Thanksgiving Plans?

[sara1998]

I know I start this thread every year. What's your Thanksgiving plans???

I'm hosting it this year. My grandpa died earlier this year, and my grandma and mom are not in the mood for the holidays, period. So, since they took care of me when my Jason died, it's only right for me to take care of them. I have about 15 people to cook for. I'll make sure to have football on the big screen for all the men. I will find a few board games for the kids. Of course, I will be running my ass off between cooking and cleaning... but I look forward to it. After gorging myself all day long, I will stay up too late that night, and wake up too early the next morning for Black Friday festivities!

[skcin]

My parent's for dinner #1 around noon. :laugh: Then off to the In-law's for dinner #2 around 4 or 5. I'm making dessert this year - thinking about pumpkin cheesecake - YUM!

[Raeven Skye]

I know I start this thread every year. What's your Thanksgiving plans???

I'm hosting it this year. My grandpa died earlier this year, and my grandma and mom are not in the mood for the holidays, period. So, since they took care of me when my Jason died, it's only right for me to take care of them. I have about 15 people to cook for. I'll make sure to have football on the big screen for all the men. I will find a few board games for the kids. Of course, I will be running my ass off between cooking and cleaning... but I look forward to it. After gorging myself all day long, I will stay up too late that night, and wake up too early the next morning for Black Friday festivities!


wow! i'm so where you are....Mom is only barely wanting to do T'giving, and I'm not sure I'm up for it at all...and yet.....we're discussing turkey, broccoli casserole and dressing, so I suppose it's on! Good luck to you!

[sara1998]

thinking about pumpkin cheesecake - YUM!
I'm going to try my hand at this, also! I've only made one cheesecake before, and it turned out pretty good. Wish me luck!

[ShangriLaTroubl]

I'm flying to Texas on Thanksgiving Day to be with my brother, his wife, my neice and nephew...My mom, step dad, and sister are all driving to Texas from GA and will be there by Wednesday...and I'm going back to Calif. on Monday..

[HomerMcvie]

I know I start this thread every year. What's your Thanksgiving plans???

I'm hosting it this year. My grandpa died earlier this year, and my grandma and mom are not in the mood for the holidays, period. So, since they took care of me when my Jason died, it's only right for me to take care of them. I have about 15 people to cook for. I'll make sure to have football on the big screen for all the men. I will find a few board games for the kids. Of course, I will be running my ass off between cooking and cleaning... but I look forward to it. After gorging myself all day long, I will stay up too late that night, and wake up too early the next morning for Black Friday festivities!
My Mom died right after the holidays(and we could tell it was coming). For Thanksgiving, she was still able to go to my Aunt's house. For Christmas, we(just 5 of us) got takeout from Crackerbarrel. We did no presents that year, too. It was really weird, trying to celebrate, when there really wasn't much to celebrate. Death sucks, no?

This year, I'm invited to my Aunt's house in Columbus. As long as my dog's up for it, I'm going.

[BTFLCHLD]

spending the week on holiday
going to arizona :cool:

[GypsySorcerer]

We usually have dinner with my father's side, so I'll be driving to IL. I don't even know who's hosting it this year, though.....either my grandma or aunt, I guess.

[Raeven Skye]

I'm going to try my hand at this, also! I've only made one cheesecake before, and it turned out pretty good. Wish me luck!
ok...who is gonna spill with the pumpkin cheesecake recipe??

[sara1998]

ok...who is gonna spill with the pumpkin cheesecake recipe??
When I get home, I will put it up for you, unless skcin does so before me...

[ontheEdgeof17]

I'm working on Thanksgiving. :cool:

[Raeven Skye]

When I get home, I will put it up for you, unless skcin does so before me...
woohoo! i'll gladly share my broccoli casserole recipe, too, if any wants it

[sara1998]

My Mom died right after the holidays(and we could tell it was coming). For Thanksgiving, she was still able to go to my Aunt's house. For Christmas, we(just 5 of us) got takeout from Crackerbarrel. We did no presents that year, too. It was really weird, trying to celebrate, when there really wasn't much to celebrate. Death sucks, no?

This year, I'm invited to my Aunt's house in Columbus. As long as my dog's up for it, I'm going.

Sorry about your mom. It does make it hard. The last 2 years have been bad for me, but it doesn't seem so bad so far this year. It is hard trying to celebrate while greiving. Although I grieve for my grandfather, I'm not as bad as my grandmother or my mother.

[hayley]

I have no plans for Thanksgiving. I'm going home for a week (oh, god.) for Christmas and so I decided to forgo Thanksgiving.

I think I'm going to go get the tattoo I've been wanting on my wrist that Wednesday night so I have a few days off to recover without worrying about working with it.

[Brwn_eyes0511]

Spending time with both sides of my family...lunch and dinner! And then that night...DRINKING!!!!!

Thanksgiving (in my family) is the official start of drinking season. And it lasts until New Years Day! :woohoo:

[Moony]

We're going to my dad's aunt's house for Thanksgiving. *snore* The only plus is that my grandmother makes killer pumpkin pie!


Thanksgiving (in my family) is the official start of drinking season. And it lasts until New Years Day
Ha. Our drinking season never stops

[Raeven Skye]

Spending time with both sides of my family...lunch and dinner! And then that night...DRINKING!!!!!

