It's just me so my only plans are to somehow, somewhere get my teeth into some pumpkin pie. Baking might take place.
We got a beautiful prime rib one year. It took me a long time to figure out we only cooked turkey because you were supposed to. We never have it otherwise. On the other hand we have pumpkin or squash pie all the time. The best turkey I ever made had an apricot/ginger/garlic/honey glaze. But like I said my husband works every Thanksgiving. In fact we plan it that way so his family can't pester us.
We are skipping the big meal (I think) since it's just going to be my little family. I'm planning to utilize my crock pot somehow. I may not even make a pie. Normally I do at least 4. We will be thankful in our sweats and pjs. I might do a turkey breast in the crock pot. I don't see the point in doing a whole turkey for 4 people. I'm also considering a ham instead of a turkey.
There would be a lot less family drama if everyone had your attitude.Our plans are not made yet. We spend it with our son and his family. Sometimes she wants to have a meal at her home. Sometimes we meet at a restaurant. I let them call the shots and I show up wherever and with food in hand if necessary.
kittens mom I have learned the important thing is being together with my family. I would meet them at a hamburger joint if that is what they wanted to do. They could make me a low carb burger without the bun and I would eat it or have a salad. If I get chance to spend the day with one of my kids, I am at their beck and call and go with the flow. Our holidays are always like that. I have seen some mothers who make a big stink and insist that the meal has to be at her home. I have learned that I can be happy wherever we are all together. :nod:There would be a lot less family drama if everyone had your attitude.