Thanksgiving
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We have had a party on Thanksgiving for 16 years. This year we decided it was time to take a break. We always rented out a camp with a huge kitchen and 60 cabins for people to stay in. We have had as many as 300 for dinner and have had people come from as far away as Brazil. Two years ago Michael Franti showed up along with his band and rocked out along with 12 other great bands we already had. It's always been a hell of alot of fun but takes alot of effort to put on and clean up afterwards. We were even able to come up with over a grand every year for a scholarship for our volunteer fire dept.
So my wife and I are having dinner at our house for the first time. Turkey, mashed potatoes, gravy, cranberry sauce, candied carrots, apple and pumpkin pie. Looks like we are still going to be working to make this, eat it all, and somehow get off the coach and clean it all up.
Have a good holiday.
... get off the coach ...
::letting my imagination get carried away.::
Woof Woof, Kathy http://cognitivemanifesto.com/ http://www.skadden.com/index.cfm?contentID=49&officeID=9 Bendix ESP -
We have had a party on Thanksgiving for 16 years. This year we decided it was time to take a break. We always rented out a camp with a huge kitchen and 60 cabins for people to stay in. We have had as many as 300 for dinner and have had people come from as far away as Brazil. Two years ago Michael Franti showed up along with his band and rocked out along with 12 other great bands we already had. It's always been a hell of alot of fun but takes alot of effort to put on and clean up afterwards. We were even able to come up with over a grand every year for a scholarship for our volunteer fire dept.
So my wife and I are having dinner at our house for the first time. Turkey, mashed potatoes, gravy, cranberry sauce, candied carrots, apple and pumpkin pie. Looks like we are still going to be working to make this, eat it all, and somehow get off the coach and clean it all up.
Have a good holiday.
We have had a party on Thanksgiving for 16 years. This year we decided it was time to take a break. We always rented out a camp with a huge kitchen and 60 cabins for people to stay in. We have had as many as 300 for dinner and have had people come from as far away as Brazil. Two years ago Michael Franti showed up along with his band and rocked out along with 12 other great bands we already had. It's always been a hell of alot of fun but takes alot of effort to put on and clean up afterwards. We were even able to come up with over a grand every year for a scholarship for our volunteer fire dept.
So my wife and I are having dinner at our house for the first time. Turkey, mashed potatoes, gravy, cranberry sauce, candied carrots, apple and pumpkin pie. Looks like we are still going to be working to make this, eat it all, and somehow get off the coach and clean it all up.
Have a good holiday.
Have a good holiday to you to and thank you!
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I wish that you lived in Dayton, O. and we were friends, because that sounds wonderful. :}
Recipes available on request.
Recipes available on request.
Hey Kathy what is heavy cream and where about would it be at kroger?
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Recipes available on request.
Hey Kathy what is heavy cream and where about would it be at kroger?
Hey Kathy what is heavy cream and where about would it be at kroger?
In the dairy section around where they have half and half or rediwhip. Look for "heavy whipping cream" in pint size containers.
Woof Woof, Kathy http://cognitivemanifesto.com/ http://www.skadden.com/index.cfm?contentID=49&officeID=9 Bendix ESP -
Recipes available on request.
Hey Kathy what is heavy cream and where about would it be at kroger?
Hey Kathy what is heavy cream and where about would it be at kroger?
Duh, Medman.
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Hey Kathy what is heavy cream and where about would it be at kroger?
In the dairy section around where they have half and half or rediwhip. Look for "heavy whipping cream" in pint size containers.
In the dairy section around where they have half and half or rediwhip. Look for "heavy whipping cream" in pint size containers.
Thank you. Ill let you know how they turn out.
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In the dairy section around where they have half and half or rediwhip. Look for "heavy whipping cream" in pint size containers.
Thank you. Ill let you know how they turn out.
Thank you. Ill let you know how they turn out.
Sorry Medman, just could not resist. Have a Happy Thanksgiving.
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Thank you. Ill let you know how they turn out.
