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What Are You In Charge of This Thanksgiving?

Discussion in 'BBS Hangout' started by Lil Pun, Nov 23, 2009.

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  1. Lil Pun

    Lil Pun Member

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    My grandmother flew to Houston this weekend because her sister's husband has been in ICU for the past couple of weeks due to gastrointestinal problems. He's finally getting better but she'll be gone until Friday. Due to this I am taking on more responsibility than usual for Thanksgiving, well menu-wise anyway. ;)

    I'm in charge of the following:

    Turkey (deep fried)
    Potato salad
    Green bean casserole
    Pumpkin pie
    Sweet potato pie
    Apple pie
    Banana pudding dish

    Usually, I just smoke/fry a turkey and I am finished but as you can see I got a few more things to deal with now.

    What are some things you're in charge of?

    PS: Anybody know how to make homemade pie crusts? My family believes they are much better than frozen/store bought.
     
    #1 Lil Pun, Nov 23, 2009
  2. pirc1

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    eating :p
     
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  3. Asian Sensation

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    You know how I know you're from Arkansas?
     
    #3 Asian Sensation, Nov 23, 2009
  4. GRENDEL

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    Getting our butts to the Cows stadium, this year in Arlington......
     
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  5. Lil Pun

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    How??
     
    #5 Lil Pun, Nov 23, 2009
  6. juicystream

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    Pumpkin & Apple Pie
     
    #6 juicystream, Nov 23, 2009
  7. Asian Sensation

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    Cause it says so in your signature? LOL jk :p ... because you're making Potato salad in November. I don't think I've ever been to a Thanksgiving dinner that served potato salad. No mashed potatoes and gravy?
     
    #7 Asian Sensation, Nov 23, 2009
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    Everything
     
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  9. RocketRaccoon

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    Driving to San Antonio to feast on my mom's cooking. :)
     
    #9 RocketRaccoon, Nov 23, 2009
  10. leebigez

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    The whole deal. Since my mom is older and my wife's aunt's are also, we've been doing the damn thang.
     
    #10 leebigez, Nov 23, 2009
  11. juicystream

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    Buy from the store, and lie. They won't know. I used to make my the crust when I was growing up with my mom, but the premade frozen was better to me, so I use it now.
     
    #11 juicystream, Nov 23, 2009
  12. Obito

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    I get to do the mash potatoes with melted cheese on them.

    Not too big of a task.

    The challenge will be not eating them on the way to mom's house.
     
    #12 Obito, Nov 23, 2009
  13. pmac

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    By WE do you mean you really do all the cooking or do you mean you allow other people to come to your house and eat the food your wife cooked. :p
     
    #13 pmac, Nov 23, 2009
  14. LonghornFan

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    Holding in vomit from my hangover until everyone leaves.
     
    #14 LonghornFan, Nov 23, 2009
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    watching football
     
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  16. Lil Pun

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    There will be mashed potatoes and gravy as well but some people in our family prefer potato salad. I just listed the stuff I'm in charge of. ;)
     
    #16 Lil Pun, Nov 23, 2009
  17. SwoLy-D

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    Graham sugarless crackers and a little bit of sugar plus butter. :eek: Mrs. SwoLy has made some crusts from scratch and they've been delicious.

    EDIT: this looks like the recipe for it - http://homecooking.about.com/od/pierecipes/r/blpie41.htm
     
    #17 SwoLy-D, Nov 23, 2009
  18. Asian Sensation

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    Can you post steps/tips on how you're deep frying your turkey? Did you learn from the Alton Brown method?
     
    #18 Asian Sensation, Nov 23, 2009
  19. Lil Pun

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    I'm talking about mixing the dough and rolling it out. I know how to make a simple Graham cracker crust. :D
     
    #19 Lil Pun, Nov 23, 2009
  20. juicystream

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    For Pumpkin/Sweet Potato/Apple?
     
    #20 juicystream, Nov 23, 2009
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