One week from Thanksgiving and my fridge is bursting at the seams. There’s a 20-pound frozen turkey in there. I never bought my turkey this early. It was usually purchased either a day or two before Thanksgiving if I were to do a fresh one. Or 4 to 5 days for a frozen one.
But because someone at work scared me into thinking there was a shortage of turkeys, I sent the husband to the store on Wednesday to get one. Turns out there wasn’t a shortage AT ALL! He said there were tons of them. Big ones, small ones, frozen ones, fresh ones, organic ones…
Oh, well… at least I’m prepared… Now I just have to make sure it doesn’t spoil before the big day.
And because the fridge is full, I’m not cooking anything. Which, I realize, is contradictory.
My excuse is… there’ll be no room for leftovers!
Don’t worry, we’re not suffering. We’ve been eating well. A new poke bowl restaurant, very near our house, opened less than a month ago. We’ve instantly become their loyal customers. And when we’d had enough poke bowls, I cobbled together these excellent fig jam, gouda, and prosciutto grilled cheese sandwiches.
That’s really not cooking, is it?! Sometimes the best meals are the simplest ones.
Since I won’t be seeing you until after Thanksgiving, here’s wishing each and every one of you A VERY HAPPY THANKSGIVING!
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I am so excited to see your Thanksgiving food photos, Angie. The grilled sandwiches look so good. Happy Fiesta Friday!!
Aaw…you’re so sweet, Jhuls. Happy Fiesta Friday to you, too. Thanks so much for cohosting! ❤️
How many do you feed with a 20 pound turkey? We always have a discussion at Christmas about the turkey size and M would be green with envy of your turkey!
Your Thanksgiving sounds fantastic!
Thank you for hosting us 🙂 x
Oh, it would definitely feed more than a dozen people, easily. With leftovers! If I don’t entertain guests, my family will end up having turkey sandwiches for a week! And remember, there are also lots of side dishes besides. Thanksgiving is all about eating too much ? I did try to cut down one year, and then there was a time when I decided to eat out instead but every body was glum when we came home and there was no leftovers ?
We actually had toasted sandwiches for dinner last night with melted cheese & sausage in gravy upon them! Delicious!
I wish you have fun time with your family for your Thanksgiving Day Angie!
Bless you, Jennifer
Thanks, Jennifer! Sausage gravy sounds yummy! I love it on biscuits (American biscuits, which are more like scones). XO
Another GREAT party – THANK YOU for hosting and keeping some normalcy for us during these trying times. I brought CRANRASPBERRY APPLE SLAB PIE, TUSCAN CHICKEN and PUMPKIN BUTTER PECAN CHEESECAKE to the party. I hope you have a FANTASTIC weekend.
Thanks, Tamy! I’m interested in that Cranraspberry Apple Slab Pie; it sounds fabulous! XO
Thanks for hosting a great party! Hope your Thanksgiving is full of love and joy.
I agree, Helen. I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving! XO