by David Draper

If you read only one thing this week (other than Field & Stream), read this story from Richard Rodriguez at Saveur magazine. Richard’s heartfelt article recounts the memory of his father’s refried beans and how those flavors represent not only the history of the man, but the history of the Rodriguez family.

Thanksgiving, more than any other occasion, is a celebration of food, family, and friends. It’s a great time to be thankful for the food that’s sustenance for your soul, the food that makes you who you are as a person.