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d'Kong76 Nov 20 2018 01:24 PM

A couple of weeks ago my friend's sister finally convinced me to shift Turkey Day to her house this year so she could test out her new oven and move the potential battles over Trump that sometimes accompany the holidays to her home turf. NYPD will be present as my pseudo-niece I mentioned months and months ago (top female in entire academy class in fitness) will be present so someone will be there to intervene if necessary. It's less than a half mile away which is great and making a medley of vegetables and peel 'n eat shrimp appetizer for a dozen is a much-welcome lightening of work load. More time for IPA and footbore. Safe and Happy Thanksgiving to all!

Benjamin Grimm Nov 20 2018 01:33 PM Re: ===+++>>Thanksgiving Day Check<<+++===

We'll be going to my sister's house. I expect there will be turkey.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Nov 20 2018 03:19 PM Re: ===+++>>Thanksgiving Day Check<<+++===

In-laws in PA where I'll expect lovingly prepared but bone-dry turkey and 7 layer salad as only a MIL can prep. I think I'll bring the beer

Lefty Specialist Nov 20 2018 03:34 PM Re: ===+++>>Thanksgiving Day Check<<+++===

We'll be having 16 at our house. We do a three-year rotation among relatives and it's our turn this year. Doing prep all day tomorrow. Beer is at the ready.

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Nov 20 2018 04:56 PM Re: ===+++>>Thanksgiving Day Check<<+++===

Beery prep is the bestbest prep. We're doing extended-family-on-my-side pot luck, expanded edition (with 6 visiting Filipino fam in addition to the 20-something we usually have). The cooking duties have passed almost fully to our more culinary-minded generation-- finalmente!-- which means well-brined turkey with compound butter under the skin and duck fat basting, and a crazy array of lovingly-prepared starches. Somehow, I've ended up with relatively light duty. Roasted veg (Brussels with sage-brown butter, miso-maple delicata squash) and fancy-ass crudite (endives, blanched Romano beans, cauli, heirloom sweet peppers) with bagna cauda (anchovy-garlic butter that's CRAZY easy/delicious).

MFS62 Nov 20 2018 06:57 PM Re: ===+++>>Thanksgiving Day Check<<+++===

We have hosted Thanksgiving Day for over 40 years. Its the one day my wife lets me into the kitchen to cook anything other than breakfast. The kids and grandkids show up. We used to have our parents when they were still alive. There are mixed emotions because my wife's brother passed away on Thanksgiving day years ago. I do the turkey (probably because it is to unwieldy for her to handle) and stuffing and dressing. She does the appetizers and one dessert, and the kids bring the other sides and desserts. Everyone be safe and have a great holiday. Later

batmagadanleadoff Nov 20 2018 08:56 PM Re: ===+++>>Thanksgiving Day Check<<+++===

John Cougar Lunchbucket wrote: ... and 7 layer salad as only a MIL can prep. I had to google seven layer salad to learn whether it's an actual thing or some slang shit you were throwing around. It's a thing. [fimg=333]https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSo7-ThGMV73WgYWnGcX4i6qPqM2t6511yeEdxIwuX7QIAmtxvx[/fimg] [fimg=333]https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQufyYke9zlUQOW37sjrGOLSl8BERdArAfajxVsDu8eD2k8qigyXw[/fimg] So am I living in a cave on this one or is this an under the radar salad? Because I never ate it, never saw a live one and never even heard of it.

Rockin' Doc Nov 20 2018 09:53 PM Re: ===+++>>Thanksgiving Day Check<<+++===

My mother and step father will be joining my family of 4 for Thanksgiving dinner this year. I will help the wife with preparations, but is is essentially her show. I am the cleanup crew.

41Forever Nov 20 2018 10:21 PM Re: ===+++>>Thanksgiving Day Check<<+++===

This will be a different Thanksgiving for me. I'm with my parents, sister and brother in Florida this year. We're all going to see Elton John on Friday night. My wife couldn't make the trip, as she needs to be with her mother in Michigan, and my daughter coming home from college and my sister-in-law and her family coming up from Illinois. Probably the first time we've been apart for Thanksgiving in 32 years. Some aunts and uncles and cousins are coming over. Some I haven't seen in years, which will be nice -- and sad, since some of them are in some difficult places health-wise and we're all getting older. I'm thankful that I'll be able to spend time with them. Mom is a wonderful cook, but she knows I like to cook turkey, so I get to be in charge. I make a maple butter glaze that makes for a very juicy turkey when I make it, and I'm sure it will be even better under Mom's watchful eyes.

Lefty Specialist Nov 21 2018 03:44 AM Re: ===+++>>Thanksgiving Day Check<<+++===

Making the cranberry jello dish today with crushed pineapple and a whole bunch of other goodies. It's my aunt's recipe and it's a Turkey Day tradition. And it's delicious.

cooby Nov 21 2018 06:31 AM Re: ===+++>>Thanksgiving Day Check<<+++===

John Cougar Lunchbucket wrote: In-laws in PA where I'll expect lovingly prepared but bone-dry turkey and 7 layer salad as only a MIL can prep. I think I'll bring the beer Careful JCL; calling for whiteouts here today. Crazy ol' Lake Erie isn't frozen yet

seawolf17 Nov 21 2018 06:42 AM Re: ===+++>>Thanksgiving Day Check<<+++===

41Forever wrote: I make a maple butter glaze that makes for a very juicy turkey when I make it Oh? This sounds intriguing. For the first time in, well, ever, we actually have the biggest house in the family, so we're finally atop the hosting rotation. My wife's parents are with us for a few days, and her brother and his family are twenty minutes away, so they're coming over too. We're 400 miles from anyone in my family, which makes things a little difficult, but we're hoping they'll make the trip for something next year.

Fman99 Nov 21 2018 06:57 AM Re: ===+++>>Thanksgiving Day Check<<+++===

We have a pretty easy routine - my wife's uncle hosts an extended family Thanksgiving (25+ people) as he has the biggest house. One of her aunts makes the bird and everyone brings a dish to share. Because many of them are hunters and out all day we don't eat till late (5-6 PM), so it's mostly a day off. I will do the local Turkey Trot 10k, then come home and lunch/nap, and get up and make a casserole to bring out there.

sharpie Nov 21 2018 07:05 AM Re: ===+++>>Thanksgiving Day Check<<+++===

On an every other year rotation and this is our year off. I make a sweet potato/carrot puree every year, the missus makes pies and I make the cocktails. Every year three new ones. This year a place theme: making a Toronto, an Alaska and a China Fight.

Mets Willets Point Nov 21 2018 07:07 AM Re: ===+++>>Thanksgiving Day Check<<+++===

Going to my Mom's in the Bronx.

41Forever Nov 21 2018 07:13 AM Re: ===+++>>Thanksgiving Day Check<<+++===

seawolf17 wrote: 41Forever wrote: I make a maple butter glaze that makes for a very juicy turkey when I make it Oh? This sounds intriguing. For the first time in, well, ever, we actually have the biggest house in the family, so we're finally atop the hosting rotation. My wife's parents are with us for a few days, and her brother and his family are twenty minutes away, so they're coming over too. We're 400 miles from anyone in my family, which makes things a little difficult, but we're hoping they'll make the trip for something next year. Sounds like you will be starting new traditions! Enjoy! The maple butter glaze is easy. The key is to make sure you spread it under the skin as well as on top!

Benjamin Grimm Nov 21 2018 07:21 AM Re: ===+++>>Thanksgiving Day Check<<+++===

sharpie wrote: ...the missus makes pies and I make the cocktails. Every year three new ones. This year a place theme: making a Toronto, an Alaska and a China Fight. Are those pies or cocktails?

MFS62 Nov 21 2018 07:39 AM Re: ===+++>>Thanksgiving Day Check<<+++===

Mets Willets Point wrote: Going to my Mom's in the Bronx. Be careful. Don't let the Kryptonite of the team that plays there sap the strength of a Mets fan. Later

Mets Willets Point Nov 21 2018 08:04 AM Re: ===+++>>Thanksgiving Day Check<<+++===

MFS62 wrote: Mets Willets Point wrote: Going to my Mom's in the Bronx. Be careful. Don't let the Kryptonite of the team that plays there sap the strength of a Mets fan. Later Ha, ha! My mom the Yankees fan and my son the Red Sox fan could have an interesting debate.

dgwphotography Nov 21 2018 08:38 AM Re: ===+++>>Thanksgiving Day Check<<+++===

This will be a tough year - my mom is still in the rehab center, and we'll try to bring as much Thanksgiving as possible to her without overwhelming her.

sharpie Nov 21 2018 08:39 AM Re: ===+++>>Thanksgiving Day Check<<+++===

In answer to Ben's question: three new cocktails every year. Pies are regular: apple and pecan. Some years pumpkin but someone else is making pumpkin pie this year.

Benjamin Grimm Nov 21 2018 08:45 AM Re: ===+++>>Thanksgiving Day Check<<+++===

I'm sorry they're not pies! I'd really love to try a China Fight pie!

batmagadanleadoff Nov 21 2018 03:30 PM Re: ===+++>>Thanksgiving Day Check<<+++===

[fimg=333]https://www.washingtonpost.com/pb/resources/img/thewashingtonpost-white-2x.png[/fimg] How has Trump changed Thanksgiving? Ask these families. Earlier this month, Post Opinions asked readers how their holiday gatherings have changed since Donald Trump’s election to the presidency in 2016. No politics at the table? Only politics at the table? No table at all? More than 200 people from across the country (with a dozen or so Canadians thrown in for good measure) shared their experiences of division, solidarity and continuity. Read nine of these stories below. ♦ BONNERS FERRY, IDAHO Trump has torn our family apart. One side are former Republicans since he took office. The other side are angry Trump supporters that feel as though they’re “owed something.” Though some relatives remain cordial, others will be dining alone, neither welcomed nor invited to the family table. It’s a very sad state of affairs. I’ve never seen anything like it in all my years. — Kim Cruz DENVER Since the 2016 election, my husband, two daughters and I no longer travel to Michigan to celebrate Christmas with my large Republican family, most of whom live there. Our daughters are nonwhite immigrants. My parents’ votes for Trump tore through me like a bullet. Even though I grew up in Michigan, knowing that more than half the people in my home state cast a vote in support of divisiveness and bitter hate toward people like my children has left me unable to even contemplate a visit there. Our holidays are now spent at our own home or in Austin with my husband’s family of Democrats. It is devastating, and I can’t really even characterize what we do as “celebrating” the holidays. Just getting through them and convincingly pretending to be happy for my beautiful kiddos is really the most I hope for now. — Cynthia Dorroh CARLSBAD, CALIF. Thankfully, my holiday plans have not changed, and my family is more united than ever. The Republican members of my family have left the party because they are horrified by the direction the GOP has taken. Actually, the party left them. Many are conservative Christians, but they are also educated, thinking, compassionate people. Now, we are all united in opposing racism, lies and environmental devastation. Trump has united my family more than he will ever know. — Julann Lodge BOULDER, COLO. We went from minimal contact with the Wyoming side of the family to intentionally none. We are fairly liberal and haven’t gotten on with the GOP side of the family for many years. During the Clinton, Bush and Obama years, we would shout at one other over dinner but never with much teeth; I think I was the only one who took any of it seriously. Now, the politics are too toxic. There’s no middle ground anymore. Harder still is dealing with the outright bigotry and racism. Both my sister and I have married people of color; she has refused to have anything to do with this branch of the family for many years. How am I supposed to square myself with someone who doesn’t view me or my family members as human? But eh, it’s not a big loss. We may never see this side of the family again, and honestly, I’m not crying over it. — Erin Schol ST. LOUIS I am progressive, as are both of my sisters and some of my cousins. All of our husbands, as well. My parents and my brothers, not so much. My aunts and uncles are almost exclusively Republicans. But we love each other deeply, so we all grit our teeth and promise ourselves we will behave. Most of us avoid any mention of politics at all; when someone ignores the unspoken rule, everyone else just kind of drifts out of the room. It seems a reasonable and healthy response, but it has left me feeling kind of empty and disconnected. The truth is, my respect for all of my Republican relatives has withered. I love them, but I cannot pretend that they haven’t given up any semblance of morality or discernment. And so we “family” on; it just feels a little more hollow. — Lisa Ezeamii LEWES, DEL. Last year was a little easier as this administration was newer, but now that we’ve slogged through another year and I’ve realized people’s leanings and feelings, I’ve learned: no politics at the table. No talk of the economy or jobs. No talk of empathy for those less fortunate. I’m told it’s because I will end up in tears. I will, but I think the tears are more from frustration about what we have lost as a nation. This president has been successful in driving a wedge between families, between neighbors, between those with differing approaches. I’ll give him that. What he cannot take, though, is my love of my friends and family, and my belief in the ideals of this nation. And, though it has dimmed, I maintain hope for the future. The pendulum will swing back, right? That’s something to be thankful for, no? — Leslie Snowdon-Jones NEW ORLEANS We wanted to visit our daughter, and knowing there was a different prevailing view in her house, we asked for no political talk. The response was, “No, we can’t promise that.” We did not get to see our grandchildren. — George Bond CINCINNATI My parents stopped speaking to us (myself and their two oldest grandchildren) the day Trump was elected because we voted for Hillary. We were forbidden to darken their door unless we apologized for our “disrespect.” They missed their oldest granddaughter’s college graduation and, of course, holidays and birthdays. The first Thanksgiving, we went to a friend’s for dinner. Last year we traveled. I’m not sure what we’ll do this year. Our hearts aren’t in it. My children are sad and confused. I’m angry and confused. I’m not sure what makes you choose someone like Trump over your children and grandchildren and foregoing all the family and life events, especially when you’re over 75 and in poor health. I’m not quite sure how a family “comes back” from that. — Audra Morrison CENTREVILLE, VA. They have not changed one bit. Our family and friends are mature human beings capable of treating one other — even those with whom we may disagree — with civility and respect. The holidays are for fellowship, peace and joy, regardless of political affiliation. Anyone who cannot tolerate diversity of opinion and healthy debate, or who berates someone for something as minor as political beliefs, is not welcome at our table. It has always been that way, and it shall remain so. Those who are so self-absorbed as to think that the actions of individual elected officials will radically alter their daily lives should reconsider the focus they place on said officials, as it takes away from the true focus of the season. — Chris Williams https://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/po ... 5164f33442

