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Title: Thanksgiving n' all the Fixins...
Post by: OrangeAfroMan on November 19, 2017, 05:29:38 PM
Descriptions of our savory morsels have already crept up here and there, so why not make a thread of it?

Every year, a lady friend and I volunteer to pass out meals, then go to a friend's house for food.  Last year, we made an apple/pecan pie....probably the sweetest pie I've ever tasted.  It was a winner.  This year, we'll whip something else up.

The friends bought a turkey fryer, so everybody wins there.  Not sure what kind of pie we'll create, but we're making it on Wednesday.  No volunteering this year, though, we got turned away, lol.  I guess that's a good thing - too many volunteers.
Title: Re: Thanksgiving n' all the Fixins...
Post by: OrangeAfroMan on November 19, 2017, 05:30:37 PM
Back about 20 years ago or so, my uncle started frying turkeys out in the back yard and had to make 2 - the first one got picked clean before mealtime came around.  
Title: Re: Thanksgiving n' all the Fixins...
Post by: 847badgerfan on November 19, 2017, 05:38:50 PM
I'm doing Alton Brown's (AB) Good Eats Roast Turkey. Mrs. 847 is making stuffing (not in the bird) and a pie if she is up to it. If not it's on me. I'm also doing AB's green bean casserole, mashed potatoes, a lobster and corn casserole, roasted asparagus, Bobby Flay's (BF) smoked chipotle sweet potato au gratin and BF's cranberry sauce.

That should do it.
Title: Re: Thanksgiving n' all the Fixins...
Post by: huskerdinie on November 19, 2017, 05:52:30 PM
Doing my usual turkey and stuffing with mashed and sweet potatoes, green bean casserole, more stuffing on the side, deviled eggs and for dessert this year my pumpkin pie is the double layer pie with cream cheese and cool whip chilled in the fridge for a few hours.  We are in the midst of planning a move, the hubby is working, and the kids are in Kentucky, Wyoming, and Alaska, the rest of the family is spread out from Kansas, to South Dakota and other far flung places, so it's only my hubby, my sister and me this year.  I will call my mom after the NU / Iowa game on Friday to commiserate about our season and munch on left over turkey sandwiches while breathlessly waiting to hear if Riley is fired or not and if Frost is coming or not.  Oh, the suspense!  
Title: Re: Thanksgiving n' all the Fixins...
Post by: MrNubbz on November 19, 2017, 06:03:58 PM

My favorite Holiday a respite from modern mayhem.Whatever you're roasting/smoking/frying/grilling hope it exceeds all expectations.Food,football,family & friends - Best Wishes.Prolly gonna go with the traditional fixins.Might follow badge's advice and try AB's recipe



Title: Re: Thanksgiving n' all the Fixins...
Post by: 847badgerfan on November 19, 2017, 06:07:40 PM
Doing my usual turkey and stuffing with mashed and sweet potatoes, green bean casserole, more stuffing on the side, deviled eggs and for dessert this year my pumpkin pie is the double layer pie with cream cheese and cool whip chilled in the fridge for a few hours.  We are in the midst of planning a move, the hubby is working, and the kids are in Kentucky, Wyoming, and Alaska, the rest of the family is spread out from Kansas, to South Dakota and other far flung places, so it's only my hubby, my sister and me this year.  I will call my mom after the NU / Iowa game on Friday to commiserate about our season and munch on left over turkey sandwiches while breathlessly waiting to hear if Riley is fired or not and if Frost is coming or not.  Oh, the suspense!  

Very glad you found us and are posting here!! We need more ladies on the board to keep us straightened out. 

:93:
Title: Re: Thanksgiving n' all the Fixins...
Post by: Honestbuckeye on November 19, 2017, 07:37:13 PM
Is it sacrilege to not do turkey?

It is just me and my better half in Florida this year.  Not going up to Michigan to see the families because I have to go in mid- December to see my youngest grad from MSU.  Then again at Christmas.  So...staying put.

Neither are huge turkey fans....we like it well enough but not really wanting a ton of leftovers.

So...prime rib, mashed taters, stuffing, sweet corn, green been casserole and some good rolls.   
Title: Re: Thanksgiving n' all the Fixins...
Post by: 847badgerfan on November 19, 2017, 07:41:52 PM
HB..

No it is not wrong. The original TG involved a lot of seafood too. You have access to some of the best. Go THERE.
Title: Re: Thanksgiving n' all the Fixins...
Post by: MarqHusker on November 19, 2017, 07:51:22 PM
The first time I 'hosted' a Thanksgiving dinner was as a bachelor, was for my (now wife) and her parents and a brother of mine.  I had a decent apartment, but a modest kitchen.   I did a whole beef tenderloin, shrimp cocktail, a caesar salad, and yeast rolls (made by another party).    In laws brought the pie.   

