Thanksgiving 2014 Live Twitter Bash

It's that time of year again, turkey and football fans! Thanksgiving is upon us again here in Dublin. While the rest of the country goes about their regular pre-Christmas routine, we'll be cooking up a traditional (ish) Thanksgiving feast for two in our tiny Dublin kitchen. Follow the action all day on Twitter (www.twitter.com/hansoncory1 and www.twitter.com/hansonsaraj) or right here on this blog post. All new tweets will be embedded (with pictures) on this page as the day goes on.

Happy Turkey Day!

It's 7:50 AM local time. @hansonsaraj is off to work, now it's time for the fun part. First, the pie.
— Cold Cory Hanson (@HansonCory1) November 27, 2014

Had to go to the import store and pay a premium to get a can of Libby's Pumpkin. Thankfully everything else was easy pic.twitter.com/xRPH6nRlqS
— Cold Cory Hanson (@HansonCory1) November 27, 2014

It got down to -2C (28F) last night. Coldest morning yet this year. Guess I should count myself lucky, but right now it just feels cold.
— Cold Cory Hanson (@HansonCory1) November 27, 2014

Pie is in. Crust contracted into the pan during blind baking, so it's not as deep as it could be. pic.twitter.com/nVo0GmUGj8
— Cold Cory Hanson (@HansonCory1) November 27, 2014

Had to use two clean rocks to grind whole cloves for the pie. No use buying a whole pack of ground cloves for 1/4 tsp pic.twitter.com/erYJxJHKIn
— Cold Cory Hanson (@HansonCory1) November 27, 2014

Pie is done and cooling. Do the Irish also cool pies on the windowsill? pic.twitter.com/XR7GV8EkVq
— Cold Cory Hanson (@HansonCory1) November 27, 2014

Sweet potatoes mixed with maple syrup and pecans ready to bake later. Now, I need to wash that bowl to use it again! pic.twitter.com/GGdbeZj28W
— Cold Cory Hanson (@HansonCory1) November 27, 2014

If I was in the Central time zone, the Macy's Parade would be starting about now. Thinking of @LeighBlaize working hard. Say hi to Al Roker!
— Cold Cory Hanson (@HansonCory1) November 27, 2014

Mashed up some (non sweet) potatoes. Had to put them in a breadpan for shortage of equipment. Carrot turkey on top! pic.twitter.com/0iCWuMWl2U
— Cold Cory Hanson (@HansonCory1) November 27, 2014

The duck is salted and waiting in the fridge with orange zest and onion for the oven later today. pic.twitter.com/JRQ4LC63Qa
— Cold Cory Hanson (@HansonCory1) November 27, 2014

First round of dishes done! Now I have a little gap before the afternoon kicks into high gear.
— Cold Cory Hanson (@HansonCory1) November 27, 2014

Making some mulled hard cider from my last batch of homebrew for later. Well, maybe just a taste... pic.twitter.com/cx4YX77A1V

— Cold Cory Hanson (@HansonCory1) November 27, 2014

Biscuits ready for later! I need that baking dish for stuffing next. pic.twitter.com/CjiqLC7OOa

— Cold Cory Hanson (@HansonCory1) November 27, 2014

Stuffing assembled for baking later today! pic.twitter.com/mtvAJDFJlb

— Cold Cory Hanson (@HansonCory1) November 27, 2014

Green bean and mushroom casserole... in another bread pan. pic.twitter.com/uTbx3NyUGv

— Cold Cory Hanson (@HansonCory1) November 27, 2014

3pm local time. Sides are assembled for later finishing in the convection oven. Duck is going in now! pic.twitter.com/3wTMrq5nvs

— Cold Cory Hanson (@HansonCory1) November 27, 2014

Whew! Everything is slowing down with the cooking. Time for another round of dishes and a mug of that mulled cider!

— Cold Cory Hanson (@HansonCory1) November 27, 2014

Fantasy football lineups set for the day, mulled cider in hand, kitchen clean and ready for return of spousal unit. pic.twitter.com/LO04RfPU7h

— Cold Cory Hanson (@HansonCory1) November 27, 2014

Sweet potatoes, stuffing, and green bean casserole going in to the convection! pic.twitter.com/EEEessipdf

— Cold Cory Hanson (@HansonCory1) November 27, 2014

Feast was ready just as spousal unit came home. First time with duck, pretty good if you like dark meat. pic.twitter.com/JHZswvmUej

— Cold Cory Hanson (@HansonCory1) November 27, 2014

XTREME PLATE CLOSEUP pic.twitter.com/UslLYL0wgM

— Cold Cory Hanson (@HansonCory1) November 27, 2014

PIE! We even found some spray whipped cream. Just like home! pic.twitter.com/8aUM8SqBwl

— Cold Cory Hanson (@HansonCory1) November 27, 2014

Bears game on mute, looking for Planes, Trains, and Automobiles!

— Cold Cory Hanson (@HansonCory1) November 27, 2014

Hot Port: Brown sugar, 1 part hot water, 1 part port, lemon slice w/ cloves. All parts delicious- an Irish classic. pic.twitter.com/eBpUodC6DC

— Cold Cory Hanson (@HansonCory1) November 27, 2014

Bears game into second half, Planes Trains and Automobiles watched, about ready for some duck/stuffing/potato/gravy sandwiches.

— Cold Cory Hanson (@HansonCory1) November 27, 2014

Too bad the Bears lost. Now it's just lots of dishes to deal with... and duck fat.

— Cold Cory Hanson (@HansonCory1) November 27, 2014

Another successful Thanksgiving in the books. From Dublin, g'night and a happy and safe Turkey Day to all!

— Cold Cory Hanson (@HansonCory1) November 27, 2014