Yep...I know...I can't believe it either. But today is November 3rd! And if you really want to freak yourself out...take a gander at that Christmas Countdown up there in the corner! My mom always said that the older you get, the quicker the years go by! And boy was she right!
But since it is November and Thanksgiving is like 3 weeks from Thursday, I am beginning to plan my menu for the big day. Normally we eat at a family members home but this year, I am doing the cooking for my little family. We will have 8 of our kids, my son-in-law, my grand daughter, Stevie and myself in attendance. Brandon will not be able to be here since they are not allowing any leaves for Thanksgiving this year. (he is in the US Army) It will be very strange not having him around, he has always been with me. But I guess when duty calls, he has to answer. He makes me so proud!
Anyway, I apologize for getting a bit side tracked there. So I am trying to plan a really good and traditional dinner. But I really wanted to try to put a new spin on some of the old classics. For instance, I found a recipe for a stuffing that has artichoke hearts in it. I am seriously considering making it and will be glad to post it if anyone is interested. I always make a turkey, stuffing, sweet potatoes, mashed potatoes, gravy, cranberry sauce, green beans, rolls etc. (wipe the drool off of your chin before it drips onto your computer!) I also always cook everything the same way and we always have the jellied cranberry sauce from the can. So this year, I really want to wow them. I found a recipe for cherry and cranberry sauce that looks good. I am just not sure whether I want to try it or not. I also found several new ideas for sweet potatoes, a few potato casseroles that could be used in place of the mashed potatoes etc.
So I guess what I am trying to say is, "If you have any Thanksgiving recipes that you would like to share, by all means, share!". Just post your recipe in your comment and that way we can all see them. Please don't forget about dessert! Thanks in advance and I will be glad to email the recipes I mentioned (because I am still too tired to do it right now). Just let me know you want them! Have a great Monday!
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9 comments:
Good morning Honey! I'm totally stealing your lil Christmas tree - just so ya know!
I'm going to email you a couple of recipes. They are from my cookbook!
Jeannie
OK........so you don't have your email listed, or I'm blind! Could go either way I guess!!
So MY email is: j_kupsh@yahoo.com and I'd be happy to send them to you!
Jeannie
Sounds yummy! We gave up spending time with family at Thanksgiving and Christmas about 3years ago when I was pregnant with our youngest. I would love to put a new spin on all of our dishes, but my hubby and kids are way picky and if I changed up the canned cranberry there'd be mutany. Can't wait to hear how yous turns out!
Sick of me yet???
Yeah girl, y'all been tagged! So get thine butt over to my blog and play along.
And yes, I'm really clueless at this, lol!
I refuse to look at your Christmas counter! Totally refuse. ;o)
not sure if I have any recipes for Thanksgiving Day. Hmmm... going to have to peek. We just go to my mom's house and I bring dessert. LOL. Of course, some day my mom won't be here and it will be my job so perhaps I should start gathering ideas now.?
post those recipes!!!
i've got to start shopping...
Thank you for the lovely comment. But please don't be impressed, lol! I had alot of help!!!! I'm having a new header and signature being made now....so soon it should look more "polished".
Jeannie
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