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Waiting for Thanksgiving

godi — Wed, 17 Nov 2021 16:47:46 GMT

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meallen616 — Wed, 17 Nov 2021 18:00:25 GMT

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on the bay — Wed, 17 Nov 2021 18:32:32 GMT

@godi,

😄 Me too!

One of my favorite things!

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AuntG — Wed, 17 Nov 2021 19:14:24 GMT

Rowing down a river of mashed potatoes with rapids made of gravy! I'll have to jump off at pumpkin pie island.

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drizzellla — Tue, 23 Nov 2021 18:16:54 GMT

Just got home from going to the grocery store and Costco. Both places were packed with people. And Thanksgiving is still a week and a day away. Can't imagine what next week will be like.

PS - 11/23 - Just got in from a 2 grocery store and Costco run. Well, I thought last week was packed. Today of course was even worse. It was tough getting down the rows with a cart. So grocery #2 we only used a hand basket so we could get around easier. All the stores seemed to have all employees scheduled and working.

And all the cars waiting to pick up their orders. Oh my, they filled all the parking spots designated for pick up and a line in front of the store.

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icezeus — Wed, 17 Nov 2021 19:20:47 GMT

For as long as I can remember I have always loved Thanksgiving. I can't wait.

Even more then Christmas.

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KingstonsMom — Wed, 17 Nov 2021 19:33:19 GMT

Hubby is looking forward to the turkey, he ordered his favorite recipe!

Lemon Turkey

Heat oven to 350 degrees

Rub butter or oil over the skin of the turkey until it is completely

coated. Take a knife and gently separate the skin from the breast meat.

Slide lemon halves under the skin with the peel side up. This way the

Juice from the lemon will coat the breast. Season skin of turkey to

your preference, place sprig of rosemary into the chicken.

Cover and place in oven for 3-4.5 hours. Remove cover and continue

to roast until juices run clear, basting every 15-20 minutes depending

on the size of the bird.

If you've followed these steps correctly, your turkey should look like

the one in the picture.

Re: Waiting for Thanksgiving

PA Mom-mom — Wed, 17 Nov 2021 20:14:11 GMT

@godi When I see that picture, I think of how I'm just trying to keep my head above water when getting ready for T-Day. It is most certainly the hardest cooking day (two days actually) of the year for me. I usually can't move at the end of the day. But it's also one of my favorite food days of the year! (day after, too!)

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beckyb1012 — Wed, 17 Nov 2021 20:32:32 GMT

@icezeus wrote:
For as long as I can remember I have always loved Thanksgiving. I can't wait.

Even more then Christmas.

Me too on the favorite holiday and the whole darn week. I am even a Christmas Eve baby. Thanksgiving is food, family, football and closing the office at noon on Wed. until Monday! Yea!!!!!!!!!!!!

Re: Waiting for Thanksgiving

beckyb1012 — Wed, 17 Nov 2021 20:34:32 GMT

@KingstonsMom wrote:
Hubby is looking forward to the turkey, he ordered his favorite recipe!

Lemon Turkey

Heat oven to 350 degrees

Rub butter or oil over the skin of the turkey until it is completely
coated. Take a knife and gently separate the skin from the breast meat.
Slide lemon halves under the skin with the peel side up. This way the
Juice from the lemon will coat the breast. Season skin of turkey to
your preference, place sprig of rosemary into the chicken.

Cover and place in oven for 3-4.5 hours. Remove cover and continue
to roast until juices run clear, basting every 15-20 minutes depending
on the size of the bird.

If you've followed these steps correctly, your turkey should look like
the one in the picture.

I saved that photo last year when you posted it and sent it out to all my Thanksgiving relatives in group email since we could not be together due to Covid. They all got the biggest kick out of that shot.

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SoonerLater — Wed, 17 Nov 2021 20:36:42 GMT

@PA Mom-mom wrote:
@godi When I see that picture, I think of how I'm just trying to keep my head above water when getting ready for T-Day. It is most certainly the hardest cooking day (two days actually) of the year for me. I usually can't move at the end of the day. But it's also one of my favorite food days of the year! (day after, too!)

