Thanksgiving Plans?

sara1998 · #1 11-15-2005, 01:31 PM

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 · #2 11-15-2005, 01:37 PM

My parent's for dinner #1 around noon.

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!

sara1998 · #3 11-15-2005, 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by skcin

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 · #4 11-15-2005, 01:59 PM

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..

Raeven Skye · #5 11-15-2005, 03:00 PM

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Originally Posted by sara1998

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 · #6 11-15-2005, 03:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Raeven Skye

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 · #7 11-15-2005, 03:10 PM

I'm working on Thanksgiving.

Raeven Skye · #8 11-15-2005, 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by sara1998

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 · #9 11-15-2005, 08:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Raeven Skye

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.

Raeven Skye · #10 11-16-2005, 10:57 AM

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Originally Posted by sara1998

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!

Raeven Skye · #11 11-15-2005, 01:48 PM

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Originally Posted by 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!

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!

HomerMcvie · #12 11-15-2005, 02:44 PM

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Originally Posted by 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!

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 · #13 11-15-2005, 02:45 PM

spending the week on holiday
going to arizona

GypsySorcerer · #14 11-15-2005, 02:48 PM

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.

sara1998 · #15 11-15-2005, 03:12 PM

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Originally Posted by HomerMcvie

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.