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Thanksgiving Food Hot Takes, Adulting Christmas Gifts & Leftover Drama | Cafecito y Croquetas

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This is the full, timestamped transcript of "Thanksgiving Food Hot Takes, Adulting Christmas Gifts & Leftover Drama | Cafecito y Croquetas", an episode of Stay Tranquilo published November 21, 2025 (24 min, about 5,600 words). It mentions 74 people, works and ideas, including mac and cheese, gift cards, pumpkin pie, sweet potato casserole, brisket.

What this episode is about

In this lively discussion, the hosts reflect on the anticipation of Thanksgiving, sharing insights into holiday preparations and the blending of fall and winter festivities. They also explore the evolving nature of Christmas gift-giving as adults, contemplating when it becomes awkward to ask for presents.

Key takeaways

  • Thanksgiving is the starter; Christmas is the main course, but let's cherish both meals equally.
  • Asking for gifts as adults shifts from wants to needs: socks replace toys, cash over gadgets.
  • When $3,000 lenses become the norm, video games at $60 seem like a childhood steal.
  • Best gifts aren’t wrapped: health and family time beat even the sleekest new tech.
  • Mosquitoes buzzing in November remind us: seasons change, but some things never take a holiday.

Who speaks in this episode?

What is discussed, and when

  1. – 5:00: adulting, camera equipment, Cavesito Eroetas, Christmas trees
  2. – 10:00: gift cards, cafetera, cash is king, Chedders in Kendall
  3. – 15:00: mac and cheese, sweet potato casserole, bacon wrapped dates, biscuits
  4. – 20:00: pumpkin pie, pecan pie, assorted cheesecakes, brisket
  5. – 23:47: bad manners, mac and cheese, leftovers, nocheans

Notable quotes from "Thanksgiving Food Hot Takes, Adulting Christmas Gifts & Leftover Drama | Cafecito y Croquetas"

  • Felis, Friday., Welcome, back, to, another episode of Cavesito Eroetas brought to you by State Tranilo and Hen Co. How we feeling today dude., It's, a, beautiful, Friday., You…
    about Hen Co. · at
  • Don't really ask. It's more like necessities, you know? Like I, don't, know., I, need, deodorant., Buy, me some deodorant. You get me? Like hey, mom, loan, shampoo, if, you…
    about deodorant · at
  • Yeah., What, What, are, your, thoughts, on, gift cards as a gift dude?,, you, know,, I, don't, think, I'm, at the age yet where I appreciate a gift card, but I feel like we're creeping on that age where I get a gift card to like.
    about gift cards · at
  • Give, me, some, biscuits., Give, me, some short rib. Give me some mac and cheese.
    about mac and cheese · at
  • No,, you, see, I, love, a, good, honey, baked ham.
    about honey baked ham · at
  • Mac, and, cheese., We, had, this, conversation on, the, top., But, like Oo, cornbread. I'm a big cornbread guy.
    about cornbread · at
  • For, me, dessert-wise,, I'll, do, I, like pumpkin pie. I do. but I'll do pecan pie with some vanilla ice cream.
    about pecan pie · at
  • Like not Agreed., But, I, just, think, it's, it's like bad manners.
    about bad manners · at

Who and what is mentioned in this episode?

People

  • Sophia — Person · 1 mention · first at
    So, we, either, host, there, or, we'll, host, it over at Sophia's, boyfriend's, house.
  • Greivis Vásquez — Person · 1 mention

Companies & orgs

  • Cavesito Eroetas — Company · 1 mention · first at
  • Too Faced — Company · 1 mention · first at
    Hey, mom, loan, shampoo, if, you, want., It, was like one of the things. you know what? I ran out of Too Faced, Mom. instead of me getting some, can you give me some toothpaste…
  • Hillstone — Company · 1 mention · first at
    Card, but I feel like we're creeping on that age where I get a gift card to like Hillstone, I'll be Fuck yeah.
  • Chedders in Kendall — Company · 1 mention · first at
    Like a spot. Like it's a collection of restaurants and like they love this place called Chedders in Kendall. So I'll find a gift card that has like six spots, but like this place is one of them.
  • Wendy's — Company · 1 mention · first at
    If, I'm, on, the, run, I'd, be, you know what, I, have, a, gift, card, $15, to Wendy's. I need to use that.
  • Fortnite — Company · 1 mention · first at
    If, you, find, a, 10-year-old, kid, like you can give a 10-y old kid a gift card for Fortnite and they'll be like This is the freaking best.
  • Cosmo Tires — Company · 1 mention · first at
    A, Cosmo, Tires., mannequin., Mannequin.
  • Macy's Day Parade — Company · 1 mention · first at
    I, I, the, process, of, cooking, all day, maybe a little bit of football on the TV and then Macy's Day Parade in the morning, just going through that all day. So then come, 5…

Products & tech

  • mac and cheese — Product · 7 mentions · first at
  • pumpkin pie — Product · 4 mentions · first at
  • sweet potato casserole — Product · 3 mentions · first at
    Sweet potato casserole is like a hit or miss for me. There's some good ones there's some bad ones.
  • brisket — Product · 2 mentions · first at
    Traditional obviously, but I would like to do Thanksgiving and like smoke a brisket all day and make that the meat of Thanksgiving.
  • short rib — Product · 2 mentions · first at
    Give, me, some, biscuits., Give, me, some short rib. Give me some mac and cheese.
  • honey baked ham — Product · 2 mentions · first at
  • cornbread — Product · 2 mentions · first at
  • pecan pie — Product · 2 mentions · first at
  • Christmas trees — Product · 1 mention · first at
    Getting ready for it, and it's a weird time cuz you already see Christmas trees now, right?
  • deodorant — Product · 1 mention · first at
  • shampoo — Product · 1 mention · first at
    I, don't, know., I, need, deodorant., Buy, me some deodorant. You get me? Like hey, mom, loan, shampoo, if, you, want., It, was like one of the things. you know what? I ran out…
  • toothpaste — Product · 1 mention · first at
    What? I ran out of Too Faced, Mom. instead of me getting some, can you give me some toothpaste and some socks and underwear? I remember growing up, my parents would buy me like…
  • underwear — Product · 1 mention · first at
    Know, instead of me getting some, can you give me some toothpaste and some socks and underwear? I remember growing up, my parents would buy me like underwear and socks…
  • new car — Product · 1 mention · first at
    Saint of this world. She's always like Danny course. Like this is around the time I was I got a new car like I'm like no.
  • camera equipment — Product · 1 mention · first at
    Into like you know the production world and doing everything and like dude to ask for like some sort of camera equipment like it's so much like those things aren't cheap you…
  • video game — Product · 1 mention · first at
    Back, then, I'd, be, happy, with like oh give me a video game 60 bucks and like perfect. That's it. Now it's like what do you need Danny? Like I could use a new lens. How much did it cost? Like three grand. And like I can't.
  • cigars — Product · 1 mention · first at
    Like a coito or like you bring your famous your, famous, rolls,, your, cigars,, that's, a, gift.
  • Kachug jersey — Product · 1 mention · first at
    Maybe, a, signed, Kachug, jersey.
  • Graves Vasquez jersey — Product · 1 mention · first at
  • cafetera — Product · 1 mention · first at
  • mannequin — Product · 1 mention · first at
    A, Cosmo, Tires., mannequin., Mannequin.
  • six foot tigers — Product · 1 mention · first at
    Those, are, the, best, things, I, think, that are in the studio. The six foot tigers.
  • lechon — Product · 1 mention · first at
    Oh my god, I can't wait to eat Thanksgiving turkey. for me it's like when there's lechon on the table on Christmas, then I'm hell yeah, I'm excited for that. remind me. I also like am cooking that thing all day.
  • biscuits — Product · 1 mention · first at
    Give, me, some, biscuits., Give, me, some short rib. Give me some mac and cheese.
  • honey ham — Product · 1 mention · first at
    Maybe a little honey ham. not like a big yams guy. I'm trying to think what else is like common.
  • graham cracker crust — Product · 1 mention · first at
    But, she, makes, hers, with, yams,, but, like she puts like this like graham cracker crust on top and like That's, what, I'm, saying., there's some that are really good, there's some that are really bad.
  • marshmallows — Product · 1 mention · first at
    She, she, doesn't, do, marshmallows.
  • cranberry stuff — Product · 1 mention · first at
    Like what I wouldn't want to like I could care less about on the table, it's probably like the turkey, the cranberry stuff. I'm not a really big cranberry guy. right.
  • bacon wrapped dates — Product · 1 mention · first at
    She, makes, these, bacon, wrapped, dates.
  • stuffing — Product · 1 mention · first at
    How, do, you, feel, about, stuffing?
  • corn casserole — Product · 1 mention · first at
    We, do, we, do, a, corn, casserole,, but it's like kind of like it's like a corn flatbread, but it's like not like Yeah.
  • panuano — Product · 1 mention · first at
    And this is going to be back to the Cuban heritage. Some panuano on the table.
  • vanilla ice cream — Product · 1 mention · first at
    For, me, dessert-wise,, I'll, do, I, like pumpkin pie. I do. but I'll do pecan pie with some vanilla ice cream.
  • quesito — Product · 1 mention · first at
    Oh., So,, you, know,, I, always, had, it, was always flan a pumpkin pie and maybe like another like little quesito someone brings. But for the most part, our desserts there…
  • cheesecake — Product · 1 mention · first at
    I, agree., Pie, fl, and, then, probably like you said like a cheesecake or something like that.
  • assorted cheesecakes — Product · 1 mention · first at
    A, cheesecake, the, assorted cheesecakes, the, ones, that, have, different, it's like c like it's different flavors all around. Those are always those are.
  • Cuban bread — Product · 1 mention · first at
    Usually, I'm, having, some, sort, of pastalitos and Cuban bread throughout the day.
  • pastalitos — Product · 1 mention · first at
    Usually, I'm, having, some, sort, of pastalitos and Cuban bread throughout the day.
  • to-go plates — Product · 1 mention · first at
    Now,, there's, people, like,, you, know,, like my mom's become a habit that she brings to go plates to Thanksgiving. So, yeah by the time it's done, she starts serving herself…
  • bacon wrapped turkey — Product · 1 mention