Thanksgiving (in my family) is the official start of drinking season. And it lasts until New Years Day! :woohoo:

i love drinking season

[HomerMcvie]

i love drinking season
It's always been my favorite season. Fortunately, it's the season that never ends!:blob1: :blob2: :blob1:

[Livia]

I'll be spending the holiday with friends - and no doubt, making my famous, fabulous sweet potato casserole. I'll post the recipe later tonight...Reckless Kelly is playing at the Continental Club the Friday after turkey day. I'm looking forward to that, it's been awhile since I've seen the boys. For some of us, it's always drinking season. *hic*

I'm also gonna try making this - sounds easy, and delicious!

Parmesan Herbed Bread

Ingredients
1 (7-oz.) pkg. Martha White® Quick and Easy Extra Rich Buttermilk Biscuit
Mix
1 (6-oz.) pkg. Martha White® Buttermilk Cornbread Mix
1/3 cup 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill or rosemary
1 cup (8-oz.) sour cream
1/2 cup milk
2 eggs, lightly beaten

1. Preheat oven to 375°F. (350°F. for dark pans). Grease bottom of 8x4-inch
loaf pan. In medium mixing bowl, combine biscuit mix, cornbread mix, 1/3 cup
Parmesan cheese and herbs. Add sour cream, milk and eggs; blend well. Spoon
into prepared pan; sprinkle with remaining 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese.

2. Bake at 375°F. (350°F. for dark pans) for 45 to 50 minutes or until
toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool

[Brwn_eyes0511]

Ha. Our drinking season never stops

Well our's doesn't either...we just hit it heavier during the season! :lol:

[SuzeQuze]

I'm working on Thanksgiving. :cool:

Do you get double time or something? How has being a full fledged nurse been treating you?

[SuzeQuze]

Spending time with both sides of my family...lunch and dinner! And then that night...DRINKING!!!!!

Thanksgiving (in my family) is the official start of drinking season. And it lasts until New Years Day! :woohoo:

You may be a long lost cousin! ;) :lol:

[Brwn_eyes0511]

You may be a long lost cousin! ;) :lol:

hehe! Maybe....:thumbsup:

[ontheEdgeof17]

Do you get double time or something? How has being a full fledged nurse been treating you?

For 12 hours of work (yes, I work 12 hrs every shift), I will get paid for 18.....so it's time and a 1/2.

....and I love being a Registered Nurse. It's really really stressful though...especially on a Medicine floor. I have up to 6 patients a night with all different reasons why they are there....chest pain, pneumonia, diabetic foot ulcers.....It gets crazy.

[Brwn_eyes0511]

For 12 hours of work (yes, I work 12 hrs every shift), I will get paid for 18.....so it's time and a 1/2.

....and I love being a Registered Nurse. It's really really stressful though...especially on a Medicine floor. I have up to 6 patients a night with all different reasons why they are there....chest pain, pneumonia, diabetic foot ulcers.....It gets crazy.

One of my cousins is a scribe (was a medical assistant for 4 years) and is currently going to nursing school...The ER, she says, is INSANE!

[SuzeQuze]

For 12 hours of work (yes, I work 12 hrs every shift), I will get paid for 18.....so it's time and a 1/2.

....and I love being a Registered Nurse. It's really really stressful though...especially on a Medicine floor. I have up to 6 patients a night with all different reasons why they are there....chest pain, pneumonia, diabetic foot ulcers.....It gets crazy.

Jeez, I can only imagine! I'm glad you love it.

[DavidMn]

I'll be spending Thanksgiving with the boyfriends family. They have a big family, and they all accept us. Plus there's a bunch of football freaks in his family, so that'll be great wathcing football all day!!:thumbsup:

[DavidMn]

I'm working on Thanksgiving. :cool:Yeah, I have a friend that's a nurse, and he works alot of holidays too.

[DavidMn]

We're going to my dad's aunt's house for Thanksgiving. *snore* The only plus is that my grandmother makes killer pumpkin pie!


Ha. Our drinking season never stopsGod I LOVE pumpkin pie!!!:]

[ontheEdgeof17]

Yeah, I have a friend that's a nurse, and he works alot of holidays too.

I request it! :woohoo:

[jannieC]

I'm working in the soup kitchen from 11:30-1:00pm, TRYING not to eat anything, because we all go to my mother-in-law's for Thanksgiving dinner sometime in the afternoon.

[jannieC]

I request it! :woohoo:
Curtis, last Christmas we had to take my mom to the ER on Christmas day (evening, actually) and I will never forget how kind those nurses were. They all had on Santa hats and I just couldn't stop thinking about how they gave up a part of their holiday to be there. I'll bet you're an awesome nurse.

[DavidMn]

I'm working in the soup kitchen from 11:30-1:00pm, TRYING not to eat anything, because we all go to my mother-in-law's for Thanksgiving dinner sometime in the afternoon.For the homeless?

[jannieC]

For the homeless?
Yes. I work there every Thursday night- we serve dinner to the homeless from 5:30-6pm every week. We put out a HUGE spread on the holidays- it's great.

[macfanken]

Curtis, last Christmas we had to take my mom to the ER on Christmas day (evening, actually) and I will never forget how kind those nurses were. They all had on Santa hats and I just couldn't stop thinking about how they gave up a part of their holiday to be there. I'll bet you're an awesome nurse.


I've spent a Christmas in the ER also... not the place you want to be on Christmas.

[DavidMn]

Yes. I work there every Thursday night- we serve dinner to the homeless from 5:30-6pm every week. We put out a HUGE spread on the holidays- it's great.Your kindness to those in need will be repaid. Thats do great to hear that you do that.:nod: :angel:

[AliceLover]

I might work 7-12 in the morning and make Triple time (30 dollars an hour) Woooo! We don't eat till 4 neway.

