12 Days of Turkey #3

by special Alex request.... another perennial favorite is on the menu for today...

TURKEY POT PIE

Hot flaky crust outside, gooey gravy inside, a just right blend of veggies and turkey.... oh yeah.... bake faster, baby, bake faster.

12 Days of Turkey #2

LEFTOVER DAY!!! ('Cause, let's face it, no one is tired of it yet!)

So today is the perennial favorite - HOT TURKEY SANDWICHES!

Oh and we still have mashed potatoes, stuffing, sweet potatoes.... yeah, pretty much EVERYTHING that we had yesterday.

12 Days of Turkey #1

Traditional Thanksgiving meal all the way!!!!!!!!!

In just a few short hours we will be enjoying:

Turkey
Gravy
Mashed Potatoes
Stuffing
Baked Corn
Green Bean Casserole
Sweet Potato Casserole
Cranberries
Deviled Eggs
Pickle and Olive Tray
Crescent Rolls
Strawberry Fluff

and

3 (yes 3!) kinds of pie..... yum!!

The 12 Days of Turkey - The Pregame Show

As a joke I have been commenting on Facebook that we are "avoiding all things poultry" in the days leading up to Thanksgiving. Tonight, for instance, it was burritos, because let's face it, one family can only stand SO MUCH bird.

Tonight however, I added as a further joke that tomorrow would start the 12 days of Turkey. It was kind of a joke, but it got me wondering.... how long could I make this turkey last before my family plans a kitchen coup de'tat.

So tonight it's game on -- The 20lb turkey is slow roasting in the oven with a fine bouquet of celery, onion, garlic, and spices. The stuffing is in the crockpot, and countless other dishes sit in the refrigerator waiting for our noon gametime tomorrow. With 5 of us eating, it seems completely possible to stretch this food for days on end.... ;) We shall soon see...

Thankful 11-8-11

Today I'm thankful for lazy afternoons on stunningly beautiful fall days. The puppies and I lounging around - even though one of them thinks my hand is her chewtoy!

Thankful 11-7-11

Today I'm thankful for doctors who listen and do what needs done.

Thankful 11-6-11

Today I'm thankful for my wonderful men. They are completely willing to let me just veg out on the couch today wrapped in a nice warm blanket, puppy by my side. They're warm, loving, giving boys that are quick with compliments! I love you, Russ, Zach, Josh, and Alex!