I have two skylights in my kitchen, and one of them doesn't leak!

That's pretty much how Thanksgiving went this year. Ups and downs
mixed in a weird blur.

It began Wednesday night when I set the thawed turkey into a cooler
with ice. I'd made a brine according to Stephan Pyles' recipe, but it
was still hot, so we went out to eat dinner while it cooled.

An hour or two later, I opened the cooler only to discover that the
dog had begun the holiday feast a day early. She'd eaten about 1/4 of
the bird. Bad. Bad dog. Bad and ugly turkey. Modom's mood was't
very pretty either.

I hacked off the dog-fouled bits -- both wings, part of a thigh, most
of the back on one side. I considered, but decided against hacking up
the dog, as well. (She spent the night in doggy jail, though.) I
poured the brine over the bird and set it outside in an elevated
position to deter further mammalian incursions. A freeze was forecast
for the night, so further spoilage was out unless a possum or some
such got hold of it.. We had a houseful coming for the feast, so D
ran out and bought a turkey breast and I made a rub for two slabs of
baby back ribs.

Next day I fired up my smoker pit and set the ribs on about 11 a.m.
The turkey went out an hour later. I'd stuffed sliced lemons and
fresh sage leaves under the skin.

Guests began to arrive at 5. Snacks and relish trays and cheese and
such for a time. Dressing (bread and cornbread), potatoes in several
forms, dark roux gravy, broccoli salad, and, cranberry/orange relish,
whatnot in the kitchen. Brussels sprouts and asparagus on the gas
grill out back.

Then it was time to serve it up. A friend carved the bird. I cut up
the ribs.

And then, cutting a lemon for a garnish I got my thumb. I really got
it. Bad. Flashing on Dan Akroyd's Julia Child skit, I rushed to the
bathroom and tried to staunch the bleeding. It took some time. Bad.
Ugly and bad.

A friend made a plate for me and I ate one-handed. It was good food.
Very good. Everybody liked the bird and especially the ribs. The
dressings were nicely seasoned and moist. We ate very well.

Time to clean up the mess. It was a big one, too, of course. During
cleanup the sink backed up. Bad. Ugly and bad. The good part was
that my injury got me off the hook for both cleaning and plumbing.
Two guests pulled the trap off the sink and snaked the drain till it
worked again. Bless, them. Good friends.

Good food, good, people, good atmosphere, good wine. On the whole it
was a good time. Except when it got ugly.

modom

"Dallas is a rich man with a death wish in his eyes."
-- Jimmie Dale Gilmore

"Michael Odom" > wrote in message
...
> I have two skylights in my kitchen, and one of them doesn't leak!
>
> That's pretty much how Thanksgiving went this year. Ups and downs
> mixed in a weird blur.
>
> It began Wednesday night when I set the thawed turkey into a cooler
> with ice. I'd made a brine according to Stephan Pyles' recipe, but it
> was still hot, so we went out to eat dinner while it cooled.
>
> An hour or two later, I opened the cooler only to discover that the
> dog had begun the holiday feast a day early. She'd eaten about 1/4 of
> the bird. Bad. Bad dog. Bad and ugly turkey. Modom's mood was't
> very pretty either.
>
> I hacked off the dog-fouled bits -- both wings, part of a thigh, most
> of the back on one side. I considered, but decided against hacking up
> the dog, as well. (She spent the night in doggy jail, though.) I
> poured the brine over the bird and set it outside in an elevated
> position to deter further mammalian incursions. A freeze was forecast
> for the night, so further spoilage was out unless a possum or some
> such got hold of it.. We had a houseful coming for the feast, so D
> ran out and bought a turkey breast and I made a rub for two slabs of
> baby back ribs.
>
> Next day I fired up my smoker pit and set the ribs on about 11 a.m.
> The turkey went out an hour later. I'd stuffed sliced lemons and
> fresh sage leaves under the skin.
>
> Guests began to arrive at 5. Snacks and relish trays and cheese and
> such for a time. Dressing (bread and cornbread), potatoes in several
> forms, dark roux gravy, broccoli salad, and, cranberry/orange relish,
> whatnot in the kitchen. Brussels sprouts and asparagus on the gas
> grill out back.
>
> Then it was time to serve it up. A friend carved the bird. I cut up
> the ribs.
>
> And then, cutting a lemon for a garnish I got my thumb. I really got
> it. Bad. Flashing on Dan Akroyd's Julia Child skit, I rushed to the
> bathroom and tried to staunch the bleeding. It took some time. Bad.
> Ugly and bad.
>
> A friend made a plate for me and I ate one-handed. It was good food.
> Very good. Everybody liked the bird and especially the ribs. The
> dressings were nicely seasoned and moist. We ate very well.
>
> Time to clean up the mess. It was a big one, too, of course. During
> cleanup the sink backed up. Bad. Ugly and bad. The good part was
> that my injury got me off the hook for both cleaning and plumbing.
> Two guests pulled the trap off the sink and snaked the drain till it
> worked again. Bless, them. Good friends.
>
> Good food, good, people, good atmosphere, good wine. On the whole it
> was a good time. Except when it got ugly.
>
> modom

