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Title: Happy Thanksgiving Everyone!
Post by: Ruckus on Nov 24, 2009, 07:47 PM
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Title: Re: Happy Thanksgiving Everyone!
Post by: mjkoehler on Nov 24, 2009, 07:51 PM
Yes! Thursday morning will start with Bacon, Eggs, Guinness. Lunch and Dinner will be Turkey, stuffing, more turkey, Guinness, mashed taters, more Guinness, and lots of desserts. I've run at least 5 miles every day for the past week to get in shape for this.

Yes, it is my favorite holiday!
Title: Re: Happy Thanksgiving Everyone!
Post by: kydiddle on Nov 24, 2009, 09:25 PM
QuoteYes! Thursday morning will start with Bacon, Eggs, Guinness. Lunch and Dinner will be Turkey, stuffing, more turkey, Guinness, mashed taters, more Guinness, and lots of desserts. I've run at least 5 miles every day for the past week to get in shape for this.

Yes, it is my favorite holiday!

;D ;D ;D

It is a wonderful holiday!! I hope all that working out makes the day guilt-free. :)
Title: Re: Happy Thanksgiving Everyone!
Post by: .Walt on Nov 24, 2009, 10:42 PM
Happy Thanksgiving everyone, and a belated happy Thanksgving to the Canucks! Hope everyone gets their eat on. I know I will!
Title: Re: Happy Thanksgiving Everyone!
Post by: Ghosts_on_TV on Nov 25, 2009, 12:51 AM
Cheers! I'm thankful for my Friends, Family, Girlfriend and the 2 Dinners I'm going to eat on Thursday. And Brothers Past tomorrow night at the River St. Jazz Cafe.
Title: Re: Happy Thanksgiving Everyone!
Post by: dragonboy on Nov 25, 2009, 04:46 AM
Being British I don't know much about ThanksGiving but I did appreciate the shopping day soon afterwards where everything was mad cheap on amazon.com...but I'm not currently buying CDs/DVDs so it sucks for me this year  ;)

Happy ThanksGiving! Have a good one septics!!  :)
Title: Re: Happy Thanksgiving Everyone!
Post by: aMillionDreams on Nov 25, 2009, 06:15 AM
QuoteBeing British I don't know much about ThanksGiving but I did appreciate the shopping day soon afterwards where everything was mad cheap on amazon.com...but I'm not currently buying CDs/DVDs so it sucks for me this year  ;)

Happy ThanksGiving! Have a good one septics!!  :)

I'd never heard septic used in this context, so I googled it.  From the Urban dictionary:
QuoteCockney ryhming slang for a yank (american). The whole phrase is 'Septic Tank' - but as with most cockney ryhming slang the first word is used only. The reason for the link is that, like a septic tank nobody likes a filthy stinking american!!!

Happy Thanksgiving, fellow Septics!  I'll be cooking and baking all day.  I have a large crooked neck pumpkin I'm going to puree and then it's on.  Today I'm busting out two pumpkin pies, candied yams, pumpkin butter, pumpkin bread, and a pasta dish with sausage and pumpkin for dinner tonight.  I'll probably have some pumpkin puree leftover which I will freeze for later.  Everything from scratch, including the pie crusts and whipped cream for the pies.  Then I'm showing up at my sister's house early tomorrow to help her out.  This year I'm definitely more into the cooking than the eating.
Title: Re: Happy Thanksgiving Everyone!
Post by: dragonboy on Nov 25, 2009, 08:00 AM
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QuoteBeing British I don't know much about ThanksGiving but I did appreciate the shopping day soon afterwards where everything was mad cheap on amazon.com...but I'm not currently buying CDs/DVDs so it sucks for me this year  ;)

Happy ThanksGiving! Have a good one septics!!  :)

I'd never heard spetic used in this context, so I googled it.  From the Urban dictionary:
QuoteCockney ryhming slang for a yank (american). The whole phrase is 'Septic Tank' - but as with most cockney ryhming slang the first word is used only. The reason for the link is that, like a septic tank nobody likes a filthy stinking american!!!

