The Thanksgiving jitters
November 22, 2007 – 12:59 amI have a fridge full of turkey, a counter weighed down by potatoes, and a checklist FULL of to-do’s.
Having never cooked a turkey before, I’m not entirely sure about how it’s done. I know there’s something about pulling out the insides (eww!) and another thing about stuffing it with things that you later eat (double eww!). The rest I’ll be making up as I go along.
People are showing up tomorrow expecting food, and I’ve been sitting at my computer playing Solitaire. Denial? Maybe just a little.
See you on the other side of Thanksgiving!
Gobble gobble.
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By Midwest Mommy on Nov 21, 2007 | Reply
Happy Thanksgiving! Hopefully you survive :-)
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By Not the Queen on Nov 21, 2007 | Reply
Ply your guests with enough wine and beer and anything will taste good; even the original insides of the turkey, should you happen to miss any. Which you won’t. Well, probably won’t.
Happy Thanksgiving!
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By She Likes Purple on Nov 21, 2007 | Reply
Best of luck to you! And Happy Thanksgiving!
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By Cathy on Nov 21, 2007 | Reply
My friend, who is cooking for 22 people tomorrow (including us) has never done a turkey either.
She’s draping it with bacon.
Which makes me think no one will notice if anything goes awry, because — BACON!
So glad I only have to bring a few sides and dessert. No pressure. No frantic last-minute cleaning.
Happy Thanksgiving! I’m sure the bird will turn out great.
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By carrie on Nov 22, 2007 | Reply
It’ll be fine. Just make sure your guests have lots of wine before dinner and they’ll never know if it isn’t perfect! :)
Have a wonderful Thanksgiving Jenny!
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By M on Nov 22, 2007 | Reply
Happy Thanksgiving! Sorry I can’t give you turkey advice. I’m 49 and I have never made one in my life. LOL
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By ali on Nov 22, 2007 | Reply
happy thanksgiving!
you can think of me, over here in canada, wishing i wasn’t AT WORK today!
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By Melinda Zook on Nov 22, 2007 | Reply
Hope it all went well and you were not drowning in dishes and left-overs!
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By Karen (Pediascribe) on Nov 22, 2007 | Reply
Hope it went well! I just had to supply the potatoes today. Easy-peasy!
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By Maureen on Nov 22, 2007 | Reply
Hope you had a great Thanksgiving and that your turkey turned out tasty!!!
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By angeline on Nov 23, 2007 | Reply
Happy Thanksgiving! don’t forget the 1000 situps after the big feast. *wink*
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By Alex Elliot on Nov 23, 2007 | Reply
I cooked my first turkey yesterday. I didn’t realize there was two packets that needed to be removed. I only removed one. Fortunately, the turkey was fine and we didn’t have to call the fire department.
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By Mrs. Schmitty on Nov 24, 2007 | Reply
Happy Thanksgiving, good luck with that turkey!
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By Lela on Nov 24, 2007 | Reply
Hahaha! I make the turkey every year, it’s not so bad. Hope you had a happy one!
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By maggie on Nov 25, 2007 | Reply
The first time I cooked a turkey, my sister and I decided to get the gross inside stuff out by turning it upside down and shaking it over the sink. I realize I’m a little late with my way awesome Thanksgiving tip, but it TOTALLY WORKED.
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