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We are having something simple this year--hot turkey sandwiches, mashed potatoes and gravy, cranberry sauce & salad. Some type of pie for desert.
Anyone else just doing their own thing & having something they want that's different from the traditional meal?
We are having something simple this year--hot turkey sandwiches, mashed potatoes and gravy, cranberry sauce & salad. Some type of pie for desert.
Anyone else just doing their own thing & having something they want that's different from the traditional meal?
nanny, good topic
I use to be a meat manager in a supermarket many moons ago- not everyone ate turkey-prime rib, pork roasts, chicken roasters , hams and ducks were good sellers
I once helped make up hundreds of thanksgiving meals very close to what you are having, and we donated them to the local soup kitchen
many singles, and couples wont roast a whole turkey- the smaller turkey breast sells better every year, as families gets smaller
one year we forgone the turkey and went with a lobster feed- and steamer clams....delicious!!
I'll be doing the traditional turkey dinner, but honestly, I would be fine with something else. I'm not a big turkey fan to begin with so I usually just eat all the sides. But I'll be at my in-laws, and my mother-in-law goes all out every year.
I am thinking about Alaskan King crab legs and lobster tail with drawn butter and lemon wedges. Boiled new potatoes seasoned with a pinch of the drawn butter, salt and pepper. Steamed asparagus with a squeeze of lemon. For dessert - Key lime pie.
I am thinking about Alaskan King crab legs and lobster tail with drawn butter and lemon wedges. Boiled new potatoes seasoned with a pinch of the drawn butter, salt and pepper. Steamed asparagus with a squeeze of lemon. For dessert - Key lime pie.
Since my Dad died this will be the second year of not having the usual get together we enjoyed so many times. Last year I did nothing for any holiday because of my greif. I was in court with Mom on my birthday. I didn't care.
This year we actually watched a favorite Haloween movie. Haloween was always Dad and my favorite.
Since it will be just the two of us I will do a turkey breast for myself and a small ham for DH. We will watch Miracle on 34th Street and the parade. And I will smile and remember the wonderful Thanksgivings we got to have together.
Since my Dad died this will be the second year of not having the usual get together we enjoyed so many times. Last year I did nothing for any holiday because of my greif. I was in court with Mom on my birthday. I didn't care.
This year we actually watched a favorite Haloween movie. Haloween was always Dad and my favorite.
Since it will be just the two of us I will do a turkey breast for myself and a small ham for DH. We will watch Miracle on 34th Street and the parade. And I will smile and remember the wonderful Thanksgivings we got to have together.
......every day is a gift......
My condolences, CCc. I know from personal experience about grief and holidays. I lost my 2 closest siblings within a 2-1/2 year period.
I will probably spend my day alone and will have a small meal that will suit me just fine. On Saturday, the likelihood is that I will have the traditional meal with my youngest and his family.
Years ago, when he was the last one at home, we both had alternate plans for Thanksgiving Day and we joined forces for our own feast on the Saturday following. His wife likes the idea (they eat with her parents/siblings and son has to work) so she has continued the tradition and we do the Saturday meal. Turkey, stuffing, sweets, mashers, cranberry, green bean casserole, and topped off with my dtr-in-law's absolutely fantastic Pumpkin Roll.
Just to be clear, I do turn down invitations from a couple of well-intentioned folks who think it's sad that I don't have a full-fledged meal on THE day. I'm fine with it.
Turkey dinner is my favorite meal. Last year I did a full Turkey dinner just for me. Can't afford that this year, so I look forward to getting leftovers from my friend. Probably make soup or eggs on Thanksgiving and have turkey dinner on Friday.
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I am thinking about Alaskan King crab legs and lobster tail with drawn butter and lemon wedges. Boiled new potatoes seasoned with a pinch of the drawn butter, salt and pepper. Steamed asparagus with a squeeze of lemon. For dessert - Key lime pie.
I know from personal experience about grief and holidays. I lost my 2 closest siblings within a 2-1/2 year period.