I'm so sure it wasn't funny at the time - but I can just picture this kind
of disaster happening to me. Thanks for the laugh.

Elaine

"Michael Odom" > wrote in message
...
> I have two skylights in my kitchen, and one of them doesn't leak!
>
> That's pretty much how Thanksgiving went this year. Ups and downs
> mixed in a weird blur.
>
> It began Wednesday night when I set the thawed turkey into a cooler
> with ice. I'd made a brine according to Stephan Pyles' recipe, but it
> was still hot, so we went out to eat dinner while it cooled.
>
> An hour or two later, I opened the cooler only to discover that the
> dog had begun the holiday feast a day early. She'd eaten about 1/4 of
> the bird. Bad. Bad dog. Bad and ugly turkey. Modom's mood was't
> very pretty either.
>
> I hacked off the dog-fouled bits -- both wings, part of a thigh, most
> of the back on one side. I considered, but decided against hacking up
> the dog, as well. (She spent the night in doggy jail, though.) I
> poured the brine over the bird and set it outside in an elevated
> position to deter further mammalian incursions. A freeze was forecast
> for the night, so further spoilage was out unless a possum or some
> such got hold of it.. We had a houseful coming for the feast, so D
> ran out and bought a turkey breast and I made a rub for two slabs of
> baby back ribs.
>
> Next day I fired up my smoker pit and set the ribs on about 11 a.m.
> The turkey went out an hour later. I'd stuffed sliced lemons and
> fresh sage leaves under the skin.
>
> Guests began to arrive at 5. Snacks and relish trays and cheese and
> such for a time. Dressing (bread and cornbread), potatoes in several
> forms, dark roux gravy, broccoli salad, and, cranberry/orange relish,
> whatnot in the kitchen. Brussels sprouts and asparagus on the gas
> grill out back.
>
> Then it was time to serve it up. A friend carved the bird. I cut up
> the ribs.
>
> And then, cutting a lemon for a garnish I got my thumb. I really got
> it. Bad. Flashing on Dan Akroyd's Julia Child skit, I rushed to the
> bathroom and tried to staunch the bleeding. It took some time. Bad.
> Ugly and bad.
>
> A friend made a plate for me and I ate one-handed. It was good food.
> Very good. Everybody liked the bird and especially the ribs. The
> dressings were nicely seasoned and moist. We ate very well.
>
> Time to clean up the mess. It was a big one, too, of course. During
> cleanup the sink backed up. Bad. Ugly and bad. The good part was
> that my injury got me off the hook for both cleaning and plumbing.
> Two guests pulled the trap off the sink and snaked the drain till it
> worked again. Bless, them. Good friends.
>
> Good food, good, people, good atmosphere, good wine. On the whole it
> was a good time. Except when it got ugly.
>
> modom
>
> "Dallas is a rich man with a death wish in his eyes."
> -- Jimmie Dale Gilmore

If it makes you feel any better, last Thanksgiving our drains stopped
working. All of them. In fact, not only would nothing (toilets, sinks,
showers) drain, what had already drained came back. Flooded the tub in one
bathroom, and the floor and shower in another with black murky stinky muck.
To top it off, we had 11 people in the house and no one could use the
bathroom. I was in a car at midnight with my daughter trying to find some
place that was open that would let us use the restroom. I finally caved and
woke some friends down the street, what fun. Despite all of this, though,
the preceding dinner and enjoyable company left us with more good memories
of the holiday than bad.

