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Let's Talk Turkey
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11/21/07 01:15 PM
11/21/07 01:15 PM
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klydon1
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I was going to post this in general discussion, but thought it might be more appropriate here.
What's everyone doing for Thanksgiving?
My family will start the day at my in-laws where I'm going to drink beer, eat turkey, watch football,
and then go to my parents' house where my brothers, sister and their families will be , and I'll drink beer, eat turkey, and watch football.
Then I plan to top off the night by getting sleepy.
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Re: Let's Talk Turkey
[Re: Beth E]
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11/21/07 03:10 PM
11/21/07 03:10 PM
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I'm cooking for 13. Turkey, stuffing, cranberry sauce, sweet potatoes with the little marshmallows on top, some white potatoes for those who don't like sweet, broccoli and asparagus. My mom is making a pumpkin pie and my daughter is baking a carrot cake.
Of course, just to add to the excitement, the valve on my refrigerator's icemaker broke, and I came downstairs to water everywhere this morning. I can't tell you what a mess I have right now, not to mention that the wood floor in my dining room is soaked, which I'm pretty sure does not bode well for its future.
But, it wouldn't be the Babe household if chaos didn't reign in one form or another!!!
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Re: Let's Talk Turkey
[Re: pizzaboy]
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11/21/07 04:59 PM
11/21/07 04:59 PM
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klydon1
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I never had pasta on Thanksgiving...even at my in-laws, who are Italian.
We'll have turkey (I favor the dark meat), mashed potatoes, sweet potatoes, corn, green beans and stuffing. After that a few other assorted side dishes make an appearance. There'll be apple and pumpkin pies, and if my mother-in-law isn't too annoyed with me, maybe a slice of coconut cream pie.
My 93 year old grandmother, who is virtually blind, still bakes and cooks, and I can expect something good there too. While her lack of vision doesn't interfere with her cooking, it did create a problem on Thanksgiving a few years ago when she mistook the base of an artificial tree for an ashtray, and set the thing ablaze.
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Re: Let's Talk Turkey
[Re: klydon1]
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11/22/07 08:29 AM
11/22/07 08:29 AM
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Drinking beer,eating food all day and watching football...... *heartbroken sigh* What a an absolutely perfect sounding day... you must excuse me now whilst i cycle to work in the pouring rain 
I would rather die on my feet than live on my knees!
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Re: Let's Talk Turkey
[Re: Sicilian Babe]
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11/25/07 05:00 PM
11/25/07 05:00 PM
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The Italian Stallionette
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SB, I thought I was the only one who liked Turkey Wings.  As far as gravy, I suck at making gravy.  Sounds like your feast went well. Do you guys make the mushroom/green bean dish too? TIS
"Mankind must put an end to war before war puts an end to mankind. War will exist until that distant day when the conscientious objector enjoys the same reputation and prestige that the warrior does today." JFK
"War is over, if you want it" - John Lennon
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Re: Let's Talk Turkey
[Re: SC]
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11/25/07 05:57 PM
11/25/07 05:57 PM
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Is anyone really big on cranberries?? Don't get me wrong, I couldn't have Thanksgiving without them, but must admit I am not crazy about them. I usually end up throwing away 75 percent of what I serve. Myself, I eat a small small portion but that's it. I guess they are so traditional that I feel they are a must for the holiday.  I don't know of any cranberry lovers in my family. TIS
"Mankind must put an end to war before war puts an end to mankind. War will exist until that distant day when the conscientious objector enjoys the same reputation and prestige that the warrior does today." JFK
"War is over, if you want it" - John Lennon
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Re: Let's Talk Turkey
[Re: The Italian Stallionette]
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11/25/07 09:34 PM
11/25/07 09:34 PM
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I use the strained meat juice and combine it with one cup of appropriate bullion (beef or chicken, depending on the meat), so that there's plenty of gravy. Then I mix two or three tablespoons of cornstarch in water, just enough so that it's pourable, but still has some substance. I add that to the meat juice/bullion combination and stir until it's dissolved. Then I turn the gas on medium, and keep stirring until it comes to a boil. It should be at the right consistency at that point. If it's not, turn off the gas and remove it from the heat. Then mix one more tbs. of cornstarch in water, and add it to the gravy, stirring briskly to make sure it doesn't lump. Then bring that back to a boil, and it should be just right. I also add some onion powder, salt and pepper, and few drops of Gravy Master.
Hope that helps!! Or was that WAY too much information???
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Re: Let's Talk Turkey
[Re: klydon1]
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11/26/07 12:18 PM
11/26/07 12:18 PM
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Beth E
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I too avoid cranberry sauce, not that I hate it I don't usually eat cranberry sauce but had it this Thanksgiving. It wasn't all that bad. Plus, there was a cranberry jello mold with other fruit that was quite tasty. I don't think I'll be a convert of cranberry sauce yet though.
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