Astronaut Jessica Meir might be living in space, but she wont miss out on a Thanksgiving feast.<\/p>\n
Meir, along with fellow NASA astronauts Christina Koch and Andrew Morgan, took to Instagram for a sneak peak of the holiday meal theyll share aboard the International Space Station.<\/p>\n
On the menu: smoked turkey, green beans, cornbread dressing and macaroni and cheese theyll reconstitute with water. For the occasion, NASA sent the astronauts a can of jellied cranberry sauce.<\/p>\n
Of course, its got to stay in the shape of the can after you open it up, Morgan said as the can floated in front of him.<\/p>\n
Click arrow to right of first video to see the astronauts display their food.<\/p>\n
Meir, a Caribou native who arrived at the space station in September for a six-month stay, suggested they try to stuff the cornbread dressing into the turkey pouches for a more authentic touch.<\/p>\n
But what about pie? The closest thing the astronauts have is a cran-apple dessert, but Koch said they have been brainstorming how to re-create pumpkin pie by combining cookies and packets of candied yams.<\/p>\n
Meir said shell be thinking of her family Thursday.<\/p>\n
To me, Thanksgiving is all about family. I grew up in a family with five kids and as a first generation American I guess my parents had to learn pretty quick how to put on a great Thanksgiving feast. I have a lot of fond memories of growing up and eating with all of my siblings and having a great time, she said. As I got older and lived in various places, Thanksgiving turned into an even broader extended family. I have adopted families all over the country. So Ill be thinking this year about everyone down on the ground celebrating together.<\/p>\n
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Link: Astronaut Jessica Meir might be living in space, but she wont miss out on a Thanksgiving feast. Meir, along with fellow NASA astronauts Christina Koch and Andrew Morgan, took to Instagram for a sneak peak of the holiday meal theyll share aboard the International Space Station. On the menu: smoked turkey, green beans, cornbread dressing and macaroni and cheese theyll reconstitute with water Continue reading
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