Happy Thanksgiving, fellow Septics!  I'll be cooking and baking all day.  I have a large crooked neck pumpkin I'm going to puree and then it's on.  Today I'm busting out two pumpkin pies, candied yams, pumpkin butter, pumpkin bread, and a pasta dish with sausage and pumpkin for dinner tonight.  I'll probably have some pumpkin puree leftover which I will freeze for later.  Everything from scratch, including the pie crusts and whipped cream for the pies.  Then I'm showing up at my sister's house early tomorrow to help her out.  This year I'm definitely more into the cooking than the eating.
Not sure about that 'no one likes a filthy stinking American' bit, never heard that before & certainly didn't mean it like that...it's just cockney ryhming slang for American. The two things aren't related in anyway (apples & pears have nothing to do with stairs, dogs & bones have nothing to do with phones, septic tanks have nothing to do with Yanks - it just ryhmes)

Hope I didn't offend you aMD (or anyone else)

Hope you have a good one US citizens!  :)
Title: Re: Happy Thanksgiving Everyone!
Post by: Ruckus on Nov 25, 2009, 08:09 AM
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I'll be cooking and baking all day.  I have a large crooked neck pumpkin I'm going to puree and then it's on.  Today I'm busting out two pumpkin pies, candied yams, pumpkin butter, pumpkin bread, and a pasta dish with sausage and pumpkin for dinner tonight.  I'll probably have some pumpkin puree leftover which I will freeze for later.  Everything from scratch, including the pie crusts and whipped cream for the pies.  Then I'm showing up at my sister's house early tomorrow to help her out.  This year I'm definitely more into the cooking than the eating.

This sounds frickin' awesome!  I'm assuming you grew your pumpkins also?

Unfortunately, in my 1st generation American family, I'm the only one that likes to eat traditional American Thanksgiving fare and am always vetoed, even if I offer to cook.  Therefore, we will be eating Indian food as usual.
Title: Re: Happy Thanksgiving Everyone!
Post by: Ruckus on Nov 25, 2009, 08:10 AM
D'boy...I think calling us septics seems contrary to the spirit of Thanksgiving ;D ;)
Title: Re: Happy Thanksgiving Everyone!
Post by: aMillionDreams on Nov 25, 2009, 08:18 AM
It takes a lot more than that to offend me, DB.  That definition seemed a little harsh, I thought I'd see what you meant by it.  Cheers!

Ruckus, unfortunately I don't have room to grow pumpkins in my current, small, suburban yard.  I got the pumpkin from the farmer's market.
Title: Re: Happy Thanksgiving Everyone!
Post by: BH on Nov 25, 2009, 09:19 AM
May your turkey's be moist and your stuffing fluffy.
Title: Re: Happy Thanksgiving Everyone!
Post by: megalicious on Nov 25, 2009, 10:32 AM
hope everyone has a safe and wonderful holiday!
:)
Title: Re: Happy Thanksgiving Everyone!
Post by: aMillionDreams on Nov 25, 2009, 11:29 AM
Oh, and the Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies!  Some of the peeps here have tried those.   :)
Title: Re: Happy Thanksgiving Everyone!
Post by: NoVa_NoLa on Nov 25, 2009, 12:16 PM
Ummm, I think I want to celebrate with aMD.   :)

Happy Thanksgiving, y'all!

And Ruckus, my family has been here forever (actually have some Native American roots) and we eat some traditional T-day stuff, but really it winds up being a lot of our favorite foods.  I think, as long as you're thankful, it counts.  :)  Enjoy!
Title: Re: Happy Thanksgiving Everyone!
Post by: Ruckus on Nov 25, 2009, 01:01 PM
QuoteUmmm, I think I want to celebrate with aMD.   :)

Happy Thanksgiving, y'all!

And Ruckus, my family has been here forever (actually have some Native American roots) and we eat some traditional T-day stuff, but really it winds up being a lot of our favorite foods.  I think, as long as you're thankful, it counts.  :)  Enjoy!

