Six Until Me.: The Concoction.

Thanksgiving day was a combination of family, fun, and food. Chris and I had the pleasure of seeing many members of our combined extended families for the first time in a few months, so it was a very nice holiday.

One stop on our Thanksgiving food trail.

For some reason, at my aunt's house, this strange discussion about what people would be willing to eat cropped up. The discussion quickly spiralled out of control (as things often do), resulting in a dare and The Concoction: a plastic cup filled with samples of each dish, mixed together with some olive juice, whipped cream, and a pickle. My cousins and I sniffed the mixture before we offered it up to the brave contestants. It smelled horrendous. No way would I eat this - ever.

Instead, my Uncle Mark battled my mother in a test of tastebud tolerance.

"What do we win?" Asked my mother before she took her bite.

"Ma - bragging rights. What else is there?"

"Agreed."

My mother takes the spoonful like a champ.

I'm proud to say that both Uncle Mark and my mom consumed The Concoction without gagging, and they are now branded as the toughest members of the family.

Or at least until Christmas.

Comments

Nice shot Kerri and Mom....

"The Body of Christ"

Posted by: Darrell | November 23, 2007 09:57 PM

Great pics! Ma ha
we're the first ones to comment :) yay

Posted by: lisa, kait, kaela | November 23, 2007 10:26 PM

Oh my goodness, Kerri! That is so funny! Your mom is my hero, that lovely, free-spirited lady! Go, Mom! I think Chris is a lucky man to be joining such a fun, quirky, lovely family. The Concotion sounds utterly disgusting. I'm gagging just thinking about it!

Thanks for the story and the pictures. It made my morning!

Posted by: amylia | November 23, 2007 10:48 PM

Ooh ooh, I want some. :D Sounds like you had a great time. Your uncle and mom have definitely earned my respect.

Posted by: Jess | November 24, 2007 12:05 AM

LMAO @ Darrell's comment. I knew there was something familiar about that shot.

My best friend and I used to play that game when she'd sleep over....

We combined mayonnaise, butterscotch sauce, mustard, pickle juice, grape jelly, and something powdery.

I just remember eating it and gagging with a puff of powder popping out of my mouth.

You guys sound like a fun bunch at Thanksgiving.

Posted by: Shannon | November 24, 2007 08:42 AM

It all ends up the same place, you know?

;)