Happy Thanksgiving: Obama Pardons a Turkey?

[Monique]

I won't be celebrating it, but I know that you will
I heard that president Obama pardoned a turkey, so does that mean that someone is not having turkey tonight?

 

[Moonbear]

Thanks Monique!

It's a tradition every year that the president pardons a turkey. Then the turkey gets sent to Disney Land. Obama couldn't seem to help himself from the jokes about sending a turkey to Disney Land. Since you're vegetarian, we thought you wouldn't mind if it was your turkey we pardoned.

 

[Phrak]

Then the turkey gets sent to Disney Land.

No way. The bird gets sent to Disney World in Florida. Eventually it's passed down to Fred. At least this is how it came down last year. Fred pushess the buttons on Mr Tod's Wild Ride. He has a big family to feed.

 

[GeorginaS]

I second the Thanksgiving wishes to my American friends and associates.

How many of you spend today with extended family/have traveled to be somewhere/now have a four-day weekend?

 

[dlgoff]

Good morning and Happy Thanksgiving. My daughter and I will be going to my parents today for a wonderful turkey dinner. My mother is 84 and can't see too well anymore but she continues to carry on the tradition.

 

[hypatia]

I hope everyone enjoys a peaceful day of feasting! Happy Thanksgiving.

 

[turbo]

Happy Thanksgiving everyone. My wife and I are celebrating at home with Duke. We are going to roast a chicken for ourselves, and we are roasting a turkey to feed my father and my friend who is caring for his elderly mother with dementia. Tomorrow, I'll be delivering turkey meat, turkey soups and turkey pies. I made brine last night to soak the birds in - salt, brown sugar, peppercorns, allspice berries, and candied ginger. Mmmm!

 

[dlgoff]

So turbo. Doesn't Duke get anything special? I know he'll get lots of love but he should get a special treat also.
http://www.waycooldogs.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/Thanksgiving-dog-cat.jpg

 

[turbo]

So turbo. Doesn't Duke get anything special? I know he'll get lots of love but he should get a special treat also.
http://www.waycooldogs.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/Thanksgiving-dog-cat.jpg

After[/URL] months in solitary at the Humane Society, he has a pretty delicate stomach. He does well on Iams lamb and rice and some dry treats, but when I got a venison heart and liver in exchange for gutting a neighbor's deer for him, and we gave him a tiny piece of each, he got sick to his stomach. He gets praise, lots of love, exercise, etc, but no more table scraps.

I have even been weaning him off treats by substituting something that he enjoys even more - rough play and tug-of-war with his his big Pup-Treads rubber bone. That's about the only toy that can survive the "jaws of death". We bought him a couple of extra-heavy tennis balls from Tractor supply. The first one survived about 30 seconds, so we gave the other one to his friend Max (shepherd/pit bull mix).

 

[Borek]

Can't say I know precisely what it is all about, but Happy Whatever to Whoever. If you are happy I am happy too

The closest I can get to eating turkey today would be to go to KFC - at least it would be both American and bird.

 

[turbo]

Can't say I know precisely what it is all about, but Happy Whatever to Whoever. If you are happy I am happy too

Thanksgiving is supposed to recreate feasts by our colonist fore-fathers that were given as an expression of "thank God we're still alive" or similar sentiments. When early settlers came to North America, they often had some unrealistic expectations of good climate, based on latitude. They were sadly mistaken, sometimes with disastrous results. Winters in this region (New England) are far more severe than in similar latitudes in Europe, so the colonists had to be very industrious, resourceful, and lucky to survive.

 

[Kronos5253]

Happy Thanksgiving everyone!

 

[lisab]

Happy Thanksgiving, everyone. I'm very thankful for my PF friends all over the world !

Went to the gym this morning...it was *packed*, even more than the first week of January (when everyone shows up with good intentions of keeping resolutions). Everyone knows of the Puritan work ethic...I didn't realize there was a Puritan workout ethic as well.

 

[Borek]

Thanksgiving is supposed to recreate feasts by our colonist fore-fathers that were given as an expression of "thank God we're still alive" or similar sentiments.

Theory I know, but every such a holiday has its own flavor and connotations - these are alien to me.

 

[Moonbear]

Went to the gym this morning...it was *packed*, even more than the first week of January (when everyone shows up with good intentions of keeping resolutions). Everyone knows of the Puritan work ethic...I didn't realize there was a Puritan workout ethic as well.

I figure there's no point in trying not to gain weight between Thanksgiving and Christmas.

 

[turbo]

Theory I know, but every such a holiday has its own flavor and connotations - these are alien to me.

