Holiday Preparations

[Andy M.]

It has begun. Last Friday I bought a 10 Lb. "parts" turkey. ($0.59/LB).

Over the last couple of days I have been sharpening my knives in preparation for some heavy duty use. I didn't finish today as I managed to give myself a decent cut on my left forefinger. Got all but one knife sharpened, my butcher's knife will have to wait.

Tomorrow I plan on attacking the parts turkey. I'll break it down to its component parts, debone all those parts and reserve the two thighs and breasts for meals. The wings, drumsticks and all the deboned bones will go into a pot to make turkey stock for Thanksgiving dinner.

My daughters and I have discussed what they will be bringing this year. Now I can plan the menu. Things will be reduced in size as we are leaving for FL the Saturday after Thanksgiving for five days to celebrate SO's and my milestone birthdays (80 and 75) with her family. Her daughter is flying us down, putting us up and providing the entertainment. We'll be with SO's children, grandchildren and their spouses and their children. First time seeing the youngest great grandchild.

That's as far as we've gotten. how about you guys?

 

[Aunt Bea]

Andy, thanks for reminding me to give my knives their annual sharpening.

Not much to do here, I’ve checked the pantry and made a list of odds and ends.

I picked up a fresh box of Bell’s poultry seasoning, sticker shock at $3.79 but still worth every penny to maintain the tradition.

Enjoy your Thanksgiving and combined birthday celebration.

 

[HeyItsSara]

I invited the guests. Made the menu. Got out my recipes. Bought "foraged cranberries".

 

[bethzaring]

I have two Thanksgivings to prepare for and I have done some work; assembled recipes, made grocery list. I am hosting bridge on Friday with 7 players converging at my house. This coming Tuesday I am hosting a pre-Thanksgiving Thanksgiving lunch for 5 of us. Going to brine and roast a turkey, make gravy, green chile, cheddar cheese mashed potato casserole, herbed dinner rolls, cole slaw and a chocolate carrot cake with cream cheese icing. Then on Thanksgiving Day, for the third time, we are going to a friends house where the hosts will be smoking turkeys and making dessert, and the rest of us will be bringing sides. Haven't heard what I will be bringing. I'm psyched.

 

[dragnlaw]

At first I thought WOWSER, you guys are planning Christmas dinner already!!!!????
Then realized you haven't had your American Thanksgiving yet... whew!

 

[taxlady]

At first I thought WOWSER, you guys are planning Christmas dinner already!!!!????
Then realized you haven't had your American Thanksgiving yet... whew!

Yeah, my first thought was that this was about Xmas too. Even the mention of turkey didn't alert me. It was first when I read, "The wings, drumsticks and all the deboned bones will go into a pot to make turkey stock for Thanksgiving dinner." that the penny finally dropped. Oh yeah, they haven't had Thanksgiving yet.

I'll just follow along and enjoy the reading.

 

[dragnlaw]

LOL, me too taxy.

 

[Andy M.]

At first I thought WOWSER, you guys are planning Christmas dinner already!!!!????
Then realized you haven't had your American Thanksgiving yet... whew!

If you could see ll the Christmas sales items and decorations for sale around here you'd think Christmas was next week!

 

[dragnlaw]

Other than the grocery stores I have not been anywhere but I fully expect to see them all decorated here too.
Personally I think it should be illegal before December 1st.... ok, I'll give them the weekend of...

 

[caseydog]

Holiday preparations...

Airline, rental car, and hotel reservations... and kennel reservations for mom's dog. Check!

Stock up on Tums, Ibuprofen and Ativan. In progress.

CD