Monday, November 24, 2008

Thanksgiving--a few days early

I ended up with 27 at my table Sunday dinner. There were two families that didn't show up, so we had plenty of food. Other's knew that they weren't coming, but didn't bother to tell me. Planning for 8 less would've helped...but oh well, it's overwith now.

It was the first year I had brined a turkey. I used Alton Brown's recipe (close to it) and it turned out marvelous. Having my oven turned up to 500 degrees for 30 minutes was something I hadn't done before to cook a turkey, but it turned out really good. I also used his method for carving a turkey...I highly recommend it. I cooked two and there's very little left if that tells you anything!

Yesterday was also DH's 29th wedding anniversary. I told him that there was almost as many people at this feast as there was at our wedding.

Deer season (rifle) started Saturday and two managed to jump into my freezer.

Yes, I've got pictures....somewhere, it might just take a few days to get some downloaded.

6 comments:

Marla said...

Uhmmmm.....DH celebrated HIS 29th wedding anniversary.....????? LOL!

Dontcha just wish people knew how to use their phones to RSVP or UN RSVP? Yikes!

I'm going to have to check out that brining. I've seen him do it but have attempted yet. Thanks for the thumbs up!

Mary L. said...

Congratulations to DH on his anniversary..oh and to you also. LOL.

jacquie said...

i'm so impressed you fed that many people...i'm freaking out over 15. happy anniversary! you were there too, right?

Jeanne said...

Happy anniversary and Happy Thanksgiving!
Jeanne :)

Aunt Jo said...

Happy Anniversary and Happy Thanksgiving! I hope you've had a good day.

Farmchick said...

Happy Anniversary---

I love Alton Brown...will have to try the recipe--sounds yummy.

Hope you had a nice Thanksgiving.