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Guenmai Nov 20th, 2007 11:32 AM

Happy Thanksgiving!
 
So folks, it's almost time for our busiest holiday here in the States and my favorite holiday. I absolutely love Thanksgiving.

So since this is a forum of food obsessed folks....smiles...I was wondering what you all are cooking up?

I've decided to stay home and cook for myself and will be whipping up pan-grilled salmon with sauteed onions and topped with whole-berry cranberry sauce. I'll also do steamed asparagus and then do a penne with tahini and tamari sauce. I'll probably drop by my Thai friend's restaurant tomorrow and get an order of fried yam rounds. They'll easily hold up a day in the fridge. Then if I can get into the market today, I'll pick up some honey graham crackers and canned pumpkin pie mix and make a graham cracker crusted pumpkin pie. I love my own cooking which is why I'm staying home this Thanksgiving. Plus, parents...siblings...are out of town for the holiday
anyway. I didn't want to be anywhere near an airport this coming weekend. Smiles. So, Happy Thanksgiving and Happy Travels! Gobble...Gobble...

BillT Nov 20th, 2007 11:42 AM

We don't cook- we are going to the Omni Hotel for a great Thanksgiving brunch- Turkey, Ham, Prime Rib, all the fixings, sumptious desserts, champaigne, chocolate covered strawberries, caviar, shrimp - the works!

lcuy Nov 20th, 2007 11:50 AM

Well, I LOVE turkey and the trimmings, so I'll celebrate TG at my friends home on Thursday, then will probably make another turkey meal on Sunday at home for DH and myself!

But your meal sounds really good Guenmai. Can you send a take out order to honolulu??
;-)

Happy Thanksgiving, Asia posters!


thursdaysd Nov 20th, 2007 12:31 PM

I grew up in England, where turkey belonged to Christmas, and I've never really adjusted to Thanksgiving, plus I'm limping. So I'm starting with a wonderful tortilla soup from Whole Foods, with chunks of chicken and chilies, followed by steak, twice-baked potato and green beans, and finishing with cannoli (also WF), and maybe cheese and biscuits. Along with some 2006 Layer Cake Shiraz that I just picked up at the wine merchant. The 2005 was wonderful, so I have high hopes for the 2006.

Craig Nov 20th, 2007 02:02 PM

Turkey and all the trimmings at my parents house in RI - special guest of honor is my 102 yr old grandfather - still sharp but blind and does not hear too well although hearing aid helps. On Friday, I do a classic lasagna for everyone with Caesar Salad and garlic bread - yummmm!

rhkkmk Nov 20th, 2007 05:15 PM

breakfast at mcdonalds....lunch at taco bell and supper of campbell's tomato soup and grilled cheese...pecan pie with tons of whipped cream....

as an indentured servant of guenmai's i cannot afford more...

please send mcdonalds coupons...PO X 305, bollywood....

Shanghainese Nov 21st, 2007 07:33 AM

Thanks for the post, Guenmai. Since I burnt 2 of them, I love turkey but don't make them anymore. Attending good neighbors gathering, bringing edemame as finger food, hot & sour soup, a Trader Joe's carrot cake and wine.

Happy Thanksgiving to everyone!

Guenmai Nov 21st, 2007 08:09 AM

Bob...since it's a special day, you will be allowed to sit at the table with me. You need a day out of the dungeon! Happy Travels!

rhkkmk Nov 21st, 2007 09:11 AM

no pinching under the table, PLEASE...

Guenmai Nov 21st, 2007 09:47 AM

OK, Bob...only KICKING! Happy Travels!

simpsonc510 Nov 21st, 2007 09:51 AM

Breakfast group at Perkins (this is a very long standing tradition).. a group of teachers who taught together back in the late 70's and we've remained friends! Nice tradition!

I'm not cooking turkey either! I'm having turkey and the trimmings with my mother in the nursing home, and then meeting up with BIL's family after that, for even more turkey and trimmings.

I think I'll be happily stuffed by the end of the day!

Have a lovely Thanksgiving, everyone.

Carol

Gpanda Nov 21st, 2007 08:34 PM

Some of us will be celebrating Thanksgiving in the traditional fashion, i.e., dinner at Mom Tri's Boathouse. Maybe they have Turkey Laab.

Guenmai, don't take it too easy on your faithless servant. You know how he gets. Dopn't let him sit at your table, the same room should be enough.


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