[jannieC]

Your kindness to those in need will be repaid. Thats do great to hear that you do that.:nod: :angel:

Thank you for that, David. :xoxo:

[DavidMn]

Thank you for that, David. :xoxo:You know what, people liek you that give your time really need to be celabrated. It's the human spirit at its best. I always try to be nice to people, because I hope that when I need the help, people will be there for me.:nod:

[jannieC]

You know what, people liek you that give your time really need to be celabrated. It's the human spirit at its best. I always try to be nice to people, because I hope that when I need the help, people will be there for me.:nod:

I started my volunteer work (Hospice and the soup kitchen) about a year and a half ago because I wanted to be able to get into graduate school. Now, I can't imagine my life without it. I have met so many great people and learned a lot. I can totally see myself doing this for many years. And you are a very nice person David- it shows in the way you post messages.

[DavidMn]

I started my volunteer work (Hospice and the soup kitchen) about a year and a half ago because I wanted to be able to get into graduate school. Now, I can't imagine my life without it. I have met so many great people and learned a lot. I can totally see myself doing this for many years. And you are a very nice person David- it shows in the way you post messages.Thank you. I really appriciate that compliment. I look at it like this, I could hate the world and be a miserable SOB, or I could try and live my llife to the fullest. I choose the latter, because we're here for such a short time, live it.....:nod:

[GODDESS6]

i usually host thanksgiving & christmas at my home, but this yr mom is doing thanksgiving, mmmmm, i can't wait!!!~

[estranged4life]

driving to my Mother's gravesite and sit/think how FUBAR this year has been (She is buried out in a small countryside cemetary, So noone will be bothering me).

It's actually a miracle that Deb will have this day off, Being that she is only one of two nurses working the overnight 7PM-7AM shift.

I no longer care for holidays...That ended on March 21,2005

[DavidMn]

driving to my Mother's gravesite and sit/think how FUBAR this year has been (She is buried out in a small countryside cemetary, So noone will be bothering me).I hear you on the alone part. WHenever I go to the cemetary to visit my grandma, I dont want anyone with me.

[amber]

Thanks for reminding me, I have to tell mom I won't visit till Xmas.
Uh, I think I'm going to rewrite papers, and I think this guy I slept with last summer is coming to visit me. We may go camping, but we may not cause I only have four days off. I'll probably make stuffing, b/c that's my favorite part of the dinner.
I love staying home during Thanksgiving break and chilling out, catching up on stuff, cozying around my house....Oh, and Paula? Can you send me some of that pumpkin cheesecake? Thx.

[DavidMn]

Thanks for reminding me, I have to tell mom I won't visit till Xmas.
Uh, I think I'm going to rewrite papers, and I think this guy I slept with last summer is coming to visit me. We may go camping, but we may not cause I only have four days off. I'll probably make stuffing, b/c that's my favorite part of the dinner.
I love staying home during Thanksgiving break and chilling out, catching up on stuff, cozying around my house....Oh, and Paula? Can you send me some of that pumpkin cheesecake? Thx.Sounds like you'll be having a good time:nod:

[markolas]

I'm spending it with my ex and some other friends. I like spending the holidays with friends so much better than with my family. :) Speaking of which, I think I may be disowned. :D :laugh:

[DavidMn]

:laugh: :laugh:
Thanks. I was thinking "does this sound bad that I am visiting no family, or anyone else, during thanksgiving?"
But actually it's rad. (well, I guess I might be visiting that guy).You know what? It's youre time, use it exactly how you want to.:nod:

[HomerMcvie]

I hear you on the alone part. WHenever I go to the cemetary to visit my grandma, I dont want anyone with me.
I won't go to my Mom's grave with anyone, either. Not that I necessarily cry, I just don't want to share that moment.

[macfanken]

I think I'm going to be alone... my parents are in Europe and I don't really have any other family here. Hopefully a friend will take pity on me... otherwise I might get a pizza and watch movies all day. I should probably volunteer somewhere.

[Brwn_eyes0511]

I think I'm going to be alone... my parents are in Europe and I don't really have any other family here. Hopefully a friend will take pity on me... otherwise I might get a pizza and watch movies all day. I should probably volunteer somewhere.

awww Ken...:(

:xoxo:

[sara1998]

ok...who is gonna spill with the pumpkin cheesecake recipe??

Here it is!!

1 cup graham crackers crumbs
1 tbs. sugar
1-2 tbs. Parkay Margarine melted

Combine and press into bottom of 9 inch springform pan. Bake @ 325 for 10 minutes

3 8 oz. packages of cream cheese
1 cup sugar
6 eggs
1 cup sour cream
1 tsp. vanilla
1 tsp. pumpkin pie spice
1 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. cloves
1/2 tsp. ginger
1 cup canned pumpkin (not pie filling)

Pie filling optional for topping

Combine cream cheese and sugar, mixing at medium speed on electric mixer until well blended. Blend in sour cream. Add vanilla and spices. Add eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Add pumpkin. Mix well. Pour over crust.

Bake at 450 for 10 minutes. Reduce overn temperature to 250; continue baking for 1 hour. Loosen cake from rim of pan. Chill before removing. Top with pie filling (optional) just before serving.

[UnwindedDreams]

parade with sister and nephew in the city and dinner feast with family at sister's place.

[Josh2003]

I'll be experiencing the French attempt at a Thanksgiving dinner with 65 other American students during a "Thanksgiving" dinner being held for us...at a French restaurant.

[skcin]

....Oh, and Paula? Can you send me some of that pumpkin cheesecake? Thx.


I'm on it! :)

[Pisces Queen]

I am so excited. I am going to Shawnee, OK to see my momma. She is cooking her famous Thanksgiving Dinner with chocolate pie....yummy. I miss my mom. I am only 3 1/2 hours away from her but I haven't been home since Christmas.

