Thanksgiving was always a great treat in our family. We have always had a large group over for Thanksgiving even when we lived in Boston or Michigan and it has always been a time of friendship and joy.
This year we had about 30 come; a smaller group than two years ago when we had 54 over for Thanksgiving. Last year we had a turkey cooking competition among the guys with regular turkey, deep friend turkey and brined and smoked turkey. The smoked turkey won the contest.
This year we had two turkeys, one roasted and the other brinded and smoked. the latter takes two days with a 20 hour brine and a 10 hour roast in the smoker. The larger Turkey was injected with a lemon butter marinade and was the best.
We would always take a day or two in preparing Thanksgiving. Making some things in advance like Indian pudding and the oyster dressing. One time we all sat around the table in Michigan and Rick took out his digital chronograph watch and timed how long it took to devour the goodies and it was about 23 minutes usually.
We had four daughters over with their families, Emily, Cheryl, Al and Cathy. I did the turkeys and the oyster dressing and the girls brought everything else... scrumptious salads. mashed potatoes, sweet potatoes, buns, pies and desserts and it was another feast. It took about the same time for total consumption before everyone headed for a couch, floor or bed for the traditional Thanksgiving nap.
We had a great family night as everyone came back in two hours for the dessert and program. We all sat around and mentioned one thing that we were thankful for. I started with being Thankful for your Mom and then everyone said, "I am thanksful what what has been said plus....".
Al's family put on a skit of Pilgrims and Indians with costumes and a Tepee. James did an explanation of the first Thanksgiving and pointed out that the Indians came and saw that there was not enough food, went out and brought in about five deer and they also had venison.
I was tempted to serve some venison but that is against family tradition.
Then they all had dessert.
This is little Joseph with his plate piled high with pies and whipped cream.
We were all thankfull for many things; The Gospel, our Church and activity and the bounteous blessings of Heaven. It was another great Thanksgiving.
Love, Dad
4 comments:
That was fun dad! Thanks again for the leftovers.
We might cook another turkey this week
That was a great feast Dad--thanks!! The smoked turkey was great on the sandwiches we had later on. My kids want to see your elephant gun. :)
That smoked turkey is always better the second day.
Natalie looks so much like Julie in yuour last blog that I did a double take. She is a good shot
Love, Dad
Always good food and good times at your home! I missed your dressing this year.
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