Comments on: Thanksgiving: The Supporting Cast

By: Anita Johnson

Anita Johnson — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 21:04:25 +0000

This looks so good! I’m glad that Christmas is around the corner so that I can have some more Turkey and Ham. I can never get tired of this, especially when I get a chance of enjoying a good meal and cooking for them during the holidays!

By: Tica Schad

Tica Schad — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 09:11:03 +0000

Mmmmm…. Thanksgiving! That’s what it was! Now I know why I woke up a couple weeks ago with an intense craving for Pumpkin Pie… I thought it was the baby in my tum putting in his order for the day. Down here in New Zealand we are at the tail end of Spring heading straight for Summer, and Thanksgiving almost slipped past my radar…. full-blooded American that I am… and yet, I guess my blood still knows what time of year it is even if I do not. SO… although I skipped the turkey and dressing (too hot to think of such things!) I consented to my intuition (and to baby’s order) and made Paula Deen’s pumpkin pie recipe which uses cream cheese, and Butter (of course)… even roasted my own pumpkin (thanks to tutorial from Pioneer Woman)… but pumpkin pie was not enough, and the “Dreamy Apple Pie” from this here blog was a must try as well… I…. well… I honestly don’t have the right words to describe those pies and how perfectly they hit the spot and sent me straight back to my roots in the good old US of A, reminding me again of that all important season of Thanksgiving that we celebrate at home. So my husband, myself, our 7 (soon to be 8) kids and a group of Kiwi friends, sat around a bon fire in the warmth of a New Zealand Summer night, and shared a bit of American tradition. And why not share the ‘sweetest’ bit?? Score 1 for the American’s!

By: Julie

Julie — Sun, 27 Nov 2011 15:24:57 +0000

My Thanksgiving would be rated a 10. Why? My family was there; siblings, children, and grandchildren. The food was deeelissh; everyone contributed- 2 turkeys, stuffing, brussels sprouts, cornbread casserole, mashed potatoes, salad. And of course, dessert: pumpkin pie, cookies, and a brandy alexander cheese cake. Everyone was pleasantly plumper as we left the table!!

By: Trish

Trish — Sun, 27 Nov 2011 12:26:52 +0000

I would have to give it a10. Everything was perfect,turkey brined,dressing,sweet potatoes in a fabulous sauce,mashed taters with maybe the best gravy I’ve ever tasted(turkey drippings from the all clad roaster) green beans,cranberry relish,pumpkin pie,pecan pie. All of this prepared and served by my son. What a blessing!

By: Cyndi

Cyndi — Sun, 27 Nov 2011 01:36:10 +0000

I would rate my Tday at around a 5 for food, 10 for the company. Not a big fan of turkey and so if I hadn’t brought a ham I would not have eaten anything but sides.

By: Jan LaDuke

Jan LaDuke — Sat, 26 Nov 2011 23:09:31 +0000

I would probably have to rate TG dinner with an 8. Always strive to do everything from scratch, but as we get older some things like yeast rolls raising on the woodstove has to go by the wayside. Always great family time.

By: Janice Gilman

Janice Gilman — Sat, 26 Nov 2011 20:38:26 +0000

I completely agree with being satisfied with stuffing and gravy! Maybe some good mashed on the side!

By: Nanette

Nanette — Sat, 26 Nov 2011 07:23:05 +0000

I would rate our Thanksgiving a 10. We always go to my sister in laws and I make the stuffing. It’s what the family requests from me AND my husband’s favorite. My nephew and his wife cook the turkey and it’s always so moist and delicious. My sister-in-law makes a killer carrot souffle that could very well be dessert. Her daughter lays out a beautiful table and this year pulled herbs and greenery out of the garden and added skinny tapered candles with small gourds and pumpkins as centerpieces. I LOVED it! My other nieces husband’s carrot cake is always a big hit. Sparkling wine was so good, even spilled on the table! You’ve got to have a spill to make it Thanksgiving, right?

By: shirley

shirley — Sat, 26 Nov 2011 06:58:58 +0000

Wow! that’s awesome. How wonderfully beautiful and delicious this dish looks. I’m craving!

By: Laura

Laura — Sat, 26 Nov 2011 04:55:31 +0000

I’d rate mine a 1. I was sick & still haven’t been able to eat