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post #31 of 41
11/23/10 at 4:13pm
We are going over to my SIL's house first, then we are going over to my parents' house.
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post #32 of 41
11/23/10 at 4:17pm
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Originally Posted by blueyedgirl5946 View Post
I just want to say this about our Thanksgiving. Our daughter who lives about three hours away, has always loved this holiday. She likes to cook and invite everyone who has no place to go. It was our tradition to go there with her. Last year she got her second diagnosis of cancer. She managed to cook the meal, but then we skipped Christmas and didn't have it until probably March. This year she is cooking again. We are very thankful that she is here and wants to do it. We never know who else will be there and really she doesn't either. She invites and the ones she invites, well they invite too. One year, there were waiters and waitresses from her favorite restaurant who had nowhere to go because their families were out of state. Also several men rode up on motorcycles that she didn't know. They had been invited by someone else. We welcomed them. When we lined up and held hands for my husband to pray over the meal, they removed their hats and kerchiefs from their heads. One man told us if he hadn't been asked to come be with us, he would be eating tv dinner in front of the television. Another said it was the first time he had spent Thanksgiving with a family in many years. I don't remember now the number he actually years, but I think it was 14. It was a special day. Daughter was glad they all showed up because there were no left overs to wonder what to do with. Time with our families is so precious. No, I don't have the perfect family. There is stress at times, just like with all families, but we can put it out of the way and be together and be thankful that we all still have each other. I feel it again this year. I am very much anticipating the day even though I may not know all the ones I might spend it with. Bring it on. I am ready. By the way, daughter is single, so it is really a sacrifice for her as she has no husband and children to cook for.
That's wonderful. It makes me sad to think of all the people out there that have nobody to spend the holidays with. I would love to do something like this, but have no idea where I would start.
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post #33 of 41
11/23/10 at 7:42pm
So many of us have lost loved ones recently or have loved ones who are ill. My deepest condolences to you. I lost my fiance' this June, he was 30 years old and my grandpa in July. Its been such a year. I'm ready for it to be over.

Since I was a little girl I always had two Thanksgiving meals at both grandparent's house. The past few years we have been eating at my dad's sister's house. There will be about 15-20 of us. So the tradition of eating at my maternal grandmother's house has come to an end since my grandpa has passed. It will be so bittersweet. My grandma is coming to join us at my aunt's house. I will probably bring a dessert.
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post #34 of 41
11/23/10 at 8:25pm
I'm finalizing my Thanksgiving menu list! I'm cooking doubles of a few things since I plan to take some over to Jack's aunt's house for Thanksgiving lunch. After that, we're going to drive over to my sister Kimmy's place for Thanksgiving dinner later that day. My apartment is on the smaller end and since there's only enough seating (dining room & loveseat included) for 6 people and my family is huge, I'm cooking everything here then taking it over to my sister's house where she's hosting. (she's making a couple of things too, but I'm making most of it this year). I'm planning on spending the entire day tomorrow cooking/baking - my nephew Cooper is supposed to come over to help, so that should be fun! If anyone wants recipes, pm me! So far the menu will include :

-Turkey & gravy (I think I'm going to used an herbed recipe this year; it had really good reviews online!)

-Homemade Cornbread Stuffing - LOVE it; it's my sister Monica's recipe she FINALLY handed down to me! The only downside is I have to make several skillets of buttermilk cornbread & the turkey before i can make the stuffing....soooo worth it though!!

-Homemade Mac & Cheese (picture a more "grown up" version- Multiple White cheeses, fresh herbs, breadcrumbs,etc...)

-Banana Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Bread

-Sweet Tea

-Homemade mashed potatoes (They're definitely not diet-friendly, but I don't make them too often, so it's ok! Everyone raves over them at the holidays; I use yukon gold potatoes, whipping cream, butter, sour cream several cheeses, fresh herbs, and lemon zest/juice )

-My Aunt Sylvia's potato salad recipe

-Deviled Eggs

-Pumpkin Fluff Dip with Gingersnaps

-Salad with mandarian oranges, fresh cranberries, almond slivers, etc & dressing

-Yellow rice & sweet corn cassarole

-Blue Cranberry Sauce

- Glazed Pumpkin cookies -I'm not 100% sure if I'll have time to make these, but considering I'm looking up recipes, I'm sure I'll find one that I want to try!

It's a long list, but I'm cooking for two Thanksgivings and a lot of people, so hopefully everything will turn out ok! My nephew wants to go to cullinary school when he grows up, so I think he's excited about helping me cook!
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post #35 of 41
11/23/10 at 8:26pm
We wanted to go to DH's parents house since this will mostly likely be his Dad's last Thanksgiving due to him dying from cancer. But I have to work Friday and we cannot afford it anyway. We need to rent a car to go.

We will have the meal here. A friend from church got us a 13lb turkey. We have invited a lady from our church since she does not have anywhere to go. Her daughter may come too.

We will be having:

Appetizers:

Cheese, crackers, and summer sausage
Peanut Butter and Celery (maybe)
Chex Mix

Meal:

Turkey
Stuffing
Instant Mashed potatoes
Gravy
Corn on the cob
candied yams
Rolls

Drinks:

Coffee
Iced Tea
Diet Soda

Dessert:

Pumpkin pie
Chocolate Cake
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post #36 of 41
11/23/10 at 8:28pm
We're going to be having our Thanksgiving meal with Mom at the Nursing Home. Apparently they're having a Buffet style Thanksgiving.
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post #37 of 41
11/23/10 at 9:07pm
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Originally Posted by Catkiki View Post
Chocolate Cake
Uhhh chocolate cake sounds SOOO good right now! I would totally knock someone over the head for a piece of cake right about now!!
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post #38 of 41
11/24/10 at 2:29am
My SO and I are invited to his niece's place in Detroit for dinner. This will be my first US Thanksgiving and I'm really looking forward to it. After we pass the border I'll stop and pick up some flowers for her table. She told us not to bring anything but our appetites. Sounds lovely.
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post #39 of 41
11/24/10 at 1:36pm
I've been off sick the last week but I have to work tomorrow. TPTB are forcing people in that have more 25 years of service in.
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post #40 of 41
11/24/10 at 5:55pm
I'll be helping my parents prepare a meal as usual for Thanksgiving for the immediate family (and my sister's husband.)

We're planning:

Veggies and Dip (my sister's bringing this)

meal:
Ham (with brown sugar and pineapple/cloves glaze)
Turkey breast (bone-in)
Gravy
Stuffing (Stovetop because that's what everyone likes)
Cranberry sauce
Green bean casserole
Asparagus
Mashed Potatoes (my specialty!)
Sweet Potato casserole
Biscuits

dessert:
Pumpkin Pie with whipped cream
Peach or Apple Cobbler (I haven't decided yet)
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post #41 of 41
11/24/10 at 8:37pm
Oooh, that sounds lovely. I heard tonight from my SO that his niece's husband does most of the cooking and since he is from Alabama, he has a lot of Southern food on the menu such as collard greens. He didn't tell me what else so I guess it's going to be a nice surprise.
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