[Raeven Skye]

Here it is!!

1 cup graham crackers crumbs
1 tbs. sugar
1-2 tbs. Parkay Margarine melted

Combine and press into bottom of 9 inch springform pan. Bake @ 325 for 10 minutes

3 8 oz. packages of cream cheese
1 cup sugar
6 eggs
1 cup sour cream
1 tsp. vanilla
1 tsp. pumpkin pie spice
1 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. cloves
1/2 tsp. ginger
1 cup canned pumpkin (not pie filling)

Pie filling optional for topping

Combine cream cheese and sugar, mixing at medium speed on electric mixer until well blended. Blend in sour cream. Add vanilla and spices. Add eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Add pumpkin. Mix well. Pour over crust.

Bake at 450 for 10 minutes. Reduce overn temperature to 250; continue baking for 1 hour. Loosen cake from rim of pan. Chill before removing. Top with pie filling (optional) just before serving.


rock out! thanks! i can't wait to try this!

[gldstwmn]

I don't cook so we'll be picking up dinner form Maggiano's or McCormick & Schmick's. :)

[sara1998]

I don't cook so we'll be picking up dinner form Maggiano's or McCormick & Schmick's. :)
Aww, c'mon... don't you like busting your ass for hours on end for family to have all the food gone in 15 minutes, then loaf around as you spend countless more hours cleaning up after them??? :o

...uhhh, with that thought, I don't cook either! :lol:

[sara1998]

rock out! thanks! i can't wait to try this!
You got it! Let me know how it turns out!

[Richard B]

Thanksgiving plans are very mellow for me this year. Normally I head up to San Francisco to be with my family. My brother has his wedding anniversary, my sister-in-law has her birthday and she is expecting my nephew on December 7th, then a bris 8 days later.
So with that in mind, I'm doing Thanksgiving with my cuz (my best friend too) here at my place. She and I are very unconventional so I'm making Turkey Spaghetti for Thanksgiving. One of my specialties. The red wine will flow...

[dissention]

I don't cook so we'll be picking up dinner form Maggiano's or McCormick & Schmick's. :)

I love you. :laugh:

I'm cooking at a homeless shelter for half the day, then I'm going to my mother's house for Thanksgiving with the usual crew of people I can't stand; my uncle, his ex-wife, my aunt and her family, etc. I don't know why because there's hardly anything there that I'm actually going to eat and it's not really worth the aggravation of seeing people that bug me. But I'll go, like I always do.

[sara1998]

But I'll go, like I always do.
Such a good boy.......


:laugh:

[DavidMn]

I don't cook so we'll be picking up dinner form Maggiano's or McCormick & Schmick's. :)Maggiano's sounds good. I'm assuming its Italian?

[michelle2677]

I'm going to the ass crack of the universe:

*drum roll*













Murray, Kentucky

[amber]

I'm going to the ass crack of the universe:

*drum roll*













Murray, Kentucky
:laugh: :laugh:
I like when people say "drumroll".

[sara1998]

I'm going to the ass crack of the universe:

*drum roll*













Murray, Kentucky

And why is Murray, Kentucky the ass crack of the universe??? I thought for sure that title belonged to Indianapolis, Indiana!!! :lol:

[gldstwmn]

Maggiano's sounds good. I'm assuming its Italian?

Yes it is. They don't have Maggiano's in Minnesota? We'll probably get some chicken saltimbocca, mushroom ravioli, spinich salad and maybe some stuffed mushrooms. I'm not sure what for dessert.

[amber]

Yes it is. They don't have Maggiano's in Minnesota? We'll probably get some chicken soltimbocca, mushroom ravioli, spinich salad and maybe some stuffed mushrooms. I'm not sure what for dessert.
Tiramisu!!!!!!!
Spumoni!!!!!

[sara1998]

Yes it is. They don't have Maggiano's in Minnesota? We'll probably get some chicken soltimbocca, mushroom ravioli, spinich salad and maybe some stuffed mushrooms. I'm not sure what for dessert.
I'm salivating. We don't have Maggiano's in Indiana, that's for sure!

.... have the cheesecake... any cheesecake for dessert will do.....

[michelle2677]

Tiramisu!!!!!!!
Spumoni!!!!!


mmmmmMMMMMmmmm...Tiramisu.....o.k...McDonalds run.

yeah..they don't have tiramisu..but we dont have an Italian restaurant in my hometown. Golden Fries will have to suffice for now.

[mylittledemon]

My T-0day will be just myself cooking solo...with a bottle of Jack Daniels and a 6-pack of bottled Coca Cola.

[amber]

mmmmmMMMMMmmmm...Tiramisu.....o.k...McDonalds run.

yeah..they don't have tiramisu..but we dont have an Italian restaurant in my hometown. Golden Fries will have to suffice for now.
To be honest, I'd usually rather have fries than Tiramisu.
I haven't had Spumoni in a long time, though.
My Italian restaurant is called: "My mom's house" or "My Grandma's house".
They don't get fancy, though, they just make the regular meat, pasta, (cheese) dishes that taste really good. We often have Lasagna for Xmas...

[michelle2677]

To be honest, I'd usually rather have fries than Tiramisu.
I haven't had Spumoni in a long time, though.
My Italian restaurant is called: "My mom's house" or "My Grandma's house".
They don't get fancy, though, they just make the regular meat, pasta, (cheese) dishes that taste really good. We often have Lasagna for Xmas...

I love italian, but my husband hates it.
He likes chinese, but I hate it.
So I can either NOT eat Italian....or find a new husband..
I'm really gonna miss him..*L* ;)

[michelle2677]

My T-0day will be just myself cooking solo...with a bottle of Jack Daniels and a 6-pack of bottled Coca Cola.
aawwwww :(...but wow..you're into nutrition arent' you?? ;) :lol:

[amber]

I love italian, but my husband hates it.
He likes chinese, but I hate it.
So I can either NOT eat Italian....or find a new husband..
I'm really gonna miss him..*L* ;)
:laugh: :laugh:
hehehehe. You can marry me, cause I don't like Chinese either!! (except crab turnovers).
but to be honest, Mexi is my very favorite...

[mylittledemon]

aawwwww :(...but wow..you're into nutrition arent' you?? ;) :lol:


Does nutrition include inane amount of candy?

[michelle2677]

Does nutrition include inane amount of candy?

as long as it's sugarfree....hey..I'm ALWAYS on the job *L*

eh..to hell with it...it's thankgiving. Knock yourself out :D

[gldstwmn]

Aww, c'mon... don't you like busting your ass for hours on end for family to have all the food gone in 15 minutes, then loaf around as you spend countless more hours cleaning up after them??? :o

...uhhh, with that thought, I don't cook either! :lol:

See? It's that's simple. :lol:

[amber]

My T-0day will be just myself cooking solo...with a bottle of Jack Daniels and a 6-pack of bottled Coca Cola.
Omigod, we're having the exact same thanksgiving!!!!
I believe we've bonded over our love of Jack n Coke before, though...:cool:

Family, Shmamly! My family's name is Jack! All of them!

[gldstwmn]

I love you. :laugh:

I'm cooking at a homeless shelter for half the day, then I'm going to my mother's house for Thanksgiving with the usual crew of people I can't stand; my uncle, his ex-wife, my aunt and her family, etc. I don't know why because there's hardly anything there that I'm actually going to eat and it's not really worth the aggravation of seeing people that bug me. But I'll go, like I always do.

Do they smoke? The ex in laws invite me every year but they smoke like a train. I'd be sick for a week if I went. So I just send a poinsetta or a pie or something.

[michelle2677]

:laugh: :laugh:
hehehehe. You can marry me, cause I don't like Chinese either!! (except crab turnovers).
but to be honest, Mexi is my very favorite...
I can eat mexican...but not..like-authentic mexican. I just like.."american" mexican. It turns my stomach less...:lol:

[sara1998]

I almost hate to admit it, but I like, and eat, just about anything. I like Chinese, American, Italian, Mexican, Indian, Greek.... And, I have a favorite restraunt for each. Bad, isn't it??? It's no wonder my fat ass isn't loosing weight.

[gldstwmn]

Tiramisu!!!!!!!


Only if it's made right. I've seen some pretty loose versions of Tiramisu in my day. :shocked: Now that I think of it, I have gift certificates for The Cheesecake Factory so I should pick up dessert from there and check myself into some Weight Watchers rehab on Friday. :laugh:

[michelle2677]

Only if it's made right. I've seen some pretty loose versions of Tiramisu in my day. :shocked: Now that I think of it, I have gift certificates for The Cheesecake Factory so I should pick up dessert form there and check myself into some Weight Watchers rehab on Friday. :laugh:
*LMAO* that will make it that much more sinful if you know you're going to rehab on friday *L*

[sara1998]

Only if it's made right. I've seen some pretty loose versions of Tiramisu in my day. :shocked: Now that I think of it, I have gift certificates for The Cheesecake Factory so I should pick up dessert from there and check myself into some Weight Watchers rehab on Friday. :laugh:
Just go for it, honey.... no shame... no shame...

[amber]

Only if it's made right. I've seen some pretty loose versions of Tiramisu in my day. :shocked: Now that I think of it, I have gift certificates for The Cheesecake Factory so I should pick up dessert from there and check myself into some Weight Watchers rehab on Friday. :laugh:
There ya go. And I agree.
What about spumoni? mmmm, weird ice creammmm....:laugh:
you should do that pumpkin cheesecake.
oh, right, you don't cook.
How weird, I usually say I can't cook. :p
weight watchers rehab?!?!?! are you high? It's thanksgiving! Plus, you look slim anyways.

[gldstwmn]

I almost hate to admit it, but I like, and eat, just about anything. I like Chinese, American, Italian, Mexican, Indian, Greek.... And, I have a favorite restraunt for each. Bad, isn't it??? It's

No. I love to eat good food. I crave the veal ravioli that I had at Spago back in May. And I don't even eat veal (usually).

[amber]

I almost hate to admit it, but I like, and eat, just about anything. I like Chinese, American, Italian, Mexican, Indian, Greek.... And, I have a favorite restraunt for each. Bad, isn't it??? It's no wonder my fat ass isn't loosing weight.
*it's okay, i'll eat anything too. Anything. only exceptions are liver and onions and corned beef and cabbage.*
:xoxo:
though, the chicken in chinese food always looks soooo suspect to me.

[sara1998]

though, the chicken in chinese food always looks soooo suspect to me.

SHOOSH!!!

Dammit! I just had Chinese chicken tonight. :lol:

[amber]

SHOOSH!!!

Dammit! I just had Chinese chicken tonight. :lol:
uh...I'm sure it's fine...
sesly, though, it doesn't taste, and only vaguely looks, like any other chicken I've ever had....
chinese food is a little greasy for me (strangely) but I'll still eat it.

[gldstwmn]

Just go for it, honey.... no shame... no shame...