MFS62 Nov 21 2018 06:48 PM Re: ===+++>>Thanksgiving Day Check<<+++===

On the lighter side, here's the late comedian John Pinette talking about Thanksgiving dinner - and more. Enjoy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=En6ALRfctVM Later

Ashie62 Nov 22 2018 06:52 AM Re: ===+++>>Thanksgiving Day Check<<+++===

Happy Thanksgiving to all. Health and happiness to all.

MFS62 Nov 22 2018 09:18 AM Re: ===+++>>Thanksgiving Day Check<<+++===

Where are March of the Wooden Soldiers and King Kong? Later

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Nov 23 2018 12:07 AM Re: ===+++>>Thanksgiving Day Check<<+++===

The former was on this afternoon. The latter? Not so sure. sharpie wrote: In answer to Ben's question: three new cocktails every year. Pies are regular: apple and pecan. Some years pumpkin but someone else is making pumpkin pie this year. I likes your tradition. I mean, Scotch with the fellas/fellerinas out back is pretty cool and all, too.

Benjamin Grimm Nov 23 2018 04:15 AM Re: ===+++>>Thanksgiving Day Check<<+++===

I have King Kong saved on my TiVo and watch it every Thanksgiving.

MFS62 Nov 23 2018 07:06 AM Re: ===+++>>Thanksgiving Day Check<<+++===

Benjamin Grimm wrote: I have King Kong saved on my TiVo and watch it every Thanksgiving. As we all should. Later

cooby Nov 23 2018 07:27 AM Re: ===+++>>Thanksgiving Day Check<<+++===

Hubby cooked; I spent the day making doll clothes for my granddaughter :)

Lefty Specialist Nov 23 2018 08:07 AM Re: ===+++>>Thanksgiving Day Check<<+++===

(Blort) A wonderful day. My Trump-defending relatives arrived early and told us that they'd recanted, which made the afternoon much smoother. We'll be eating turkey sammiches for a week or so, and oy have we got leftover desserts.

d'Kong76 Nov 23 2018 08:59 AM Re: ===+++>>Thanksgiving Day Check<<+++===

Lefty Specialist wrote: A wonderful day. It truly was, we had zero politics come up. It was Twilight Zone-esque bliss.

Fman99 Nov 23 2018 05:38 PM Re: ===+++>>Thanksgiving Day Check<<+++===

There's never any political talk at our family Thanksgiving (well, my wife's family, but it's how we do it). Everyone plays nice. It's pretty great. We talk about ourselves and what we have going on in our lives. Half of them voted for Trump and I honestly don't care. If it were to come up I'd leave the room.