It's tough to do a whole lot in most apartments.    Nobody missed the turkey and the traditional fixings.
Title: Re: Thanksgiving n' all the Fixins...
Post by: 847badgerfan on November 19, 2017, 08:05:27 PM
Apartments. In Europe? Holy chit. I can't imagine how they cook there. But they do.
Title: Re: Thanksgiving n' all the Fixins...
Post by: Kris61 on November 19, 2017, 09:38:45 PM
Is it sacrilege to not do turkey?

It is just me and my better half in Florida this year.  Not going up to Michigan to see the families because I have to go in mid- December to see my youngest grad from MSU.  Then again at Christmas.  So...staying put.

Neither are huge turkey fans....we like it well enough but not really wanting a ton of leftovers.

So...prime rib, mashed taters, stuffing, sweet corn, green been casserole and some good rolls.  
If I had my way I'd rather do something like that.  I like turkey good enough but prime rib, a beef brisket, ribs, any o that would get my vote over turkey.  A few years ago I convinced my mom to start making lasagna for Christmas instead of the traditional baked ham I found myself liking less and less every year.  It was delicious and she makes it every year now.  My wife and her family are much slower to eschew traditions though.
Title: Re: Thanksgiving n' all the Fixins...
Post by: OrangeAfroMan on November 19, 2017, 09:42:41 PM
My last living grandparent died a few years ago, and many of my fondest memories of all of them were driving up to GA for Thanksgiving.  The amount and quality of food was legendary.

Mom's side of the family did the turkey frying, that grandma would make a roast just for me.  Her stuffing was okay - not great.  But her sweet tea had more sugar in it than Kool-Aid does.  3-4 sweet potato pies, at least.

Dad's side of the family - 'Granny' - everything was rich n' fried.  I will miss her fried cornbread (lacey cornbread, I've seen it called) my whole life.  Turkey, ham, just plenty of everything.  She could cause a coma with her cooking, in a good way.  
Title: Re: Thanksgiving n' all the Fixins...
Post by: utee94 on November 19, 2017, 09:57:30 PM
1) Absolutely NOT sacrilege to do something other than turkey for Thanksgiving.  It's a holiday, it's a GREAT holiday, and you should enjoy what you like!

2) I love turkey and that's what I personally want on Thanksgiving, it's what makes my family happy because they love it, not just because it's traditional.

3) One of the main reasons everyone loves the turkey is because my dad, and the rest of my family, kicks ass at making it delicious.  My dad always deep-fries one turkey, and these days I typically BBQ another.  BBQd turkey is amazing.  Deep-fried turkey is off the charts delicious.

So no worries, do what you like, eat what you like.  It's Thanksgiving.  It's meant to be a happy holiday.  So enjoy it to its fullest!
Title: Re: Thanksgiving n' all the Fixins...
Post by: Honestbuckeye on November 19, 2017, 10:34:27 PM
Yes, best turkey I ever enjoyed was deep fried. Omg was that tasty.

Going to have to try the bbq idea. 
Title: Re: Thanksgiving n' all the Fixins...
Post by: WhiskeyM on November 20, 2017, 12:57:15 PM
I'm doing a bit of everything this year.  

We will most likely be in Pittsburgh to visit my family next year, so we are hanging out with my brother-in-law and his wifes family this year up in Jacksonville.

They are a weird bunch.  They have 4 kids, don't drink at all, and don't stay up late.  They want to have turkey at 11 AM.  They ordered a premade feast from Whole Foods (despite my offer to bring my equipment and deep fry a turkey).  Because we will basically be there for breakfast, Mrs. Whiskey is making this for an appetizer: Maple bacon crackle (https://www.pinterest.com/pin/ASnGDzPpmfHg61ZqCR5B7VSw7Ez3TTz9vZ0q-9i3MiNHzSBRp8FF-XU/)

Should be interesting.  We will be back home early afternoon.  For dinner it's going to be rib roast with skillet potatoes and caramelized onions.
Title: Re: Thanksgiving n' all the Fixins...
Post by: MaximumSam on November 20, 2017, 01:03:59 PM
I'm cooking at my house this year
Definites
- Roast turkey
- Mashed potatoes
- Cranberry sauce