Yes. In the US, Thanksgiving can be a time for entire extended families to come together for maybe the only time in a year. The holiday is generally centered around the meal, though in some families recent "traditions" include watching Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade on TV, watching football games, etc.

Here is Duke, currently celebrating with a bone.

 

[magpies]

Happy Thanksgiving :)

I will be spending it with my mom and her boyfriend. He talks a lot but I guess I will just have to be thankful for a good meal :)

 

[OmCheeto]

Can't say I know precisely what it is all about, but Happy Whatever to Whoever. If you are happy I am happy too

The closest I can get to eating turkey today would be to go to KFC - at least it would be both American and bird.

Thanksgiving is supposed to recreate feasts by our colonist fore-fathers that were given as an expression of "thank God we're still alive" or similar sentiments. When early settlers came to North America, they often had some unrealistic expectations of good climate, based on latitude. They were sadly mistaken, sometimes with disastrous results. Winters in this region (New England) are far more severe than in similar latitudes in Europe, so the colonists had to be very industrious, resourceful, and lucky to survive.

Very good answer turbo.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jamestown_Settlement"

Despite the inspired leadership of Captain John Smith early on, most of the colonists and their replacements died within the first five years. Two-thirds of the settlers died before arriving ships brought supplies and experts from Poland and Germany in the next year, 1608, who would help to establish the first factories in the colony.

...

During what became called the "Starving Time" in 1609–1610, over 80% of the colonists perished, and the island was briefly abandoned that spring.

So Borek, it would appear that our ancestors took pity on the Americans, and started the first "Feed the (New) World" charity. Interesting how America now supplies more food aide around the world than anyone else.

But more than anything else, I think it's now just a good excuse to eat like a pig, and not feel guilty about it.

 

[drizzle]

Thanksgiving is supposed to recreate feasts by our colonist fore-fathers that were given as an expression of "thank God we're still alive" or similar sentiments. When early settlers came to North America, they often had some unrealistic expectations of good climate, based on latitude. They were sadly mistaken, sometimes with disastrous results. Winters in this region (New England) are far more severe than in similar latitudes in Europe, so the colonists had to be very industrious, resourceful, and lucky to survive.

That’s nice, Muslims will be celebrating Eid tomorrow too, how coincidence this is? Hehe


I wish everyone well ..oh and a healthy life

 

[Borek]

But more than anything else, I think it's now just a good excuse to eat like a pig, and not feel guilty about it.

And that's the language I understand

Smacznego!

 

[OmCheeto]

And that's the language I understand

Smacznego!

Funny, that english translation looks kinda french to me.

On a side note, I have something new to be thankful for. I just found out that I have two new grandnieces as of 2 hours ago.

 

[lisab]

Funny, that english translation looks kinda french to me.

On a side note, I have something new to be thankful for. I just found out that I have two new grandnieces as of 2 hours ago.

Aaaawwww...two little ones! Congrats, Om!

 

[turbo]

On a side note, I have something new to be thankful for. I just found out that I have two new grandnieces as of 2 hours ago.

A great side-benefit - you'll never forget their birthdays, as long as they don't mind if the date floats around a bit.

 

[Lacy33]

That’s nice, Muslims will be celebrating Eid tomorrow too, how coincidence this is? Hehe


I wish everyone well ..oh and a healthy life

Thank you for your good wishes for healthy life and a very happy Holiday to you on your special day too.

 

[OmCheeto]

A great side-benefit - you'll never forget their birthdays, as long as they don't mind if the date floats around a bit.

There is something cosmic about these grandniece/nephew birthdays. The first two were born on 1/23/2008. They were born 2000 miles apart. What a coincidence. The two today were twins. We attribute the "easy to remember" dates to their dead great grandmother, as she knows from experience that we are all getting quite senile by now, and need all the help we can get. Thanks again Mom! And I'm keeping your stuffing recipe alive! It came out perfect again this morning as usual! And no, I am still not too skinny!(German mothers... If you're not 100 pounds overweight, then you are dying of starvation...)

 

[turbo]

Eating roasted (brined) chicken right now. Whoever packed the bird stuck 4(!) hearts in the giblet bag along with the neck, liver, and gizzard. Mmmm! Thank you, chicken-packer!

My friend dropped by this afternoon and picked up 1/2 of the turkey, gravy, stuffing, mashed potatoes, squash, home-made cranberry sauce, etc. He and his brother are the home-care tag-team for their mother, who has dementia. The local grange sent them over some food for today, but we wanted them to have a really nice home-cooked turkey dinner. We're boiling down the carcass right now, and will take them a pot of turkey soup tomorrow. My wife's mother has dementia, but luckily she has 5 sisters and a brother to share the responsibility of looking after her.

