you won't believe this, but I have a 20 lb. turkey in the oven right now

[MissMillie]

my son and I went to 2 different locations for Thanksgiving, and neither one of us brought home any leftovers. My son was pretty upset about that.

So, I'm making turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes and gravy and a veggie today.

no, I'm not doing cranberry.

If he wants rolls, he'll have to pick them up at the store.... I forgot all about them.

no pie

[Callalily]

1. I'm baking French bread

today. I'll bring some over. :rofl:

I agree with you though. One of the best parts about Thanksgiving is the leftovers.

Enjoy your belated celebration.

[MissMillie]

2. you're welcome to join us

but if you're going to come, come before the snow starts.

[GoddessOfGuinness]

3. That's not crazy...

Turkey is good stuff! And it makes the house smell so nice. Enjoy! :hi:

[MissMillie]

5. the house really is starting to smell good

I'm excited about the gravy. The last time I brined a turkey like this, the gravy was TO DIE FOR!

[TommyO]

4. I would believe it!

I have a turkey breast brining and will be roasting it for lunch, I'm having some of the fixings with it even.

[MissMillie]

10. what do you brine yours in

I mean, I know the whole salt/sugar thing, but what do you use for aromatics?

[TommyO]

11. I'm just doing a basic kosher salt and brown sugar brine

It's only the second time I'm brining a turkey, I'll get more adventurous as I learn more about it.

[MissMillie]

12. my brine contained

2 oranges, the juices squeezed into the water
2 lemons, the juices squeezed into the water
sage
rosemary
a few allspice berries
whole black peppercorns

when I put the bird in the oven, I stuffed it w/ an orange, a lemon and more sage

[TommyO]

16. I'll give that a try next time, which will most likely be after the New Year

Since I'm single, and living alone, even a small turkey or turkey breast lasts me quite a while.

[RetroLounge]

6. "no pie"

sadder words were never spoken...

:hi:

RL

[SPKrazy]

7. awww

she's saving the pie for YOU

:D

[MissMillie]

9. well, I could make one for the Ohio party

but I will only let you SPK decide what kind if you're going to be there.

[MissMillie]

8. well,,, I do have a pie crust in the fridge

but honestly since the bird is in the oven.... I don't know how I'd get pie made now. It would have had to have been made yesterday.

I'm the only one who eats it anyway (my son is some sort of a mutant--doesn't like sweets). Last thing in the world I need is a whole pie to eat all by myself.

[Gormy Cuss]

13. Making turkey dinner on a snowy day?

That's the way to live, MissMillie!
:bounce:

[DS1]

14. no cranberry, no pie

perfect! :thumbsup:

[MissMillie]

15. dinner is at 2... you have time

to shower, stop for a six pack, and drive here

[DS1]

17. doh

I just gorged myself on an omelet down the road :bounce: