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November 30th, 2009 | Subscribe to comments | 8 comments

 
Roasted Brined Turkey (adapted from Better Homes and Gardens) 
printable recipe 
Makes 8 servings 
Prep: 45 min. / Roast: 2 3/4 Hours / Stand: 20 min. 
Marinate: 8 – 12 hours / Oven: 325 degrees 
Ingredients: 

8-12 lb. fresh or frozen turkey, thawed

Ingredients for Brine: 

10 quart pot
1 bunch fresh thyme
5 bay leaves
45 black peppercorns (about 1 tsp.)
1 1/2 cups kosher salt*
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November 29th, 2009 | Subscribe to comments | 6 comments

Deviled eggs two ways (plain with paprika and pepper/curry and chopped chives).
Here are a few photos of what we made for our Thanksgiving dinner. I’m happy to say it was a success. Throughout the week I’ll be re-posting some recipes with steps for you.
For now I need to help put up our Christmas tree.
Hope you [...]

November 26th, 2009 | Subscribe to comments | 5 comments

I guess if the cheesecake still seems wobbly in the middle after an hour of baking, even if it doesn’t LOOK done, IT IS DONE AND YOU SHOULD NOT PUT IT BACK INTO THE OVEN FOR MORE BAKING TIME! It’s not you, it’s me. I put it back into the oven for another 10 minutes, [...]

November 24th, 2009 | Subscribe to comments | 11 comments

I’m writing down every recipe I’m attempting for my Thanksgiving feast ahead of time. So it’s easier for both of us. It’ll be the first time I’m attempting it, I mean, I’ve roasted turkeys before…but not for Thanksgiving. And not with all the fixings. Most of these recipes are adapted. I’m too chicken (or should [...]

November 23rd, 2009 | Subscribe to comments | 4 comments

We’ve arrived safe and sound in our new home! Complete with internet! My desktop came in one piece! I can use Photoshop again! No more sleeping on air mattresses or hotel beds!
Life is (almost) back to normal.
But first, let me give you a summary of what our final days were like on the road.
Day [...]