Happy Thanksgiving
I Hope all hae a wonderful day, regardless of where you will be...
We'll eat at the buffet, but it's not holiday themed.
We're both T-giving'd out and have been for years.
The food is boring, we see family all the time so
that's boring, we just opted out this year. Feels
great.
I do stock up on the sales stuff. Bought 20 cans of
cream of mushroom soup half price, and 75 cans
of green beans at 3 for $1. Like a well stocked
pantry.
Quote: EvenBobWe're going to the casino, no dinner, no nothin.
We'll eat at the buffet, but it's not holiday themed.
We're both T-giving'd out and have been for years.
The food is boring, we see family all the time so
that's boring, we just opted out this year. Feels
great.
I do stock up on the sales stuff. Bought 20 cans of
cream of mushroom soup half price, and 75 cans
of green beans at 3 for $1. Like a well stocked
pantry.
I read a national survey that found people would
rather have a small holiday dinner with close
friends than a big one with family. I agree, nobody
has the Walton's on T-Giving..
This is the first year we aren't cooking in a long time. I feel a bit down about that but it's fine.Quote: EvenBobWe're going to the casino, no dinner, no nothin.
We'll eat at the buffet, but it's not holiday themed.
We're both T-giving'd out and have been for years.
The food is boring, we see family all the time so
that's boring, we just opted out this year. Feels
great.
I do stock up on the sales stuff. Bought 20 cans of
cream of mushroom soup half price, and 75 cans
of green beans at 3 for $1. Like a well stocked
pantry.
My father in Washington who can be gruff and dislikes most people and prefers animals. He also stocks up on cream of mushroom and other can goods on sale, he also started doing T-day at the local casino a few years ago.
Toss in a Gambling forum, a trade slots for a Roulette system and its a scary though.
Oh the holidays!
I've spent Thanksgiving in some unusual places and countries. I've had Thanksgiving dinner a few times at Plimoth Plantation in Plymouth Massachusetts where they say it all started. My Thanksgiving day usually starts with volunteering at a worthy charity and sometimes a dip in the ocean, ending with a gathering of family and friends. Today was no different as my wife and I reported for duty just after 5AM. We skipped the ocean this year.
FrGamble, I am thankful each and every day of the year. Happy Thanksgiving everyone!
I just put the Turducken in the oven.
Quote: AZDuffman10:00 here in W-PA and 10 idiots were already lined up outside Best Buy.
We had one on the news here outside the Reading Best Buy on Tuesday.
Will visit the folks up north Saturday. Was glad to avoid traveling in a bitch of a storm last night. Casino pretty empty this morning, many buses postponed or canceled due to the weather. I expect things will pick up as the holiday meal ends for many and they head to the Sun.
I didn't even check what the various casinos in the area were offering or if there were any sort of turkey related specials on the various gambling boat cruises.
I gave the cat an extra portion of Temptation Treats and gave the feral cats extra portions too.
To those who are lucky enough to be going to a casino today, good luck to you, even if its an Indian casino offering 6:5 blackjack.
This will be the first year in quite a few that I am not planning to be at a casino for this coming weekend.
As always on Thanksgiving, I'll give thanks for hot water and pharmaceuticals. And when I eventually make it back to a standing posture, I'll be thankful for that, too.
Best holiday ever!
First Thanksgiving since my dad passed. About 2PM here I was starting preps for mom (90 YO) for dinner and its snowing a little. Not storm, just snowing. Looked real nice. Got dinner together (Turkey, Cranberry Jelly, Sweet Potatoe, Idaho Potatoe, Corn&Lima Beans, Pumpkin Pie a la mode and Coffee) in time for 5PM. My first dinner at age 57. Worth it, especially when the Iggles trounce the 'Boys.
Quote: DRichTo keep with the holiday tradition, I just did two shots of Wild Turkey whiskey.
Was that the 101 (real)
or the 80 (ladies)
Quote: 98ClubsThanks mr$uit31
First Thanksgiving since my dad passed. About 2PM here I was starting preps for mom (90 YO) for dinner and its snowing a little. Not storm, just snowing. Looked real nice. Got dinner together (Turkey, Cranberry Jelly, Sweet Potatoe, Idaho Potatoe, Corn&Lima Beans, Pumpkin Pie a la mode and Coffee) in time for 5PM. My first dinner at age 57. Worth it, especially when the Iggles trounce the 'Boys.
Np 98, I hope you made the most of it remembering good times and had a wonderful time with your family. All sounds tasty!
my wife. Avoided any Tgiving related food,
was heavy on egg rolls, fried chicken,
braised salmon, and guacamole.
Best Tgiving ever. Had to listen to a
lady suit describe her dinner, she was
so fat she couldn't walk without supporting
herself on something. Other than that,
it was an OK day.
Quote: DRichI just put the Turducken in the oven.
I'm thinking about getting one for Christmas. May I ask what brand you bought, or did you "make" it yourself?
