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The Michigan Daily | michigandaily.com | Thursday, November 19, 2015
the b-side

by Catherine Sulpizio,
Senior Arts Editor

All traditions need updates,
though it’s usually the strongholds
of American culture that resist
change. I’m talking about
Thanksgiving, a holiday that has
not aged well in the eyes of a
modern post-colonial, secular and
multicultural citizen. Iffy roots
aside, turkey is a real drag. It’s
usually too dry, mostly pumped
with hormones and always the time
suck of preparation — and that’s
not even touching on ethical issues.
That’s why we here at The Daily
skipped the turkey and tweaked the
side dishes, crafting a set of small
plates that draw their inspiration
from flavors of fall. We kept the
flavors of traditional dishes and
changed the form — putting roasted
squash onto crostini, updating
classic green bean casserole with
fried shallots and cashews instead
of dairy, and giving potatoes a new,
crispy medium.

Updated
Thanksgiving,

See RECIPES, Page 4B