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Across the Fence:  It's almost Thanksgiving, start your ovens!  |
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rough start farmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
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marianne
The Beautiful Pacific NW
Washington State
USA
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 Posted - Nov 22 2011 : 03:49:58 AM
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So, at our house the preparations start today. I have to pace myself due to physical restrictions and this year TWO bum hands because I am going to have thumb surgery on both in 2012 - but, I digress.
The cleaning and chopping of celery, onions, etc. will start. Chex mix will be made and SAMPLED. I will mix up the injection "syrup" for the turkey to the flavors can develop. Boil eggs for deviled eggs.
What will you be up to? oh, and THE HAPPIEST AND YUMMIEST OF THANKSGIVINGS TO ALL YOU FARMGIRLS!
marianne |
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Lieberkim
True Blue Farmgirl
839 Posts
Kimberly
Sunnyside
WASHINGTON
USA
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Posted - Nov 22 2011 : 04:43:03 AM
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Marianne, Wow your meal sounds gourmet! I've got the turkey thawing. I sprouted and dried my grain so now I need to grind it and bake my pies etc. I prefer moist rather than dry bread dressing so I usually make it on thanksgiving (having two ovens is a blessing). I think this is going to be a busy week for everyone. But a good one as we actually think about and voice all that we have to be thankful for.
Excuse the mess & the noise, my children are making happy memories |
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homsteddinmom
True Blue Farmgirl
441 Posts
Brandee
bullard
tx
USA
441 Posts |
Posted - Nov 22 2011 : 05:34:11 AM
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yes i will be starting today also. chopping onions, celery, boiling eggs, gonna start the turkey this morning. Will reheat when we get where we are going.
Homesteading Mom in East Texas. Raising chickens, Rabbits and goats here on my farm! |
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MEWolf
True Blue Farmgirl
358 Posts
Margaret
Byers
Colorado
USA
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Posted - Nov 22 2011 : 06:15:13 AM
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I will be starting today also, but no stuffing for us, since we are Gluten-free at our house. On tap for today: Cranberry, Apple, Ginger Sauce; Pumpkin Spice muffins made with Coconut and Almond flour; and Apple Cider Soda. Tomorrow I will bake the Pumpkin Pie with Walnut Crust!
Margaret
“Kind hearts are the gardens, kind thoughts are the roots, kind words are the flowers, kind deeds are the fruits. Take care of your garden and keep out the weeds, fill it with sunshine, kind words and kind deeds.” ~Henry Wadsworth Longfellow (1808-1882)
Farmgirl #3020
www.grey-wolf-farm.com |
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magnoliakathy
True Blue Farmgirl
453 Posts
Kathryn
Magnolia
Texas
USA
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Posted - Nov 22 2011 : 07:57:52 AM
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Today, put the oven on self-clean, remove the turkey and ham from the freezer to the fridge. Tomorrow morning, put turkey and ham out to finish thawing, bake the cornbread, boil the eggs, chop eggs, celery, green onions, make 2 pies, and frozen crandberry relish, drive into Houston and pick up DH's Dad. There will be just 3 this year, me, DH and his Dad. First time since I was 15 that I do not have to cook for 12-22 depending on who was coming. I am looking forward to it. Next Monday, I will make the annual batch of cranberry ketsup. I will be trying out some reusable canning lids for the first time.
When you free your mind your heart can fly. Farmgirl # 714, |
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Missus Miranda
True Blue Farmgirl
285 Posts
Miranda
Thrall
TX
USA
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Posted - Nov 22 2011 : 08:09:47 AM
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I was actually just talking about this with my best girlfriend and she's jealous now LOL!!
I'm making at least 2 pies to take to my sister in law's family's house. Normally, we'd be with Momma's family in Austin or Round Rock, but it just isn't the same any more without Momma's sister  . My sister in law graciously invited us (me, Momma and Old Man) to spend Thanksgiving at her family's house, which I think may be good! Old Man can get a chance to spend more time with my brother and get to know him better (and hopefully get over the kdiney beans in chili debaucle).
