11 delicious side dishes to pair with smoked ham this Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving is just around the corner, and if you’re planning to serve smoked ham as your centerpiece, you’re going to need some stellar side dishes to accompany it. After all, a ham without sides is like a turkey without gravy—unthinkable. So, let’s dive into some delicious side dish ideas that will not only complement your ham but might just steal the show.

Why ham is actually the star of Canadian Thanksgiving

Ah, Canadian Thanksgiving. A time when the leaves are turning, the air is crisp, and families gather around the table to give thanks. But let’s address the elephant in the room—or should I say the turkey? While turkey has long been the reigning champion of Thanksgiving dinners, it’s high time we give ham its due credit.

Here’s why I think ham deserves to be the star of your Canadian Thanksgiving feast this year.

What I’ve learned from drinking 44,000 cups of tea

For anyone who knows me, tea has been a constant companion for most of my life. Ever since I was 10, I’ve been drinking it almost daily—three cups a day, to be exact. There are even tales of me having tea in my bottle as a baby. I guess that’s what you get from having British parents. That means, at this point, I’ve consumed roughly over 44,000 cups of tea. Small cups, big mugs, some with no milk, some with no sugar.

When I think about it, tea has been more than just a hot beverage; it’s been a teacher of sorts, imparting lessons along the way. Let me share some insights from all those cups of orange pekoe, almost always with two milk and two sugars.