Definite but haven't picked out a recipe yet
- Gravy
- Dressing
- Some vegetable

I'll probably buy bread.  My wife wants to make mac and cheese and a pie.  Telling people to bring desserts.
Title: Re: Thanksgiving n' all the Fixins...
Post by: OrangeAfroMan on November 20, 2017, 04:42:47 PM
I wonder if there's a map showing who calls it dressing and who calls it stuffing.  I grew up calling it stuffing in FL, but my extended family in GA all called it dressing.
Title: Re: Thanksgiving n' all the Fixins...
Post by: 847badgerfan on November 20, 2017, 04:46:32 PM
Stuffing. When I hear the word "dressing" I think of salad or putting on clothes.
Title: Re: Thanksgiving n' all the Fixins...
Post by: MaximumSam on November 20, 2017, 06:46:13 PM
I call it both, but my mother was an English teacher and if I ain't using it to stuff something I can't in good conscience call it stuffing.
Title: Re: Thanksgiving n' all the Fixins...
Post by: 847badgerfan on November 20, 2017, 06:51:24 PM
I call it both, but my mother was an English teacher and if I ain't using it to stuff something I can't in good conscience call it stuffing.
Bread casserole. :)
Title: Re: Thanksgiving n' all the Fixins...
Post by: huskerdinie on November 20, 2017, 06:55:24 PM
I don't know; sometimes being on this board is like herding cats- freaking hilarious but the potential for getting all scratched up is pretty high. 

I usually spend more time reading than I do posting cause I am certainly no genius with the X's and O's; I keep hoping to learn stuff by osmosis, but you guys are all falling down on the job with that, lol.  

In any case - this year my reaction to my Huskers' season is simply this:   :57: :91: so better off not saying anything at all.  
Title: Re: Thanksgiving n' all the Fixins...
Post by: 847badgerfan on November 20, 2017, 06:57:50 PM
I don't know; sometimes being on this board is like herding cats- freaking hilarious but the potential for getting all scratched up is pretty high.

I usually spend more time reading than I do posting cause I am certainly no genius with the X's and O's; I keep hoping to learn stuff by osmosis, but you guys are all falling down on the job with that, lol.  

In any case - this year my reaction to my Huskers' season is simply this:   :57: :91: so better off not saying anything at all.  
Hah!

None of us are. That's why we are on a message board instead of a sideline. 

I know one thing though. We like to play with each other. It's all in good fun. There is nobody here I wouldn't break bread or drink with. Or both. :72:
Title: Re: Thanksgiving n' all the Fixins...
Post by: GopherRock on November 20, 2017, 07:53:08 PM
That crouton-based substance that goes in the bird is stuffing, not dressing. 

Nothing wrong with passing on turkey. Then again, I come from a family where rice is a staple, instead of something to be drowned in cinnamon and brown sugar.

The best turkey I ever ate was roasted on a spit over an oak fire under a temporary tent made of pole barn siding.  

GF and I are hosting supper Friday night with turkey and stuffing. But in lieu of mashed potatoes, we're having ravioli with red sauce, au gratin potatoes with 4 kinds of cheese I can't pronounce, and their family recipes for several desserts. 

For honestbuckeye: Yes, the ravioli is homemade. Cheese filling, some sort of blend of ricotta, cream cheese, and something else I don't remember. GF used the same mixture as lasagna filling. We experimented with using a filling rack to speed the process up. It might have worked, but the dough got too dry and wouldn't come out of the rack after it was rolled when tapped on the table. We'll have to use the dough recipe that came with the box. Unlike the stuff in the mixer cookbook, that recipe called for olive oil when the mixer one didn't. If anyone knows more about making pasta, I'd love to hear some advice.

We had said ravioli for a postgame meal after we got home from the Nebraska game. We combined it with garlic bread and some red sauce that turned into meat sauce when the meatballs collapsed. It was fantastic. 
Title: Re: Thanksgiving n' all the Fixins...
Post by: FearlessF on November 20, 2017, 08:08:59 PM
I'm doing Alton Brown's (AB) Good Eats Roast Turkey.  I'm also doing AB's green bean casserole, and mashed potatoes, some stove top stuffing, Hawaiian dinner rolls warmed in the oven, plenty of gravy

and of course whatever the others would like to bring to the table 
Title: Re: Thanksgiving n' all the Fixins...
Post by: Drew4UTk on November 20, 2017, 08:21:21 PM
i just did a prime rib this weekend- i cut a chunk off Sunday morning and made an omelet... had another slice on a sub roll for lunch... and yet another chunk for dinner.  today, it was lunch and then dinner... i love prime rib, but enough is enough.. there is likely five or six pounds of the thing left.  

last year we had a huge group and fixed up two birds- one roasted and one smoked.  my wife makes it pretty good for roasting, and better than most anyone would agree- but that smoked one? it was history within minutes.  it was fantastic.  i mean really, really good- and i generally don't like turkey.  i highly rec a smoked turkey... to me, it's better than dunked by a wide margin.  

my special this Thursday evening is a 1996 Hoye De Monterrey Double Corona that has bloom galore and fading oils, meaning it's either peak or just past peak- quiet after everything settles, no work following day, children playing elsewhere but safe and happy- i tell y'all, there is a lot to be thankful for, and this little tradition is a good time to reflect on that.   
Title: Re: Thanksgiving n' all the Fixins...
Post by: 847badgerfan on November 20, 2017, 08:36:25 PM
Stuffing is stuffing if you are stuffing it in your pie hole?

