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Old 11-04-2009, 08:32 AM
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We always have a large crowd and I think this year will be the same. At least we've done some work on the house.
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Old 11-06-2009, 07:25 PM
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Sounds like all of you are having the whole family over for dinner and more! Turkey is probably the last thing you guys want to be stressing over so why not check out www.safeway.com/thanksgiving for our exclusive 2 hour turkey recipe. That’s right turkey in just 2 hours so you can spend more time with the family!
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Old 11-07-2009, 03:16 PM
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I am thinking about my menu today. We have a smallish get together also since I am an only child and DH's family is split up so to speak. It will be at my house with just my family and my mama. We always watch the parade and make thanksgiving crafts while the food is cooking. I am excited about making some new dishes this year.
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Old 11-07-2009, 04:24 PM
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DH and I go to his sister's house for Thanksgiving, which I love because it is a small family gathering. There are usually about 12 of us. (if we went to dinner with my family, anywhere between 30 -40 people)

I ordered something special for DH this year to bring back a memory of when he lived in the south. I ordered a pecan pie since I cannot have nuts in the house and am not able to make one for him. His kids are coming for dessert, to I think they will be thrilled too since they were all just talking about Thanksgiving when the lived down south.

Not sure what else I will be bringing for dinner, as I have not talked with my SIL about the menu yet.
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Old 11-10-2009, 03:02 PM
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Mrs. Ashton and callalily how about this recipe for Whipped Sweet Potatoes with Marshmallow Crust? Mrs. Ashton, this could be a new dish for you to make, and callalily since you’re going to your SIL’s house this would be an easy dish to transport.



Whipped Sweet Potatoes with Marshmallow Crust

* 3 lbs. sweet potatoes or yams
* 11/2 Cups of O Organics™ Low-Fat Milk
* 2 tbsp. minced fresh ginger
* 3 tbsp. Safeway Bottled Lime Juice
* 4 cups miniature marshmallows
* 2 tbsp. orange peel long, thin shreds (optional)
* salt

1.
Scrub sweet potatoes, pierce in several places with a sharp knife and place in a shallow 9x13-inch or 10x15-inch pan.

2.
Bake in a 400° oven until sweet potatoes give readily when gently squeezed, about 1 hour, depending on size. Let stand until cool enough to handle, about 10 minutes.

3.
Cut sweet potatoes in half and scoop flesh into a large bowl, discard peels. With a potato masher or a mixer, mash or beat sweet potatoes with milk. Stir in ginger, lime juice and 2 cups marshmallows. Spread evenly in a shallow 3-quart baking dish.

4.
Cover sweet potatoes evenly with remaining marshmallows.

5.
Bake in a 400° oven until sweet potatoes are hot in the center and marshmallow topping is richly browned, 15 to 20 minutes. Sprinkle with orange peel and serve, adding salt to taste.

Per serving: 180 cal., 3.4% (6 cal.) from fat; 3.2 g protein; 0.7 g fat (0.3 g sat.); 41 g carbo (3 g fiber); 41 mg sodium; 1.5 mg chol.
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Old 11-14-2009, 10:43 AM
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My family is coming here for a change this year. I am really excited. There will be 10 of us. Only my nephew and his wife will be missing because he can't get away. I'm really sad about that because I haven't seen him in a while and he is supposed to deploy to Afghanistan soon. I do get to enjoy visiting with him on the phone and the last time he deployed he was able to send and receive email so, I'll be happy with that.

We will be doing a traditional celebration with Turkey and dressing and all the fixins. My mom is making the pies (she makes the best crust ever!). Can't wait to see everyone.

Wehoney, my dad died the day after Thanksgiving in 1992 of cancer. He was 54. I understand it being difficult. However, I think it helps to hold those that are left closer and be so thankful for all of them. I have since lost my brother. The last time I saw him in person was on Thanksgiving 2000. I really cherish the memory of getting to spend that time with him. I hope you will have a wonderful Thanksgiving with good memories of your father!
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Old 11-14-2009, 07:25 PM
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This year we have to start a week early, dd won't be able to make it home for thanksgiving to do her work..So going to load up the family truckster and head to Va. Then for Thanksgiving do the same load up the truckster and head to Tn, spend time with my family..

Do wish we ya'll didn't live so far apart!
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