Ah yes, ’tis that time of year again. It’s that time where every single email and website (and now Twitter account) seems to be talking turkey and although we already had our Thanksgiving last month up here in Canuckistan, I want another one because the turkey conversations are making me crazy with hunger.
Besides, our Thanksgiving gathering was on the smaller side this year so we had chickens instead and it was GOOD because my mother-in-law doesn’t know how to cook anything that tastes anything less than delicious, but ohhh turkey. I’m looking forward to Christmas dinner, let’s put it that way!
Last year I had what was dubbed by someone out there in Internet-land as a “Yanksgiving dinner” and I think I just might have to do it again. Looking over my meal plan for the week we’re supposed to have chicken legs on Thursday but I think I’ll have to thaw out one of our whole chickens in the freezer and I’ll roast up one of those with some baked potatoes, stuffing, and vegetables.
Then I can stuff myself silly and moan about how full I am just like everyone South of the border.
My approach with #1 son on his own is to cook the same menu items normally seen on the old big Thanksgiving feast … BUT to spread it out over a week or more so there isn’t too much food aging in the refrigerator. Works great and we still get to eat all our favorites. Turkey is still a great bargain. I tend to have it about once a month. A wonderful roast meal and then curry and other dishes later.
I say go for it! You can celebrate with us Yanks anytime! 🙂
I wanted to do a turkey this weekend, since we were away for Canadian Thanksgiving, but Matthew put the kaibosh on it. Harumph.
I have to wait until Christmas.