Remudamom Posted November 24, 2011 Share Posted November 24, 2011 I have four pies baked, homemade rolls finished, about four dozen cookies, the turkey and the pork loin are smoked. All the veggies are in their crockpots waiting for me to turn them on later, and our exchange students just finished decorating my gingerbread house. Now, what movie shall we watch and who wants a drink? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted November 24, 2011 Share Posted November 24, 2011 :lol: Can I irritate you by saying that I have done zero work towards Thanksgiving but will still enjoy a wonderful meal tomorrow with all the fixings? (I'm not cooking!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CalicoKat Posted November 24, 2011 Share Posted November 24, 2011 I have four pies baked, homemade rolls finished, about four dozen cookies, the turkey and the pork loin are smoked. All the veggies are in their crockpots waiting for me to turn them on later, and our exchange students just finished decorating my gingerbread house. Now, what movie shall we watch and who wants a drink? :D Movie?! There's football on at noon. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosie_0801 Posted November 24, 2011 Share Posted November 24, 2011 Good. It was someone else's turn. I've never made a gingerbread house. It looks fun. I saw kits at the supermarket, but that'd be cheating. Rosie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kewb Posted November 24, 2011 Share Posted November 24, 2011 (edited) Well, I can play this, too. Corn Chowder-ready and waiting to be heated. Turkey is roasted and carved and ready to be reheated. Stuffing-prepared and ready to be reheated. Mashed potatoes-done and ready to be reheated Veggies-prepped and ready to be roasted tomorrow. Cranberry sauce-ready to be served. All that is left to do is set the table and I won't do that until everyone has eaten tomorrow so my tablecloth does not get dirty. Edited November 24, 2011 by kewb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sophia Posted November 24, 2011 Share Posted November 24, 2011 I have four pies baked, homemade rolls finished, about four dozen cookies, the turkey and the pork loin are smoked. All the veggies are in their crockpots waiting for me to turn them on later, and our exchange students just finished decorating my gingerbread house. Now, what movie shall we watch and who wants a drink? Wow. I'm impressed and I would be jealous but dh and my older girls are doing the cooking tomorrow, so...I'm not (jealous, that is ;).) I have cleaned and decluttered like a madwoman today though, so definitely ready to kick back now <insert exhausted smiley>. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pink Fairy Posted November 24, 2011 Share Posted November 24, 2011 How's this for irritating? My mom and dad are cooking dinner tomorrow, except for my dd's award winning challah bread (first place at the local county fair ♥). The girls spent the day at Grandma and Grandpa's house baking pies, my dh cleaned out the garage and then went to the grocery store (oh yeah, I married up!), and I hung out all afternoon with my boys and a friend at the park. So now I am drinking wine and reading the boards while my girls do dishes. Top that! :tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Mungo Posted November 24, 2011 Share Posted November 24, 2011 My list: Ham: ready to heat and serve Dressing: ditto Parker House rolls: rising Cranberry sauce: check Tomorrow I will do the sweet potatoes, corn pudding and green bean casserole. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remudamom Posted November 24, 2011 Author Share Posted November 24, 2011 Rosie, I'm not above gingerbread house cheating. Walmart is my friend. So is the butcher in the next town who smokes our turkey every year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melissa in Australia Posted November 24, 2011 Share Posted November 24, 2011 Good. It was someone else's turn. I've never made a gingerbread house. It looks fun. I saw kits at the supermarket, but that'd be cheating. Rosie Gingerbread houses are so much fun to make. we make them for the country show. They are really very easy, no need for a kit. Just make sure you bake the gingerbread very hard, soft walls collapse Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wapiti Posted November 24, 2011 Share Posted November 24, 2011 I'm about to go to the grocery store, as soon as the kids get to bed. Nothing is made yet. It's ok, it's just us, no guests ;). We'll see if I come back with turkey thighs or a chicken to roast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DawnM Posted November 24, 2011 Share Posted November 24, 2011 Well..... Pies are purchased rolls are in the freezer waiting for me to rip the bag open and heat :tongue_smilie::tongue_smilie::tongue_smilie: Now, tomorrow DH will make his fabulous mashed potatoes and I will make my wonderful sweet potato casserole with real sweet potatoes (not canned), but those really are better made fresh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosie_0801 Posted November 24, 2011 Share Posted November 24, 2011 You know, I think I'll put a gingerbread house kit on the shopping list. We have a dodgy oven that will burn it to a crisp before I have time to, uh <insert Australianism> The kids should get a kick out of it, and that should inspire me to remember to make a proper one in our next house. :) Rosie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Posted November 24, 2011 Share Posted November 24, 2011 How's this for irritating? My mom and dad are cooking dinner tomorrow, except for my dd's award winning challah bread (first place at the local county fair ♥). The girls spent the day at Grandma and Grandpa's house baking pies, my dh cleaned out the garage and then went to the grocery store (oh yeah, I married up!), and I hung out all afternoon with my boys and a friend at the park. So now I am drinking wine and reading the boards while my girls do dishes. Top that! :tongue_smilie: You win. A husband that cleans out the garage AND goes to the grocery store the day before a holiday makes you a winner. I thought that man was a myth...I've heard about them, but never thought I'd see one... :D Mine would brave the store (and did!) but cleaning out the garage...nah. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renee in NC Posted November 24, 2011 Share Posted November 24, 2011 Rosie, I'm not above gingerbread house cheating. Walmart is my friend. So is the butcher in the next town who smokes our turkey every year. Dh is getting up at 5:30am to smoke a turkey and a pork shoulder. The rest of it won't take long! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Mungo Posted November 24, 2011 Share Posted November 24, 2011 For clarity: my sweet potatoes are also fresh, not canned. :lol: Eldest made the pies. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dangermom Posted November 24, 2011 Share Posted November 24, 2011 I made 50's Jello salad (green with cottage cheese and pineapple, yum), rolls, and corn pudding. Apple pie in the morning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remudamom Posted November 24, 2011 Author Share Posted November 24, 2011 The only thing I really put a lot of time in is the pies. Cut out little leaves out of pie crust to go around the edges, made little turkey cutouts for another..........I love to bake pies. Best part is I don't really like to eat them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelle in MO Posted November 24, 2011 Share Posted November 24, 2011 All that is left to do is set the table and I won't do that until everyone has eaten tomorrow so my tablecloth does not get dirty. Putting on the tablecloth AFTER everyone has eaten kinda defeats the purpose, doesn't it? I mean, why bother then? ;) Jk. I assume you were referring to breakfast. :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kewb Posted November 24, 2011 Share Posted November 24, 2011 Putting on the tablecloth AFTER everyone has eaten kinda defeats the purpose, doesn't it? I mean, why bother then? ;) Jk. I assume you were referring to breakfast. :001_smile: Believe me, I have thought about just using the table pad with dh's family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QuirkyKapers Posted November 24, 2011 Share Posted November 24, 2011 I am not in charge of the main meal but snacks so: Kids and I did chocolate covered pretzels and chocolate in the molds. Dh actually tried it out too. Kids were thrilled :) Also, did a fruit tray. Today's supper was homemade chicken soup. It was a hit and it was only the second time I made it. clothes all cleaned and packed. Kitchen all clean. Homeschooling done. Pretty good day for me. Oh- I have bought those Gingerbread house kits. Let's just say, mine never stayed together and was sitting in pieces hard as a rock in the basement for a few months after the horrific experience. Fortunately, I have another kit that I can try my hand at this year :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelle in MO Posted November 24, 2011 Share Posted November 24, 2011 Believe me, I have thought about just using the table pad with dh's family. Hee hee! :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joannqn Posted November 24, 2011 Share Posted November 24, 2011 Wow! I don't care for reheated for so I save most of it for the day of. I've made a pie crust while DS make the pumpkin filling. I had DD make crab-clam dip which is better made ahead. I also browned the sausage for the stuffing. That's it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joannqn Posted November 24, 2011 Share Posted November 24, 2011 I've never made a gingerbread house. It looks fun. I saw kits at the supermarket, but that'd be cheating. Rosie Don't buy a kit and then leave it in your pantry until June when you finally give in to DD's begging to put it together. When the busted open packaging makes you go, "hmmm," don't grab the gray fuzzy ball that you think is a big mass of mold. It might suddenly jump out of your hand and take off running while you jump on the couch screaming. Your DD, wondering what's going on, might then copy you and jump on the couch screaming as well. When you recover your composure, you might then call DH freaking out, who puts mice traps in the pantry to catch the critter. A few days later, you'd come home wondering why your house smells like something died and discovered something did die: that mass of gray fuzzy mold. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelle in MO Posted November 24, 2011 Share Posted November 24, 2011 Don't buy a kit and then leave it in your pantry until June when you finally give in to DD's begging to put it together. When the busted open packaging makes you go, "hmmm," don't grab the gray fuzzy ball that you think is a big mass of mold. It might suddenly jump out of your hand and take off running while you jump on the couch screaming. Your DD, wondering what's going on, might then copy you and jump on the couch screaming as well. When you recover your composure, you might then call DH freaking out, who puts mice traps in the pantry to catch the critter. A few days later, you'd come home wondering why your house smells like something died and discovered something did die: that mass of gray fuzzy mold. :ack2: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Mungo Posted November 24, 2011 Share Posted November 24, 2011 I don't care for reheated for so I save most of it for the day of. Oh, I didn't cook the dressing, I just prepped it. It is ready to put in the oven. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annie Laurie Posted November 24, 2011 Share Posted November 24, 2011 Pies are purchased This is me. I was going to make them from scratch but I came down with mastitis yesterday, so I had no choice but to sit around and rest all day so that I'm (hopefully) better by Thanksgiving, the kids would be disappointed to miss it. We're going to my mom's house and I was in charge of the pies, now I'll bring Costco pies instead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MBM Posted November 24, 2011 Share Posted November 24, 2011 All this food talk is making me hungry! Anway, what I have lined up... spiral-sliced ham from Trader Joe's in the fridge ready to be heated up tomorrow potatoes in the bag waiting to be boiled salad, bought from my favorite Italian restaurant for $6.50 cookies, also from the Italian restaurant bottles of wine DONE! Or am I forgetting something. Hmm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dayle in Guatemala Posted November 24, 2011 Share Posted November 24, 2011 Oh yeah? Well... I just made 3 pumpkin pies; 2 french silk pies; 1 peanut butter pie; 1 pumpkin roll; 2 banana cream pies; and some gluten free ginger snaps. MmmHmmm...NOW who rocks?!;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelle in MO Posted November 24, 2011 Share Posted November 24, 2011 Oh yeah? Well... I just made 3 pumpkin pies; 2 french silk pies; 1 peanut butter pie; 1 pumpkin roll; 2 banana cream pies; and some gluten free ginger snaps. MmmHmmm...NOW who rocks?!;) I couldn't help but think that all you're missing is the partridge in the pear tree! :D Oh, and YOU rock! That's who! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chepyl Posted November 24, 2011 Share Posted November 24, 2011 2 truffle tarts are done. (Chocolate truffle filling in pie form :drool5: Lemon bars are done. Crinkle cookie dough is chilling overnight. I am about to make a pumpkin cheesecake and two pie crusts. Tomorrow I mix the pumpkin pies and bake them, bake the cookies and homemade bread. We are going to SIL's house, but not until 5 pm. Some things need to be fresh, mainly the bread :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JenniferB Posted November 24, 2011 Share Posted November 24, 2011 Lol! Good job, not jealous, a-hem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tex-mex Posted November 24, 2011 Share Posted November 24, 2011 I've never made a gingerbread house. It looks fun. I saw kits at the supermarket, but that'd be cheating. Rosie They are very fun! We make ours the weekend after Thanksgiving. The houses sit in our Lemax Sugar n Spice Gingerbread village up 'til New Years. Then we blow them up with leftover 4th of July firecrackers on New Years Eve. Really cool! :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tex-mex Posted November 24, 2011 Share Posted November 24, 2011 Oh, I didn't cook the dressing, I just prepped it. It is ready to put in the oven. :iagree: Same here. Prepped the cornbread stuffing tonight and put it in a casserole dish for cooking tomorrow. ETA: Also got the cranberry jello salad molded tonight. Relish tray items prepped. Wine and Sparkling cider chilling. Turkey will be roasted tomorrow morning along with potatoes boiling for homemade cheesy mashed potatoes (I like them freshly made -- heating in the crockpot while the turkey is roasting). Rolls thaw overnight. Table is already set with holiday linens and china. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurie4b Posted November 24, 2011 Share Posted November 24, 2011 Well, I came home from a lonnnnggg dr. appt for ds#3 (doctor is a great guy, just always late) and ds 13 had already cooked 2 pumpkin pies (didn't ask him to) & dh had just put an apple pie and an apricot pie in the oven after doing all the dishes. Since the "spine" of the meal was now done :) , ds 13 and I made 3 batches of cranberry sauce, experimenting with amount of sugar to see if it affected how much it gelled. (Recipe called for 1:1 sugar to water, but 3/4 :1 worked as did .5 : 1 in case anyone is interested!) I made stuffing (well I guess it's dressing since it's not going in the bird) tonight. Since I recently had surgery and am not supposed to lift more than 10 pounds, someone else will have to wrestle the turkey through its bath and into the oven. :p Some of those ds's who didn't help can peel the potatoes, so I'll be able to enjoy a nice hike in the woods tomorrow! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurie4b Posted November 24, 2011 Share Posted November 24, 2011 Putting on the tablecloth AFTER everyone has eaten kinda defeats the purpose, doesn't it? I mean, why bother then? ;) . :001_smile: :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liz CA Posted November 24, 2011 Share Posted November 24, 2011 OH NO! You forgot something. The cranberrry sauce....:lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MamaT Posted November 24, 2011 Share Posted November 24, 2011 I baked 7 pumpkin pies (2 of which have already been eaten), 3 pecan pies, 2 apple pies, and made 2 cheesecakes. I also baked my cornbread for my dressing. Everything else will get done in the morning. My grandbaby needed rocking. :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ondreeuh Posted November 24, 2011 Share Posted November 24, 