Last Sunday and Monday we had a taste of winter weather. It was cold and snowy, but nothing stuck since we still haven't had a freeze yet and then Friday and Saturday were in the 70's. Talk about weather whiplash. I went out this morning and cut more rosemary and sage and then added more leaves all around the plants to keep them warm this winter.
TBG announced last week that he doesn't want turkey for Thanksgiving. WHAT?? He said he would prefer to have another pot roast like I cooked a few weeks ago. It was really good but SERIOUSLY?? So, I guess I will make pot roast, a bone in turkey breast or a small 12–13-pound bird with the usual sides. They should all go well with his pot roast. Not having turkey is not an option for me. I don't want to miss a Thanksgiving weekend without a cold turkey sandwich and a pot of Brunswick stew.
This week I have a dental cleaning and TBG needs to get in to his doctor regarding some issues he is having, but other than that, we don't have any commitments which is fine with me since I also have to work all week. Saturday, we do need to do a bit of shopping since we are very close to the time of year that I protest entering most stores. Our beef bundle will be coming this week too so I reorganized the freezer so there is room.
I've been looking through the last two cookbooks I picked up, and I see a lot of recipes I want to try in both of them. I am glad I was able to visit The Back in the Day Bakery around 2004 in Savannah and everything we tried was delicious. I was sad when I heard they had closed.
What we've been eating:
BIG salad x 2
Chicken taco rice bowls
Beef and cheese sliders and 'fries'. It's been many years since I've actually had a slider because I honestly just never thought about them, but our last beef bundle included a package of premade ones, and they really did hit the spot.
Chicken sausage with veggies and pasta
LO lamb and potato hand pies with a small salad. These freeze so well and are so nice to have on a night you don't feel like cooking.
This morning, I made an apple pie for us to enjoy with some of our bounty of apples.
I hope everyone is doing well and enjoying the season. Thanksgiving will be here before we know it and then BAM...Christmas. So be sure to slow down and enjoy each day. I remind myself daily.
I didn't grow up with turkey or eat turkey so for me, it wouldn't matter. But I do get that some folks HAVE to have that leftover turkey the next day. I get that part as I do love me some leftovers.
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Unfortunately, my oven died and I haven't replaced it. We'll be going out for dinner this year. I'm glad you're still going to make turkey for yourself, the leftovers are definitely the best part! I hope all goes well at the dentist and doctor for you and TBG this week. I love seeing and hearing about what you make it week, everything always looks delicious. Have a great week my friend, and thank you for your beautiful comment over at my place today. Hugs!
ReplyDeleteI am like you - I have to have that turkey sandwich after Thanksgiving! Turkey Manhattan's is another favorite.
ReplyDeleteWe had the same weather as you - it is so crazy.
Have a great week.
I am turkey indifferent, but can't imagine Thanksgiving without it. We are going to Oregon for the holiday so I say I will not be cooking, but I am sure I will at Son1's house.
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