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[Susan Louise]

[Bridgegal]

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@Noel7 wrote:

@momtochloe

The other day I read a medical article on what to stay away from during Thanksgiving.  Stuffing/Dressing topped the list, and then of course gravy and mashed potatoes.  It went on about there being too much sugar in cranberries, and of course the pies, and a few other items I can't remember at the moment.

And yes, they did it with a straight face, so to speak.  I wanted to call them and ask what THEY had for Thanksgiving dinner

Well, I don't eat the cranberry sauce.  Guess that helps some.  

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[Lucky Charm]

Cranberries are a super fruit.  It's when you buy them in a bottle or a can that there is waaay too much sugar.

Just saw a smoothie done on tv this morning using fresh cranberries, hibiscus tea, mint (mint is as nutritious as kale!) and ice.

A healthy toast--to your health!

[Noel7]

Hi @Lucky Charm

I agree with you.  I make my own cran sauce every year: sugar, cinnamon, a little cloves, orange juice, orange zest, and Gran Mariner or Curacao.  I might be leaving something out.

[Shorty2U]

That'scute! :-) We save calories by going out to eat (one plate of food). My kids (and grandkids) go to their dads family Thanksgiving. We also go to the movies that day! So no cooking, just leisure time, which makes my day! lol.

[Noel7]

@Shorty2U

That sounds like a perfect day!

[Susan Louise]

[Pooky1]

true and funny.  i allways find your post ammusing. you seem like a cool person.

[beckyb1012]

Well this thread was appropriate to find just after hitting the order button on-line for my two Thanksgiving pies from one of our local churches.  They have been baking them from scratch selling since the 1950's as a fundraiser.  No jello just pure scratch grandma ingredients.  So good and only one time per year.  Getting Buttermilk and Coconut for this year.  I can feel the cellulite growing right now just thinking of the pies.

[qualitygal]

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@momtochloe wrote:

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.  I wanted to call them and ask what THEY had for Thanksgiving dinner

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@momtochloe, cinnamon flavored toothpicks.