Every year I say I’m going to be more organized for Thanksgiving and every year, it sneaks up on me and I find myself struggling to keep it all together. Yesterday I finished grocery shopping, only to realize we didn’t have any turkey bags leftover from last year. So I had to make an early-morning run to the Jewel today. (Thankfully I beat the crowds and qualified for the express check-out!)
Today, I’m cleaning the apartment and having an internal debate–should I clean the oven now, or after Thanksgiving? (It’s really bad…many a frozen pizza disaster rests on the bottom of the oven.)
Our menu is going to be pretty much the same as last year: turkey, this Giada stuffing, Kathy’s grandma’s cranberries, mashed potatoes & gravy, maybe these carrots, a salad and whatever dessert my mom is bringing. I can’t wait!
In the meantime, I’m secretly hoping Naoto carves the turkey like a ninja:
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That stuffing looks incredible! Happy Thanksgiving from Tokyo!
Jess, you HAVE to make the stuffing! It’s so good. I’m not a fan of the texture of chestnuts so Naoto leaves them off 1/2 of the dish for my mom & I, but the cheese and pancetta MAKE this dish!
I made a delicious corn chowder to be shared with the family… I know I’m looking forward to tonight. Hope you have a lovely Thanksgiving!
Corn chowder sounds delicious! I love all of the foods offered at Thanksgiving, but by Sunday, I’m ready for pizza and tacos! 😉