Thanksgiving has to be my favorite holiday. Because I didn’t grow up in the United States it is not one I have any family traditions for. However, I have spent it with close friends every year since I have lived in this country, and to me it means time spend with those I care about. Of course there is also the food that we share for the Thanksgiving meal. The combination of the traditional thanksgiving foods can not be beat. If I am not cooking the Thanksgiving meal myself, I always offer to bring the one dish that for me thanksgiving is not complete without – sweet potatoes topped with marshmallows. The version I make is especially tasty with pecans and maple syrup added to the recipe.