kimberly

Michael Odom wrote:
>
> I have two skylights in my kitchen, and one of them doesn't leak!
>
> That's pretty much how Thanksgiving went this year. Ups and downs

(disasters snipped)



You poor thing! It sounds like a movie plot for
Steve Martin. I hope you are spending the rest of
the weekend putting your feet up and letting your hair down.

gloria p

(Michael=A0Odom) WROTE:
I have two skylights in my kitchen, and one of them doesn't leak!
That's pretty much how Thanksgiving went this year. Ups and downs mixed
in a weird blur.
It began Wednesday night when I set the thawed turkey into a cooler with
ice. I'd made a brine according to Stephan Pyles' recipe, but it was
still hot, so we went out to eat dinner while it cooled.
An hour or two later, I opened the cooler only to discover that the dog
had begun the holiday feast a day early. She'd eaten about 1/4 of the
bird. Bad. Bad dog. Bad and ugly turkey. =A0 Modom's mood was't very
pretty either.
I hacked off the dog-fouled bits -- both wings, part of a thigh, most of
the back on one side. I considered, but decided against hacking up the
dog, as well. (She spent the night in doggy jail, though.) I poured the
brine over the bird and set it outside in an elevated position to deter
further mammalian incursions. A freeze was forecast for the night, so
further spoilage was out unless a possum or some such got hold of it..
We had a houseful coming for the feast, so D ran out and bought a turkey
breast and I made a rub for two slabs of baby back ribs.
Next day I fired up my smoker pit and set the ribs on about 11 a.m. The
turkey went out an hour later. I'd stuffed sliced lemons and fresh sage
leaves under the skin.
Guests began to arrive at 5. Snacks and relish trays and cheese and such
for a time. Dressing (bread and cornbread), potatoes in several forms,
dark roux gravy, broccoli salad, and, cranberry/orange relish, whatnot
in the kitchen. Brussels sprouts and asparagus on the gas grill out
back.
Then it was time to serve it up. A friend carved the bird. I cut up the
ribs.
And then, cutting a lemon for a garnish I got my thumb. I really got it.
Bad. Flashing on Dan Akroyd's Julia Child skit, I rushed to the bathroom
and tried to staunch the bleeding. It took some time. Bad. Ugly and bad.
A friend made a plate for me and I ate one-handed. It was good food.
Very good. Everybody liked the bird and especially the ribs. The
dressings were nicely seasoned and moist. We ate very well.
Time to clean up the mess. It was a big one, too, of course. During
cleanup the sink backed up. Bad. Ugly and bad. The good part was that my
injury got me off the hook for both cleaning and plumbing. Two guests
pulled the trap off the sink and snaked the drain till it worked again.
Bless, them. Good friends.
Good food, good, people, good atmosphere, good wine. On the whole it was
a good time. Except when it got ugly.
modom-----------------------------------------------------
RESPONSE: Seems like every diaster that can happen does on the holidays.
Our stove/oven fridge. & stove exhaust needs to be replaced few years
back but only new tenants moving in get the privileges of new
appliances. And this complex is a HUD based rental.
You don't know one day to next if oven is going to work, only one burner
on stove works.
For Christmas that"s why we are ordering a meat/cheese, fruit, & cold
side platters.

On Sat, 27 Nov 2004 16:58:03 -0500, "elaine" >
wrote:

>
> I'm so sure it wasn't funny at the time - but I can just picture this kind
>of disaster happening to me. Thanks for the laugh.
>
>Elaine
>

Yup. It was pretty snake-bit around here for a time. D wrapped a
wine bottle in a trash bag and went out back and broke it. She says
it breaks the string of bad luck. Can't hurt as long as nobody gets a
shard in the foot.