So there. It's stuffing.


I'm thinking we need to find 'Fro a B1G team to hop onto. He's here more than anywhere, and I'm thing he would look good in RED. As in BIG RED. Of course, who wouldn't?


RED Afro Man has a nice ring to it.


Thoughts?
Title: Re: Thanksgiving n' all the Fixins...
Post by: FearlessF on November 20, 2017, 08:39:25 PM
I'm pretty sure he's sweet on the huskers
Title: Re: Thanksgiving n' all the Fixins...
Post by: Honestbuckeye on November 20, 2017, 08:49:36 PM
That crouton-based substance that goes in the bird is stuffing, not dressing.

Nothing wrong with passing on turkey. Then again, I come from a family where rice is a staple, instead of something to be drowned in cinnamon and brown sugar.

The best turkey I ever ate was roasted on a spit over an oak fire under a temporary tent made of pole barn siding.  

GF and I are hosting supper Friday night with turkey and stuffing. But in lieu of mashed potatoes, we're having ravioli with red sauce, au gratin potatoes with 4 kinds of cheese I can't pronounce, and their family recipes for several desserts.

For honestbuckeye: Yes, the ravioli is homemade. Cheese filling, some sort of blend of ricotta, cream cheese, and something else I don't remember. GF used the same mixture as lasagna filling. We experimented with using a filling rack to speed the process up. It might have worked, but the dough got too dry and wouldn't come out of the rack after it was rolled when tapped on the table. We'll have to use the dough recipe that came with the box. Unlike the stuff in the mixer cookbook, that recipe called for olive oil when the mixer one didn't. If anyone knows more about making pasta, I'd love to hear some advice.

We had said ravioli for a postgame meal after we got home from the Nebraska game. We combined it with garlic bread and some red sauce that turned into meat sauce when the meatballs collapsed. It was fantastic.
Yum.   Just.......yum.
Title: Re: Thanksgiving n' all the Fixins...
Post by: MarqHusker on November 20, 2017, 08:53:28 PM
When you have that much prime rib left, you need to break it down into portions,  either cube it or strips, Ziploc it, vacuum seal if possible and freeze it for stews, soup or stroganoff.  I hope you kept the bones.  Homemade beef stock is the best, for soup, chili, carmelizing onions, and really easy to make.
Title: Re: Thanksgiving n' all the Fixins...
Post by: 847badgerfan on November 20, 2017, 08:58:04 PM
I'm pretty sure he's sweet on the huskers
I dunno. I think he wants Frost and, then there is that 1997 thing and all.
Title: Re: Thanksgiving n' all the Fixins...
Post by: Drew4UTk on November 20, 2017, 09:28:29 PM
That prime rib is in no danger of spoiling.  My next trick is creating a spinach salad compete with all the goodness one can contribute to such a thing, and then laying strips of the center cut ribeye roast across it... Will carve the strips off and flash heat them in super hot skillet for no more than three seconds a side.... then there are strips seared while wrapped around a Tommy toe with caprese cheese atop, drizzled with an Asian ginger sauce and capped with fresh basil that will be used as munchers Wednesday night.  
Title: Re: Thanksgiving n' all the Fixins...
Post by: FearlessF on November 20, 2017, 10:13:09 PM
I dunno. I think he wants Frost and, then there is that 1997 thing and all.
I think you mean the 95 thing
97 stung the Wolverines and the Peyton Manning Vols more that the Gators
I personally got more enjoyment out of the 94 thing, Warren Sapp and the Canes getting steamrolled in the 4th quarter
Title: Re: Thanksgiving n' all the Fixins...
Post by: 847badgerfan on November 20, 2017, 10:19:56 PM
I think you mean the 95 thing
97 stung the Wolverines and the Peyton Manning Vols more that the Gators
I personally got more enjoyment out of the 94 thing, Warren Sapp and the Canes getting steamrolled in the 4th quarter
95. 97. It all blends now.
Title: Re: Thanksgiving n' all the Fixins...
Post by: 847badgerfan on November 20, 2017, 10:20:54 PM
That prime rib is in no danger of spoiling.  My next trick is creating a spinach salad compete with all the goodness one can contribute to such a thing, and then laying strips of the center cut ribeye roast across it... Will carve the strips off and flash heat them in super hot skillet for no more than three seconds a side.... then there are strips seared while wrapped around a Tommy toe with caprese cheese atop, drizzled with an Asian ginger sauce and capped with fresh basil that will be used as munchers Wednesday night.  
I've done similar to this. DO IT.
Title: Re: Thanksgiving n' all the Fixins...
Post by: FearlessF on November 20, 2017, 10:29:27 PM
95. 97. It all blends now.
way way way back in the good old daze
Title: Re: Thanksgiving n' all the Fixins...
Post by: MrNubbz on November 21, 2017, 09:32:16 AM
I call it both, but my mother was an English teacher and if I ain't using it to stuff something I can't in good conscience call it stuffing.
Test Kitchen does a good Turkey segment.Take some of the pan drippings(the rest for gravy).Pour it over home made croutons in a pan/dish.Forget all the ingredients but cooked it separately.You definitely get the turkey taste.check out their website.And your mom learnt U ta spell just fine and i ain't lyin'
Title: Re: Thanksgiving n' all the Fixins...
Post by: MrNubbz on November 21, 2017, 09:56:32 AM

