Thanksgiving traditions

Argie's Wife · 10-19-2010, 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by WinnDixie

Funny how they can change. Now that we are in the south, we have a "regular" turkey and a deep-fried cajun-style one (which is much better tasting than it might sound!). Fortunately all this cooking gets done at our daughter's. BUT...I'm part of the "traditions" now, too. They have to have "my" pumpkin pie as well as some of "my" old fashioned chocolate fudge and penuche fudge. This is the stuff that is weather dependent, has to form a soft ball at the right time, etc. I'm not usually too happy with the chocolate, as it can turn out grainy....and does too often, with me. Well! That's the way my daughter (who had it when I was making it "back when") likes it and wants it! "Don't try to fool with it to make it smooth" she warns! Soooo...grainy fudge...a tradition!

One good thing all of us down here are looking forward to: The Patriots will be playing on Thanksgiving...and we'll be sure to get that game!! GO PATS!

I've tried to explain the Cajun-turkey to folks up here... it's sooooo good! Somethings about Southern-style Thanksgivings were so different than what I grew up with - like cornbread stuffing, sweet potato pie, polk salad, potato salad, etc.

Our family doesn't have a tradition - Argie and I go our separate ways for Thanksgiving because we both have elderly parents and want to spend time with them, equally. We each take an Argelet with us. I usually cook "Thanksgiving - The Sequel" the next day (Black Friday) - as I shop in my pj's online. The food from that is for leftovers and to get us through the busy times that's late November/early December - otherwise known as "Budget Season".

Lakesrider · 10-19-2010, 05:35 PM

Yep, Football when I was in HS. (Massachusetts) Hudson vs Marlboro. I had girlfriends at both schools.....Yeah that was always interesting...

Now it is up to Bangor to the wife's family place. I have no other family left alive so it is a given that I go up for T-day or Xmas. 4 hour ride each way. I usually alternate so that the guy that covers for me at work can have a Christmas or Thanksgiving with his kids.

jkjoshuatree · 10-20-2010, 12:19 AM

It humbles me, makes me feel grateful for all that I have, and puts everything into perspective.

Newbiesaukee · 10-20-2010, 05:04 AM

In Maryland where I grew up it was also high school football played at Memorial stadium where the BALTIMORE Colts played.

Now it is 18 for dinner in Florida and I do all the cooking. A log on the fire and the AC cranked up. Not better,not worse, just different.....but I'm much older and more thankful.

10-20-2010, 12:19 AM	#3
jkjoshuatree Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Bear Island Posts: 642 Thanks: 349 Thanked 145 Times in 77 Posts	I Volunteer At The Pine Street Inn In Boston It humbles me, makes me feel grateful for all that I have, and puts everything into perspective. __________________ Dream out loud.

10-20-2010, 05:04 AM	#4
Newbiesaukee Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Coral Gables, winter; Long Island, summer Posts: 1,361 Thanks: 959 Thanked 575 Times in 300 Posts	In Maryland where I grew up it was also high school football played at Memorial stadium where the BALTIMORE Colts played. Now it is 18 for dinner in Florida and I do all the cooking. A log on the fire and the AC cranked up. Not better,not worse, just different.....but I'm much older and more thankful. __________________ "You're only young once, but you can be immature forever."

10-19-2010, 05:35 PM	#2
Lakesrider Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 2,129 Thanks: 380 Thanked 1,016 Times in 345 Posts	Yep, Football when I was in HS. (Massachusetts) Hudson vs Marlboro. I had girlfriends at both schools.....Yeah that was always interesting... Now it is up to Bangor to the wife's family place. I have no other family left alive so it is a given that I go up for T-day or Xmas. 4 hour ride each way. I usually alternate so that the guy that covers for me at work can have a Christmas or Thanksgiving with his kids.

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