 

[Moonbear]

I'm celebrating a nice quiet thanksgiving relaxing at home and NOT fussing with any big gatherings. But, then I'm heading out early tomorrow to travel to my hometown for a reunion, so I need my rest today to survive two nights of socializing with former classmates. Tomorrow night is bar hopping (I'm hoping some of the folks who aren't attending the reunion, but who still live in the area will join us for that) and then Saturday night is the actual reunion. Then driving back Sunday. So, yeah, I didn't need to add on top of that the chaos of putting up with a day of relatives.

I got some turkey thighs (the drumsticks were already all sold out when I was at the grocery store the other day...but turns out the thighs cooked up nicer anyway), made a little batch of stuffing, baked potatoes, cooked up some green beans, and got out a can of cranberry jelly (definitely not worth the effort of homemade when cooking for one). Yummy. Made it as a late lunch, and now have just enough leftovers for a late-night snack, and then a couple turkey sandwiches to pack for the drive tomorrow so I don't have to risk getting anywhere near malls or anything to stop for meals. Perfect.

 

[dlgoff]

I had turkey, dressing, cheese potatoes, green beans, cranberry sauce, bread, and ice tea. I was too full for the pumpkin pie.

I'm very thankful for still having parents alive and a mother who can still cook like this.

 

[Monique]

Since you're vegetarian, we thought you wouldn't mind if it was your turkey we pardoned.

Alright, I promise to not eat turkey tonight. I'm grateful that your president pardoned a turkey especially for me
Instead I had some wonderful chinese take-out with lots of garlic :!)

 

[hypatia]

ummm I ate tooooo much, maybe it was the second piece of pumpkin cheesecake?

 

[Moonbear]

ummm I ate tooooo much, maybe it was the second piece of pumpkin cheesecake?

No way! There's always room for dessert. It must've been something else that filled you up.

 

[Monique]

pumpkin cheesecake?

Pumpkin cheesecake? Do you have a recipe for that?

 

[mollymae]

The great debate: Is cranberry sauce delicious or not? I love it, but my mom and boyfriend think it's gross (and it's very rare for my boyfriend to dislike a food!)

 

[Evo]

The great debate: Is cranberry sauce delicious or not? I love it, but my mom and boyfriend think it's gross (and it's very rare for my boyfriend to dislike a food!)

I absolutely love Ocean Spray canned jellied cranberry sauce. Sliced thin and sucked in through your front teeth is the only proper way to enjoy this delicacy. Also placing a slice over your front teeth and smiling is just awesome. I think playing with the cranberry sauce is one of my daughter's favorite Thanksgiving memories.

 

[OmCheeto]

Aaaawwww...two little ones! Congrats, Om!

Thanks Lisa!

Their grandfather just sent out the first set of pictures.

Thanksgiving Twins:

Btw, where are thehttps://www.physicsforums.com/showthread.php?t=354733" thanksgiving pictures?

I think the PF sisterhood snorgle-squad is falling down on the job.

 

[Loren Booda]

Lovely babies.
__________

My girlfriend's sister-in-law has a roomer who cooked up a fantastic many-course seafood Thanksgiving meal for the family!

Crab cakes

Salmon with mango sauce

Spicy shrimp

Brunswick (oyster) stew

Lobster Imperial

Etc.

Thank God for the riches of friendship

 

[27Thousand]

Happy Thanksgiving

 

[lisab]

Thanks Lisa!

Their grandfather just sent out the first set of pictures.

Thanksgiving Twins:

Btw, where are thehttps://www.physicsforums.com/showthread.php?t=354733" thanksgiving pictures?

I think the PF sisterhood snorgle-squad is falling down on the job.

Aaaaawww, they are so precious! Beautiful baby! Beautiful baby!

 

[lisab]

Right now, we're sitting around with bellies full, listening to Arlo Guthrie's "Alice's Restaurant." I'ts cold and rainy out, nice and warm inside though.

"Keeid, I want you to go over there and sit on the bench marked 'Group W'. NOW, Keeid!"

Classic.

 

[TheStatutoryApe]

Thank you Monique. And congrats on the new family additions OmCheeto!

Unfortunately tonight I am working and I have no thanksgiving stuffs. I even missed out on getting something proper for dinner since everything closed just before I arrived in the area for my shift tonight. I'll be searching for an all night fast food drive through later on. At least it should be quiet. And my family is having dinner on Sat. But tonight is work and fastfood.

