I normally make a lot of things from scratch for T-day but I'm physically in kinda poor shape and not in the mood. I *did* just finish making a version of the cranberry jello traditional in my mom's family, though. Except I used cranberry juice and Knox gelatin instead of flavored Jell-O. Much chopping of fresh cranberries required. I would normally use a Cuisinart but I sold mine before moving here thinking my mom had one. She does but it's like v.1 of the Cuisinart so it's as heavy as a Cadillac and not easy to use. So as hard as chopping by hand was, it was preferable to the v.1 Cuisinart.
At least I helped a bit with the T-day shopping and helped more than a bit with the T-day cleaning.
I think DRINK ALL THE BOOZE is a fine idea, Amy!
Just made cranberry sauce. Yum. I don't even like cranberry sauce usually, but this is yum. I must give credit to Plei for the suggestion to add some spices and warm it up.
Mmm, I'm gonna have to try that sausage dip.
We have to MAKE ALL THE PIES. And I have to make MOAR SAUCE.
I am KICKING myself for not putting a dash of Drambuie in the cranberry sauce last night. Ah, well. Next year!
I am KICKING myself for not putting a dash of Drambuie in the cranberry sauce last night. Ah, well. Next year!
Ah see, now you aim for perfection. Me? I'm just happy to have made something that tastes good. But you did inspire me, so thanks.
Nothing~ma to your mom, msbelle.
Tonight's turkey & dressing both turned out great, and now I'm hoping that the cooking gods remain with me until my margarita pie is done.
I am showered and now ready for bed as soon as my hair is drier.
I am not frazzled, but just kind of wired from all the t-Day stuff, and then everything going in on my head about the possible job on top of that.
I look forward to an active, enjoyable tomorrow, and spending Friday prepping for my interview.
I got to leave the theatre after rehearsal this afternoon instead of staying for the preview. Woo-hoo! I thought I might use this time to go see HP7, but I got all light-headed when I got home. Since I'm still slightly woozy even after eating I think I'm in for the evening.
I have no responsibilities tomorrow. Just me and the cats and I can prepare my completely non-traditional meal at my leisure.
nothing ~ma to msbelle's ma.
I may have decided to make an additional pie. This is a little ridiculous, since I don't think I'll have that many people, and the pumpkin is delicious (I made a teeny tiny one to eat now, and a regular one). But Suela posted on DW about a maple-pecan pie, and...well, while I was at the supermarket buying butter, I bought maple syrup too! I didn't buy pie crust though, so I'd have to make that. Hrm.