I don't know; sometimes being on this board is like herding cats- freaking hilarious but the potential for getting all scratched up is pretty high.
HA!Pretty much sums up most Fan Forums/Message Boards.I might steal that for my signature
Title: Re: Thanksgiving n' all the Fixins...
Post by: huskerdinie on November 21, 2017, 10:13:03 AM
HA!Pretty much sums up most Fan Forums/Message Boards.I might steal that for my signature
I know what you mean, although I have to admit that for a board that is dedicated to multiple teams, this one is probably a lot more civil than some that are just for one team; I used to be a member of one for the Huskers that at times made me marvel at how fractured our fan base can be - never saw so many members get vacationed for personal attacks in my life!  At least here we seem to be a lot more polite and can disagree without a war breaking out, lol. 
Title: Re: Thanksgiving n' all the Fixins...
Post by: Temp430 on November 21, 2017, 10:43:02 AM
Canned jellied cranberry sauce still in the shape of the can.
Title: Re: Thanksgiving n' all the Fixins...
Post by: OrangeAfroMan on November 21, 2017, 01:57:19 PM
I don't really have an affinity for any B10 squad.
I like when Michigan is good, but that doesn't mean I like Michigan.  I probably liked them more before we played them (0-3).
Ohio State was fine until they took our weak-hearted HC (I guess the pressure in Columbus doesn't match it in Gville)
Iowa is sort of boring (no offense).  
I guess I like MSU.  PSU will be forever linked to the Catholic Church stuff that went on there.  The newbies (yawn), meh.  The best think about N'Western is nuwildcat's in-game posts.  Wiscy is cool, albeit a one-trick pony, albeit effective.  Minny?  Meh.

If I had to pick one, maybe it's MSU?  I can let go of the Citrus Bowl loss that UF matched 5'8" Robert Cromartie with 6'6" Plaxico Burress all afternoon.  That was the worst halftime show ever, btw.

I do still dislike UNL for '95.  Coming back and winning it in '96 erased much of the hurt, but that '95 team was better than the 96 one.  Spurrier didn't change his antiquated pass-blocking scheme until after game 11 of the 1996 season (loss @ FSU).  Would've liked to see that '95 offense in the shotgun in that Fiesta Bowl.  Maybe then the defenders would've been making tackles instead of trying to strip the ball since they were behind.  
Title: Re: Thanksgiving n' all the Fixins...
Post by: OrangeAfroMan on November 21, 2017, 01:58:45 PM
I guess PU and IU didn't warrant a mention....I guess that's all you need to know about them in my mind (no offense).
Title: Re: Thanksgiving n' all the Fixins...
Post by: OrangeAfroMan on November 21, 2017, 02:00:04 PM
I know what you mean, although I have to admit that for a board that is dedicated to multiple teams, this one is probably a lot more civil than some that are just for one team; I used to be a member of one for the Huskers that at times made me marvel at how fractured our fan base can be - never saw so many members get vacationed for personal attacks in my life!  At least here we seem to be a lot more polite and can disagree without a war breaking out, lol.
Yeah, the Florida board on the old site was awful.  It was the same 3-4 regs trolling anyone new who posted.  If your post wasn't bashing someone, they made fun of it.  And god forbid you tried posting about the actual football......they mocked you for caring.  Very odd.
Title: Re: Thanksgiving n' all the Fixins...
Post by: utee94 on November 21, 2017, 03:12:56 PM
We don't stuff it into the bird, so for us it's dressing. My mom uses the same recipe her mom used, and who knows where my grandmother got it.  But it's not just any ol' dressing, it's cornbread dressing, and that's important.  It's the best I've ever had.  My i s c & a aggie wife is usually upset when it's our year to have T-day with HER family because she craves my mom's cornbread dressing so much.

Title: Re: Thanksgiving n' all the Fixins...
Post by: OrangeAfroMan on November 21, 2017, 08:05:03 PM
In east-central GA, all dressing is cornbread dressing....because why would you make anything else?

