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Post by Two Tales on Oct 6, 2006 2:52:43 GMT 12.75
So....what do you have planned...will it be the traditional turkey and stuffing or are you one who is willing to walk on the wild side...
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Post by brittonfaith on Oct 6, 2006 4:43:12 GMT 12.75
Can't do the turkey thing this year. The oven is just too dang small for the standard 24 lb bird. Sure do miss that monstrous stove I had in Ohio. I could fit two of those giant gobblers in it. I think this year we will have a repeat of our 1992 Thanksgiving dinner. It was a big hit. Planning on a bounty of catfish, hushpuppies, jambalya, scalloped corn, pickled okra, and apple fritters for the main dinner. I'll probably have a couple of platters of homemade venison bologna, cheese, olives and sweet pickles set out to munch on during the parades and ball games, too.
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Post by OLKoot on Oct 6, 2006 5:54:18 GMT 12.75
Sounds like a guttbuster to me Faith....Whatcha gonna do with the left overs??? YUMM, YUMM,!!!!...... At our house its back to that low carb thingy I posted last year........We'll have the basic turkey, some yams, but my wife will make the cranberry sauce and stuffing the low carb way, by substituting splenda for sugar in the cranberry sauce, substituting low carbed bread in the stuffing and again splenda in a delicious apple raisin struddel for desert.....I may ask her to do some onions in a nice sauce, but I'll eat that in moderation because of the added sugar in the onions.....I could not believe my sugar only topped off at 115 after eating all that sweet food...
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Post by Paws on Oct 6, 2006 6:35:21 GMT 12.75
I think I'll just skip it this year!
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Post by Mars on Oct 7, 2006 0:51:47 GMT 12.75
Nothing planned as yet but with so much to be thankful for this year we should have an all out family get-together.Personaly though, Krogers dinner that they make and you pick up are a great option that I'ved utilised before.
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Post by Paws on Oct 7, 2006 3:13:27 GMT 12.75
Try the prime rib. It is fair to middlin . Better than most restaurants anyway. ;D
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Post by Brikatw on Oct 7, 2006 9:01:36 GMT 12.75
I haven't a clue for this year yet. I know it'll be something that is on my low fat, low saodium weight gain diet. <<<Talk about an oxymoron. Anyways, if all else fails, I'll just head upto Miss Faiths. There is a fair chance of a little wild hog, venison and turkey. One or all 3, doesn't matter to me, but the fish and jambalya sounds soooo good
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Post by Paws on Nov 2, 2006 3:50:44 GMT 12.75
Faith I know you guys will be busting your humps trying to find work but you know your Mom just might need a few deer killed off that were destroying her crops and ground cover! Hint, hint, wink wink!
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Post by Toby Benoit on Nov 2, 2006 6:36:41 GMT 12.75
Looks like we're doing the store bought bird again this year since I ain't been able to connect on a fall turkey this year. Had some close encounters, but the shots just didn't present themselves.
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Post by Paws on Nov 4, 2006 3:26:25 GMT 12.75
Here are some really neat ideas I stumbled on while whizzing through the net! This year, try some innovative Thanksgiving dinner ideas. Following are ways to prepare these traditional dishes and make them even more special. With a little time, a few extra ingredients, a minimal monetary investment and a spark of imagination, Thanksgiving favorites become sought-after recipes. Begin with the appetizer. Scoop soft, spreadable cheese into a large ball. Arrange small pretzel sticks and crackers into rows to replicate layers of turkey feathers. Be sure to use crackers in various sizes, colors and shapes to create interest. Use capers for the eyes and a long piece of pimento makes a fine throat. The turkey cheese ball is functional, since the crackers are right there, and it’s also fun – just wait until the kids see this! For a new twist on turkey, prepare it in a smoker, cook it in a bag of spices, or baste it with a mixture of coffee liqueur and orange juice before and during baking. Add fresh cranberries and walnuts to stuffing for added texture and a hint of tartness. A bag of frozen raspberries and a can of mandarin oranges, both drained, transform ordinary cranberry sauce (the lumpy kind, not the gel) into a delicious explosion of fruit flavor. For a sweet treat, mix miniature marshmallows into mashed sweet potatoes, top with pecan halves, drizzle with melted butter and brown sugar, and bake. Or, substitute yams in a recipe for potato chips, and make your own sweet potato chips. Experiment with breads and rolls. Rich zucchini loaves and spiced carrot muffins add a warm touch, while avocado bread is a great recipe for the usual, with an unusual main ingredient. Even salad can be interesting. Use a variety of greens, and try exotic vegetables and either sweet or tart dressings. Adding distinct flavorings or just mixing two unlikely ingredients together can tantalize the taste buds. For instance, create a wonderful Thanksgiving salad with bib lettuce, canned pears (drained), and cubes of feta cheese. Cover it with a warm dressing of walnut oil, a touch of vinegar and walnut pieces, for a pleasing flavor combination. Try adding sliced strawberries and pickling cucumbers to fresh baby spinach. Sprinkle with sunflower seeds and toss with oil and balsamic vinegar for a colorful and tasty salad. For dessert, bake a pumpkin cheesecake, pumpkin brownies or pumpkin tarts. Add crushed peanuts to the filling of a traditional apple pie, and pour hot caramel over the top after baking. The result: a pie that tastes like a taffy apple! Whether served at a large gathering of guests or at an intimate family meal, Thanksgiving fare is truly comfort food. This year, try these unique variations and make the menu even more memorable. www.reallifesolutions.net/family/dinner-ideas.htmlPretty nifty stuff huh!
