Jessie admits her anxiety around family holiday dinners + Gerard begins to realize that both Peppers have far too much on their plates.Don’t forget that we’ll send you a letterpress print when you post a photo to social media with the tags @meetthepeppers / #marriageisfunny but just make sure to send us the screenshot before the end of 2017!Ps. - Want to come on vacation with us? We’re headed to Mexico with some of our favorite listeners, and you can find all the info at greatlovegetaway.com!QUICK BITES: Jessie is still perplexed about the confusion around her dietary restrictions. Listen back to Episode 6 for a funny example of the last misunderstanding.We’ve spoken before about feeling like a guest at your in-laws house, but Gerard explains that he sometimes has to hang back in order to make it work.Jessie’s famous healthy lasagna recipe is really just a mashup of the following: eggplant “noodles”, tomato sauce, your cheese of choice, cooked spinach, black olives, artichoke hearts, and plenty of herbs/spices. Bake for 45 mins at 375 degrees and sprinkle with parm + crushed red peppers.Listen to this refresher of our Epiphany set up back in Episode 21.Jessie makes this sugar-free version of cranberry sauce every year for Thanksgiving... There is still a large leftover vat in our fridge, but she’s somehow convinced that it was a huge hit.If you’re curious about the house church movement that our community is following, feel free to check out the book Multiply by Francis Chan. TRIGGER QUESTIONS:What is the one traditional holiday food that your partner (or your in-laws) cannot live without?Have you ever had to cut a commitment out of your life in order to protect your priorities or your relationships?What is your all-time favorite way to really rest with your partner?