To me, it's all stuffing, but if I'm given something called stuffing and something called dressing, I'll prefer the stuffing.  The dressing may be good, too, but I'll prefer the stuffing.
Title: Re: Thanksgiving n' all the Fixins...
Post by: FearlessF on November 21, 2017, 09:09:04 PM
stuffin is just a filler that ya pour gravy on top of, but it can be flavored up differently than taters

got the Alton Brown turkey recipe ready to roll

perusing for a crockpot sweet tater recipe

the internet is good for more than just college football message boards
Title: Re: Thanksgiving n' all the Fixins...
Post by: MrNubbz on November 21, 2017, 10:25:49 PM
I don't really have an affinity for any B10 squad.

That's okay we don't have an affinity for any SEC posters(J/K) save the late Greats-Gatorama & Mr.Hoople.And of course Drew who put the playground together:67:
Title: Re: Thanksgiving n' all the Fixins...
Post by: CWSooner on November 22, 2017, 12:10:52 AM
That's okay we don't have an affinity for any SEC posters save the late Greats-Gatorama & Mr.Hoople.And of course Drew who put the playground together:67:
I knew about Gatorama passing on to the biggest game, but not Mr. Hoople.

Rest in peace, both of 'em.
Title: Re: Thanksgiving n' all the Fixins...
Post by: MrNubbz on November 22, 2017, 09:15:04 AM
Evidently Badgerfan found out somehow they passed away on the same day.Originally Maximum Sam found out about Gator on FaceBook in June/July 2016.A couple of months later can't remember who found out about Hoople.Sad days for the old board and they are missed
Title: Re: Thanksgiving n' all the Fixins...
Post by: CWSooner on November 22, 2017, 03:57:54 PM
Same day . . . wow.  Shades of John Adams and Thomas Jefferson.

I am thankful for the great contributions each of those guys made to the old board.
Title: Re: Thanksgiving n' all the Fixins...
Post by: FearlessF on November 22, 2017, 04:33:11 PM
Amen, brother

I'm thankful for interacting with both gentlemen on the boards and especially thankful to have met and spent time with Gatorama on more than one or two occasions
Title: Re: Thanksgiving n' all the Fixins...
Post by: 847badgerfan on November 22, 2017, 04:53:55 PM
They were both pretty good doods, for sure.

I found out about hoops while interacting with ftbobs about bringing his trivia site here (still working on that). Hooops owned the hosting of the site, which is why it is no longer on line as it was.

It will be back, in the spirit of Mr. Hoople. I'm confident of that.
Title: Re: Thanksgiving n' all the Fixins...
Post by: FearlessF on November 22, 2017, 05:44:46 PM
very good news and just one more thing to be thankful about

we really are very blessed
Title: Re: Thanksgiving n' all the Fixins...
Post by: 847badgerfan on November 22, 2017, 07:18:39 PM
Welp...

Thanksgiving is cancelled in the 847 house tomorrow. My Ma is in critical at the hospital and everything is up in the air. Maybe we'll do it on Saturday, if all breaks well. 

I'll be very thankful if she comes out OK.

My two brothers are there with her now and I'll go first thing in the AM.
Title: Re: Thanksgiving n' all the Fixins...
Post by: Drew4UTk on November 22, 2017, 07:20:44 PM
best of wishes, @847badgerfan (https://www.cfb51.com/index.php?action=profile;u=5) ... that just plain bites.  i'll pray for her speedy recovery. 
Title: Re: Thanksgiving n' all the Fixins...
Post by: FearlessF on November 22, 2017, 07:22:50 PM
good luck, best wishes, and get better soon!
Title: Re: Thanksgiving n' all the Fixins...
Post by: Drew4UTk on November 22, 2017, 07:41:13 PM
this gentleman makes me feel small, and which was accepted as a challenge.  

Happy Thanksgiving, y'all!!


https://www.facebook.com/BTNOMBNEWS/videos/1816056122037886/
Title: Re: Thanksgiving n' all the Fixins...
Post by: FearlessF on November 22, 2017, 07:46:27 PM
lotta good people in the world
Title: Re: Thanksgiving n' all the Fixins...
Post by: 847badgerfan on November 22, 2017, 09:03:21 PM
Thanks boys.
Title: Re: Thanksgiving n' all the Fixins...
Post by: CWSooner on November 22, 2017, 10:49:21 PM
Good video, Drew.

Best wishes for your mother, Badge.
Title: Re: Thanksgiving n' all the Fixins...
Post by: FearlessF on November 22, 2017, 11:51:32 PM
the bird is in the brine
Title: Re: Thanksgiving n' all the Fixins...
Post by: bayareabadger on November 23, 2017, 12:10:52 AM
Oh no @847badgerfan (https://www.cfb51.com/index.php?action=profile;u=5) hope things turn up and everything turns out OK,
Title: Re: Thanksgiving n' all the Fixins...
Post by: OrangeAfroMan on November 23, 2017, 12:14:37 AM
I'm making a Momo Fufu Crack Pie (whatever that is).  I couldn't find any rhubarb, so it's my backup plan.

Hang in there, Badge.
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Post by: MrNubbz on November 23, 2017, 06:30:12 AM
Good Luck & Best Wishes Badge
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Post by: MaximumSam on November 23, 2017, 07:17:10 AM
Thinking of ya badg hope it works out
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Post by: TyphonInc on November 23, 2017, 07:24:15 AM
Welp...

Thanksgiving is cancelled in the 847 house tomorrow. My Ma is in critical at the hospital and everything is up in the air. Maybe we'll do it on Saturday, if all breaks well.

I'll be very thankful if she comes out OK.

My two brothers are there with her now and I'll go first thing in the AM.
wow. @847badgerfan (https://www.cfb51.com/index.php?topic=1528.msg21098#msg21098) prayers and blessings being thought your way. 
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Post by: utee94 on November 23, 2017, 08:25:18 AM
Prayers for your mother and your family, bf.  Very sorry to hear that.
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Post by: huskerdinie on November 23, 2017, 08:29:07 AM
Thoughts and prayers going out to you and your mother.
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Post by: FearlessF on November 23, 2017, 11:44:27 AM
sweet taters are in the crock pot
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Post by: FearlessF on November 23, 2017, 12:51:56 PM
Skol Vikings!
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Post by: 847badgerfan on November 23, 2017, 02:06:23 PM
Just got home. She's doing better but she's gonna be in a while I think. Thanks for all the well-wishes.
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Post by: OrangeAfroMan on November 23, 2017, 03:18:21 PM
That's good news, even if it's not the best news.  Try to enjoy yourself some - even go through the motions - it might help.
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Post by: FearlessF on November 23, 2017, 03:37:59 PM
good game in Detroit
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Post by: 847badgerfan on November 23, 2017, 06:04:16 PM
That's good news, even if it's not the best news.  Try to enjoy yourself some - even go through the motions - it might help.
Got the tree up and the deck lights all done. Definitely therapy!! It feels nice in here now.

Gonna make scallops and a filet mignon tonight for me and mine. Oysters for starters. Different, but still nice.
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Post by: FearlessF on November 23, 2017, 07:05:49 PM
good to see the Cowboys fail miserably

Alton Brown is simmering at 350 in the oven

Green beans, white taters, gravy, rolls, all staged and ready to roll onto the table
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Post by: Hawkinole on November 24, 2017, 12:49:35 AM
My wife did it all this year. Turkey (no stuffing), cranberries, cooked carrots, and -- well I did the smashed potatoes. We had our 22 year old daughter, and her boyfriend whose family left this area. Then we traveled to Holy Cross (Iowa) and met up with about 50 or more extended family members of my wife at a rented school building. Men played cards. Women talked and put out food. Kids played in the gymnasium. Temps in the 50s in Iowa today. It was a great day.
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Post by: MrNubbz on November 24, 2017, 10:00:16 AM
good to see the Cowboys fail miserably

Alton Brown is simmering at 350 in the oven

Green beans, white taters, gravy, rolls, all staged and ready to roll onto the table
How did AB turn out?I wanted to give it a shot but Cindy was under way with her recipe that turned out just fine
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Post by: FearlessF on November 24, 2017, 10:38:08 AM
Nubbz

The entire meal turned out very nicely.  pure luck

the AB turkey was as advertised.  Juicy and full of flavors.  More flavorful than any turkey I've had.  Even the injected deep fried birds I've had in the past.

the little bit of work was worth it.

and I will also add, the scratch made sweet taters in the crock pot were amazing

I enjoy cooking and my daughter's pitch in when they arrive which makes for some good fun, but you are lucky to have a Cindy
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Post by: FearlessF on November 24, 2017, 10:43:16 AM
My wife did it all this year. Turkey (no stuffing), cranberries, cooked carrots, and -- well I did the smashed potatoes. We had our 22 year old daughter, and her boyfriend whose family left this area. Then we traveled to Holy Cross (Iowa) and met up with about 50 or more extended family members of my wife at a rented school building. Men played cards. Women talked and put out food. Kids played in the gymnasium. Temps in the 50s in Iowa today. It was a great day.
delightful
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Post by: 847badgerfan on November 24, 2017, 10:43:54 AM
Looks like Thanksgiving is tomorrow for us. She is gonna get out tomorrow morning if all goes to plan. The AB brining phase is in full swing now.
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Post by: FearlessF on November 24, 2017, 10:45:46 AM
the wait will be worth it obviously

enjoy it Big Guy!
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Post by: MrNubbz on November 24, 2017, 10:51:47 AM
Nubbz

The entire meal turned out very nicely.  pure luck

the AB turkey was as advertised.  Juicy and full of flavors.  More flavorful than any turkey I've had.
Well that settles it's an AB Bird next time.Maybe a trial run in the winter.Stopped at a nephews and he smoked an Amish raised bird.He's been doing the low/slow for quite some time - surprisingly moist.Going to bookmark Alton's advice.Great News 847 enjoy the time together
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Post by: Drew4UTk on November 24, 2017, 10:58:23 AM
Thanksgiving has past, aye it has.... let us, one and all, preserve this thread by altering it's subject ever so slightly?  

what in the hell do you guys do with all the leftovers?  
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Post by: FearlessF on November 24, 2017, 11:02:33 AM
leftovers are one of the best reasons I don't travel to Lincoln or Iowa City the day after.....

yes, I could easily pack some turkey sammiches, but I prefer may turkey sammiches smothered in turkey gravy.

Usually some leftover wine, liquor, and beer in the fridge as well.
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Post by: MrNubbz on November 24, 2017, 11:05:04 AM
what in the hell do you guys do with all the leftovers?  

Eat them until Christmas Eve
Some good contests on today
Noon Navy - Hou
4:00 Neb - IA
8:00 VTech - VA
10:30 Cal - UCLA not too shabby
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Post by: FearlessF on November 24, 2017, 11:30:30 AM
don't forget Pitt/Miami

I don't always root for Pitt, but when I do, it's against the Canes!
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Post by: huskerdinie on November 24, 2017, 11:56:30 AM
Thanksgiving has past, aye it has.... let us, one and all, preserve this thread by altering it's subject ever so slightly?  

what in the hell do you guys do with all the leftovers?  
Most of the time I don't have many leftovers but since this year it was just three of us, I have plenty of turkey- so today is hot turkey sandwiches and any leftover turkey from there will be put into the crock pot with broth and homemade egg noodles for turkey soup that I can serve tomorrow or freeze.  I go with the classics of something quick and easy so I can just kick back and relax watching my football or catching up on recorded TV shows (this year it is season six of Longmire on Netflix).  Luckily, I figured the rest of the meal pretty close and don't have any other leftovers to deal with; just the turkey, so that's good.  Taking the time to make homemade bread for the hot turkey sandwiches later today when my husband gets home from work and that's as much cooking as I have planned for today.  
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Post by: FearlessF on November 24, 2017, 12:05:37 PM
I will be warming up leftovers in the oven today

the microwave doesn't do this stuff justice and it's only a bit longer the preheat the oven

pyrex plates are the secret
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Post by: 847badgerfan on November 24, 2017, 12:08:52 PM
I'm making risotto on Sunday with the leftover dark meat and also mushrooms, and a truffle finish.
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Post by: OrangeAfroMan on November 24, 2017, 12:44:09 PM
Your name should be GourmetBadger.....

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Post by: 847badgerfan on November 24, 2017, 12:51:17 PM
I'll take that under advisement.  :86:
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Post by: Drew4UTk on November 24, 2017, 01:00:56 PM
i've purchased and building "TailgatePitBoss.com", where everything you could need for cooking outside will be found- to include ingredients from spices/rubs/sauces to meats or organic sides all the way to camping grills to tow behind grills and tools/utensils...

and I'll be leaning hard on you guys and your inventiveness/experience for write ups... it's going to be part of this family/enterprise that funds the direction we want this site to go.
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Post by: FearlessF on November 24, 2017, 02:33:19 PM
leftover Pomegranate vodka drink my daughter stirred up last night

not my favorite, but goes good with a Miami loss
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Post by: MarqHusker on November 24, 2017, 02:40:52 PM
My brother in law cooked the birds on his Trager grill yesterday, I took all the bones and made a turkey stock last night. Now I have like 2 1/2 liters of it. Handing out some to neighbors who I know will use it for soup. I'm going to use some for a play on ham and bean soup.  The Turkey had a little smoked flavor on the Trager, plus the brine, it should be good.  
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Post by: OrangeAfroMan on November 24, 2017, 04:48:49 PM
I'll take that under advisement.  :86:
The Gourmet Bastage:  A culinary college competition of carnage & concoction.  
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Post by: FearlessF on November 25, 2017, 10:46:02 AM
i've purchased and building "TailgatePitBoss.com", where everything you could need for cooking outside will be found- to include ingredients from spices/rubs/sauces to meats or organic sides all the way to camping grills to tow behind grills and tools/utensils...

and I'll be leaning hard on you guys and your inventiveness/experience for write ups... it's going to be part of this family/enterprise that funds the direction we want this site to go.
bought my brother a wireless meat thermometer on Amazon a couple days ago
should have waited