Turkeys are not native to Cambodia, hence the translation "foreign chicken" in Khmer. This is a little embarrassing to ask, but are they native to the Americas? Anyway, in case you've ever wondered which Thanksgiving Day foods would be the most well received by Cambodians, the answer is mashed potatoes and turkey (they say it tastes like chicken - you know that's funny). They also liked Danielle's carrot souffle. It was delish!
Our invited guests included students, tutors, and friends. The meal was prepared by all and thoroughly enjoyed by all. No, we didn't fall asleep watching American football, nor did we play touch football on the street. WE DID teach our guests a little about the history of Thanksgiving and play board games while feeding our faces with desserts. We thought it important to keep some tradition :)
