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Honeys_Mom · Mod & Permanent Board Sweetheart

Thanksgiving!

Fort Worth Mom · Mod/Penguin lover/Princess!

I'll be cooking the feast.

Paul will be home. Mere, too. Conor and Jessi will come over.

It will be small, but nice. smile

lilyofcourse · My spirit animal is a pink flamingo.

We are having dinner here.

There will be the 6 of us here.
My brother maybe his 2 kids.
Mawmaw.
2 of my mom's brothers.
An aunt and 5 cousins.
And C's boyfriend.

Not as many as in the past but a good bit.

Nobody Just Nobody · Rib-it! Rrrib-it!

Dinner here. We're doing a really late dinner so we can sleep late and so DN and Sparkly can go to his family's house and then have time to come here.

Lawyerlady · On the bright side...... Christmas is coming! (Mod)

We are having dinner at our house - just us. DH and I used to go out to eat, but with kids, now I actually cook a turkey. Someone remind me to take it out of the freezer Monday morning, please.

Also - what's with the brining? My mother never brined her turkeys, but it seems the fashion now. Does it really make a difference?

lilyofcourse · My spirit animal is a pink flamingo.

We never brine ours either.

Rub it down good with some butter cover with foil and in the oven it goes.

This year we have a new cooker for it. A cross between a crock pot and dutch oven.

Nobody Just Nobody · Rib-it! Rrrib-it!

Lawyerlady wrote:
We are having dinner at our house - just us. DH and I used to go out to eat, but with kids, now I actually cook a turkey. Someone remind me to take it out of the freezer Monday morning, please.

Also - what's with the brining? My mother never brined her turkeys, but it seems the fashion now. Does it really make a difference?

Supposedly gives it flavor. I don't do it when I bake one when DH is gone. When DH is home and fry's them he always does it.

lilyofcourse · My spirit animal is a pink flamingo.

I got my pies tonight for Thanksgiving. They were buy one get one so I got a cheesecake and a pecan. I already have a pumpkin. Making banana pudding and calling the dessert done.

I know what to do_sometimes · Frozen Sucks!

Lawyerlady wrote:
We are having dinner at our house - just us. DH and I used to go out to eat, but with kids, now I actually cook a turkey. Someone remind me to take it out of the freezer Monday morning, please.

Also - what's with the brining? My mother never brined her turkeys, but it seems the fashion now. Does it really make a difference?

Monday is too late, take it out now!

I know what to do_sometimes · Frozen Sucks!

Going to my sis's house. I'm doing the yams, will bring wine too! Should be nice.

Nobody Just Nobody · Rib-it! Rrrib-it!

I know what to do_sometimes wrote:
Lawyerlady wrote:
We are having dinner at our house - just us. DH and I used to go out to eat, but with kids, now I actually cook a turkey. Someone remind me to take it out of the freezer Monday morning, please.

Also - what's with the brining? My mother never brined her turkeys, but it seems the fashion now. Does it really make a difference?
Monday is too late, take it out now!

I got mine Thursday and put them in the fridge. Monday I will make the pumpkin pies, Tuesday I will make the pumpkin cheesecake, Wednesday I will spend the day chopping and assembling things. Thursday everything will be thrown in the oven.

lilyofcourse · My spirit animal is a pink flamingo.

I haven't even bought one yet.

I would love to find a fresh one.

I know what to do_sometimes · Frozen Sucks!

Ok posted this in the "Increase your post count" but it is funny for Thanksgiving.

tlc · Regular

Hopefully I will be at my sister's house with her and her husband and nephews, and mom and dad. I better be out of the hospital by then.

I know what to do_sometimes · Frozen Sucks!

I hope you are too, TLC. I hear your frustration.

Divine Geek · Guru

I'll be home. Just mom, dad, and me. Possibly my mom's aunt. I'll do the cooking, traditional dinner stuffs.