Oh, I'm looking forward to it.  It is my favorite meal my dad cooks.  Authentic Southern Indian....Idlis, Dosas, Sambar, Tomato Chutney, Coconut Chutney...mmmmm
Title: Re: Happy Thanksgiving Everyone!
Post by: ALady on Nov 25, 2009, 01:13 PM
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Happy Thanksgiving, fellow Septics!  I'll be cooking and baking all day.  I have a large crooked neck pumpkin I'm going to puree and then it's on.  Today I'm busting out two pumpkin pies, candied yams, pumpkin butter, pumpkin bread, and a pasta dish with sausage and pumpkin for dinner tonight.  I'll probably have some pumpkin puree leftover which I will freeze for later.  Everything from scratch, including the pie crusts and whipped cream for the pies.  Then I'm showing up at my sister's house early tomorrow to help her out.  This year I'm definitely more into the cooking than the eating.

That sounds fantastic, aMD!

QuoteIt is my favorite meal my dad cooks.  Authentic Southern Indian....Idlis, Dosas, Sambar, Tomato Chutney, Coconut Chutney...mmmmm

Ooooooh....that sounds good too!

I think I'm only making one dish this year: baked butternut squash topped with pecan pesto (pecans, parmesan, garlic and olive oil) and baked until the topping is browned and crunchy.
Title: Re: Happy Thanksgiving Everyone!
Post by: capt. scotty on Nov 25, 2009, 02:24 PM
The most wonderful day of the year...Family, Food, and Football. Cant ask for more.

Happy Turkey Day yinz all!
Title: Re: Happy Thanksgiving Everyone!
Post by: TEO on Nov 25, 2009, 03:43 PM
QuoteOh, and the Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies!  Some of the peeps here have tried those.   :)

Those WERE delicious... :)
Title: Re: Happy Thanksgiving Everyone!
Post by: TEO on Nov 25, 2009, 03:48 PM
We are taking Polish mistakes, shrimp cocktail, seven layer salad, and gooey butter cake...
Title: Re: Happy Thanksgiving Everyone!
Post by: Hawkeye on Nov 25, 2009, 05:05 PM
The only thing I'm making is my pumpkin ale...if it turned out!!!  I'll know tomorrow!!!  Happy Turkey Day everyone :)

BE SAFE.  NO DRINKING AND DRIVING!

I am saying this partially to talk myself into not doing it...

Cheers!
Title: Re: Happy Thanksgiving Everyone!
Post by: mjkoehler on Nov 25, 2009, 05:30 PM
Besides the delicious and JUICY Turkey, apple & sausage stuffing, sweet potatoes, homemade rolls, homemade (and beyond decadent) mashed potatoes, GRAVY (one of my contributions and I make it from a medium roux), green bean casserole, pumpkin cranberry pie (my other contribution), I have the following now chilling waiting for me:

Bells: Two Hearted Ale, Expedition and Kalaamazoo Stoutes, Best Brown Ale, Christmas Ale
Founders Breakfast Stout
Laguantis Cappuccino Stout
Sierra Nevada- Torpedo

It's gonna be a good day!
Title: Re: Happy Thanksgiving Everyone!
Post by: ALady on Nov 25, 2009, 05:50 PM
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Bells: Two Hearted Ale, Expedition and Kalaamazoo Stoutes, Best Brown Ale, Christmas Ale
Founders Breakfast Stout
Laguantis Cappuccino Stout
Sierra Nevada- Torpedo

Now yer talkin', mjk!    ;)

Also, viva la sausage stuffing!   :)
Title: Re: Happy Thanksgiving Everyone!
Post by: Sassbox on Nov 25, 2009, 06:18 PM
Happy Thanksgiving!  Safe travels if you're traveling and full bellies for you all!

We don't do turkey, so I'm preparing a Crown Roast of Pork with Bread and Onion stuffing, Gratin of Brussels Sprouts & Cauliflower with Pine Nut topping, Sweet Potato Casserole, Cranberry Sauce layered with cream cheese and pecans and Yeast Rolls.  I might throw some mashed Yukon Golds in for good measure.  :) For dessert?  Apple and Cranberry Galette.

Tonight, I'll be enjoying Stilton and a Brooklyn Chocolate Stout or two.
Title: Re: Happy Thanksgiving Everyone!
Post by: ms. yvon on Nov 25, 2009, 06:30 PM
your menus all sound fantastic!

have a fantastic weekend everyone!  i'm gonna get a hike in early in the day then settle in for the evening with some friends hosting their annual "for those not travelling" feast and swim.

good travels, all!  [smiley=beer.gif]
Title: Re: Happy Thanksgiving Everyone!
Post by: mjkoehler on Nov 25, 2009, 06:52 PM
QuoteHappy Thanksgiving!  Safe travels if you're traveling and full bellies for you all!