@PA Mom-mom I used to do it and haul it 3 hours so I would get some turkey wings or something for broth (maybe you can buy turkey broth now) and would make the dressing a week or so ahead and freeze it--and it is fine!

I made baked sweet potatoes instead of the casserole and put brown sugar or maple syrup and butter on them after they were baked, and marshmallows even if someone wanted them.

We didn't like the green bean casserole, so steamed beans were easy. So making things ahead helped worlds. Salads went in a zip lock bag the day before and got poured into the serving bowl too. So with little kitchen equipment, life is easier on the day.

Table was set and all serving dishes out and ready to go too. I would even roast some wings for gravy some years and freeze that too. Sometimes I used homemade and a little jarred in with it and nobody complained or didn't eat it.

Maybe you'll have less stress this year! Just remember you don't have to do everything. AND anyone who does, should get a certificate allowing them to make a perfect meal at Christmas.

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PA Mom-mom — Wed, 17 Nov 2021 20:53:46 GMT

@SoonerLater Thanks for the encouragement! I think the guest list is going to be shorter this year due to grandkids' playoff activities and a new baby in my niece's family, so it might be easier. I'm still making everything from scratch, however. Just can't let it go.

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ECBG — Wed, 17 Nov 2021 22:36:47 GMT

@SoonerLater

I'm just like you. I do it all. I am fortunate to have a DILove who will stir the gravy, I'm the cook though. I hope it's cool enough to put the pumpkin pies on the deck overnight in plastic tubs which is a tremendous help!!!

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nana59 — Wed, 17 Nov 2021 22:51:29 GMT

so much work....to be 'gobbled' up in such a short time.....glad my grown children do it now.....i did it all for many years.....

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godi — Wed, 17 Nov 2021 22:57:41 GMT

I did it for many years also. So glad this year we will celebrate my DH 60th Birthday in a hotel in the city. No cooking for me.

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ECBG — Wed, 17 Nov 2021 23:04:20 GMT

@godi wrote:
I did it for many years also. So glad this year we will celebrate my DH 60th Birthday in a hotel in the city. No cooking for me.

@godi

I hope it's wonderful, and congrats to your DH. I love leftovers SO much (as does DH and DS) so it's all good!

I also love that my GSs have grown up knowing how to act at a dinner.

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godi — Wed, 17 Nov 2021 23:20:36 GMT

@ECBG Oh no I forgot no leftovers! 😭😭😭😭😭 I adore stuffing and cranberry sauce sliders.

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Katcat1 — Wed, 17 Nov 2021 23:36:55 GMT

@godi Watch that puddle at the bottom. Have you ever tried Yukon potatoes for mashed potatoes? Actually, quite good. I love the fresh cranberry sauce, candied sweet potatoes, brussel sprouts (need one healthy item) and the turkey. Now I am hungry. P.S. Pumpkin pie with whip cream and cup of coffee. I always made everything from fresh vegetables. YOu can't beat the taste. Wishing you all a very happy Thanksgiving.

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ECBG — Wed, 17 Nov 2021 23:36:21 GMT

@godi wrote:
@ECBG Oh no I forgot no leftovers! 😭😭😭😭😭 I adore stuffing and cranberry sauce sliders.

@godi

Honey, You can easily do what I do.

Get a large turkey breast and thaw in fridge.

Cut the back out (allows the crock pot to be used).

Spray a large crockpot.

Put turkey breast in and back on the side. Cover with melted butter.

Mix 3 heaping TBSP poultry seasoning, celery seed, marjoram, and (less) sage.

Rub outside and inside.

Cook on low for 5 1/2 hrs. for 9 lbs.

It will slice beautifully and be moist after resting. Don't over cook, meat will chip.

You will have time to bake your stuffing.

Make a little gravy than add the 1 1/2-2C of stock you get.

Re: Waiting for Thanksgiving

godi — Wed, 17 Nov 2021 23:42:42 GMT

@ECBG Yummy! Copied and saved. Thanks. Happy Thanksgiving to all! 🦃