August Turkey Day 2008

[Ahorsesoul]

Yes, it is coming soon again! Need some ideas? Try these sites:

Better Homes and Gardens Turkey items here, I esp. liked the Potluck link and the countdown link. Well so far I could be lost all day with all the links and ideas:
http://www.bhg.com/bhg/search/resul...t&searchString=thanksgiving&_requestid=653861

 

[cmerth]

Thanks for the link-- bookmarked it.

My plan is to work on how I will decorate my table (centerpiece, placesetting ideas). It will just be me and my guys but I still want the table to look topnotch.

 

[HouseElf]

:friendly: I so love Turkey Day! I have my eye on a new charger plate, and a turkey lifter for this year.

 

[Ahorsesoul]

Pilgrim Hat centerpiece
http://holiday-entertaining.suite101.com/article.cfm/creative_thanksgiving_centerpieces

flowers in pumpkin
http://www.celebrating-thanksgiving.com/decorating/pumpkin-centerpieces.shtml

several here
http://decorvillage.wordpress.com/2007/11/01/beautiful-thanksgiving-centerpieces/

videos
http://www.diynetwork.com/diy/pac_ctnt_988_leader/text/0,,DIY_26336_64574,00.html

fish bowl center piece, I think it needs a candle
http://teamsugar.com/group/429878/blog/830918

 

[Ahorsesoul]

A turkey lifter, what a great idea. Never thought about it so I googled it.

this looks worthless, unless the turkey isn't cook enought to fall apart, hopefull it will never be in stock, lol
http://www.amazon.com/OXO-Good-Grips-Turkey-Lifter/dp/B00004OCLV

this looks like you could parts off an old packback but says it made of silicone
http://www.thisnext.com/item/6B8760A7/5790BD3D/Super-Silicone-Turkey-Lifter

these might work but you'd still have to be strong and steady
http://www.chefscatalog.com/product/21984-all-clad-turkey-lifters.aspx

I like this one the best
http://www.kitchenniche.ca/turkey-lifter-p-1402.html

 

[cmerth]

Ahorsesoul, I love those links-- decor ones. :applause:

 

[Snowbelle27]

What wonderful links, Ahorsesoul, TFS!
ilgrim:

 

[snowflake47]

Oh I love these links! Thanks for sharing ;-)

 

[Ahorsesoul]

I've been searching for something new to try for Turkey Day. Not one thing caught my eye. I figured I'd just make the Dark Chocolate Pumpkin bars again (for about the 5th time).

Tonight I figured I should put recipes away that I had laying on my desk. They were either ones I've made in the last few weeks or new ones I've printed off. The last recipe was for turkey rolls-ups that I made for July Turkey Day. When I went to put it away in my Thanksgiving Notebook I noticed the Crock Pot Pumpkin Pie Pudding recipe on the back!!!!

I am so stuck on this recipe. It should have about 10 million stars next to it. And this from someone who does not like pumpkin pie!!!

http://magicalholidayhome.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=62&t=1669

Thank you christmascreations for posting that recipe! Guess it's a re-run for me this August Turkey Day.

Maybe I'll find a new recipe for turkey. If not I'll be making Hot Brown Sandwiches. It's a heavy sandwich for August so I might have to turn up the AC to pretend it's winter. There are several recipes online. I might try Rachael Ray's this time.

http://www.rachaelraymag.com/recipes/hot-brown-sandwich/article.html

History of the Hot Brown Sandwich and recipe
http://whatscookingamerica.net/History/Sandwiches/HotBrownSandwich.htm

 

[Cathymac]

One of my favorite secret vices is the fact that I love the horse races..and Arkansas' track has a great meet every spring. In addition to the best corned beef sandwiches in the world, they also have a fabulous Hot Brown!! Thanks for sharing!

 

[Ahorsesoul]

Sorry for not being more active on with Turkey Day coming up tomorrow. Monday morning my dd (brain injuried) decided to leave the house without telling me. The cops picked up her safely but we have her in the hospital for a medication check for a few days. I'm busy running back and forth to the hospital, to court or taking my parent to the doctor's. Everyone is doing ok, but I'm worn out.

So happy early Turkey's Day to everyone!

 

[starflake]

Happy Turkey Day! I had some Sculpey fun today. You can check it out on my blog here:

Autumn Harvest: Incognito Turkey ilgrim:

 

[cmerth]

I did my turkey day stuff a day early... yesterday we had too much birthday fun (I took the day off to be a "playing" Mom and not a "working mom").