Things I learned over Thanksgiving break

Liqueurs, such as Kahlua, do not freeze.

Kahlua does not smell good when spilled on tennis shoes.

Kahlua is a bastard to clean up from linoleum.

Homemade apple-pear crisp is better than store-bought and disappears quicker.

Sugar-free Cool Whip doesn’t taste as bad as fat-free Cool Whip.

Lemon slices are the key to juicy turkey.

Cooking vegan dishes are actually quite easy to manage around the holidays due to the high volume of vegetables.

Bread is fattening.

Garlic in large quantities actually helps promote sleep.

Wine tastes better when the bottle has a real cork.