OBFood: Dineer tonight was leftover smoked turkey soup with Rotel
tomatoes, a roasted poblano, some cumin, stock, mushrooms (!), etc. D
made it. It was delicious.


modom

"Dallas is a rich man with a death wish in his eyes."
-- Jimmie Dale Gilmore

On Sat, 27 Nov 2004 15:12:11 -0800, "Nexis" > wrote:
>
>If it makes you feel any better, last Thanksgiving our drains stopped
>working. All of them. In fact, not only would nothing (toilets, sinks,
>showers) drain, what had already drained came back. Flooded the tub in one
>bathroom, and the floor and shower in another with black murky stinky muck.
>To top it off, we had 11 people in the house and no one could use the
>bathroom. I was in a car at midnight with my daughter trying to find some
>place that was open that would let us use the restroom. I finally caved and
>woke some friends down the street, what fun. Despite all of this, though,
>the preceding dinner and enjoyable company left us with more good memories
>of the holiday than bad.
>
>kimberly
>
I know the situation, but it wasn't that bad this time. It actually
was funny when I told one friend that there was a snake in the heater
closet off the kitchen, and his wife didn't know I meant a drain
snake.

As the say here in Texas "she like to died."

OBFood: Leftovers of everything but the ribs. One friend who helped
clear the drain confessed to eating four of them. I surely won't
begrudge him them.


modom

"Dallas is a rich man with a death wish in his eyes."
-- Jimmie Dale Gilmore

On Sat, 27 Nov 2004 15:12:11 -0800, "Nexis" > wrote:
>
>If it makes you feel any better, last Thanksgiving our drains stopped
>working. All of them. In fact, not only would nothing (toilets, sinks,
>showers) drain, what had already drained came back. Flooded the tub in one
>bathroom, and the floor and shower in another with black murky stinky muck.
>To top it off, we had 11 people in the house and no one could use the
>bathroom. I was in a car at midnight with my daughter trying to find some
>place that was open that would let us use the restroom. I finally caved and
>woke some friends down the street, what fun. Despite all of this, though,
>the preceding dinner and enjoyable company left us with more good memories
>of the holiday than bad.
>
>kimberly
>
I know the situation, but it wasn't that bad this time. It actually
was funny when I told one friend that there was a snake in the heater
closet off the kitchen, and his wife didn't know I meant a drain
snake.

As the say here in Texas "she like to died."

OBFood: Leftovers of everything but the ribs. One friend who helped
clear the drain confessed to eating four of them. I surely won't
begrudge him them.


modom

"Dallas is a rich man with a death wish in his eyes."
-- Jimmie Dale Gilmore

On Sun, 28 Nov 2004 01:31:11 GMT, Puester >
wrote:

>Michael Odom wrote:
>>
>> I have two skylights in my kitchen, and one of them doesn't leak!
>>
>> That's pretty much how Thanksgiving went this year. Ups and downs
>
>(disasters snipped)
>
>
>
>You poor thing! It sounds like a movie plot for
>Steve Martin. I hope you are spending the rest of
>the weekend putting your feet up and letting your hair down.
>
>gloria p

It could have been worse. There were no toads, for example, and the
house is still standing.

Yup, feet are currently up, and my hair would be down, but I'm bald.

Anyhow, the food was tasty.


modom

"Dallas is a rich man with a death wish in his eyes."
-- Jimmie Dale Gilmore

Michael Odom wrote:
> I have two skylights in my kitchen, and one of them doesn't leak!
>
>

snip

You'll be talking about this Thanksgiving until the day after the 12th
of Never. You've created a family story to be told every Thanksgiving
for the next four generations.


jim

Michael Odom wrote:
> I have two skylights in my kitchen, and one of them doesn't leak!
>
>

snip

You'll be talking about this Thanksgiving until the day after the 12th
of Never. You've created a family story to be told every Thanksgiving
for the next four generations.


jim

On Sat, 27 Nov 2004 21:54:48 -0500, (ms. tonya)
wrote:

>RESPONSE: Seems like every diaster that can happen does on the holidays.
>Our stove/oven fridge. & stove exhaust needs to be replaced few years
>back but only new tenants moving in get the privileges of new
>appliances. And this complex is a HUD based rental.
>You don't know one day to next if oven is going to work, only one burner
>on stove works.
>For Christmas that"s why we are ordering a meat/cheese, fruit, & cold
>side platters.