Tomorrow, my church is having a thanksgiving lunch. Everyone is supposed to bring a hot dish and a cold dish. Well, pastor's wife called me today worried we won't have enough, that there might be people that aren't in a place to bring anything. So my cousin and I took to Walmart tonight, I'll be making a big pot of noodles and about 12 boxes of stove-top stuffing (yes, I hate myself for having to use a box, but it's the best I can do on short notice). I have seven dozen rolls and a tub of butter, and 5 gallons of lemonade. In addition to the corn and 3-bean salad I already had ready to bring. I love my pastor, I really do, but his planning skills leave a lot to be desired. I guess that's why he has me. Next year, we're doing this my way

I've never brined my turkey. I rub it down with olive oil

I know what to do_sometimes · Frozen Sucks!

Divine Geek wrote:
I'll be home. Just mom, dad, and me. Possibly my mom's aunt. I'll do the cooking, traditional dinner stuffs.

Tomorrow, my church is having a thanksgiving lunch. Everyone is supposed to bring a hot dish and a cold dish. Well, pastor's wife called me today worried we won't have enough, that there might be people that aren't in a place to bring anything. So my cousin and I took to Walmart tonight, I'll be making a big pot of noodles and about 12 boxes of stove-top stuffing (yes, I hate myself for having to use a box, but it's the best I can do on short notice). I have seven dozen rolls and a tub of butter, and 5 gallons of lemonade. In addition to the corn and 3-bean salad I already had ready to bring. I love my pastor, I really do, but his planning skills leave a lot to be desired. I guess that's why he has me. Next year, we're doing this my way

I've never brined my turkey. I rub it down with olive oil

you are a good person

Divine Geek · Guru

Thank you

This post reminded me that I forgot to put the butter in the fridge. Whew, that was almost a problem

Renegade Time Lord · Am I A Good Man?

I voted other. Not sure what my plans are. I normally have a turkey dinner with two married friends. This year, they are going to her dad's for the day, as some of her sisters are flying in. They are cooking the turkey in an underground pit this year. I am off on T-Day. I called agencies providing dinner to the homeless, seniors, those who cannot afford a dinner, and those who are alone to inquire if they need volunteers. They all have enough volunteers. I am glad to learn that so many volunteer during the season. Shops will be open, and I did get paid on Friday, but after rent and two other bills, I have around $30.00 left over. I have no other plans for dinner. I will most likely stay home that evening and not watch any holiday shows on the telly. I work on Friday, so I may just go to bed early.

flan327 · Itty bitty's Grammy

For a long time, Thanksgiving was my least favorite holiday. DH1 loved it and, every year, would cook TONS of food for the two of us and another married couple. By the end of the day, we were cranky & exhausted.

That's not my idea of a holiday.

DH2 and I & the boys started going out to see a movie (during the Harry Potter years), then going to Cracker Barrel.

For the past few years, DS2 has cooked...the first year for friends & inlaws (lots of hungry people). Now he's scaled back. So I think this year it will be: DH and I and DS1 & DS2 & itty bitty. I can't wait...now if only I could get DS2 to stop making that nasty green bean casserole...

Unfortunately, DS1 won't be staying long. He gets in Wednesday & leaves Friday.

flan

Lady Gaga Snerd · Guru

Does anyone have some fun game ideas?

flan327 · Itty bitty's Grammy

Lady Gaga Snerd wrote:
Does anyone have some fun game ideas?

No, I'm boring...

flan

ed11563 · Guru

Lady Gaga Snerd wrote:
Does anyone have some fun game ideas?

When the kids come over, we really like playing "Deadwood Studios".

http://www.amazon.com/Cheapass-Games-CAG205-Deadwood-Studios/dp/B00EZ70TGY/ref=sr_1_1?s=toys-and-games&ie=UTF8&qid=1416746587&sr=1-1&keywords=deadwood+studios

Two to six players, requires strategy and a little luck to win.

Lady Gaga Snerd · Guru

Oh that looks hilarious Ed!

Lawyerlady · On the bright side...... Christmas is coming! (Mod)

I know what to do_sometimes wrote:
Lawyerlady wrote:
We are having dinner at our house - just us. DH and I used to go out to eat, but with kids, now I actually cook a turkey. Someone remind me to take it out of the freezer Monday morning, please.

Also - what's with the brining? My mother never brined her turkeys, but it seems the fashion now. Does it really make a difference?
Monday is too late, take it out now!

