/2023 13:46     Subject: Your ideal Thanksgiving relish tray composition

Anonymous wrote:I have’t read all 8 pages of this thread, but color me fascinated as my food-obsessed family has never had a relish tray at thanksgiving or any other holiday. Is the tray out as an appetizer? Assuming so, how does cottage cheese get eaten- do people take some as a “base” and top with the pickled items? I could see a relish tray being a really tasty app with smoked salmon and rye slices - add a martini and yum I may have add this tradition.


Welcome! This is the idea!
Anonymous
Post 11/19/2023 13:40     Subject: Your ideal Thanksgiving relish tray composition

Anonymous
Post 11/19/2023 10:49     Subject: Your ideal Thanksgiving relish tray composition

^^

https://www.tasteofhome.com/article/what-is-a-relish-tray/
https://www.simplywhisked.com/relish-tray/
https://theviewfromgreatisland.com/how-to-make-a-modern-relish-tray/

They are pretty retro. For some families, it's a tradition still carried on.

This forum is about food, cooking, and restaurants. Sometimes you will run across terms or items not familiar to you. Making an acquaintance would be helpful. You can also not post, as that is okay, too.
Anonymous
Post 11/19/2023 10:47     Subject: Your ideal Thanksgiving relish tray composition

Anonymous wrote:What in the ever-loving crap is a relish tray


Maybe read the thread. It even has pictures for the unimaginative.
Anonymous
Post 11/19/2023 10:47     Subject: Your ideal Thanksgiving relish tray composition

Anonymous wrote:What in the ever-loving crap is a relish tray


Do you need an introduction to Google?
Anonymous
Post 11/19/2023 10:44     Subject: Your ideal Thanksgiving relish tray composition

What in the ever-loving crap is a relish tray
Anonymous
Post 11/19/2023 10:44     Subject: Your ideal Thanksgiving relish tray composition

I have’t read all 8 pages of this thread, but color me fascinated as my food-obsessed family has never had a relish tray at thanksgiving or any other holiday. Is the tray out as an appetizer? Assuming so, how does cottage cheese get eaten- do people take some as a “base” and top with the pickled items? I could see a relish tray being a really tasty app with smoked salmon and rye slices - add a martini and yum I may have add this tradition.
Anonymous
Post 11/19/2023 10:39     Subject: Re:Your ideal Thanksgiving relish tray composition

Anonymous wrote:We have a relish tray (deviled eggs, assortment of olives, stuffed celery, cornichons, etc.) because it pairs well with Bloody Marys, our traditional pre-Thanksgiving cocktail.


Hi cousin! Bloody Mary’s with relish trays are the best way to start the day. Gets everyone in a great mood for the final cook.