Chief Longwind Of The North
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I forgot one ingredients in my post about stuffing recipe; Sage, about 1 and 1/2 tsb. worth added to the dry ingredients in the bowl, before adding the broth.
Well, my contribution to the Sunday pot luck was two, fourteen lb. roasted turkeys, dressing, gravy, and a New York style cheesecake with key lime custard topping. Everyone loved everything. That makes me feel good because I like to make my best for such things. The only issue I have is that some people, who always make sure they are at the head of the line, just after the children (we make sure the kids fill their plates first) take more than there share of the best meat. I didn't get a single piece of breast meat, and I cooked the birds. I always take the lesser meat, you know, the bits and pieces that no one else seems to want, in order to let others get some of the good slices. If there is any of the better meat left after everyone has filled their plates, then I will grab a slice of juicy breast meat. It irks me that others are less considerate. I want everyone to get some really good food. People who take more than their share, in my opinion, are just plain greedy. In my view, we are trying to learn to be selfless in our church. That's what the lessons teach. So why do those few always take the low road? It boggles the mind.
I don't care if I don't get any premium slices because there were lots of folks, and everyone took a reasonable share. I do mind when there is plenty for everyone, but some take more than they should, leaving others with the lesser food.
Ok, most took what they were supposed to, and brought very good food to the pot luck. It was a great time to talk, and share memories, and stories of family and friends. It was a great time over all. Some of our members drive 40 miles, or more, through all kinds of nasty weather, to come to church. We have a very dedicated bunch, who truly are great people. I love going. It recharges my spiritual battery every Sunday. Right now, we have visitors from down-state (lower peninsula), who are here for deer season. They bring new and wonderful stories from their own homes. We love having visitors.
Well, I hope everyone has a wonderful Thanksgiving celebration. DW and I will be sharing Thanksgiving with Sprout, and PAG, and of course, our granddaughters. on the Saturday after Thanksgiving, Sprout and I are trying to come up with a simple meal that my 5 year old grandaughter can make, all by herself, with a little help from Grandpa. I was thinking of a Chef Boyardee pizza kit, but Sprout asked if we could come up with something that tasted better. We're now thinking of making spaghetti. We'll brown the ground beef, but let DG add it to the cold sauce, along with pre-measured herbs and spices. I'll help her put the noodles into the boiling water. I'll of course cook the sauce. But it will be her meal to make, and be proud of. I am so looking forward to the whole little vacation (Wednesday through Sunday of the Thanksgiving weekend). How better to give thanks for what we have than by celebrating it with those we cherish. Also, I have to fix P.A.G's emerald ring that I made for her. She has the stone, but needs part of the cage soldered back together. Good times doing things for and with my kids and grandkids.
Seeeeeeya; Chief Longwind of the North
Well, my contribution to the Sunday pot luck was two, fourteen lb. roasted turkeys, dressing, gravy, and a New York style cheesecake with key lime custard topping. Everyone loved everything. That makes me feel good because I like to make my best for such things. The only issue I have is that some people, who always make sure they are at the head of the line, just after the children (we make sure the kids fill their plates first) take more than there share of the best meat. I didn't get a single piece of breast meat, and I cooked the birds. I always take the lesser meat, you know, the bits and pieces that no one else seems to want, in order to let others get some of the good slices. If there is any of the better meat left after everyone has filled their plates, then I will grab a slice of juicy breast meat. It irks me that others are less considerate. I want everyone to get some really good food. People who take more than their share, in my opinion, are just plain greedy. In my view, we are trying to learn to be selfless in our church. That's what the lessons teach. So why do those few always take the low road? It boggles the mind.
I don't care if I don't get any premium slices because there were lots of folks, and everyone took a reasonable share. I do mind when there is plenty for everyone, but some take more than they should, leaving others with the lesser food.
Ok, most took what they were supposed to, and brought very good food to the pot luck. It was a great time to talk, and share memories, and stories of family and friends. It was a great time over all. Some of our members drive 40 miles, or more, through all kinds of nasty weather, to come to church. We have a very dedicated bunch, who truly are great people. I love going. It recharges my spiritual battery every Sunday. Right now, we have visitors from down-state (lower peninsula), who are here for deer season. They bring new and wonderful stories from their own homes. We love having visitors.
Well, I hope everyone has a wonderful Thanksgiving celebration. DW and I will be sharing Thanksgiving with Sprout, and PAG, and of course, our granddaughters. on the Saturday after Thanksgiving, Sprout and I are trying to come up with a simple meal that my 5 year old grandaughter can make, all by herself, with a little help from Grandpa. I was thinking of a Chef Boyardee pizza kit, but Sprout asked if we could come up with something that tasted better. We're now thinking of making spaghetti. We'll brown the ground beef, but let DG add it to the cold sauce, along with pre-measured herbs and spices. I'll help her put the noodles into the boiling water. I'll of course cook the sauce. But it will be her meal to make, and be proud of. I am so looking forward to the whole little vacation (Wednesday through Sunday of the Thanksgiving weekend). How better to give thanks for what we have than by celebrating it with those we cherish. Also, I have to fix P.A.G's emerald ring that I made for her. She has the stone, but needs part of the cage soldered back together. Good times doing things for and with my kids and grandkids.
Seeeeeeya; Chief Longwind of the North
He will just have to pick them out, because I'm making the dressing the way the rest of us like it. 
He never did before, and she likes his newfound interest, but she's a little nervous he'll want to try something new for Thanksgiving. 
