Maybe it's because there isn't a turkey defrosting in my fridge (good thing, because I don't think one would fit in there!) or because I haven't been busying myself with lists, timelines and spreadsheets about groceries, side dishes and serving utensils, but it hardly feels like Thanksgiving is just a few days away!
I'm not hosting (or even going to) Thanksgiving Dinner this year, which feels kind of weird. I'm going to Dublin with a few friends instead. But that doesn't mean I can't think about turkey dinner!
1.What are the traditional favorites?
Everything! Mashed potatoes, turkey, stuffing, corn souffle', pumpkin cake, cranberry sauce, green bean casserole.
2.What new recipes will you try this year?
Well, I'm not making anything for Thanksgiving, but if I were, I would make this pie I saw this morning on Bakerella. I think I will make it for Thanksgiving-in-June. Which I have decided should be an official event, right before Christmas-in-July.
3.What part of the meal do you never compromise?
All of it!
4.Who gets to carve the turkey?
David. I don't know/remember who carves it at family Thanksgiving at home.
5.Family style around the table or buffet style and everyone sits wherever there's room?
A little bit of both? In Okinawa, we had all the food in the kitchen, the only thing passed around the table was bread I think, and after loading up our plates, everyone who could fit would sit at the dining room table. Anyone who couldn't fit spilled over to the living room-couch or card table.
6.How many will be at your table this year?
Four, I think. In a pub in Dublin, most likely!
7.Three best pies for Thanksgiving dessert?
Apricot Cranberry Pie. And that's the only kind of pie I've made. I don't love pumpkin pie, but I'll eat it. I love pumpkin cake!! Apple pie too, but not the recipe I attempted last year!
8.Cranberry sauce...yeah or nay?
Absolutely! Times two! One straight from the can, complete with the lines, and one "doctored up" version.
9.What time do you eat Thanksgiving dinner?
When we host, about 1600/1630
10.Favorite leftover?
All! Green bean casserole, probably. I love having mini Thanksgiving dinners in the days following Thanksgiving, and then I love having Thanksgiving on a Sandwich when the leftovers are dwindling.
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Gosh, i just love EVERYTHING about Thanksgiving.... the food, the family, the leftovers - all awesome!
Thanks for helping to make my SITS day last week so sweet!
Bec.. thanks for that pie link.. I think I'm going to make that tomorrow to bring to my aunt's on Thursday. :) Happy non-turkey day! Have a pint for me. :)
We will miss you sitting around our Thanksgiving table for dinner and especially for scattergories or cards! Have a good one!
Love MOM, MOBY and MORGAN
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