SO I am making apple and pumpkin. I'm roasting the pumpkins tonight and probably getting the crusts assembled to set in the fridge overnight. I'm all KINDS of excited because a family friend of Old Man taught me a new trick for my pie crusts, and apparently, Miss Sam does NAWT do that. I tried it the other night in a pot pie and it worked so well, I want to make the pies right now!
I will also be making my own whipped cream. I just wish I'd had time to make my own vanilla :( But maybe next year!
Maybe I will also start my new apron before Thanksgiving, too! WEE! 
"I'm not trying to be mean or cantankerous. I just wish people would do the right thing, and use a little common sense." ~ Farmgirl 3535
Pflugerville, TX
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acairnsmom
True Blue Farmgirl
1319 Posts
audrey
cheyenne
wy
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Posted - Nov 22 2011 : 11:47:22 AM
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Brilliant! Reading this I just realized I could chop up onions and celery in advance (duh!). Great idea! I was going to make a pumpkin loaf tonight for our breakfast on Thursday morning. My main advance prep is going to be tomorrow. I was going to be making 2 pumpkin and 2 pecan pies but I just got a text that my nephew came down with the flu last night and it's doubtful that my sister and the rest of her family will now be making the trip. That just brought down my total from 8 to 4. I guess I'll just be making 1 pumpkin and 1 pecan pie now. And I guess I wont be having to come up with bedding for 4 extra people.
Audrey
.jpg) Good boy Hobbs! I love and miss you. |
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Simply Satisfied
True Blue Farmgirl
427 Posts
Emily
Montana
USA
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Posted - Nov 22 2011 : 12:27:59 PM
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Mmmmmm, I love the pumpkin loaf breakfast. My girls love pumpkin waffles so maybe we will enjoy that Thursday morning. Turkey is thawing here so tomorrow morning I can start brining. Making a choclate pecan pie and cranberry sauce tomorrow too.
Emily
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henlady35904
True Blue Farmgirl
295 Posts
Kim
Gadsden
Alabama
USA
295 Posts |
Posted - Nov 22 2011 : 1:56:50 PM
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Well I chopped onions and celery, made 4 pons of cornbread for my dressing, took the hens and turkey out of the freezer to the fridge. Tomorrow will mix the dressing, assemble the casseroles and bake my pies. I love cooking for Thanksgiving. May everyone be blessed by all your hard work!
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GaiasRose
True Blue Farmgirl
2552 Posts
Tasha-Rose
St. Paul
Minnesota
2552 Posts |
Posted - Nov 22 2011 : 2:11:15 PM
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We are going to my Auntie's on Thursday as is tradition. I am not sure what I will bring there. I usually bring something that everyone scoffs at (organic, vegetarian and locally procured) but eventually tries and loves...
To Travis' step mom on Friday is where we will go and I am bringing wildrice stuffed butternut squash on request :-) I am pleased about that :-)
~*~Brightest Blessings~*~
Tasha-Rose
Farmgirl Sister #88
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17161 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
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Posted - Nov 22 2011 : 11:28:31 PM
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I am happy to say, that this year I have handed off the "spatula" to my daughter who will be preping Thanksgiving dinner this year,,,,but hubby & I won't show up empty handed,,, I am bringing the baked yams, pumpkin pie, gravy and Champange!
Happy Thanksgiving Day to you all.
gobble gobble!
Marianne, I know your daughter will be helping out while you are re-couping from surgery... but I am only a phone call & 2 miles away..... if ya need me. :>)
>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom.
"Is it time for my Dirt Manicure yet!"
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rough start farmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
3331 Posts
marianne
The Beautiful Pacific NW
Washington State
USA
3331 Posts |
Posted - Nov 23 2011 : 02:49:48 AM
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My goodness, we are an organized bunch!! I didn't get as much prep done as I had hoped . . . I was fasting for a blood draw and it made it difficult to be around all that food without popping something into my mouth without thinking! Plus, I was hungry and CRANKY. Glad that is over with! Now on to the rest of the prep today -- plus some the before-guests cleaning!
It is so nice to hear the excitement everyone has in preparing a special meal to share with loved ones. . .
marianne
grace, thanks for your kind offer of help. Surgery should be in January! Keep ya posted, mar |
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naturemaiden
True Blue Farmgirl
2569 Posts
Connie - Farmgirl #673
Hoosick Falls
NY
USA
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