Concepts & topics

  • gift cards — Concept · 6 mentions · first at
  • bad manners — Concept · 2 mentions · first at
  • adulting — Concept · 1 mention · first at
    Can you just give me like cash and I'll and I'll get it, you know? so I think that's like the adulting version of Christmas, right? Cuz I, I, I, think, it's, also, a, testament, like we're good, right? Like we're good.
  • cash is king — Concept · 1 mention · first at
    Know, some, people, like for, me,, I, always, think, cash, is, king., But like now, in, this, era,, people, carry, less and less cash. I don't know why because I feel like it's always important to.
  • technical glitch — Concept · 1 mention · first at
    I feel like it's always important to have cash on you because if there's a freaking technical glitch or like we lose Wi-Fi then you can't pay for anything have cash on you but…
  • Wi‑Fi — Concept · 1 mention · first at
    Have cash on you because if there's a freaking technical glitch or like we lose Wi-Fi then you can't pay for anything have cash on you but you know like an MX gift card can be…
  • Cuban heritage — Concept · 1 mention · first at
    And this is going to be back to the Cuban heritage. Some panuano on the table.
  • La Palancha — Concept · 1 mention · first at
    But, we, need, we, need, it, in, in, La Palancha. Some bread already in La Palancha.
  • football — Concept · 1 mention · first at
    I, I, the, process, of, cooking, all day, maybe a little bit of football on the TV and then Macy's Day Parade in the morning, just going through that all day. So then come, 5, six o'clock, food's ready, it's.
  • leftovers — Concept · 1 mention · first at
    Their families, too. everyone wants cuz obviously part of Thanksgiving is also the leftovers. Stick around throughout the rest of the week.
  • nocheans — Concept · 1 mention · first at
    So, they'll, so, they, always, take Thanksgiving and we do the nocheans at our place.
  • Noana — Concept · 1 mention

Places & events

  • Kendall — Place · 1 mention · first at
    Like a spot. Like it's a collection of restaurants and like they love this place called Chedders in Kendall. So I'll find a gift card that has like six spots, but like this place is one of them.

Sponsors

Full transcript with timestamps

Bondia Buenosis Friday. Felis, Friday., Welcome, back, to, another episode of Cavesito Eroetas brought to you by State Tranilo and Hen Co. How we feeling today

dude., It's, a, beautiful, Friday., You, know, officially less than a week out from Thanksgiving, right? Thanksgiving is on a Thursday.

Days, away., So,, you, know,, people, are getting, you know, their recipes ready. You're starting to buy the ingredients. You're starting to plan, you know, your your your

your, accessories,, your, tablecloths,, your napkins, you know, you're get you're getting ready for it, you know, and it's a weird time cuz you already see Christmas trees now, right?

I, have, seen, a, couple people, are, selling, Christmas, trees, yet, but I seen them.

So,, it's, like, the, shift, in, fall, to winter now. So, it's a it's a fun time right now. It's an interesting time, but obviously we got to get through Thanksgiving first.

Yes. And, you, know,, but, overall,, man,, it's, a beautiful it's been a beautiful weekend. You know, it's so far it's been a beautiful Friday outside this little mosquito that's flying around here. But so far in here

but, so, far, we're, doing, good., So, far, we're doing solid. No,, I, haven't, seen, him, yet,, but, he, was here yesterday.

He, likes, me., He's, always, flying, around me. I, don't, know. But, yeah,, Thanksgiving, is, right, around the corner. It's uh obviously the the last week of of November basically here and then we go straight into Christmas. Uh, which is even crazy to even think about like the fact that we're talking about Christmas. Like my mom doesn't stop leaving me alone about what I want for Christmas and I'm like I don't even know. I don't even know what I want to eat today.

Does, At, what, age, do, you, feel, like, it's weird to ask for something for Christmas? Like I can't remember the last time I asked for something for Christmas.

I, don't, I, never, That's, the, thing., I don't really ask. It's more like necessities, you know? Like

I, don't, know., I, need, deodorant., Buy, me some deodorant. You get me? Like hey, mom, loan, shampoo, if, you, want., It, was like one of the things. Ah, you know what? I ran out of Too Faced, Mom. You know, instead of me getting some, can you give me some toothpaste and some socks and underwear? I I remember growing up, my parents would buy me like underwear and socks sometimes for like uh for Christmas. I always be like "What the like why? I don't want this. I got like I'm good."

Now, I'm, like super., I, have, a, couple, of, holes, in, them, you know? I can replace those. I can switch those out. Now we have some freshies.

Exactly. I, don't, know,, man., Like, I, feel, like, I don't know when but like maybe last year around this time like someone like you know around my age 25 26 was like yo what are you asking for Christmas? I'm like asking for Christmas. Yeah. Yeah.