Sorry Medman, just could not resist. Have a Happy Thanksgiving.
Sorry Medman, just could not resist. Have a Happy Thanksgiving.
Its all good. I noticed what I did afterwards but said to hell with it. Have a happy holiday yourself to bro and to everbody else also. (yes even the Pittsburgh fans)
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Thank you. Ill let you know how they turn out.
Sorry Medman, just could not resist. Have a Happy Thanksgiving.
Sorry Medman, just could not resist. Have a Happy Thanksgiving.
Also, please pm me, have similar professions and would like to share our medical interests.
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Were having the whole family in, we are preparing 2 hams and a big bird along with homemade noodles and all of the fixings. I propbably wont have room for dessert.
I need to loose about 6 lbs before thursday so I can glutton myself. Forget about it I will start the diet the week after.
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i'll be in pittsburgh. hooray me.
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i'll be in pittsburgh. hooray me.
i'll be in pittsburgh. hooray me.
Ill keep you in mind. Watch your butt dude really. They mite mistake you for a relative.
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Grinder said:
Im going to deep fry a frozen turkey!I am a volunteer fire fighter and I can tell you for certain that we love this stuff. Not people catching their houses on fire exactly, but we love dealing with fire, making fire, making explosive fires like in this vid... I suggest that if you are an adrenalin junkie and live in a small town where you have volunteer FFs, join up.
That being said, people are idiots. If anyone did this on their porch or in or close to their house they are dumber than a bag of rocks. We will put out your fire, but you can be certain that you are a world class idiot.
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Grinder said:
Im going to deep fry a frozen turkey!I am a volunteer fire fighter and I can tell you for certain that we love this stuff. Not people catching their houses on fire exactly, but we love dealing with fire, making fire, making explosive fires like in this vid... I suggest that if you are an adrenalin junkie and live in a small town where you have volunteer FFs, join up.
That being said, people are idiots. If anyone did this on their porch or in or close to their house they are dumber than a bag of rocks. We will put out your fire, but you can be certain that you are a world class idiot.
I am a volunteer fire fighter and I can tell you for certain that we love this stuff. Not people catching their houses on fire exactly, but we love dealing with fire, making fire, making explosive fires like in this vid... I suggest that if you are an adrenalin junkie and live in a small town where you have volunteer FFs, join up.
That being said, people are idiots. If anyone did this on their porch or in or close to their house they are dumber than a bag of rocks. We will put out your fire, but you can be certain that you are a world class idiot.
I was thinking the same thing. I really hate to think somebody would do this in their home. Its more than being lazy its stupidity.
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I'll add my 2 gibblets worth if nobody minds.
I'll make the usual suspects, giant turkey, mashed potatoes & gravy, bread basket, pies 1 pumpkin 1 deep dish pecan pie, cranberry sauce, candied yams, brussel sprouts with melted butter (gotta have them brussel sprouts) and my stuffing that was handed down from my great grandmother. It does not have bread. If you wanna know here it is:
2 boxes crackers--crushed
in large sauce pan, scaled a bit over 1/2 gallon milk
in small sauce pan, melt 1 stick margarine, parsley, onion powder, celery leaves and the very thin parts of the celery they're attached to and 3-4 tsp poultry seasoning
Pour milk over crackers and mix.
Add the margarine and other stuff from small pan.
Add 2 eggs.
Add a handful and 1/2 of ground veal or ground pork (not sausage).
Mix thoroughly and put in 13 by 9 pan and bake covered 1 1/2 to 2 hours at 350.
It's hard to use measuements since I just judge amounts like I was taught. Sorry.
I have never shared this recipe with ANYONE. Since my Mom passed away in July of this year, and it came from her grandma, I am the only one who has it. Hope it was okay with y'all if I share it. It's great!
Have a great and safe Thanksgiving everyone. Especially those of you deep frying the turkey
. May we all remember to be thankful for something or someone.
Heidi
Heidi ''Life's tough ... it's even tougher if you're stupid.'' --John Wayne -
... get off the coach ...
