I have to say however, this year for the first time in 50 years our turkey was tough. It was a name-brand that most people brag about. It is only the second time I've used this brand and I remember the last time many years ago it wasn't that good.
The turkey was not dry. I have always cooked mine in foil, then uncovered for the last 30 miutes to get a nice browned, crispy outside. No change in the program this year either. I noticed when we started to remove the skin, it was thicker and sort of hard to tear. It tasted good, but when we cut into the meat it was tough, not tender. Juicy but not overly so. I know it got done and I'm sure it wasn't over done.
My daughter thought maybe they're putting in additives these days that's doing something to our food. I wouldn't be surprised.
The rest of the dinner was so good. We had baked sweet potato in the skin. Just scoop it out, add a little butter, salt & pepper and eat. Also gravy, dressing with mushrooms, onions, water chestnuts, giblets and spices, we had made macaroni salad the day before (so it can ripen, daughter says), pumpkin dessert (better than pie!), and pecan pie. Oops, almost forgot the cranberry sauce ... whole berry, of course.
Oh my, I ate and ate and ate. Its now 11:30 am Friday morning. I just finished another plate of everything except dessert. Excuse me now, I have to go downstairs and get some pie. No shopping for us, just more food. There's always tomorrow.
God bless everyone. I hope your thanksgiving was bountiful and blessed.
2 comments:
Sounds great! Glad you both had a yummy Thanksgiving!
Hope your was a good one too, Sue.
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