I, don't, know,, dude., Like, health, health, you know. I don't know. Like it just, it, becomes, like, kind, of weird. Obviously like you know in my bro the saint of this world. She's always like Danny course. Like this is around the time I was I got a new car like I'm like no. And then I'm like dude just give me cash. Like I I need you need cash at this point.

I'll, take, cash, all, day., Take, cash., I told her you know I want to put tents in my car. She's like ah I'll get you money for tents. I'm like perfect.

Yeah., Exactly., It, becomes, like, things that are like necessities that maybe you've kind of put on the back burner for months saying like you're going to get it and then you know come come the end of the year and you're like, "Well actually, you know, I've been thinking about doing this this year, you know can you just give me like cash and I'll and I'll get it, you know?" Um, so I think that's like the adulting version of of Christmas, right? Cuz

I, I, I, think, it's, also, a, testament, like we're good, right? Like we're good. We're

blessed., Yeah,, exactly., like, we, have, we have so much, you know, especially like we're not like in a place of need right? Um it's it's the essentials that we care about. You know, everyone could always use a little extra cash to, you know, put towards something maybe that that you've wanted or needed at some capacity. Um but I think it's it's a good reminder that when like this time comes that you're like

actually, like, I, don't, need, anything, like I'm I'm good. I think it also helps that we're not like greedy people, you know but like

of, course, there's, other, people, out, there that are saying, "Oh, I need that the new this, the new that," you know, and it's like of course those are like your your dream stuff, but like I just feel bad even like asking my mom to go like to do something like that, you know? And like I mean obviously like I've been into like you know the production world and doing everything and like dude to ask for like some sort of camera equipment like it's so much like those things aren't cheap you know like to get a a new lens like you're talking about a couple thousand you know sometimes and I'm like I can't ask my parents for that.

Exactly. Like, back, then, like, I'd, be, happy, with like oh give me a video game 60 bucks and like perfect. That's it. Now it's like what do you need Danny? Like I could use a new lens. How much did it cost? Like three grand. And like I can't ask for that. It's crazy.

Yeah., Like, I, I, I, could, use, a, new, laptop. You know you, know what? I, could, actually, start, thinking, of, a, lot of things I need now.

I, could, use, a, new, laptop,, you, know, maybe some new shoes. Yeah. Like,, but, obviously, that's, all, like,, you know, materialism. Like what we like dude, like we're like, we're obviously super blessed. But like even with Thanksgiving, Christmas, bro, like the whole family together.

We're, spending, all, the, time, together. you know, you get to sit around the table, have your family there, everyone you know, God willing, healthy, in good spirits. You know, that's really, you know, what's the most important thing especially when it comes around these holiday seasons like Thanksgiving Christmas.

Yeah., What, What, are, your, thoughts, on, uh gift cards as a gift dude?, Um,, you, know,, I, don't, think, I'm, at the age yet where I appreciate a gift card, but I feel like we're creeping on that age where I get a gift card to like Hillstone, I'll be like, "Fuck yeah."

Wouldn't, you, just, like, Wouldn't, cash just be better, though? there's like the the the the what's the word like the reputation that gift cards are like tacky.

Um, in, a, sense, like, let's, say, like, your also, then, you're, also, limited, to, like

so, I, I, have, a, counter, to, this., So, like let's say like my grandparents they love to go out to eat. So what I like to do for them like for their birthdays and stuff I'll give them like a $100 gift card but there's gift cards are for multiple locations

right., Yes, I, have., So,, like, you, can, go and you're not you're not limited to like a spot. Like it's a collection of restaurants and like they love this place called Chedders in Kendall. So I'll find a gift card that has like six spots, but like this place is one of them.

Gotcha. So,, like, on, any, given, day,, you, can, be like, "Let's pick a restaurant.

Here,, $30." Exactly., So,, like, you're, not, limited, to a spot. But like even then, like, you know,

some, people, like for, me,, I, always, think, cash, is, king., But like now, in, this, era,, like, people, carry, less and less cash. I don't know why because I feel like it's always important to have cash on you because if there's a freaking technical glitch or like we lose Wi-Fi then you can't pay for anything have cash on you but you know like an MX gift card can be handy but even then like I have a really bad habit of getting gift cards and I just like they just sit in my room.

No,, me, too., I, always, forget, that, I, have I mean I remember like, if, I'm, on, the, run, I'd, be, like, you know what, I, have, a, gift, card, $15, to Wendy's. I need to use that.

Yeah., And, then, it's, just, like, you, have $2.83 left in this balance. Like what am I supposed to do with that?

Yeah., And, like, dude,, like, sometimes, I just give them to like my sister and my mom that use the gift cards and they they're like into their gift cards.

Me, too. Cuz, like, for, me I, used, to, get, Starbucks, gift, cards, a lot, but I'm not really a Starbucks person. Yeah.

So, I, would, just, always, regift, them, which, is, kind, of, messed, up,, but, like, you know, I'm like I don't know like what am I what am I going to do with it?

