Thanksgiving is something of an oddity, being one of the few non-religious holidays actively observed by Americans of every creed (and Canadians, too, though theirs occurs a few weeks earlier). We all know the story of the grateful Pilgrims, who shared their own bounty with their Native American neighbors. By then, the colonists had realized that the impending winter, so much harsher than the European ones they were used to, required them to come together in preparation for the cold months -- and in celebration of the fact that the year's good harvest would see them through.

That spirit of celebration remains, though today Thanksgiving is primarily a time for gathering with friends and family, as well as a time to rest and reflect -- not only on what's past, but on what the future holds. While Thanksgiving celebrations are as varied as snowflakes, they nearly always involve sharing food...such as your EarthBox produce.

There are countless ways that your EarthBox bounty can enhance your holiday celebrations. Here are just a few suggestions: 

For starters, raw vegetables are wonderful for crudités. Veggies that stand up well to all kinds of dips include steamed asparagus, bell peppers, broccoli, carrots, cauliflower, cucumbers, green onions, snow peas, and tomatoes.

It should go without saying that soups are an excellent way to enjoy your harvest, especially now that it's gotten chilly. We're especially fond of bean, potato, pumpkin, squash, sweet potato, and corn soups, though vegetable combinations (and there are thousands) always work extremely well in soups, with or without meat. Similar combinations of vegetables are also ideal for salads.