Ok. I'll take it out now.

jlbear71 · Guru

Still not exactly sure of what we are doing. At some point next weekend, I will be cooking a turkey dinner. Just not sure what day. If DSS and DIL come down, it will be Thursday. If not, well, there is no rush. DH & I will go out to dinner on T-day. Turkey is coming out of the freezer today. We will share any leftovers with MIL.

My only plans for shopping next weekend is a local grocery store is also having a Black Friday sale. They have whole pork loins on sale for $1.29. It's one per person but I will have DH with me. And we will go back in after the first purchase to get a total of 4. Last time they had this sale, they also had turkeys on sale for $.09/lb. Yep, nine cents per pound. With no limit. We got 5 turkeys.

chef · Guru

We're having brunch with my family then dinner with DH's family.

Bonny22Pye · Guru

Just finished my shopping list.

Southern_Belle · Nothing's Impossible

We might be inviting DD's friend along for dinner. Her mother just left town for a family emergency and her dad is a fireman and basically lives at the firehouse (his choice). Her brothers aren't coming into town this year and that just leaves the dysfunctional aunt and uncle that live with them.

Blankie · Guru

We're doing too much, as usual.

Cooking half of my parents' Thanksgiving dinner and some pies Wednesday night and leaving it for them to have Thursday. My sister will cook the other half.

Then hosting brunch on Thursday for DD, DSIL, Little Man, and DS.

Then cooking our own dinner for DH and me (DH does the turkey, and I do everything else).

Then going to my parents' house for dessert Thursday evening.

I'm tired just thinking about it.

Blankie · Guru

I'm thankful that I at least got the grocery shopping done this morning, before DS had his eye emergency.

Honeys_Mom · Mod & Permanent Board Sweetheart

Blankie wrote:
We're doing too much, as usual.
Cooking half of my parents' Thanksgiving dinner and some pies Wednesday night and leaving it for them to have Thursday. My sister will cook the other half.
Then hosting brunch on Thursday for DD, DSIL, Little Man, and DS.
Then cooking our own dinner for DH and me (DH does the turkey, and I do everything else).
Then going to my parents' house for dessert Thursday evening.
I'm tired just thinking about it.

Dang Blankie, I got tired reading it!

Blankie · Guru

Sorry. We should go take naps now.

FNW · Guru

I rub herbed butter under the skin, arrange sage leaves artistically under the skin, and season the top with poultry seasoning & olive oil. And I stuff it.

Just my parents and the four of us. Small, but stress-free. Afterwards, we go to the local gardens where they have a festival of lights. Walk our meal off, and end with hot cocoa and toast marshmallows at the fire pit.

I bought a 24 lb turkey at Wegman's yesterday. I buy gladware and send my mom home with leftovers.

-- Edited by FNW on Sunday 23rd of November 2014 04:09:48 PM

Lady Gaga Snerd · Guru

We just got a turkey breast this year. Nobody really cares for the legs so no sense doing the whole bird. It won't take as long to cook.

Honeys_Mom · Mod & Permanent Board Sweetheart

Lady Gaga Snerd wrote:
We just got a turkey breast this year. Nobody really cares for the legs so no sense doing the whole bird. It won't take as long to cook.

LGS, that is simply un-American!!! biggrin

Next time buy the whiole bird and ship the legs to me...

lilyofcourse · My spirit animal is a pink flamingo.

We only get a 10 maybe 12 pound turkey.

I know what to do_sometimes · Frozen Sucks!

Renegade Time Lord wrote:
I voted other. Not sure what my plans are. I normally have a turkey dinner with two married friends. This year, they are going to her dad's for the day, as some of her sisters are flying in. They are cooking the turkey in an underground pit this year. I am off on T-Day. I called agencies providing dinner to the homeless, seniors, those who cannot afford a dinner, and those who are alone to inquire if they need volunteers. They all have enough volunteers. I am glad to learn that so many volunteer during the season. Shops will be open, and I did get paid on Friday, but after rent and two other bills, I have around $30.00 left over. I have no other plans for dinner. I will most likely stay home that evening and not watch any holiday shows on the telly. I work on Friday, so I may just go to bed early.

Sad thing is they have enough volunteers on Holidays, but not enough the rest of the time.

