Clay Hensley
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Views my own.
Views my own.
Some might say they gave the Shu-giving gathering a much-needed semi-ironic twist. The best compliment received was having my collards — cooked with smoked turkey necks — compared to Mei Gan Tsai (pickled/ fermented mustards with red braised pork belly), conjuring warm Shu-childhood memories.
December 1, 2025 at 5:04 AM
Some might say they gave the Shu-giving gathering a much-needed semi-ironic twist. The best compliment received was having my collards — cooked with smoked turkey necks — compared to Mei Gan Tsai (pickled/ fermented mustards with red braised pork belly), conjuring warm Shu-childhood memories.
for example, I made green bean casserole (my mom's recipe), integrating ingredients — such as Campbell's cream of- soups and French's crispy fried onions — not normally encountered at Shu shindigs.
December 1, 2025 at 5:04 AM
for example, I made green bean casserole (my mom's recipe), integrating ingredients — such as Campbell's cream of- soups and French's crispy fried onions — not normally encountered at Shu shindigs.
So my primary contribution to Shu-giving (besides setting up an improvised kids' table alcove) involves adding a few humble Southern dishes to the impressive spread:
December 1, 2025 at 5:04 AM
So my primary contribution to Shu-giving (besides setting up an improvised kids' table alcove) involves adding a few humble Southern dishes to the impressive spread:
However, the Shu siblings grew up almost exclusively in the North: Michigan, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey. (Suppose Towson is sorta-Southern, but it's borderline at best.)
December 1, 2025 at 5:04 AM
However, the Shu siblings grew up almost exclusively in the North: Michigan, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey. (Suppose Towson is sorta-Southern, but it's borderline at best.)
(*One even went to CIA, and managed major restaurants, though Vicki — sadly — wasn't among the dozen or so Shus gathered cozily here in the borough yesterday.)
December 1, 2025 at 5:04 AM
(*One even went to CIA, and managed major restaurants, though Vicki — sadly — wasn't among the dozen or so Shus gathered cozily here in the borough yesterday.)
Oh, and not to forget the desserts (including pecan pie by Gale and baklava freshly brought from Beirut by David...)
Everybody knows the Shu's are all expert cooks.
Everybody knows the Shu's are all expert cooks.
December 1, 2025 at 5:04 AM
Oh, and not to forget the desserts (including pecan pie by Gale and baklava freshly brought from Beirut by David...)
Everybody knows the Shu's are all expert cooks.
Everybody knows the Shu's are all expert cooks.
Shus do a lot of things very well, but pre-planning to prevent duplicate dishes is not one of them.
December 1, 2025 at 5:04 AM
Shus do a lot of things very well, but pre-planning to prevent duplicate dishes is not one of them.
the candied yams & salads (sister Minnie), the double helpings of creamy mash; multiple versions of dressings/ stuffing; both styles of cornbread (sweet & cakey & moist North-of-the-Ohio-River-style, plus the superior savory & crusty Southern-style skillet upgrade)...
December 1, 2025 at 5:04 AM
the candied yams & salads (sister Minnie), the double helpings of creamy mash; multiple versions of dressings/ stuffing; both styles of cornbread (sweet & cakey & moist North-of-the-Ohio-River-style, plus the superior savory & crusty Southern-style skillet upgrade)...
We got the butterflied roulade turkey (spatchcocking courtesy of baby brother William); the roasted whole duck (prepared by Joyce's mom Wei-Mei, and expertly carved by sister Gale);
December 1, 2025 at 5:04 AM
We got the butterflied roulade turkey (spatchcocking courtesy of baby brother William); the roasted whole duck (prepared by Joyce's mom Wei-Mei, and expertly carved by sister Gale);
Don't get me wrong: the Shus come ready. Youngest brother William even brings extra to-go containers for taking food back to the Upper West Side. But there is so much food to spare at Shu-giving that our fridge is still flush from holding the most generous portions.
December 1, 2025 at 5:04 AM
Don't get me wrong: the Shus come ready. Youngest brother William even brings extra to-go containers for taking food back to the Upper West Side. But there is so much food to spare at Shu-giving that our fridge is still flush from holding the most generous portions.
The best thing about hosting Shu-giving at our Brooklyn home is that we get to keep a lion-share of the delectable leftovers.
December 1, 2025 at 5:04 AM
The best thing about hosting Shu-giving at our Brooklyn home is that we get to keep a lion-share of the delectable leftovers.
Becoming evergreen…
November 29, 2025 at 1:01 AM
Becoming evergreen…
Becoming evergreen…
November 29, 2025 at 12:55 AM
Becoming evergreen…
Becoming evergreen…
November 29, 2025 at 12:55 AM
Becoming evergreen…
