Here comes Thanksgiving, ready or not!

AKA Gluttony Day

I've never understood cooking for 5+ hours only to have it scarfed down in 30 minutes so everyone can watch "The Game".

J and I will usually do a special steak with a shrimp cocktail appetizer or surf and turf that day. Although I do have to confess to breaking down and making a pecan pie from scratch using mom's pie crust recipe and grandma's pie recipe. I won't lose that tradition even if it is just the two of us.
 
Smile and pass the gravy, kids.
Smile and pass the gravy.
 
I participate because it's expected of me; I'd rather have a BJ. Or give one.
 
My family takes turns hosting and it's my turn this year. It will be my first turkey and my goal is to not have a funny first turkey story afterwards.
 
My family takes turns hosting and it's my turn this year. It will be my first turkey and my goal is to not have a funny first turkey story afterwards.

Just two pieces of advice:

Spring for the best turkey you can afford and remember to take the crap out of the inside before placing it in the oven.

Good luck!

We'd love to see a pic of your Norman Rockwell moment when it's baked. No people, just the bird, LOL!
 
Thanksgiving seems wrong to me on so many levels. Standing Rock brought it out in bold relief for me last year.

Then of course, putting up with relatives isn't fun either. Hahaha.
 
Denny

I participate because it's expected of me; I'd rather have a BJ. Or give one.
I'd much rather receive than give. I'm a taker, not a giver when it cums to BJ's.
I doubt that the rest of my family would approve.

My family takes turns hosting and it's my turn this year. It will be my first turkey and my goal is to not have a funny first turkey story afterwards.
A funny turkey story would be better than a sad or horrific one. Make sure the smoke alarms have fresh batteries.

For 23 years our Thanksgivings were spent at Daytona Speedway and lots of street rod cruise ins around the area. We'd have our Turkey at a nearby Denny's. Fitting since my name is Denny.
As far back as I can remember Thanksgivings before that were with grandparents and family members. Those were great times.
Last Thanksgiving was spent with our three kids and families at our daughter's new home. Most likely this Thanksgiving will be with the three kids and families again at one of their homes.
I'd rather be at Denny's in Daytona!
 
I've never understood cooking for 5+ hours only to have it scarfed down in 30 minutes so everyone can watch "The Game".

J and I will usually do a special steak with a shrimp cocktail appetizer or surf and turf that day. Although I do have to confess to breaking down and making a pecan pie from scratch using mom's pie crust recipe and grandma's pie recipe. I won't lose that tradition even if it is just the two of us.

The leftovers are the best..

I’ve been eating ham and cranberry orange sauce for a week.
 
Just two pieces of advice:

Spring for the best turkey you can afford and remember to take the crap out of the inside before placing it in the oven.

First time I made chicken soup in the USA, I had no idea about the "paper bag with giblets" thing. I was boiling the chicken: "wtf why are there cardboard bits floating in my soup?"
 
First time I made chicken soup in the USA, I had no idea about the "paper bag with giblets" thing. I was boiling the chicken: "wtf why are there cardboard bits floating in my soup?"

It's my understanding the bits and parts being left in is the most common mistake when cooking a store-bought bird.
 
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