I know what to do_sometimes · Frozen Sucks!

Honeys_Mom wrote:
Blankie wrote:
We're doing too much, as usual.
Cooking half of my parents' Thanksgiving dinner and some pies Wednesday night and leaving it for them to have Thursday. My sister will cook the other half.
Then hosting brunch on Thursday for DD, DSIL, Little Man, and DS.
Then cooking our own dinner for DH and me (DH does the turkey, and I do everything else).
Then going to my parents' house for dessert Thursday evening.
I'm tired just thinking about it.

Dang Blankie, I got tired reading it!

I got stuffed reading it. I couldn't eat all that food.

I know what to do_sometimes · Frozen Sucks!

Lady Gaga Snerd wrote:
We just got a turkey breast this year. Nobody really cares for the legs so no sense doing the whole bird. It won't take as long to cook.

This is so what I would do if it were just me and the kids.

Honeys_Mom · Mod & Permanent Board Sweetheart

Hey, so far no one choose "Shopping". For some reason I find that comforting.

My church is having a Thanksgiving meal in about an hour and I'm taking dad - he accepted my invitation a week ago. He was humming earlier, which he used to do often but now seldom does. I think he's looking forward to getting out of the house!

I know what to do_sometimes · Frozen Sucks!

Honeys_Mom wrote:
Hey, so far no one choose "Shopping". For some reason I find that comforting.
My church is having a Thanksgiving meal in about an hour and I'm taking dad - he accepted my invitation a week ago. He was humming earlier, which he used to do often but now seldom does. I think he's looking forward to getting out of the house!

Oh that is so great HM, somewhere there are angel wings with your name on it.

jlbear71 · Guru

Honeys_Mom wrote:
Hey, so far no one choose "Shopping". For some reason I find that comforting.

I will probably be shopping but online. I avoid most brick & mortar stores especially this time of year.

lilyofcourse · My spirit animal is a pink flamingo.

I got the last on my orders today. I will wrap it and three other things and that is it.

Tomorrow I go to the grocery store for thanksgiving food.

I am going during the day so I will hopefully miss the crowds later in the day.

Tignanello · My dog name is, Sasha!

I chose 'other'. It's not Thanksgiving here!

Honeys_Mom · Mod & Permanent Board Sweetheart

I know what to do_sometimes wrote:
Honeys_Mom wrote:
Hey, so far no one choose "Shopping". For some reason I find that comforting.
My church is having a Thanksgiving meal in about an hour and I'm taking dad - he accepted my invitation a week ago. He was humming earlier, which he used to do often but now seldom does. I think he's looking forward to getting out of the house!
Oh that is so great HM, somewhere there are angel wings with your name on it.

Awwwwww

He really seemed to enjoy himself!

I know what to do_sometimes · Frozen Sucks!

Alrighty then, my plans may change. Nor'easter moving in Wednesday, possibility of dumping 10" of snow between home and my destination. Even if the roads are cleared Thursday, the amount of traffic that will out there because of people who didn't leave during the storm will make a 2 hour trip doubled. Not doing that nail biting drive. Waiting until Wednesday morning to make the final decision.

I stopped at the grocery store on my way home. Picked up a fresh 10lb turkey, stuffing fixings, and a pie. I have sweet potatoes. If we don't go DS is coming up (he lives only a few miles away) and wants to fry the turkey. I would home make the pie and such but I am working Wednesday, or at least planning to. I ran into a few neighbors at the store also buying food for a meal if their travel plans are cancelled.

Bonny22Pye · Guru

I'm paranoid my bird won't defrost by Thursday morning. I'm doing an herb butter under the skin.

I know what to do_sometimes · Frozen Sucks!

Bonny22Pye wrote:
I'm paranoid my bird won't defrost by Thursday morning. I'm doing an herb butter under the skin.

I was so happy the store had the fresh birds, not frozen!

Bonny22Pye · Guru

I know what to do_sometimes wrote:
Bonny22Pye wrote:
I'm paranoid my bird won't defrost by Thursday morning. I'm doing an herb butter under the skin.
I was so happy the store had the fresh birds, not frozen!

Yeah..yeah...braggart ;)