It's the day after Thanksgiving. Many will be rushing out to shop for great gift-giving bargains for Christmas, but that's never been my thing. Usually, I'd spend this time relaxing, or engaging in creative pursuits.
Last night, there was a request for a cashier to work to help someone who had a family emergency. This ol' workhorse answered the bell. I'll be at work from 10-4 today instead of working this evening.
It was just Handsome and me yesterday, so I joyfully prepped and cooked in the kitchen all afternoon. We stuffed our turkey and popped it into our Nesco™ roaster. While that was cooking away, I made an apple pie with streusel topping and then a mini onion pie as a side dish.
When everything was nearly ready, I boiled the potatoes Handsome had prepared, along with cooking peas for another side. Once the potatoes were mashed, I pulled out the completed pies and turkey, and we were enjoying our Thanksgiving meal in no time.
This was only a ten pound bird, but there's plenty of leftover meat for sandwiches, etc. We realized that I forgot to make my homemade cranberry sauce, so I'll do that when I get home from work. I'm probably going to take much of the turkey and cut it up (along with carrots, celery, onions, and peas) to make homemade turkey soup to pressure can. That way we'll be able to enjoy something hot and hearty this winter.
We did catch up with all our loved ones yesterday, and have plans for tomorrow with Son #1 and his family. For now, I'm going to get ready for work so I'm not late. I'll be bundling up today, as it's cold and windy. We got a dusting of snow last night, but we realize winter is here in earnest now. Time to get out the long johns!
If you're busy traveling away or back home from a holiday trip, please stay safe.
Your meal looks delicious!
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Marilyn
Looks so good! Glad you had a relaxing (well, if you don't count the cooking prep!) day with your beloved. Those are the best kind.
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