I, don't, know., Gift, cards, I, feel, like depending on what it is I feel it can be handy. Like let's say you know you have a boy that's a gamer. you get them like one that's like, you know, PlayStation cash, they can appreciate that they can go buy.

For, sure., There's, certain, gift, cards that you just like, you know, this person is like the Starbucks gift card person could be like could be great for somebody because they go three times a week to Starbucks.

If, you, find, like, like, a, 10-year-old, kid, like you can give a 10-y old kid a gift card for Fortnite and they'll be like "This is the freaking best."

That's, what, my, brother, always, That's what my brother always wanted. This, is, the, best, thing, ever,, you, know? So, like it depends. But like

me, personally,, gift, cards, like, it's because like you always have to remember the little card with you. you leave out your house and you go out to like "Damn, I had a gift card for that." Yeah. And like sometimes I just forget they're there.

Yeah., No., Yeah., I, I'm, not, a, huge, gift card fan. I'm not. It just It doesn't doesn't hit.

Damn., I, didn't, even, know, that, was, a thing. Me, neither. That's There's, an, activation, fee, for, those.

That's, just, a, ripoff. That's, how, they, get, you. What? That's, how, they, get, you., That's, crazy work.

That's, how, they, make, their, money. Yeah,, they, give, you, a, car., Jesus, Christ.

That's, how, they, get, their, money., It, is crazy though. We're already here like talking about like gift giving. I mean stuff that you have to get through Thanksgiving.

Well,, people, give, the, gifts, on Thanksgiving too. You, think? Yeah. I've, never, received, a, gift, on Thanksgiving. I feel like Thanks.

Yeah. Like, a, bottle, like, a, BOTTLE, OF, COITO. OH,, YEAH., YEAH., YEAH., If, you, want, to bring like, you know, maybe some sort of item that you can have like on the table like a coito or like you bring your famous

your, famous, rolls,, your, cigars,, you know, that's, a, gift. Yeah. Shout, out.

Maybe., Yeah., Yeah., Yeah. Maybe, a, signed, Kachug, jersey. Maybe, signed, Kachchug, jersey. A a Graves Vasquez jersey.

A, Gravis, Vasquez, fame, jerseys. A, cafetera. A, Cosmo, Tires., Uh mannequin., Mannequin.

Oh, my, god., Yeah, that'd, be, a, good, gift. Those, are, the, best, things, I, think, that are in the studio. The six foot tigers. We have this around here. No, there's times where I didn't get to over there.

They're, 510. Honestly, the day I maybe we can put the video in of like the day you put them in like yesterday when you put them in front of the door and I walked in, I almost knocked the tiger out. That was good.

That, was That, was, good., But, no,, let's, stay, let's stay on Thanksgiving. Let's get to Thanksgiving because I think by this time next week, obviously, it'll be the middle of the holidays. So, you know maybe we don't come out with a Friday episode. Most likely not. We will not Friday get through the Let's get through some Thanksgiving stuff. Let's get And I have

I, think, we, were, talking, about, this, the other day. What, foods, are, overrated?

What, Thanksgiving, food?, If, it's, not there, you wouldn't notice it's not there.

Okay., Well,, I, mean,, there's, a, couple things that I wouldn't notice because I just don't eat them. But another thing is also like there's things that I would like that are not on the table or vice versa that that I I notice them there but I just could be indifferent about them. So, how do you how do you want me to answer that?

You, just, answer, what, you, don't, care, for. What, I, don't, care, for. What, don't, you, care, for?

All, right., Right, off, the, bat,, I, really don't care about turkey. There, it, is,, guys.

Yeah., I, I, It's, good,, but, it's, not, like, oh my god, I can't wait to eat Thanksgiving turkey. You know, for me it's like when there's lechon on the table on Christmas, then I'm like, hell yeah, I'm excited for that. remind me. I also like am cooking that thing all day. So, you know

you, have, a, different, emotional connection to it. Somebody, said, something, the, other, day which I'm a big fan of. It's not like traditional obviously, but I would like to do Thanksgiving and like smoke a brisket all day and make that the meat of Thanksgiving.

Like, a, country country, style, country, style. Give, me, some, biscuits., Give, me, some short rib. Give me some mac and cheese. Maybe a little honey ham. Um, not like a big yams guy. I'm trying to think what else is like common. Sweet potato casserole is like a hit or miss for me. There's some good ones there's some bad ones.

My, mom, makes, a, killer, sweet, potato. Yeah,, my, mom, makes, a, good, one,, too.

But, she, makes, hers, with, yams,, but, like she puts like this like graham cracker crust on top and like

That's, what, I'm, saying., Like, there's some that are really good, there's some that are really bad.

She, she, doesn't, do, marshmallows. But I guess, yeah, if if I had to say like what I wouldn't want to like I could care less about on the table, it's probably like the turkey, the cranberry stuff. I'm not a really big cranberry guy. Um

right. I, think, that's, a, problem, with, turkey., I feel like it's very easy to overcook.

But, but, even, like, a, good, turkey,, I like, a, juicy, turkey. Yeah., I've, had, my, our, turkeys, are, always juicy. They're never dry. Like my mom does a great job of cooking the turkey. Um, the bacon wrapped ones. That's different animal.