As I sit here and stare at my treadmill, mountain bike and elliptical machine...:lol:

[sara1998]

uh...I'm sure it's fine...
sesly, though, it doesn't taste, and only vaguely looks, like any other chicken I've ever had....
chinese food is a little greasy for me (strangely) but I'll still eat it.
Sara insists we live on it. I'm getting tired of it personally. But I love some crab rangoon and fried dumplings.

[sara1998]

As I sit here and stare at my treadmill, mountain bike and elliptical machine...:lol:
I understand... my treadmill is sitting right behind me. My Gazelle is in my bedroom. Both have an inch of dust on them...

[Livia]

Have you ever had the tiramisu cheesecake from the Cheesecake Factory? Drooooooool....

Here's my famous sweet potato casserole recipe:

2 lbs. mashed sweet potatoes
1 cup sugar
1 cup milk
4 tsp. cinnamon
nutmeg and ginger to taste
4 eggs
1 1/2 sticks margarine, melted

Mix ingredients - bake in greased casserole for 20 min. at 350.

Add topping:

1/2 cup brown sugar
1 cup crushed corn flakes
1 - 8 oz. can crushed pineapple
4 Tbls. margarine, melted
1/2 cup chopped pecans

Bake an additional 10 minutes

If it appears a bit jiggly when you take it out of the oven, don't worry, it will thicken up after a few minutes. I make this every year and it always gets rave reviews! :nod:

[amber]

Sara insists we live on it. I'm getting tired of it personally. But I love some crab rangoon and fried dumplings.
How weird, when I was little my mom told me what we would be eating.:p
You shouldn't let her have all that MSG. Sesly.
And my comment does not apply to crab dumplings, which can be eaten whenever you want.
BTW, you could make some good rice/chicken breast/veggie stir fry at home in a cinch....:confused: Get a jar of teryiaki sauce, or some sesame oil...Mixed veggies in a bag...(cheap!) and god, rice is soooo cheap. :)
Sorry, I couldn't help but say all that. :p :xoxo:

[amber]

Have you ever had the tiramisu cheesecake from the Cheesecake Factory? Drooooooool....

Here's my famous sweet potato casserole recipe:

2 lbs. mashed sweet potatoes
1 cup sugar
1 cup milk
4 tsp. cinnamon
nutmeg and ginger to taste
4 eggs
1 1/2 sticks margarine, melted

Mix ingredients - bake in greased casserole for 20 min. at 350.

Add topping:

1/2 cup brown sugar
1 cup crushed corn flakes
1 - 8 oz. can crushed pineapple
4 Tbls. margarine, melted
1/2 cup chopped pecans

Bake an additional 10 minutes

If it appears a bit jiggly when you take it out of the oven, don't worry, it will thicken up after a few minutes. I make this every year and it always gets rave reviews! :nod:


That sounds really good. I can put a line of marshmallows around the edge, right? yeah?
:xoxo:

Since I'm just staying home for TG, I'm actually tempted to try and cook the awesome recipes people have posted. :)
So - can everyone pray I don't catch myself on fire or poison myself? Thx. :laugh:

[sara1998]

How weird, when I was little my mom told me what we would be eating.:p
You shouldn't let her have all that MSG. Sesly.
Well, tonight, it was my idea. Whenever I ask her where she wants to go, Chinese is always the answer! Usually, I try to cook, because it's the right thing to do. But, I wasn't in the mood tonight.

[David]

Well, tonight, it was my idea. Whenever I ask her where she wants to go, Chinese is always the answer! Usually, I try to cook, because it's the right thing to do. But, I wasn't in the mood tonight.Do you have any good Vietnamese or Lebanese restaurants in your area?

[amber]

Well, tonight, it was my idea. Whenever I ask her where she wants to go, Chinese is always the answer! Usually, I try to cook, because it's the right thing to do. But, I wasn't in the mood tonight.
Aw. I was sort of teasing.
That's sweet, we only ate out about once a month when I was little. It's nice to go out and eat. It's a "treat". :nod:
(we always went to get personal pizzas at "the first of the month" ;) )

[amber]

Do you have any good Vietnamese or Lebanese restaurants in your area?
No, Ethiopian!!!!! Then little Sara can eat with her hands! :woohoo: (and also get an important nutritional dose of lentils!).:laugh:

[sara1998]

Do you have any good Vietnamese or Lebanese restaurants in your area?
No, sure don't.

[Serrart]

Tiramisu!!!!!!!

Ever tried to make it at home Amber? The recipe is very easy. Here's a good explanation:
http://www.agatirno.it/ricette/tiramisu.htm

Romy

[sara1998]

Aw. I was sort of teasing.
That's sweet, we only ate out about once a month when I was little. It's nice to go out and eat. It's a "treat". :nod:
(we always went to get personal pizzas at "the first of the month" ;) )
I know you were... it's cool!

I need to only eat out once a month, but it turns out to be once a week. Sometimes, the single mom routine gets overwhelming, and going out is all too convienent. My mom even rags me about how much we eat out, and says I give her too big of portions. I let her eat what she's comfortable with. No more, no less. Is it good? Probably not. But, I am a work in progress. My smoking habit was first to go, and next is my eating habits. Time and will power......

[amber]

Ever tried to make it at home Amber? The recipe is very easy. Here's a good explanation:
http://www.agatirno.it/ricette/tiramisu.htm

Romy
Of course not, dear. I don't cook, everyone else in my fam does it. ;)
but I printed it out. To be honest, nowadays I can usually not get any extra food besides sustenance. But once in awhile I can, so maybe I'll give it a spin. I like spumoni better, though...:laugh:
Thank you. :xoxo:

[amber]

I know you were... it's cool!