2011 Turkey is brining Squash rolls are baked Cranberry-Applesauce is done (Do I get bonus points for smashing the berries and apples through a sieve since I don't have a foodmill?) Sweet Potato Cranberry Casserole is prepped and in the fridge (with real sweet potatoes, lol). Green Bean Casserole is ready to assemble and bake (I made a sauce instead of using canned soup) Pumpkin pies are baked (we did use canned pumpkin for that one) I would have done more but we are out of refrigerator space. So tomorrow I just need to pop the turkey in the oven, make the turkey-neck stock for the gravy, make the mashed potatoes, make the dressing, finish up the gravy, and heat up the dressing, sweet potatoes, and green beans. That will keep me busy for a couple of hours but the kids will be helping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liz CA Posted November 24, 2011 Share Posted November 24, 2011 Cranberry-Applesauce is done (Do I get bonus points for smashing the berries and apples through a sieve since I don't have a foodmill?) :001_unsure: My cranberry sauce recipe never mentioned mashing the berries through a sieve or foodmill... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ravin Posted November 24, 2011 Share Posted November 24, 2011 I crashed out early with the (teething, daytime nursing strike) baby and got up this morning to discover that DH had not done much of anything he'd said he was going to do last night, such as the dishes, clearing tables and prepping the living room so we had places for people to eat (maybe even around a table), cleaning the bathroom, etc. DW#2 will be waking soon to go to work...I'm going to take her so I can pick up the muffin cups I forgot to add to the list--fresh muffins for breakfast is a tradition passed down from my mom. Then I guess I'll start in on cleaning up the kitchen, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nevergiveup Posted November 24, 2011 Share Posted November 24, 2011 I am home alone with my 3 dogs. We will go for a nice walk pretty soon. I have three invites to Thanksgiving at friends' houses. I don't have to cook. I didn't have to endure an 11 hour car ride to Kansas. I don't have to spend 7 whole days at my in-laws. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashfern Posted November 24, 2011 Share Posted November 24, 2011 I'm a guest this year so I don't have to do anything but show up. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JumpedIntoTheDeepEndFirst Posted November 24, 2011 Share Posted November 24, 2011 Finally-I know who's house to show up at :) Happy Thanksgiving! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommyfaithe Posted November 24, 2011 Share Posted November 24, 2011 You know, I think I'll put a gingerbread house kit on the shopping list. We have a dodgy oven that will burn it to a crisp before I have time to, uh <insert Australianism> The kids should get a kick out of it, and that should inspire me to remember to make a proper one in our next house. :) Rosie http://cheeriosinmysneakers.blogspot.com/2010/01/weekly-report-111-111510.html Here's ours from a couple of years ago. It was a kit....but we had to bake it. I like the pre baked or Graham cracker ones better...but we had fun. Enjoy.... Faithe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PiCO Posted November 24, 2011 Share Posted November 24, 2011 I have four pies baked, homemade rolls finished, about four dozen cookies, the turkey and the pork loin are smoked. All the veggies are in their crockpots waiting for me to turn them on later, and our exchange students just finished decorating my gingerbread house. Now, what movie shall we watch and who wants a drink? I'm on my way to the grocery store to buy a turkey. (They are usually marked down by Thanksgiving day.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truscifi Posted November 24, 2011 Share Posted November 24, 2011 I made squash and onions and banana bread last night. That is my only contribution at my grandmother's house today, but I will cook a big dinner of my own this weekend with some friends. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remudamom Posted November 24, 2011 Author Share Posted November 24, 2011 Oh yeah? Well... I just made 3 pumpkin pies; 2 french silk pies; 1 peanut butter pie; 1 pumpkin roll; 2 banana cream pies; and some gluten free ginger snaps. MmmHmmm...NOW who rocks?!;) Whoa!! Handing over the Pie Queen Crown to you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeannie in NJ Posted November 24, 2011 Share Posted November 24, 2011 I am packing the car as us and extended family are spending a couple of days at Peddlers Village in Pa, eating Thanksgiving dinner tonight at Cock and Bull Rest. (never been there, but at least I don't have to cook lol). Last year we all caravaned to Lancaster for the holiday, only problem was the resterant ran out of pecan pie so this year I am getting my pie as soon as I sit down. My sil makes all the arrangements and we always have a great time. One year we all went on a cruise that she arranged for. We are taking her with us to Disney World this year as she is fun and easy to be with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThelmaLou Posted November 24, 2011 Share Posted November 24, 2011 Finished my Banana Pudding, Sweet Potato Casserole, Strawberry Pretzel Salad, and Cranberry Spinach Salad this a.m. Killing some time before we head out the door to my brother's house to be with family for the day. I think I'll have a piece of fudge while I'm waiting.:001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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