Comments on: Don’t get caught up in Turkey Bags and Brines!

By: GiBee

GiBee — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 16:39:28 +0000

We are going to my mother-in-laws – 12 people total. Two years ago, I taught her how to make my turkey, so mow she will make the turkey, and I make most of the sides.

We baste our turkey – no bag. Also, I put my citrus and herbs on the night before so it has time to work into th e meat of the turkey!

By: Carmen

Carmen — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 19:25:05 +0000

Mmmmmm this sounds delicious. I might have to just do this. I am making our turkey this year. Thanks for the tips.

By: Don’t Stress over the Centerpiece!

Don’t Stress over the Centerpiece! — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 19:08:03 +0000

[...] don’t forget the easy sweet potatoes, here, and to keep a positive attitude, when you’re cooking your turkey, on the reason why we’re gathering in the first [...]

By: Tami

Tami — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 05:42:58 +0000

I stocked up on turkeys while they are such great prices and need to cook a couple of them. I have slow cooked most of them, but I am DEFINITELY trying this recipe tomorrow. I have a garden overflowing with Rosemary and since you say oranges will work instead of lemons, I have everything I need. I will let you know how it goes!

By: niki

niki — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 20:26:45 +0000

My philosophy is to work hard the week before so you can savor the time together on turkey day!

By: Karen

Karen — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 18:00:57 +0000

I love your attitude about life! I have had a lot of soul searching these past few weeks with the passing of my baby daughter! It has put things in perspective! I have even offered to cook Thanksgiving for my family. Of course, they were concerned about me doing this, but I want to. We are doing nontraditional with a brisket instead of turkey and everyone was okay with that. After following your site for a while now, I realize it is not what is served but the people and fellowship that matters. Of course, I will be praying that the brisket won’t be too dry or the sweet potatoes to sweet, but if they are, so be it. We will all be together thanking our Lord above for the many blessings He has bestowed upon us! Happy Turkey (brisket) Day!

By: ellen b

ellen b — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 17:58:21 +0000

We have to go with the flow around here. When your kids get married you have to share these great celebration days so you need to learn not to cling to stuff that just doesn’t matter. We also are invited to a friends on T-day so we generally will make the turkey another day…whatever day works for everyone. We keep it simple, too. No big deal if we forgot something green to go on the plate :0) Is there really room for green on the plate anyway? I think I’ll just throw in a green appetizer….

By: Hopefull

Hopefull — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 17:53:38 +0000

Being thankful to the ONE with you! I am trying a similar method to you this year, but covering the bird with slabs of bacon! Thankfully I have a family that cares more about laughter than perfection!

By: Annie @ astonesthrowfrominsanity

Annie @ astonesthrowfrominsanity — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 17:51:19 +0000

We are traveling to my sister in law’s house this Thanksgiving. I actually will miss not having those smells in my kitchen, but alas, it is not my turn! Happy Thanksgiving!

By: Myrna

Myrna — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 16:57:16 +0000

My very large, extended family always does “potluck” so no one has a huge burden—(I’m bringing pies)—it makes for a happy, sharing, day. Many (grown) nieces and nephews we haven’t seen for a few years will be here this year. It will be a day full of hugs, catching up and sharing memories.

By: Renee Reeves

Renee Reeves — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 16:41:34 +0000

Wow, I needed this today. I am going to write down what you said about “perfect just does not exist” and hang it up where I can easily see it. Thank you for all you share with us.

By: betsy

betsy — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 13:32:26 +0000

I can almost smell that turkey! I love Christi’s idea of working hard the days before and being able to relax and do the last minute things on the big day. Nobody like a stressed, grumpy hostess either! ha!

By: Christi {Jealous Hands}

Christi {Jealous Hands} — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 13:13:36 +0000

Our Thanksgiving will be small, just my family of 4 and my in-laws. I cook my turkey the old-fashioned way, too – and it’s always just great.

I will cook most everything in the next couple of days so that on Thursday, I can be low-key & just worry mainly about the turkey.

With my young boys, we plan to keep the focus on being thankful {and all that it means, i.e. not just when things are going your way} and all of the blessings that have come our way this year.