Just for those of you who don't celebrate Thanksgiving, here's a sampling of what our family has each year-
Turkey (this year a 19 pound bird)
gravy made with flour and drippings
Breaded stuffing with chopped onions (in the past made with oysters)
Brussel sprouts (I love 'em drowned in butter)
Whole kernal corn
Whole baby carrots
Yams (sweet potatoes in syrup)
Mashed potatoes (real taters, not instant)
Mashed rutabegas (turnips)
Cranberry sauce
Rolls
Cherry, blueberry, and pumpkin pies topped with whipped cream.
Leftovers usually last 'til the end of the month, we make turkey sandwiches and the classic turkey and rice soup. For more ideas, check out the Food Network-
http://www.foodtv.com/
Of course, this sumptuous feast takes place after our annual neighborhood football game (played since 1975).
Yours, Mike