I need to only eat out once a month, but it turns out to be once a week. Sometimes, the single mom routine gets overwhelming, and going out is all too convienent. My mom even rags me about how much we eat out, and says I give her too big of portions. I let her eat what she's comfortable with. No more, no less. Is it good? Probably not. But, I am a work in progress. My smoking habit was first to go, and next is my eating habits. Time and will power......
That's very commendable, the smoking thing.
I don't think once a week is unreasonable at all, if you have the money. Like, not at all. Unless you only get non nutritional crap. :shrug:
Heck, if I was a mom, and had the money, I'd eat out very often. I mean, if I could afford the more nutritional places.
Usually kids won't eat after they are full unless it's something non nutritious. (chips, cookies, candy, fried foods, ice cream, etc.) :shrug:
So, whatev to your mom. :laugh:
Chinese, if ordered right, is one of the more healthy eat out things you can have. Better then pizza or hamburgers, yeah? :)

[sara1998]

That's very commendable, the smoking thing.
I don't think once a week is unreasonable at all, if you have the money. Like, not at all. Unless you only get non nutritional crap. :shrug:
Heck, if I was a mom, and had the money, I'd eat out very often. I mean, if I could afford the more nutritional places.
Usually kids won't eat after they are full unless it's something non nutritious. (chips, cookies, candy, fried foods, ice cream, etc.) :shrug:
So, whatev to your mom. :laugh:
Chinese, if ordered right, is one of the more healthy eat out things you can have. Better then pizza or hamburgers, yeah? :)
Thanks about the smoking. It's been over 2 months now. I don't even really miss it. unless I'm drinking...

Sara and I don't eat chips, cookies, candy, ice cream. I bake most of the meat I cook. I buy very lean meats, and we eat mostly white meat (pork, chicken, turkey) I don't deep fry fries. But, we eat non nutritional stuff when we go out. I mean, tonight it was Chinese. Last Friday, it was pizza, the week before, it was Italian, and before that, it was Mexican. It's as much a laziness treat for myself as it is a go-out-to-eat treat for Sara.

[skcin]

My Italian restaurant is called: "My mom's house" or "My Grandma's house".
They don't get fancy, though, they just make the regular meat, pasta, (cheese) dishes that taste really good. We often have Lasagna for Xmas...


We have lasagna every year at my mom's. :nod:

But she's Polish. :lol:

[SuzeQuze]

We have lasagna every year at my mom's. :nod:

But she's Polish. :lol:

That explains alot! ;) JK my great grandparents were Polish. :laugh:

[GypsySorcerer]

I'm going to the ass crack of the universe:

*drum roll*






Murray, Kentucky

Hey, that's where I got my degree! :laugh:

I kind of agree, though. :laugh:

[GypsySorcerer]

To be honest, I'd usually rather have fries than Tiramisu.
I haven't had Spumoni in a long time, though.
My Italian restaurant is called: "My mom's house" or "My Grandma's house".
They don't get fancy, though, they just make the regular meat, pasta, (cheese) dishes that taste really good. We often have Lasagna for Xmas...

Spumoni.....yum.

Anyway, I wish we had pasta for holidays, but we always go to my dad's side. (i.e. the non-Italians.) So we always have traditional meals. Yuck.

[HomerMcvie]

Spumoni.....yum.

Anyway, I wish we had pasta for holidays, but we always go to my dad's side. (i.e. the non-Italians.) So we always have traditional meals. Yuck.
I think turkey is kinda gross. And I'll only eat dark meat(thighs please). I think the white's too dry. Just about the only thing I really like about Christmas is the HAM! Mmmmmm, hammmmm. And none of that processed, no-bone in it crap. I've got an aunt (who's loaded) that always buys that boneless ****. On the years that we go to her house, I always buy a small ham for myself(I don't take it, of course), cook it at home, so I can have REAL ham leftovers.

Ham, Miracle Whip, and Wonder bread. Oh my! My favorite!:blob1: :blob1: :blob1:

[DavidMn]

I think turkey is kinda gross. And I'll only eat dark meat(thighs please). I think the white's too dry. Just about the only thing I really like about Christmas is the HAM! Mmmmmm, hammmmm. And none of that processed, no-bone in it crap. I've got an aunt (who's loaded) that always buys that boneless ****. On the years that we go to her house, I always buy a small ham for myself(I don't take it, of course), cook it at home, so I can have REAL ham leftovers.

Ham, Miracle Whip, and Wonder bread. Oh my! My favorite!:blob1: :blob1: :blob1:Your just like my boyfriend. He LOVEs darkmeat and ham too, two things I dont care for. WHite meat guy here.:)

[HomerMcvie]

Your just like my boyfriend. He LOVEs darkmeat and ham too, two things I dont care for. WHite meat guy here.:)
Yep, no one likes the dark meat. I've got one cousin who also likes the dark. She and I are the only ones who touch it!:lol:
Can I gross ya'all out? I LOVE the liver and gizzard! Grab a salt shaker, and go to town! When I was 14, I worked in a restaurant(I lied about my age, to be able to work there) where they cooked like 8 turkeys a day. I don't remember how I got into eating them there, but they're wonderful!

[DavidMn]

We have lasagna every year at my mom's. :nod:

But she's Polish. :lol:Pass the Kielbasa please.:laugh:

[skcin]

Yep, no one likes the dark meat. I've got one cousin who also likes the dark. She and I are the only ones who touch it!:lol:
Can I gross ya'all out? I LOVE the liver and gizzard! Grab a salt shaker, and go to town! When I was 14, I worked in a restaurant(I lied about my age, to be able to work there) where they cooked like 8 turkeys a day. I don't remember how I got into eating them there, but they're wonderful!