I noticed my local grocery store selling them which is what got me curious about them (I've never had duck), but the brand they were selling doesn't have great reviews so I'm thinking of ordering one online from a better brand.
Quote: 98ClubsWas that the 101 (real)
or the 80 (ladies)
As far as I know it was just the regular 80 proof. I ordered it at a local tavern.
Quote: JBI'm thinking about getting one for Christmas. May I ask what brand you bought, or did you "make" it yourself?
I noticed my local grocery store selling them which is what got me curious about them (I've never had duck), but the brand they were selling doesn't have great reviews so I'm thinking of ordering one online from a better brand.
This is the one I got and it was good but it didn't slice well. It basically just fell apart when cutting it.
http://www.cajungrocer.com/fresh-foods-holiday-dishes-turducken-c-1_15_24.html
Quote: DRichThis is the one I got and it was good but it didn't slice well. It basically just fell apart when cutting it.
http://www.cajungrocer.com/fresh-foods-holiday-dishes-turducken-c-1_15_24.html
That's disappointing, as that is the brand I would have ordered online. The brand at my local grocery store is Big Easy Foods, and the reviews were awful (multiple people saying that the insides are mostly stuffing with incidental bits of chicken/duck).
Quote: 98ClubsThanks mr$uit31
First Thanksgiving since my dad passed. About 2PM here I was starting preps for mom (90 YO) for dinner and its snowing a little. Not storm, just snowing. Looked real nice. Got dinner together (Turkey, Cranberry Jelly, Sweet Potatoe, Idaho Potatoe, Corn&Lima Beans, Pumpkin Pie a la mode and Coffee) in time for 5PM. My first dinner at age 57. Worth it, especially when the Iggles trounce the 'Boys.
My condolences - glad you had a wonderful time with family.
Neighbors had asked to use Mom's good oven, as they didn't trust their own and had 8-10 coming for dinner. She agreed they could, and we figured to cook ours after they were done, as they were eating at 3 and we prefer dinner at 7 anyway to a midday meal. So their turkey goes in at 9:30 am. What they didn't mention is that the mom insisted the turkey be basted every 1/2 hour. Sigh. Revolving door for 5 hours. First two times they couldn't remember to close the front door and our 2 dogs ran outside both times; first time they played in the front yard so was easy to get them back. Second time only 1 ran and we didn't realize she was gone until we heard an offended bark from the side yard demanding back in (we were hanging around the pool); offended that we hadn't noticed her missing, I think. After that, front door was locked and they were "invited" to come in through side yard/back of house route for the remainder.
After first basting, eldest daughter was tasked with it, trailed each time by 7 YO step-brother. At one point he said, "it's really nice over here, it's not a crabby house. My house is very crabby today. Can I stay here?" His mom is a perfectionist and apparently was having cow after cow about getting everything ready. It was a moment. She asked later what he said, I told her, and she said he told her, "Mom, nobody's perfect. Cut it out." and she had one of those moments and relaxed. They called to let us know it came out perfectly.
I had read somewhere that the turkey would be improved by cooking upside-down for the first hour, so we tried that. 16 pounder, stuffed with bread/bagel (including blueberry!) crumbs, onion, celery, sage. 3 1/2 hours at 335. No foil or cover. Might've been the best turkey we ever tasted; when I carved it, juice ran through the breast meat, and yet the whole thing was falling off the bone (well cooked); beautiful crispy brown skin even on bottom. Mom has a gift for gravy-making. She also made her cran-orange relish with pecans. Mash potatoes, beets, and olives with that. Then homemade pecan and lemon meringue pies for dessert (she is an incredible pastry chef).
Cards, dominos, reading with Macy's parade 2 hour commercial for whoever paid to be on tv and the hell with most of the floats and bands running by, then lots of football. Pool a little too cold to enjoy, but a beautiful sunny day near 70. Really lovely day. Completely ignored all Black Friday activities. Am very thankful for the day, the people in my life, even many of you, and that my heat is back on tonight. Also for a peaceful and calmer country this weekend.
Quote: beachbumbabsMy central air/heat went out Monday night, just in time for the cold snap Tuesday. Got service Wed, but he didn't have the right stuff on the truck to fix it, so decamped to Mom's with dog for a couple days. Just getting caught up here.
Neighbors had asked to use Mom's good oven, as they didn't trust their own and had 8-10 coming for dinner. She agreed they could, and we figured to cook ours after they were done, as they were eating at 3 and we prefer dinner at 7 anyway to a midday meal. So their turkey goes in at 9:30 am. What they didn't mention is that the mom insisted the turkey be basted every 1/2 hour. Sigh. Revolving door for 5 hours. First two times they couldn't remember to close the front door and our 2 dogs ran outside both times; first time they played in the front yard so was easy to get them back. Second time only 1 ran and we didn't realize she was gone until we heard an offended bark from the side yard demanding back in (we were hanging around the pool); offended that we hadn't noticed her missing, I think. After that, front door was locked and they were "invited" to come in through side yard/back of house route for the remainder.
After first basting, eldest daughter was tasked with it, trailed each time by 7 YO step-brother. At one point he said, "it's really nice over here, it's not a crabby house. My house is very crabby today. Can I stay here?" His mom is a perfectionist and apparently was having cow after cow about getting everything ready. It was a moment. She asked later what he said, I told her, and she said he told her, "Mom, nobody's perfect. Cut it out." and she had one of those moments and relaxed. They called to let us know it came out perfectly.
I had read somewhere that the turkey would be improved by cooking upside-down for the first hour, so we tried that. 16 pounder, stuffed with bread/bagel (including blueberry!) crumbs, onion, celery, sage. 3 1/2 hours at 335. No foil or cover. Might've been the best turkey we ever tasted; when I carved it, juice ran through the breast meat, and yet the whole thing was falling off the bone (well cooked); beautiful crispy brown skin even on bottom. Mom has a gift for gravy-making. She also made her cran-orange relish with pecans. Mash potatoes, beets, and olives with that. Then homemade pecan and lemon meringue pies for dessert (she is an incredible pastry chef).
Cards, dominos, reading with Macy's parade 2 hour commercial for whoever paid to be on tv and the hell with most of the floats and bands running by, then lots of football. Pool a little too cold to enjoy, but a beautiful sunny day near 70. Really lovely day. Completely ignored all Black Friday activities. Am very thankful for the day, the people in my life, even many of you, and that my heat is back on tonight. Also for a peaceful and calmer country this weekend.
Cold snap and lounging by the pool :)
Agree on the Macy's 2 hour commercial but kids love it (as I used to) and are none the wiser (except that voice int he back of their heads telling them what they want for xmas) lol
Quote: beachbumbabs
Neighbors had asked to use Mom's good oven, as they didn't trust their own and had 8-10 coming for dinner. .
So they knew they had a bad oven and
invited 8-10 people for dinner? Good
thing they didn't have me for a neighbor.
And basting a turkey is next to useless,
I've done it both ways, not worth the
effort. I only cook turkey in the the 8qt
slow cooker now. I have two of them.
Cut a fresh 15 pound turkey in half down
the middle and cook on low for 12 hours.
You'll never have an oven turkey again. So moist
and tender, and the broth you get makes
a ton of gravy.
Quote: 1BBDid anyone burn their house down with the turkey fryer this year? Somebody must have.
Yeah, we had one in the county. Total loss, but nobody died. It looked like they had the fryer under a low overhang next to the house and the grease spattered and then caught from the gas flame underneath. Not that I'm a fire inspector, but they had pics on the news.
#WestCoastBestCoast
It's a Southern thing (started Cajun, I think, spread all over the deep South fast). You get a natural gas-fired stand hooked to a tank, about 2' in diameter on the platform, put a 20-30 gallon steel drum on top of it, about 10 gallons of peanut oil in it, and fire that puppy up around 400 degrees. Once it's hot, you take the turkey, usually injected with juices and spices, usually not stuffed (though you can do this with a turducken), hang it on a big hook or use a big fryer basket, and drop the whole thing in end-on for 20-30 minutes, depending on the size. It throws up a huge amount of spatter going in because of all the water in the turkey, but comes out crispy brown and juicy really quickly (compared to oven cooking) and the flavor is beyond belief. Really expensive way to cook it, though; the peanut oil's not cheap.
This is a "small" one at 50 quarts, costs about $240. The big, heavy ones can run $500 or more, but you want a heavy one for oil cooking; this one's more suited to water boils.
Folks down here use those cookers for all sorts of things, especially fish fry right at the shore for a big group - another thing to justify the peanut oil use. It also works really well for what they call a Charleston Boil. Water instead of oil, then whole corn on the cobs and sausages, then red potatoes, then shrimp/oysters/clams/scallops last. Old Bay spice in the water before the food, and some also add chopped onion, salt and/or pepper. It all gets dumped in the middle of the table on newspaper and you eat it mostly with hands (hot!) and sometimes with tabasco or seafood sauce for the shellfish.
Woman from the South missed having fried turkey so much, she opened her own restaurant for it in Brooklyn and paid off her debts in six months of lines out the door.Quote: beachbumbabsIt's a Southern thing (started Cajun, I think, spread all over the deep South fast.
I've heard that one is supposed to let the turkey thaw and that those who insert a frozen turkey are operating an exploding cannon.
Quote: FleaStiff
I've heard that one is supposed to let the turkey thaw and that those who insert a frozen turkey are operating an exploding cannon.
I can see that as look what happens if you have water on french fries when you drop them in the fryer.
I would like to dry a smaller turkey one day, maybe if I find a used fryer somewhere cheep.
