Thank you. Tonight is when I bake my pies and cakes, the macaroni salad, the devilled (dressed) eggs, peel and dice the potatoes and set aside in water for tomorrow, dice all onion and celery for dressing, lay out the tableware and prepare tea for those who prefer instead of cola. Bon appetit my friend. I will be thinking of you kind Sir and all my Canadian friends. I guess I didn't tell you that my first husband (kids father) his grandmother was Canadian and later on one of his Aunt's moved to Canada and married where she lived all the days of her life. Don't know her last name or I would tell you; nor which province she had lived in. So my children have some of that Canadian blood by a great-grandmother who came down and married a Buckley.
Just got home. Daughter-in-law got a break so they released and shut down for the next 4 days. Here is my menu
Turkey and cornbread dressing with sage and giblet gravy
Mashed potatoes
Potato salad ??? (Not sure if I'm making)
Macaroni salad
Devilled eggs
String beans with onion cooked in beef broth (the way George loves it)
Macaroni and cheese with chunks of ham and sauteed onion (for the kids)
Corn
Sweet potatoes with miniature marshmallows melted on top
Dinner rolls plus Hawaiian dinner rolls
Cranberry sauce
Pumpkin pie
Dump cake made with cherries and pineapple
Lemon Ice Box pie
Apple Crisp (for George)
Peach Cobbler (for son-in-law)
Iced Sweet Tea
Cola of various flavors.
You are welcome to join us. I will include you in my Thanksgiving grace. Happy Holidays to all.
Isn't it though? Food is good no matter what country you're in. When you're hungry; you're hungry. And it always tastes better when someone else makes it.
Good for you. I wish I knew what Aunt Ollie's last name was. I only met her twice as she was pretty old and had come home for 2 family funerals. She is dead now. Never had any kids of her own as did her sister Nellie. Don't know why. All the brothers had kids except the oldest who never married. Weird family at times as they were much set in their ways. But they were a part of my life at one time. I think the Grandmother who was born in Canada's name was Nanny Bell but don't know her maiden name. I would have to go speak to the ex hubby who is not on speaking terms with me. Haha. Anyway, that is my children's blood line from Canada. My side is Cherokee Indian and Irishman. Give me some 'fire water' and some 'red headed' temper and look out!
Whew! It sure is hot in the kitchen. I've got all my desserts made and everything prepped. Made George and I a fried bologna sandwich with melted cheese and some chili on the side. Waiting for the turkey day to begin. Daughter asked what time I wanted her down to help. She lives behind me, so no biggie. My dog Izzy is getting anxious as she knows that it's that time of year again. I think it and Christmas is her favorite; and we best not forget a doggie stocking either. Haha. Well, gotta go. My back is killing me from standing at the counter and washing dishes, etc. These old bones ain't what they used to be. Have a blessed day. I will once again rise and shine early. Maybe I'll get to chat a bit tomorrow.
My wife is Canadian. We celebrate Thanksgiving in October and November. She been baking for two days now. I made a turkey last night so I have weekend leftovers. Thanksgiving is at my brothers this year and he is stingy with his leftovers lol.
Good for you for being such a good husband and helping out. I usually have to come in and start what I call the Pillsbury Bake Off. Not making a ham this year as meat is too expensive. We are simply having a turkey. Saving the ham for Christmas. Glad you get to celebrate twice. Have a wonderful Holiday season.
Thank you. Tonight is when I bake my pies and cakes, the macaroni salad, the devilled (dressed) eggs, peel and dice the potatoes and set aside in water for tomorrow, dice all onion and celery for dressing, lay out the tableware and prepare tea for those who prefer instead of cola. Bon appetit my friend. I will be thinking of you kind Sir and all my Canadian friends. I guess I didn't tell you that my first husband (kids father) his grandmother was Canadian and later on one of his Aunt's moved to Canada and married where she lived all the days of her life. Don't know her last name or I would tell you; nor which province she had lived in. So my children have some of that Canadian blood by a great-grandmother who came down and married a Buckley.
Holy food preparation Mary. I gained 2 pounds just reading what you're going to prepare and serve for Thanksgiving. :)
Just got home. Daughter-in-law got a break so they released and shut down for the next 4 days. Here is my menu
Turkey and cornbread dressing with sage and giblet gravy Mashed potatoes Potato salad ??? (Not sure if I'm making) Macaroni salad Devilled eggs String beans with onion cooked in beef broth (the way George loves it) Macaroni and cheese with chunks of ham and sauteed onion (for the kids) Corn Sweet potatoes with miniature marshmallows melted on top Dinner rolls plus Hawaiian dinner rolls Cranberry sauce Pumpkin pie Dump cake made with cherries and pineapple Lemon Ice Box pie Apple Crisp (for George) Peach Cobbler (for son-in-law) Iced Sweet Tea Cola of various flavors.
You are welcome to join us. I will include you in my Thanksgiving grace. Happy Holidays to all.
Food is such a connecting element in our culture. I see the future as an exciting opportunity for all good hearts.
Isn't it though? Food is good no matter what country you're in. When you're hungry; you're hungry. And it always tastes better when someone else makes it.
My Maternal Great Grandfather was born in Michigan. So I've got some got some of the good stuff from down South pumping through me arteries.
Good for you. I wish I knew what Aunt Ollie's last name was. I only met her twice as she was pretty old and had come home for 2 family funerals. She is dead now. Never had any kids of her own as did her sister Nellie. Don't know why. All the brothers had kids except the oldest who never married. Weird family at times as they were much set in their ways. But they were a part of my life at one time. I think the Grandmother who was born in Canada's name was Nanny Bell but don't know her maiden name. I would have to go speak to the ex hubby who is not on speaking terms with me. Haha. Anyway, that is my children's blood line from Canada. My side is Cherokee Indian and Irishman. Give me some 'fire water' and some 'red headed' temper and look out!
I think our ancestry is connecting over the internet. Evoluti9n
Whew! It sure is hot in the kitchen. I've got all my desserts made and everything prepped. Made George and I a fried bologna sandwich with melted cheese and some chili on the side. Waiting for the turkey day to begin. Daughter asked what time I wanted her down to help. She lives behind me, so no biggie. My dog Izzy is getting anxious as she knows that it's that time of year again. I think it and Christmas is her favorite; and we best not forget a doggie stocking either. Haha. Well, gotta go. My back is killing me from standing at the counter and washing dishes, etc. These old bones ain't what they used to be. Have a blessed day. I will once again rise and shine early. Maybe I'll get to chat a bit tomorrow.
My wife is Canadian. We celebrate Thanksgiving in October and November. She been baking for two days now. I made a turkey last night so I have weekend leftovers. Thanksgiving is at my brothers this year and he is stingy with his leftovers lol.
Good for you for being such a good husband and helping out. I usually have to come in and start what I call the Pillsbury Bake Off. Not making a ham this year as meat is too expensive. We are simply having a turkey. Saving the ham for Christmas. Glad you get to celebrate twice. Have a wonderful Holiday season.