My dad, husband & father-in-law love them too. Not me. Too....organy? :shrug:


Pass the Kielbasa please.:laugh:

Not with our Xmas lasagna! :( Now, Easter is another story - kielbasa, golabki, lazy pierogi... YUM!

[DavidMn]

My dad, husband & father-in-law love them too. Not me. Too....organy? :shrug:




Not with our Xmas lasagna! :( Now, Easter is another story - kielbasa, golabki, lazy pierogi... YUM!I must plead ignorance. What are the last 2 items you mentioned?

[michelle2677]

Hey, that's where I got my degree! :laugh:

I kind of agree, though. :laugh:

so you understand my pain? Right?? *L*

yes Krista...how many times have you revisited Murray Ky since you left?? hahhaha ;)

[GypsySorcerer]

so you understand my pain? Right?? *L*

yes Krista...how many times have you revisited Murray Ky since you left?? hahhaha ;)


Errrrr....once. :laugh: Wait, I went to Paducah once, too. ;)

[michelle2677]

Errrrr....once. :laugh: Wait, I went to Paducah once, too. ;)


*LOL* are you sure you didn't get lost in Murray, trying to GET to Paducah?? *L* :lol:

[skcin]

I must plead ignorance. What are the last 2 items you mentioned?

Golabki (pronounced guh-woomp-key) is pigs in the blanket - beef,rice & spice mixture wrapped in cabbage leaves & baked in tomato sauce or soup (we use condensed tomato soup and do them in the pressure cooker.)

Pierogi are like big raviolis, but the dough tastes a bit different. They're filled with farmer's cheese, mashed potatoes or kraut. You boil them & fry them in butter with onions. I've never made them from scratch, they're a b*tch & it takes all day.

Lazy pierogi is rotini noodles with kraut, mushrooms, fried onions & pieces of fried bacon mixed in it. Some people use cream of mushoom soup in it, but we prefer some bacon grease & a touch of kraut juice. :cool: Mmmmmmmmm....

[Raeven Skye]

I almost hate to admit it, but I like, and eat, just about anything. I like Chinese, American, Italian, Mexican, Indian, Greek.... And, I have a favorite restraunt for each. Bad, isn't it??? It's no wonder my fat ass isn't loosing weight.
I feel your pain, my sister! hehehe...why does it all have to be do good?

[Raeven Skye]

Golabki (pronounced guh-woomp-key) is pigs in the blanket - beef,rice & spice mixture wrapped in cabbage leaves & baked in tomato sauce or soup (we use condensed tomato soup and do them in the pressure cooker.)

Pierogi are like big raviolis, but the dough tastes a bit different. They're filled with farmer's cheese, mashed potatoes or kraut. You boil them & fry them in butter with onions. I've never made them from scratch, they're a b*tch & it takes all day.

Lazy pierogi is rotini noodles with kraut, mushrooms, fried onions & pieces of fried bacon mixed in it. Some people use cream of mushoom soup in it, but we prefer some bacon grease & a touch of kraut juice. :cool: Mmmmmmmmm....


OMG that sounds good!

[skcin]

OMG that sounds good!


It is. Very "heavy" food, though.

[sara1998]

It is. Very "heavy" food, though.
Does that mean it's hard to go back for seconds???

[skcin]

Does that mean it's hard to go back for seconds???


Yeah, pretty much. It really fills you up. :D

[HomerMcvie]

Golabki (pronounced guh-woomp-key) is pigs in the blanket - beef,rice & spice mixture wrapped in cabbage leaves & baked in tomato sauce or soup (we use condensed tomato soup and do them in the pressure cooker.)

Mmmm, my Mom used to make cabbage rolls(that's all we called em) almost exactly like what your describing. I've not even thought of em for 3-4 years. Mmmmm, delicious, but man, they would tear you up!:distress: :rolleyes: :lol:

[Richard B]

Dinner Update:

My cuz has decided that my famous Turkey Spaghetti for Thanksgiving dinner is unacceptable. We're now having home-made tacos. So fun being non-traditional sometimes.

[HomerMcvie]

Dinner Update:

My cuz has decided that my famous Turkey Spaghetti for Thanksgiving dinner is unacceptable. We're now having home-made tacos. So fun being non-traditional sometimes.
We've "talked" about doing mexican T-day before, but tradition has always overruled, at the last minute... Too bad, I could eat mexican three times a day! I LOVE it!

[skcin]

Dinner Update:

My cuz has decided that my famous Turkey Spaghetti for Thanksgiving dinner is unacceptable. We're now having home-made tacos. So fun being non-traditional sometimes.

Unacceptable. For some reason, this has me giggling.

[DavidMn]

Golabki (pronounced guh-woomp-key) is pigs in the blanket - beef,rice & spice mixture wrapped in cabbage leaves & baked in tomato sauce or soup (we use condensed tomato soup and do them in the pressure cooker.)

Pierogi are like big raviolis, but the dough tastes a bit different. They're filled with farmer's cheese, mashed potatoes or kraut. You boil them & fry them in butter with onions. I've never made them from scratch, they're a b*tch & it takes all day.

Lazy pierogi is rotini noodles with kraut, mushrooms, fried onions & pieces of fried bacon mixed in it. Some people use cream of mushoom soup in it, but we prefer some bacon grease & a touch of kraut juice. :cool: Mmmmmmmmm....Damn, that sounds delicious!!!:nod:

[DavidMn]

Yeah, pretty much. It really fills you up. :DF**K that. I'd be back for 3rds!!!:]