Happy Thanksgiving!

[Colette M]

Happy Thanksgiving everyone! We also have a house full of people coming (all family). We will start cooking tomorrow. I have to brine the turkey this evening. We're having a roast turkey, smoked ham and a smoked turkey breast. We will also have smoked mashed potatoes and about a dozen other apps, sides and desserts. Oh yeah and the now traditional mimosa bar!

Wow - smoked mashed potatoes sound amazing. Sounds like bacon is involved in that dish!

[Colette M]

It’s nice that Paul helps. Tom will be sitting and watching football I’m sure. I don’t mind though because I do enjoy the cooking. I was afraid it was going to be an issue finding a turkey breast this year just like last year but I was able to order one at Fresh Market. Thought Tom would have a heart attack when it rang in at $45. How are you finding prices to be in you area!

Dessert will be a cheesecake that I’ll make on Wednesday and I purchased some Mexican caramel made with goats milk to drizzle over it. Absolutely love the caramel. Thanksgiving is one of those holidays that I really enjoy as it always seems relaxed and there’s nothing better than leftovers.

cheesecake with Mexican caramel sounds like heaven!

[Colette M]

oh dear god................what time should I show up?

molasses into whipped butter sounds wonderful.

I know me too - I want to go to Tuckahoe’s house!!

[Pegmeister]

I haven’t tried molasses in whipped butter. Sounds good. I usually do maple syrup and orange zest in butter.

[schexc]

Wow - smoked mashed potatoes sound amazing. Sounds like bacon is involved in that dish!

I think Walt uses bacon as a stir stick for his coffee

[annf]

I am headed over to Andrea's son's corner of the world. Having Thanksgiving with my niece, her daughter, and a friend . My brother and sister in law (niece's father and mother) are headed to NYC for the Macy's parade....her bucket list. (We were invited...crowds and cold are not my thing!)
I am making the pies....apple and pumpkin. Also bringing cannoli (I make the filling, my fav bakery provides the shells) and my homemade chocolates. Also bringing the Prosecco....lots and lots!
Wishing everyone a safe and happy day!

[Tuckahoe]

I am headed over to Andrea's son's corner of the world. Having Thanksgiving with my niece, her daughter, and a friend . My brother and sister in law (niece's father and mother) are headed to NYC for the Macy's parade....her bucket list. (We were invited...crowds and cold are not my thing!)
I am making the pies....apple and pumpkin. Also bringing cannoli (I make the filling, my fav bakery provides the shells) and my homemade chocolates. Also bringing the Prosecco....lots and lots!
Wishing everyone a safe and happy day!

Homemade cannoli filling! Yes!!!
Homemade chocolates! Double YES!!!
And Prosecco- now that’s a party. Enjoy!

[Andrea J.]

ooooooo I only saw 1 word CANNOLI

I am headed over to Andrea's son's corner of the world. Having Thanksgiving with my niece, her daughter, and a friend . My brother and sister in law (niece's father and mother) are headed to NYC for the Macy's parade....her bucket list. (We were invited...crowds and cold are not my thing!)
I am making the pies....apple and pumpkin. Also bringing cannoli (I make the filling, my fav bakery provides the shells) and my homemade chocolates. Also bringing the Prosecco....lots and lots!
Wishing everyone a safe and happy day!

[WaltVB]

Wow - smoked mashed potatoes sound amazing. Sounds like bacon is involved in that dish!

Bacon is involved in almost every dish!

[cpjones]

Bacon is involved in almost every dish!

And so it should be. Bacon is a cornerstone of the food pyramid.... right...?