I, might, pitch, that, this, year., I, might pitch that this year. If we're going to do a turkey, I might pitch that this year.

Dude,, you, know,, my, grandma, does, like, as her appetizer. My grandma does a lot of the cooking. My grandma's a badass in the chef.

She, makes, these, bacon, wrapped, dates. Oh,, those, are, fire., I've, had, those. Those are good. Those are really good.

But, you, got, to, be, sneaky,, bro., Like dates, like they're a fruit technically but those things are like so bad for you.

They're, just, sugar, bombs. Sugar, bombs. Yeah., Everyone's, like,, "Oh,, yeah., It's healthy. It's fruit." 40 grams of sugar per day. You I just had four of those.

They're, so, good., The, thing, is, like they're like this big, so you're like ah like a little pumper. But dude, out of bounds.

I, know., I, know., I've, had, them., They're very out, of, bounds., I, think, for, me, when, I think of like something I can be okay without

obviously, like, I, I, don't, I, do, enjoy, a good turkey. It's, not, that, I, don't, enjoy, it., I, just don't think it's like

like, it's, the, staple, dish. Yeah. For, it, to, be, the, staple, dish, that, better be [ __ ] good. You know what I you know you know what gets me like what like is weird sometimes or like not weird but like I can do without is the ham.

No,, you, see, I, love, a, good, honey, baked ham. But, I'm, saying, like, it's, weird, to, have like turkey and then ham.

Of, course., I, mean, it's, it's and, there's, always, so, much, ham, left. That's a problem. There's always so much

there's, so, much, everything, left. Yes., A, agree., There's, a, lot, of everything left. Now if you like do a whole turkey, you have like maybe like 15 people. I think you do okay. But like ham, you get like one big Lita, but that's it. Like I can go for seconds on turkey, you know? But like ham, I just feel like it's already like two big proteins and it's like you got to fit all that protein on it.

Yeah., No,, for, sure., But, but, that's, the beauty of the holidays. It's it's it's a ridiculous amount of protein. It's a ridiculous amount of carbs, you know? Like it's just then dessert.

How, do, you, feel, about, stuffing? I'm, not, a, stuffing, guy,, but, I, am, not anti- stuffing because I know how many people love stuffing. It's just not a me thing.

I, feel, like, there's, a, good, stuffing. Yes. Is, good. I, I, I, believe, it, deserves, to, be, on, the table.

What, is, uh, like, um like, it, has, to, be, there. Mac, and, cheese. Mac, and, cheese., We, had, this, conversation

on, the, top., But, like Oo, cornbread. I'm a big cornbread guy. I, like, I, love, love love, cornbread.

Uh, we, do, we, do, a, corn, casserole,, but it's like kind of like it's like a like a corn flatbread, but it's like not like

Yeah. Anito, that, like, mushes., It's, like, a casserole, so you have to like It's like a little mushy, but it's really That's That's good. I like that. I've had that before. So, like tell me what give me your your your lineup of what needs to be on the table Thanksgiving Day. Top four.

Top, four., Okay., So,, we, need, turkey, mac and cheese. Okay. My, mom's, sweet, potato, casserole. And this is going to be back to the Cuban heritage. Some panuano on the table.

Some, some, panuano, as, a, little, appetizer. Good one. Give, me, those, four, on, my, Thanksgiving plate.

Already, done. Crazy, with, the, mante., That's bread. But, we, need, we, need, it, in, in, La Palancha. Some some bread already in La Palancha.

Jesus, Christ., That's, fancy. Not, really., But, like, you're, not, like we're not doing like you know like tot style like already like kind of sliced up like you know kind of like almost like like dinner size. Yeah.

You, press, them, down., You, put, a, couple, on the plate. You can do like maybe batches of like 10 at a time.

You, put, them, there, in, the, middle, of, the table. You have that while you're eating and I'm good. Turkey, mac and cheese, my mom's sweet potato casserole and pang guano and I'm good. I'm I'm a happy Thanksgiving guy there.

Interesting. I, think, with, that, very, simple,, nothing crazy. Yeah those, four, I'm, chilling.

All right,, I'm, going, to, go, short, like never done it, but like a brisket or a short rib, that's I'm going to really start advocating for it. Probably won't happen this year, but going to make it happen next year.

I, think, there's, a, process, to, it. It, is., And, I, that's, but, that's, what, I like. I like the process.

You, like, to, work, for, your, food. I, like, I, like, the, process, of, cooking, all day, maybe a little bit of football on on the TV and then Macy's Day Parade in the morning, you know, uh just going through that all day. So then come, you know, 5, six o'clock, food's ready, it's fresh, it's been marinating all day. Not to say a turkey doesn't operate the same way,

but, like, I, want, I, want, that, to, be,, you know,, my, protein., Then, it's, going to, be mac and cheese in the oven like five cheese mac and cheese. Put some little crumbs on the top, you know, make it nice and crispy.

You, hit, it, in, you, leave, it, in, the, oven and then at the end you put some some some some bread on top.

