Thanksgiving dinner, tell me more please?
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Boil sweet potatoes (small to medium, the big ones are tough) in their jackets, until just done or under done. Rinse in cool water and peel. In a large casserole, spread soft butter all over (the more butter the merrier) and alternate cut up potatoes with brown sugar (I think you call it demara sugar) and little lumps of butter. Crumble a potato all over as a final step (that's my sisters trick) it makes the sauce tasty. Bake until bubbly brown. Some people insist on miniature marshmallows on top but not our family.
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Well after all the fall housekeeping is done, the silver polished and the good stuff brought out and the table is set and the shopping is done...then there is the baking, the peeling, mashing, the stuffing to make.  Next comes cleaning the bird, stuffing and baking it.  All the while you feed people snaks, keep the kids quiet and busy, set the table and call everyone  for the carving of the turkey.  As you have struggled  to get everything on the table hot and all at oncet...the men don't show up because it is the last quarter of the football game and the score is 12-12 and they are in a state of high anxiety and won't move from the set and yell to you ...."wait a minute...it's the last quarter and the score is tied" and you stand there with the done bird on the tray and think ...why do I put myself through this year in and year out?    When it is all done and over with and everyone has stuffed themselves with pumpkin and apple pie, had a walk,  and about to take a nap...you realize the only one that has been kind and thankful for you and all your effort is the faithful family dog.\n\nSo my dear, if you have never done this annual tradition, don't start.  Book a table at a nearby resturant and save yourself a lot of work and enjoy the day off.  Don't forget the doggy bag for the family pet.
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My family spent the morning in church, now Im fixing an Easter dinner for them. Ham, scalloped potatoes, steam veggies, corn on cob, and homeade bisquits with peach cobbler for dessert. Then Im hoping to catch a nap (haha, I wish).
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You can have my home fries but steak and eggs sounds awesome anytime!\n\nHow about big fluffy biscuits dripping with sausage gravy?? Mmmm....
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Well.....Just do normal Thanksgiving meal and hope for the best. It's going to seem odd and there isn't much you can do but hope for the best. \nGood Luck
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Turkey(baked)\nTurkey(cajun)\nHam\nDuck\nSquash\nMac and cheese\nBroc and cheese rice\nGreen beans\nDressing(kind of like stuffing) w/giblet gravy on the side\nSome type of greens(collard or mustard)\nblack eyed peas(sometimes)\nlima beans\nspuds\nrolls\npies(sweet potatoe,coconut)\ncheese cake\nand then usually everyone brings a "NEW" dish\nsomething we haven't had for Thanksgiving before...\nI'm sure I'm leaving something out.... but yeah....oh Yams
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MY FAMILY AND THE FACT WE ARE ALL HEALTHY AND ABLE TO SPEND THE DAY TOGETHER\n\nGOOD FOOD , THAT MY HUSBAND HAS A GOOD JOB!!!\n\nMY PETS!!!\n\nTHE FACT THAT I LIVE IN AMERICA AND WE HAVE FREEDOM !!!\n\nFOR OUR SOLDIERS THAT ARE FIGHTING FOR OUR FREEDOM.\n\nGOD BLESS AND HAVE A WONDERFUL THANKSGIVING!!
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Yummy... Fried turkey! I don't know where you live, but down here in the south we use Tony's to inject our turkeys. I'll attach their website! Happy Holidays!\nhttp://www.tonychachere.com/marinades/
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With all the turmoil I have so much to be thankful for this year. A wonderful family including my loving brother Christ who came and fond me when I needed him so much.\n\nKaye, you should see my newly decorated bathroom. All lavender and plum. \n\nGotta go get those pumpkin pies in the oven\n\nHappy Thanksgiving to all!
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Yes ! Happy ThanksGiving
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Only the desserts.  There is nothing worst  than reheated stuff for the big day.   It would be like leftovers for  Thanksgiving.  You'll do  fine if  you can line up some help for Thanksgiving to help you with the side dishes.  I agree with the poster that gravy and rolls should  be done shortly before the meals is served.  The only thing that I do ahead of time is season the Turkey  and chop the onions and celery for the stuffing/dressing.
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It was the first Thanksgiving after my husband and I started dating.  He drove three hours to spend the holiday weekend with me so I wanted to impress him with a home cooked meal.  I waited until leaving work Wednesday night to go the the grocery store and in the mad push of people, I reached in the bin and grabbed a turkey.  The next afternoon, I placed my turkey in a sink full of water to thaw and began on my side dishes.  After he arrived and we had a drink, he ventured into the kitchen at which point I noticed he was peering down into the sink and frowning.  I asked if something was wrong with the turkey and he said "Yeah . . . it's a duck."  \n\nTo my horror, I had picked up a duck and never noticed that this long narrow bird was not a fat round turkey.  I attempted to roast it and while it had a nice flavor, we quickly realized there isn't much meat on a duck.  In addition, my gravy was burnt, my potatoes were salty and the macaroni and cheese was a solid block.  I finally accepted defeat and we ventured out to the local 7-Eleven and had a Thanksgiving hot dog!   \n\nI wouldn't have done a thing to prevent it!!  That night my husband told me he loved me for the first time and we have been together for over twelve years.  He turned out to be an incredible cook and  I have never cooked another Thanksgiving dinner!  And every year we toast our famous Thanksgiving duck!
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You answered your own question, I give you 10 *'s....I've always included popcorn in my dinner plans for Thanksgiving. The kids as well as the adults enjoy nibbling on it. You can decorate a very impressive arrangement for your table by using colored popcorn balls mixed with nuts & fruits. You can include whatever you want in your Thanksgiving meal...I think the idea of having people you care about coming over and celebrating it with you is the main focus. Be creative and enjoy your day! Happy Bird Day!
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I'm hosting too.  Here's a list of what will be on the menu:\n\nTurkey\nStuffing\nMashed Potatoes\nGravy\nRolls\nCorn\nMy wife's famous baked broccoli/cauliflower casserole\nCandied yams (sweet potatoes)\nCranberry sauce\nPumpkin pie\nApple pie\n\nOK, so it's very traditional and pretty boring, but hey...it only comes once a year and my family likes the traditional dinner, so it works for us
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You mean, the story behind Thanksgiving?\n\nRead below.\n\nIf you're trying to explain it to younger kids, there's a simple-English version of the same page.  I've linked to it as well.
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http://www.ivillage.com/?nlcid=sw|11-23-2006|\n\nHope you have a great Thanksgiving!!
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that around early 1600s, in the fall, the pilgrims and natives had the thanksgiving.\n\ntheir menus were :\nWild Deer\nTurkey\nDuck Goose\nRabbit\nClams\nLobster\nSquash\nOnions\nBaked Pumpkin\nDried Berries\nCornbread\nCheese\nPudding (Pumpkin or Cornmeal)\n\nmay that help.-