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, 2014Biscuits ready for later! I need that baking dish for stuffing next. pic.twitter.com/CjiqLC7OOa
— Cold Cory Hanson (@HansonCory1) November 27, 2014Stuffing assembled for baking later today! pic.twitter.com/mtvAJDFJlb
— Cold Cory Hanson (@HansonCory1) November 27, 2014Green bean and mushroom casserole... in another bread pan. pic.twitter.com/uTbx3NyUGv
— Cold Cory Hanson (@HansonCory1) November 27, 20143pm 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, 2014Whew! 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, 2014Fantasy 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, 2014Sweet potatoes, stuffing, and green bean casserole going in to the convection! pic.twitter.com/EEEessipdf
— Cold Cory Hanson (@HansonCory1) November 27, 2014Feast 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, 2014XTREME PLATE CLOSEUP pic.twitter.com/UslLYL0wgM
— Cold Cory Hanson (@HansonCory1) November 27, 2014PIE! We even found some spray whipped cream. Just like home! pic.twitter.com/8aUM8SqBwl
— Cold Cory Hanson (@HansonCory1) November 27, 2014Bears game on mute, looking for Planes, Trains, and Automobiles!
— Cold Cory Hanson (@HansonCory1) November 27, 2014Hot 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, 2014Bears game into second half, Planes Trains and Automobiles watched, about ready for some duck/stuffing/potato/gravy sandwiches.
— Cold Cory Hanson (@HansonCory1) November 27, 2014Too bad the Bears lost. Now it's just lots of dishes to deal with... and duck fat.
— Cold Cory Hanson (@HansonCory1) November 27, 2014Another 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
You used ROCKS to grind your cloves?!!! For future money saving reference, sweet potatoes make a fantastic pie that tastes very much like pumpkin - ask any child of the American south. Sweet potato pie is a HUGE favorite in Dixie. But ROCKS! That will have me chuckling the rest of the day. Enjoy your feast.
ReplyDeleteI've never been a huge fan of sweet potatoes, but I also haven't tried Southern-style sweet potato pie. Maybe that's what will make me want them on non-Thanksgiving holidays. Enjoy your Thanksgiving Day!
ReplyDeleteHappy thanksgiving ! I've never celebrated, but this year I was invited to my friend's (her husband is American) and we had a lovely dinner. I could definitely do that every year !!!
ReplyDeleteToo bad we couldn't swing a turkey this year, but our first crack at a duck was very nice indeed. At least I got to watch an American football game!
DeleteThat looks incredible! So much food!
ReplyDelete