::letting my imagination get carried away.::
::letting my imagination get carried away.::
After reading your post about apricot glazed cornish hens with sausage/apple/cranberry stuffing. The hens are rubbed with salt and cayenne pepper before being glazed so there's a nice subtle zip to offset the sweetness of the glaze. Served with sweet potato souffle', green pea casserole, cranberry relish and homemade "fairy" biscuits.... and you are not married? My wife would be jealous of my thoughts.
And you like football. Damn. My wife is a Patriot fan and I thought I would never survive this. now I'm feeling this... something... about a browns fan I have never met. Good on you girl. You sound cool. Pssst. I will deny I ever said any of this. -
We LOVE Thanksgiving!!!
Football, and the big dinner.
Friends from N.C. are coming up for a couple days to stay with us
after Thurs....
We'll cook up a big, fresh bird. I want to stuff it this year,
AND make a batch of dressing on the side...
Homemade, God Bless America bread dressing - a couple loaves of bread, celery, sage,
salt, mushrooms, turkey broth...
I look forward to getting the gizzards every year...
well, nobody else ever wants em... GGG
Yams, mashed potatoes, whole berry cranberry sauce, homemade pumpkin pie,
brown sugar/bacon baked beans, pecan pie with good coffee, fresh baked rolls...
oh boy oh boy oh boy.
The easy rolls are the frozen dinner rolls by Rhodes.
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I'll add my 2 gibblets worth if nobody minds.
I'll make the usual suspects, giant turkey, mashed potatoes & gravy, bread basket, pies 1 pumpkin 1 deep dish pecan pie, cranberry sauce, candied yams, brussel sprouts with melted butter (gotta have them brussel sprouts) and my stuffing that was handed down from my great grandmother. It does not have bread. If you wanna know here it is:
2 boxes crackers--crushed
in large sauce pan, scaled a bit over 1/2 gallon milk
in small sauce pan, melt 1 stick margarine, parsley, onion powder, celery leaves and the very thin parts of the celery they're attached to and 3-4 tsp poultry seasoning
Pour milk over crackers and mix.
Add the margarine and other stuff from small pan.
Add 2 eggs.
Add a handful and 1/2 of ground veal or ground pork (not sausage).
Mix thoroughly and put in 13 by 9 pan and bake covered 1 1/2 to 2 hours at 350.
It's hard to use measuements since I just judge amounts like I was taught. Sorry.
I have never shared this recipe with ANYONE. Since my Mom passed away in July of this year, and it came from her grandma, I am the only one who has it. Hope it was okay with y'all if I share it. It's great!
Have a great and safe Thanksgiving everyone. Especially those of you deep frying the turkey
. May we all remember to be thankful for something or someone.
Heidi
It's hard to use measuements since I just judge amounts like I was taught. Sorry.
No problem...that is what cooking is all about. When baking you have to go by the formula if you want it to come out. When using a recipe...that is just a rough guide IMO. No cook measures stuff to precise measures...the fun is to allow the flair of the day take you where you want to go.
I love pecan pie...try adding some Kahlua in to the mix, or just drizzle some over the top, or infuse some in to your whipped cream.
Diabetes or not...I am going to have to get one of those. We have a bake shop where pie is the specialty...I am sure I can still get one ordered for a Wed pick-up.
That or....what time are you slicing the pie??
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Wait, some thoughts just thunked me !
We could raise turkeys next year for the neighborhood....
I could start wild turkeys out in the woods around the bog,
with plenty of corn to feed them...
and plant wild seed grasses the turkeys like, ...
maybe grow cranberries in the bog...
Kahlua in pecan pie? What?
Hmmm.... that IS interesting...
But I think pecan pie is like chocolate - adding anything
to it just takes away from it.... GGG
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But I think pecan pie is like chocolate - adding anything
to it just takes away from it.... GGG
You do know there was a time when somebody said, " Use pecans in a pie? Doing anything but eating them right out of the shell just takes away from it."....
Try a little drizzle over a big bite...bet you go the fully monty after that.
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