We don't do turkey, so I'm preparing a Crown Roast of Pork with Bread and Onion stuffing, Gratin of Brussels Sprouts & Cauliflower with Pine Nut topping, Sweet Potato Casserole, Cranberry Sauce layered with cream cheese and pecans and Yeast Rolls.  I might throw some mashed Yukon Golds in for good measure.  :) For dessert?  Apple and Cranberry Galette.

Tonight, I'll be enjoying Stilton and a Brooklyn Chocolate Stout or two.

uhhh what's that address? I'll be over immediatly! Mmm Stilton
Title: Re: Happy Thanksgiving Everyone!
Post by: Ghosts_on_TV on Nov 25, 2009, 07:27 PM
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QuoteHappy Thanksgiving!  Safe travels if you're traveling and full bellies for you all!

We don't do turkey, so I'm preparing a Crown Roast of Pork with Bread and Onion stuffing, Gratin of Brussels Sprouts & Cauliflower with Pine Nut topping, Sweet Potato Casserole, Cranberry Sauce layered with cream cheese and pecans and Yeast Rolls.  I might throw some mashed Yukon Golds in for good measure.  :) For dessert?  Apple and Cranberry Galette.

Tonight, I'll be enjoying Stilton and a Brooklyn Chocolate Stout or two.

uhhh what's that address? I'll be over immediatly! Mmm Stilton

Seriously.
Title: Re: Happy Thanksgiving Everyone!
Post by: the_wizzard on Nov 25, 2009, 09:36 PM
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*throwing up the version from 1980....time to get down and celebrate our blessings!

Have a wonderful Thanksgiving everyone!  My family tossed out the old traditional home-cooked meal years ago (my Mom got tired of cooking multiple dinners to satisfy the omnivores, pescatarians and vegans....bless her soul for doing it for so many years).  We go out to eat, usually in Park City.  But this year my folks are coming out here since me, my husband, and sis are all in Portland.  We get to hang with Murphy (their new chocolate lab pup), take the whole dog pack (5 dogs total) on a hike and then head to Jake's for a fabulous dinner filled with seafood delights and turkey for those who indulge!  Everyone's plans sound delish and fun!  Cheers to you all!
Title: Re: Happy Thanksgiving Everyone!
Post by: Jbones72 on Nov 25, 2009, 09:39 PM
Hope everyone has a happy & safe day!


Happy Thanksgiving!!!!
:)
Title: Re: Happy Thanksgiving Everyone!
Post by: TEO on Nov 26, 2009, 07:12 AM
Good to see all of the food offerings and that mjk finally latched onto some Torpedo! Just put some in to chill...Have a GREAT day everyone... :)
Title: Re: Happy Thanksgiving Everyone!
Post by: MarkW on Nov 26, 2009, 10:21 AM
Happy Thanksgiving, guys!  Wherever you are, and whoever you're with, I hope you have a good one.


QuoteOh, I'm looking forward to it.  It is my favorite meal my dad cooks.  Authentic Southern Indian....Idlis, Dosas, Sambar, Tomato Chutney, Coconut Chutney...mmmmm

You're making me hungry.  We're off to Kerala on holiday in three weeks, and I'm really looking forward to the food!
Title: Re: Happy Thanksgiving Everyone!
Post by: Soulshine on Nov 28, 2009, 02:47 PM
I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving with their friends & fam!!!

Dylan, I hope you tweeked that cookie recipe.  ;D
Title: Re: Happy Thanksgiving Everyone!
Post by: Ruckus on Nov 29, 2009, 04:18 AM
QuoteHappy Thanksgiving, guys!  Wherever you are, and whoever you're with, I hope you have a good one.


QuoteOh, I'm looking forward to it.  It is my favorite meal my dad cooks.  Authentic Southern Indian....Idlis, Dosas, Sambar, Tomato Chutney, Coconut Chutney...mmmmm

You're making me hungry.  We're off to Kerala on holiday in three weeks, and I'm really looking forward to the food!

Hope you have a great time Mark :)  The food is ALWAYS good, just not as good as my dad's. ;)