The great debate: Is cranberry sauce delicious or not? I love it, but my mom and boyfriend think it's gross (and it's very rare for my boyfriend to dislike a food!)

I love cranberry sauce. One of my more recent discoveries is the thanksgiving day left overs omelet with cranberry sauce inside. Its also great on turkey sandwiches.

 

[OmCheeto]

Thank you Monique. And congrats on the new family additions OmCheeto!

Unfortunately tonight I am working and I have no thanksgiving stuffs. I even missed out on getting something proper for dinner since everything closed just before I arrived in the area for my shift tonight. I'll be searching for an all night fast food drive through later on. At least it should be quiet. And my family is having dinner on Sat. But tonight is work and fastfood.

Sorry to hear you have to work. But here, Loren Booda's meal reminded me of a movie Fuzzyfelt once made me watch. Just turn up the volume and have a virtual thanksgiving dinner.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=<object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/VMrUMLCeOnw&hl=en_US&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/VMrUMLCeOnw&hl=en_US&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object>

 

[TheStatutoryApe]

Thank you Omcheeto. :-)

I should look for that movie so I can know what it is all about.

 

[Loren Booda]

http://www.fun-with-words.com/neologisms_0203.html". I won this Washington Post contest with but a pun in bad taste.

In brief, it seems to me that the General was something of a food Nazi, needing a lesson in manners or just plain pompous!

 

[Moonbear]

The great debate: Is cranberry sauce delicious or not? I love it, but my mom and boyfriend think it's gross (and it's very rare for my boyfriend to dislike a food!)

I actually think it depends on the way someone makes the cranberry sauce (if it's homemade). I've had some really awful ones with weird stuff in it like chopped orange rind that just made the cranberries more bitter, and didn't have enough sugar to compensate, or where they made it with jell-o, which was just odd. I don't like other things in with my cranberries, I just want cranberries with lots of sugar to sweeten them (or even better, Ocean Spray out of a can...just like Evo likes, which is what I'm eating right now).

I think the bigger debate is...does the cranberry sauce go on the turkey sandwich, or is it served as a side? For the first time ever, I put it on my sandwich (I'm having my slightly past-midnight snack now) because I discovered I'm low on mayonnaise and needed something more to moisten the sandwich. Pretty tasty. I've always been a sauce on the side person before.

I have just enough leftovers now to make a couple of sandwiches to take with me tomorrow for lunch and dinner so I don't have to stop anywhere for lunch, and once I arrive, I can just relax in the hotel room for a couple hours (hopefully a couple hours...if I don't hit horrendous traffic) before heading out to the bars with old friends rather than have to go out for dinner after a long drive.

 

[TheStatutoryApe]

I think the bigger debate is...does the cranberry sauce go on the turkey sandwich, or is it served as a side? For the first time ever, I put it on my sandwich (I'm having my slightly past-midnight snack now) because I discovered I'm low on mayonnaise and needed something more to moisten the sandwich. Pretty tasty. I've always been a sauce on the side person before.

You should try the left overs omelet! Quite tasty. :-)

 

[Moonbear]

You should try the left overs omelet! Quite tasty. :-)

That'll have to wait until next year. Since I'll be running around tomorrow getting the car loaded and me out the door (it would be easier if I didn't have a big deadline on Monday that I have to take work with me), I'm only going to have time for sandwiches, not cooking up omelets.

 

[Loren Booda]

Last summer I had what I believe was a UTI - fortunately, the local grocery store had a sale on 27% cranberry juice. After seven or eight quarts over a few days, the condition mitigated. Anyhow, 27% seems to be a preferred concentration for cranberry/sugar water, if that translates to food.

 

[OmCheeto]

http://www.fun-with-words.com/neologisms_0203.html". I won this Washington Post contest with but a pun in bad taste.

Ha ha! You've got some good competition there. I like games, but I'm as creative as a rock, and literate as a stone. I could never play such a game.

In brief, it seems to me that the General was something of a food Nazi, needing a lesson in manners or just plain pompous!

Are you talking about http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Babette%27s_Feast" ? If you read the wiki entry, which explains the entire story, the General turns out to be none of the above.

Ha! Look what someone wrote about it at http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/babettes_feast/" :

Still the gold standard of food movies.

 

[TheStatutoryApe]

A semi food related movie you may like The Last Supper Omcheeto, if you have not already seen it.

 

[OmCheeto]

A semi food related movie you may like The Last Supper Omcheeto, if you have not already seen it.

Plot:
A group of idealistic, but frustrated, liberals succumb to the temptation of murdering rightwing pundits for their political beliefs

I don't think so, Mr. Deckard. That's not my kind of movie.