Homemade Dumplings

"While everyone else is prepping for Thanksgiving, I’ll be holed up studying for my exam on Wednesday . For the past few years, I’ve hosted (for large and small groups), so this year Alex and I are taking it easy - embracing our introvert side and just making dumplings together, our ultimate comfort go-to. Making dumplings has always been a special experience for me - it’s not really about the end product (though they’re delicious), but more about the communal making of it - families gathered around a table forming dumplings. I remember when I was a child, trying to “help” but actually making fake dumplings - ones with no filling and just pockets of air . Yup, I was that kid… what about you?? Any thanksgiving plans ?"