Toast, that, up, a, little, bit., Nice, and crispy. And, then, pull, that, up,, you, know., So, you got your mac and cheese. I do like the honey baked ham. So I'm down for the double protein. So give me some honey baked ham.

Yeah., A, little, more. And, then, cornbread. Bam., You, give, me, that,, I'm, happy., Happy as can be. Like that would make me ecstatic on Thanksgiving.

Yeah., No,, that, mean, those, are, I, mean pretty solid pretty solid options there. I was gonna say, can we have a fifth for dessert?

Yes,, exactly. Pumpkin, pie. Pumpkin, pie. I, love, pumpkin, pie,, bro. Pumpkin, pie's, good., I, agree.

I'm, a, big, pumpkin, pie, guy. No,, bro., Just, give, me, the, pumpkin, pie. No, bro. Just pumpkin pie. I eat

strange right, there., Just, pumpkin, pie, straight up. Doesn't be fancy. like a solid little Publix pumpkin pie. And I'm I'm What, are, you, What, are, you gonna, say, dude?

I'm, surprised, you, didn't, say, cold, beef and panada. Like, cold, beef, and, banana., Dude,, you know what? That was just uh it just kind of happened that I had it. And you know bro, it wasn't like

What?, Somebody, somebody, said, something online. They're like, "Who the hell to listen? I'm not saying I do it on the regular. I'm just saying ifin if we're in a pinch

I, can, survive., I, can, eat, it., It's edible. I, guess, I, guess it's, edible.

But, of, all, the, things, like, cold, pizza, you know, like that's manageable.

Yeah. Um, for, me, dessert-wise,, I'll, do, I, like pumpkin pie. I do. Uh but I'll do pecan pie with some vanilla ice cream.

Pecan, pie,, it's, I, feel, like, it's, uh sometimes it can be a little too sweet for me. A little too sweet.

It's, a, pie. No,, I, get, that., But, like, pumpkin, pie, it's not like overly sweet. It's like it has a little bit of tones of savory. Pecan pie, I don't know. Like I feel like maybe like growing up it wasn't like a a staple. Like we always had pumpkin pie there. We never like big pecan pie. Not that we're against it but it just wasn't like around as much. So I just grew up having pumpkin pie.

And, like, my, grandma, always, makes, a, flan for Thanksgiving. Oh., So,, you, know,, I, always, had, it, was always flan uh a pumpkin pie and maybe like another like little quesito someone brings. But for the most part, our desserts there were always a pumpkin pie and a fla very simple but like you can't go wrong with either of those.

I, agree., Pie, fl, and, then, like, probably like you said like a cheesecake or something like that.

Like, a, cheesecake, like, the, assorted cheesecakes, the, ones, that, have, like, different, it's like c uh like it's different flavors all around. Those are always those are always fun.

But, yeah,, man., I, mean, like, dude, it's I, think I'm, hungry, right, now., I'm, I'm, I'm, still good. I I'm not hungry yet, but

I, haven't, had, breakfast. Do, you, like, to, fast, before, Thanksgiving or do you have to eat throughout the day?

Usually, I'm, having, like, some, sort, of pastalitos and Cuban bread throughout the the day.

You, can't, just, go, empty. No,, because, honestly, then, what, happens is you're obviously hungry, but your your stomach is actually going to close quicker from not eating all day. So, I I try to have like small little incremental bites throughout the day so it keeps me like going and like my appetite won't close so fast after having a big meal because the last thing I want to do is have one plate of Thanksgiving food.

I, want, to, have, at, least, two. Yeah,, I, think, you, have, to, have, two., I feel like it's

almost, required, to, have, two., Now,, you don't have to do two full plates, but you, have, to, at least, go

at least, go, back, and, get, something. Get, something, just, because, there's, so much food.

Then, then, you, breathe, a, little, bit, and then like an hour later you grab some dessert.

Yeah., And, you, know what's, funny?, I, can't be like I I'll do my drinking like the beer and stuff ae but I can't be drinking beer while I'm eating the

No., Because, you're, eating, so, much, food. It's eating so much. It's like I need a I need a breather.

You, know, what, my, biggest, Thanksgiving pet peeve is? When people go crazy with like the takehome stuff.

Like, there's, like, afterwards, like, after like everyone's said and done like there's some people that go like berserk with like what they take home afterwards. But like your your your pet peeve is that they're taking home food.

No., Like, not, that, they're, taking, home food, but like let's say there's like a party of like 20 people and you have one person like right away like bro taking like three quarters of the [ __ ] with them and then like all that's left over is like the scraps for like the rest of the people.

Oh, that's, that's, that's, on, the, host, for like not uh Agreed., But, I, just, think, it's, like, it's like bad manners.

Oh, like, people, just, taking, all, the, food you're saying? Yeah., Like, I, think, it's, like

I, know, people, that, do, that. I've, seen, it, happen. That's, crazy., And, I'm, like,, "Oh,, papa." Like, not to say that I want to take everything with me, but bro, like there's there's a couple people here bro. Maybe they want to take home to their families, too. Like, everyone wants cuz obviously part of Thanksgiving is also the leftovers. Stick around throughout the rest of the week.

