I grew up with a lot of Italians, Cooked and worked and even got frisked by men in black suits ;Wideyed Oh I miss all the good food and fun.I know what you mean. We routinely have a huge Italian meal the day before Thanksgiving that my wife makes. We get home made pasta, breads and meats in the only Italian place left in new York and schlep it all the way up there.
After that we don't feel like eating no turkey, but you have to.