Thanksgiving, Yum!

[krisy]

Talked to my sil's mother this morning. I'm delegated to bring the family 'scalloped' potatoes, that are really au gratin. Now that seems scanty to bring, while at one time intensive time wise, with mandolin and processor, not so much so. What else do I bring? In usual case, floral piece, however she will already be over the top with flowers. So? I could bring very pricey wine, but would not be appreciated for itself, only for cost. Not doing. So what? An unexpected side dish or dessert?

I like unexpected desserts

[Kathianne]

I like unexpected desserts

I'm heading in that direction. An Indian pudding with flat bread? How's that sounding?

[krisy]

I'm heading in that direction. An Indian pudding with flat bread? How's that sounding?

Sounds good! You must be one heck of a cook!

[Kathianne]

Sounds good! You must be one heck of a cook!

Been at it a long time. LOL! My mom was kind of a plain Irish cook, roast-well done, potatoes, 2 veggies, bread if you wanted.

My folks took us out for dinner a lot though and encouraged us to try new foods. My kids are more daring than I, they'll try anything. Not me, I have to like the ingredients, then I know I'll like the finished product. I've really never had the desire to bite into raw fish for instance.

[Trigg]

I'm supposed to supply a couple of pies and the kids want chocolate, very easy to make. My mother in law is making the turkey, sliced ham and chicken and dumplings along with her stuffing.

Two days later we are all meeting at my mothers house and since my sister and I both married into huge families that know how to cook our "family" thanksgiving will be small. I'm making chicken and noodles a sister is bringing deviled eggs and a side of some sort, another sister is bringing pies and my mother is making the mashed potatoes and maybe a turkey breast.