Opinion

HEADLINE: Ranked Thanksgiving Foods

Patricia Ramirez, News Editor • November 18, 2024

Our (Almost Traditional) Thanksgiving Dinner Ms Jones from California, USA, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Thanksgiving is the time of year for gathering around with loved ones, showing our gratitude for what we have, and sharing a great meal full of delicious food. Although some traditions do vary for certain families, some dishes are carried throughout. So whether you are hosting or cooking the meal or just looking forward to it, here are some of the best Thanksgiving foods:

Mac N’ Cheese- This is my personal favorite and I’ve heard so many people say the same including another journalism student, Steven Fuller, who states Mac N’ Cheese is, “Just better.” One of the best comfort foods, you could never go wrong with some Mac N’ Cheese.
Mashed Potatoes- I don’t think there’s anyone who could genuinely hate mashed potatoes on Thanksgiving. Whether it’s with gravy or not these are some of the top-rated Thanksgiving foods as of right now
Stuffing- Not many people I know like this but it is a classic when it comes to Thanksgiving dinners. Stuffing is overlooked but is one of the most flavorful dishes.
Turkey- Now I know I may sound wild for putting this dish so close to the bottom but I feel there are many way better things to eat on Thanksgiving. Turkeys are complicated and one of the hardest to cook,
.Pie- It honestly doesn’t even matter what kind of pie it is but pie is one of the favorites to have on Thanksgiving. Whether warm with a scoop of ice cream or cold with a spoonful of whipped cream, pie just provides the best amount of comfort after a big meal.

In the end, no matter the dish, it’s the food that brings the people together turning this delicious meal into a memorable and beautiful celebration.

Pumpkin Pie
Peggy Greb, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons

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Patricia Ramirez, News Editor

Gorgeous, outgoing, and kind-hearted are three words you can use to describe how amazing Patricia Ramirez is. Patricia Ramirez is a 16-year-old Agua Fria student who loves to write. “I’ve always liked writing and enjoyed it before I even knew what career I wanted after high school. I always wanted to be an author because I enjoyed writing.” Patricia explains why she has joined to be part of the journalism class. As she starts her junior year, Patricia will be an opinion reporter and a news editor. Writing is not just her favorite subject, hanging out with family and friends is also one of her big passions since they play a big role in her life. Music has always been very therapeutic to her although she does say her music can be really “bipolar” sometimes. She likes listening to Billie Eilish, The Weeknd, Pierce The Veil, and many other artists. Reading is also delightful to Patrcia, her favorite book to read is Harry Potter. Prisoner Of Azkaban. “ The new characters make the story more interesting as it includes more suspense and a lot of plot twists,” said Patricia. Agua Fria has been very good to Patrcia this past year since she enrolled here for her sophomore year. “ I like the environment here and how well I get along with others” as she had commented about her experience here. I have known Patricia since she first joined journalism last year. She has always been a very groovy, and amazing person. Whenever you have a problem or need to vent about something, Patricia will make sure to comfort you and support you regardless of the situation. Patricia has always had good people around her, she did say she would like to thank a few teachers here at Agua Fria. “ I would like to thank Ms. Fowler for being such a sweet and understanding teacher. Another teacher I would also like to thank is Ms. Grady for being sweet and understanding as well, and for always making my day,” Patricia said. As she comes close to the end of being in high school, colleges and universities are constantly being brought up. She does plan to go to college. “ I do want to go to college to be a social worker or to be a journalist since it has always been my passion,” Patricia stated. Many challenges and obstacles in our lives can make us feel a little sad about it, but Patricia has always made sure not to give up. “I think about the outcome of what I’m going through and think about how it’s not going to be bad forever just for now, and I’d rather push through it to get to the good part than stay stuck,” she said. She has grown so much as a person and also said that she started being herself and she stopped trying to “change me for other people”. Patricia said. As I continue this amazing journey in the journalism club, I am beyond excited to spend another and work with Patricia in the journalism club!