You're, going to, have, to, eat, that, for, the next 3 days you, know?, So,, that's, going, to, hold, you through the weekend.

Now,, there's, people, like,, you, know,, like my mom's become a habit that she brings to go plates to Thanksgiving. So, yeah by the time it's done, she starts serving herself to go plates and like at the end, she'll be like, "Hey, what do you want? You want some mac and cheese?" And [ __ ] Yeah.

But, like, there's, people, that, like before, let's say people are still eating and [ __ ] like they already start taking away their to-go plates and they go away with like three stacks of food

and, then, they're, like,, "Okay,, like here's Yeah. Peace out. Here's what's left for everyone else." And like there's like, you know, nothing left.

Like, I, like, like, I, just, think, like, be like considerate for everyone else. You know,

I, get, that., I, get, that. Now, I'm, a, big, like, I, love, whenever, you have a party like a Thanksgiving and there's no food left over because you're like, "Oh, thank God it's all gone."

Yes., I'm, also, like, just, get, all, this, out of my house. 100%., get, everything, out, of, the, house, but let's say there's still some stuff left.

But, if, there's, something, that, I, really like, usually like the mac and cheese you know, I'm like, "At least leave me a little bit of that cuz I'm sure I'm going to want some of that other stuff." I'm like, "Take it off."

Exactly., So,, I'm, like, "You, know what?" Like, "Dude, like take a to- go plate. Let everyone else get some stuff on their plate." And whatever's left over be like "Hey, like there's still some stuff anyone else who want like to take with them."

Then, you, go, in, and, you, take, the, rest. I, got, you. But, it's, like, malu, just, go, in, there, and be like, "This is mine now."

Yeah., Yeah. And, I'm, like,, "Papa,, like, come, on,, bro." Like there's people with kids and [ __ ] here, you know, like let them take over to the kids. Maybe they went a Willow that couldn't make it. Let them have a slice of Thanksgiving. I don't know. Maybe it's just me.

I, I, mean, I, don't, know, how, much, that happens, but apparently it happens too much in your in your area.

Not, that, it, happens, a, lot,, but, I've, seen it happen and I'm like, that's bad manners bro.

You, more, of, a, host, for, Thanksgiving, or h, I'm, okay, with, either., I'm, okay, with either hosting.

Me,, too. I'm, okay, with, hosting, or, traveling, for it. Like we usually like within our family, we usually switch up spots. So this time around we're going to

sometimes, we, host, sometimes, we, go, to, my cousins. Yeah. This year we're going to my cousins.

Yeah., This, time, we, do, we, we, split, like either between my grandma's house cuz she has a huge bio. I mean we been there.

Yeah. So, we, either, host, there, or, we'll, host, it over at uh Sophia's, boyfriend's, house.

Oh,, okay. So, there, it's, there., So, usually, now, how become so they do Thanksgiving and we do nochce wa.

That's, how, the, splits, become. Ah, okay., Awesome. So, they'll, so, they, always, take Thanksgiving and we do the nocheans at at our place.

Gotcha., That's, that's, another, one, you have to host. Yeah,, I'm, always, hosting, Noana., That's for sure.

Yeah. Yeah. Yeah. Yeah., No,, Noana, is, like, a, different animal. And that we'll have we'll have a Noa episode, too. That's always fun.

Oh,, yeah., Yeah., I, can't, wait. That's, always, fun. That's, my, favorite, time, of, the, year.

Yeah., No,, but, it's, crazy., It's, already It's We're already here. Yeah., It's, already, coming, around.

But, that, uh, Yeah., Let, us, know, what, you guys think of your Thanksgiving foods. Uh what you guys like, what you guys don't like. Let us know in the comments. And yeah, we will see you guys next week. A jam-packed week. And essentially, we will be uh going into December by the time probably we we see you guys again. So, thank you guys. And well, not see you again, but until after Thanksgiving.

Until, after, Thanksgiving., Enjoy, the holidays. Happy Thanksgiving. We're thankful

for, all, the, fans. Absolutely. Amen, to, that., Amen, to, that., Enjoy, and have a great weekend. See you guys next week.

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Who speaks in "Thanksgiving Food Hot Takes, Adulting Christmas Gifts & Leftover Drama | Cafecito y Croquetas"?

Danny (Host), Unknown Co-host (Host).

What is "Thanksgiving Food Hot Takes, Adulting Christmas Gifts & Leftover Drama | Cafecito y Croquetas" about?

In this lively discussion, the hosts reflect on the anticipation of Thanksgiving, sharing insights into holiday preparations and the blending of fall and winter festivities. They also explore the evolving nature of Christmas gift-giving as adults, contemplating when it becomes awkward to ask for presents.

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How long is "Thanksgiving Food Hot Takes, Adulting Christmas Gifts & Leftover Drama | Cafecito y Croquetas"?

The episode runs 24 min; the transcript is about 5,600 words in 160 timestamped sections.

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