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Post by g8rhed on Nov 7, 2006 5:54:58 GMT 12.75
I just bought one of those 'mini-kegs' of Dortmunder to take to Mom & Dad's for the family get-together ...oh, and a bottle of unchillfiltered Caol-Ila 16 yr old scotch...for which I am truely thankful!
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Post by Paws on Nov 8, 2006 2:15:15 GMT 12.75
Single malt unblended "gag-a-magot" Scotch? I don't think so. I'd rather drink grape Kool Aide! Hey, you might try a little Limburger cheese in your cranberry sauce while you are at it!
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Post by g8rhed on Nov 14, 2006 5:43:13 GMT 12.75
;D...well, yer not s'pose to ruin it with WATER!
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Post by Paws on Nov 15, 2006 2:23:47 GMT 12.75
I'm not sure which would be worse here in Athens; the Scotch or the local water! Water heaters, dish washers and washing machines last an average of four years!
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Post by Toby Benoit on Nov 20, 2006 18:20:02 GMT 12.75
I'll take a shot or two of that single-malt busthead G8r! Once you get all the relatives together at my Mom and Dad's a fella needs something to brace him up! I'm thinking...lots of Jack and coke for me this year if I'm going to get through the day without stomping the crap out of my brother-in-law. Gonna be a big old butterball bird, a venison roast, honey glazed ham, sweet taters, mashed taters, stuffing, gravies, string bean casserole, candied yams, cranberry sauce, cornbread casserole, oyster dressing, cole slaw, nanner pudding, several varieties of pies, and numerous pitchers of iced tea. While the ladies are gatherin' and fixin' the dinner, which is never ready before five or so, us guys will talk hunting, watch football, talk fishing, watch the kids some, run errands, open jars, and pretty much pretend we all like each other (which is where the booze helps). If the gals take too long, Dad'll open a bottle of last years strawberry wine (I'll stick to the jack and coke - mixing's never a good idea) and we'll all be plenty chummy by the time we take our seats and say grace. There'll be enough food to feed an army, but we'll only be gathering in platoon size, so I get plenty of leftovers to horde afterwards! I hope all of ya'll have a great day!
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Post by Paws on Nov 21, 2006 1:40:34 GMT 12.75
Sounds terrific Toby! About like our Thanksgivings I remember when I was a kid. We never had much but you know when we shared what little we did have it sure seemed like plenty! We generally gathered at Grandma Slaters' house. Mom had six brothers and sisters and all of them had at least two kids; some as many as five.
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Post by Bro. Freddie on Nov 21, 2006 9:38:13 GMT 12.75
We are going to gather at one of my counsins' house again this year. There will be upwards of 50 or so there. Its almost my whole family from my dad's side. My dad had 4 brothers, each brother has at least 3 kids, each kid is now grown up and have kids of their own, and some of those kids are having kids. And that ain't countin' all the others that married into the family. Like I said, will be between 50 and 75, all crazy ;D
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Post by brittonfaith on Nov 21, 2006 9:55:03 GMT 12.75
Our bunch is going all directions this TDay. My parents decided on an early 40th Anniversary trip to Renfro Valley, KY. Mike's mom, Tom and Lana are heading to N. Carolina to visit Shirley's sister & mom. Martin is going to Beallsville to help his uncle Al (my older brother) with farm work since Al's in a back brace right now. Rob is going to grandpa Britton's, I think. Mike has to work and I'm not sure what the heck we will be doing. Maybe we'll just enjoy the quiet time to nuzzle.
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Post by Paws on Nov 21, 2006 10:21:45 GMT 12.75
Now That's what I'm talkin' about! That's Thanksgiving the way it used to be around here. Even up until just a few years ago just before Dad passed we were gathering around 20 to 25. Now; just us. We'll head up to Columbus fetching a cousin along the way who is now alone and has volunteered to help us eat. I bought a 11 pound smoked Butterball today for the feed. Just four of us will gather at my FIL's and looks like maybe give a VERY SPECIAL THANKS! Now keep your fingers crossed and the prayers going cause he says he believes he can go back home the end of this month. He has got stronger and is fairly mobile now. His memory is working better and he thinks he can get his meals and remember to take his medication on time. Those were major obstacles. He is a fine gentleman and it just breaks my heart to see him have to depend on others for his most simple needs. I'll be major happy happy big time if he overcomes this. ;D
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Post by Paws on Dec 25, 2006 2:07:20 GMT 12.75
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