Who's Bringing What? Celebrating Every Role at the Thanksgiving Table

Every family has its Thanksgiving roles, and nobody has to say them out loud. You just know. Somebody's been making the mac n' cheese since before you were born. Somebody else is not allowed near the potato salad. And there's always one uncle out back at the grill like it's the Fourth of July.

This year, we're celebrating the people who make the plate what it is. Find your family in the list below, and tell us who holds which title at your table.

The Mac N' Cheese Maker

Baked, not boxed. Real cheese, a crispy top and a corner piece somebody's already claimed. This is the most important job at the table, and the person who holds it knows it. If that's you, wear your title with pride in our I Make The Mac N' Cheese T-Shirt.

The Potato Salad Person

Potato salad is a trust exercise. Not everybody gets to bring it, and everybody knows exactly whose they'll eat. If the family trusts you with it, you've earned that honor, and our I Make The Potato Salad T-Shirt lets everybody know who to thank.

The Greens Keeper

Washed three times, seasoned right and simmered low and slow so the whole house smells like home. The greens take patience, and the person who makes them doesn't rush for anybody. Crown them with our Collards Queen T-Shirt or I Make The Collard Greens T-Shirt.

The Cornbread Crew

Sweet or not sweet? Skillet or pan? We're not settling that debate today. What we do know is that cornbread soaks up every bit of pot liquor on the plate, and some of us were raised on it. Our Cornbread Fed T-Shirt comes in a script design and a badge design, plus hoodies and sweatshirts for the chilly drive to Grandma's.

The Grill Master

Turkey in the oven is fine, but some families smoke it, fry it or put a whole second meat on the grill just because. If you're the one out back in a jacket with the tongs, our Grill Master T-Shirt and Barbecue King T-Shirt were made for you.

The One Who Blesses the Food

Before anybody fixes a plate, somebody has to say grace, and in some families that grace has a whole rhythm to it. If you know, you know. Our Greens Beans Potatoes Tomatoes T-Shirt is for the family that can't get through the prayer without smiling.

Everybody Else: The Soul Food Lovers

And then there's the rest of you. Y'all didn't cook, but you came hungry, you brought containers for a to-go plate, and you'll be back for seconds. Show the cooks some love in our Soul Food Lover T-Shirt or Soul Food T-Shirt.

Show Us Your Table

We want to know: who makes what in your family? Is there a dish only one person is allowed to bring? Share a photo of your plate (or your crew in matching tees) and tag us on Instagram @theblackloveboutique.

You can find all of these designs in our Soul Food & Foodie Tees collection. Every shirt is made fresh for you after you order, so order early if you want it in hand for the big day.

From our family to yours, Happy Thanksgiving. We're thankful for every one of you.