kcjodih
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what do you usually make? Besides obviously the turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing and cranberry sauce. I don't usually 'do' the TG dinner, just contribute an appetizer or salad to my in-law's dinner which is pretty boring in itself. Just the above and two veggies (usually corn and turnip).
This year we were supposed to again go to the IL's and they asked if Sat or Sun was best for us (the only ones with children). TG is Monday Oct 13th here but we all like the 'official' day to rest. We said Sat looks the best since our new American hockey player housemate has a game Sunday at 4 and since he is away from home obviously and won't be able to go home for the US TG due to having games scheduled here then we insist on working around his schedule so he gets a TG! However we mentioned we didn't have our 10yo DS schedule yet. We got it on Monday and let her know that HE has a game at 5 on Saturday 2 hours north of us (and we're 2 hours east of the IL's) so could we do it Monday instead? They are both retired, the other 3 siblings aren't married (two are divorced, one never married) so there's no other families to have to consider.
Well, she called me back Tuesday night to say that she looked at the calendar and although it will work for everyone else it won't work for HER since she's the supervisor for the election the Tuesday after TG and will have to put in a day from 8 am to 11 pm which is too much when you're 79 without adding a huge dinner and gathering/cleanup the day before. So it works for 9 others but not her so it's not happening?! Anyway that's where we are now.
Now most of you know I was in a car accident Tuesday and cracked my ribs, bruised my tailbone, minor concussion etc so I haven't been doing anything but laying here. My DH just spent the day running errands and got home and went straight to the garden to start moving plants and weeding (the weeds are bigger than most plants!). I meant to do it the last 2 weekends but had shows on one day each weekend that required travelling and then it rained the other days. So I'm feeling guilty with all that he's doing around here (I hear the laundry going as well and know he's BBQing for dinner)
I sooooo want a TG dinner both for my family, myself and my new american addition. HE was so looking forward to meeting the family and now won't be. So I'm going to be puttering the end of this upcoming week getting simple things organized so we can at least have a turkey dinner Monday even if it doesn't 'feel' like TG with only the 5 of us
Here's where my CS friends come in - I'd like some knock 'em dead recipes or suggestions to add to my turkey, potatoes and stuffing. What is simple but awesome that YOU serve that will help make up for the lack of family?
Any ideas? Please help all you awesome cooks/bakers out there. I've got less than a week to decide (and have DH pick up what's needed). At least I have a turkey in the freezer
This year we were supposed to again go to the IL's and they asked if Sat or Sun was best for us (the only ones with children). TG is Monday Oct 13th here but we all like the 'official' day to rest. We said Sat looks the best since our new American hockey player housemate has a game Sunday at 4 and since he is away from home obviously and won't be able to go home for the US TG due to having games scheduled here then we insist on working around his schedule so he gets a TG! However we mentioned we didn't have our 10yo DS schedule yet. We got it on Monday and let her know that HE has a game at 5 on Saturday 2 hours north of us (and we're 2 hours east of the IL's) so could we do it Monday instead? They are both retired, the other 3 siblings aren't married (two are divorced, one never married) so there's no other families to have to consider.
Well, she called me back Tuesday night to say that she looked at the calendar and although it will work for everyone else it won't work for HER since she's the supervisor for the election the Tuesday after TG and will have to put in a day from 8 am to 11 pm which is too much when you're 79 without adding a huge dinner and gathering/cleanup the day before. So it works for 9 others but not her so it's not happening?! Anyway that's where we are now.
Now most of you know I was in a car accident Tuesday and cracked my ribs, bruised my tailbone, minor concussion etc so I haven't been doing anything but laying here. My DH just spent the day running errands and got home and went straight to the garden to start moving plants and weeding (the weeds are bigger than most plants!). I meant to do it the last 2 weekends but had shows on one day each weekend that required travelling and then it rained the other days. So I'm feeling guilty with all that he's doing around here (I hear the laundry going as well and know he's BBQing for dinner)
I sooooo want a TG dinner both for my family, myself and my new american addition. HE was so looking forward to meeting the family and now won't be. So I'm going to be puttering the end of this upcoming week getting simple things organized so we can at least have a turkey dinner Monday even if it doesn't 'feel' like TG with only the 5 of us
Here's where my CS friends come in - I'd like some knock 'em dead recipes or suggestions to add to my turkey, potatoes and stuffing. What is simple but awesome that YOU serve that will help make up for the lack of family?
Any ideas? Please help all you awesome cooks/bakers out there. I've got less than a week to decide (and have DH pick up what's needed). At least I have a turkey in the freezer