That sounds pretty tough, lady. Are there no renters' rights where
you live? Here in Texas, renters have almost no rights, but elsewhere
renters have recourse to at least some protection from substandard
accommodations. You might want to check into whether there's a fair
housing agency in your area and see if you can get some assistance.

modom

"Dallas is a rich man with a death wish in his eyes."
-- Jimmie Dale Gilmore

On Sat, 27 Nov 2004 13:31:11 -0600, Michael Odom >
wrote:

>Good food, good, people, good atmosphere, good wine. On the whole it
>was a good time. Except when it got ugly.

Sounds like you were lucky to even have survived Thanksgiving! The worst
thing that happened here was a turkey with gorgeous, brown and crisp skin,
but not a single drop of moisture inside. It actually turned into sawdust
when I tried to slice it. Reminded me of National Lampoon's Christmas
Vacation, where they cut into the turkey, and all that came out was a puff
of smoke.

We're going to have lots and lots of soup. I'm not sure what else this
stuff is good for. I *am* going to make one of Jill's Turkey Cottage Pies,
though. All we need is peas and wine. Minnesota doesn't sell wine on
Sundays, and Crash doesn't like it anyway;. But there *will* be peas. <G>

Thanks for sharing your story.
Carol
--
"Years ago my mother used to say to me... She'd say,
'In this world Elwood, you must be oh-so smart or oh-so pleasant.'
Well, for years I was smart.... I recommend pleasant. You may quote me."

*James Stewart* in the 1950 movie, _Harvey_

On Sat, 27 Nov 2004 13:31:11 -0600, Michael Odom >
wrote:

>Good food, good, people, good atmosphere, good wine. On the whole it
>was a good time. Except when it got ugly.

Sounds like you were lucky to even have survived Thanksgiving! The worst
thing that happened here was a turkey with gorgeous, brown and crisp skin,
but not a single drop of moisture inside. It actually turned into sawdust
when I tried to slice it. Reminded me of National Lampoon's Christmas
Vacation, where they cut into the turkey, and all that came out was a puff
of smoke.

We're going to have lots and lots of soup. I'm not sure what else this
stuff is good for. I *am* going to make one of Jill's Turkey Cottage Pies,
though. All we need is peas and wine. Minnesota doesn't sell wine on
Sundays, and Crash doesn't like it anyway;. But there *will* be peas. <G>

Thanks for sharing your story.
Carol
--
"Years ago my mother used to say to me... She'd say,
'In this world Elwood, you must be oh-so smart or oh-so pleasant.'
Well, for years I was smart.... I recommend pleasant. You may quote me."

*James Stewart* in the 1950 movie, _Harvey_

On Sat, 27 Nov 2004 13:31:11 -0600, Michael Odom
> spun a marvelous tale:
[text rearranged and edited]

> "Good:
> "Friends & food..."
> "Bad:
> "Dog."
> "Ugly:
> "Drain. Thumb."

Sounds like your haze is more clear than you realize. I'm glad you
enjoyed yourself -- even when it got ugly.

> I have two skylights in my kitchen, and one of them
> doesn't leak!

Are those good friends still available? With your thumb out of
commission, you shouldn't be swinging over a ladder from any great
heights... Or laying a bead of caulk...

The Ranger

On Sat, 27 Nov 2004 13:31:11 -0600, Michael Odom
> spun a marvelous tale:
[text rearranged and edited]

> "Good:
> "Friends & food..."
> "Bad:
> "Dog."
> "Ugly:
> "Drain. Thumb."

Sounds like your haze is more clear than you realize. I'm glad you
enjoyed yourself -- even when it got ugly.

> I have two skylights in my kitchen, and one of them
> doesn't leak!

Are those good friends still available? With your thumb out of
commission, you shouldn't be swinging over a ladder from any great
heights... Or laying a bead of caulk...

The Ranger

On Sun, 28 Nov 2004 07:30:24 -0800, The Ranger
> wrote:

>On Sat, 27 Nov 2004 13:31:11 -0600, Michael Odom
> spun a marvelous tale:
>[text rearranged and edited]
>
>> "Good:
>> "Friends & food..."
>> "Bad:
>> "Dog."
>> "Ugly:
>> "Drain. Thumb."
>
>Sounds like your haze is more clear than you realize. I'm glad you
>enjoyed yourself -- even when it got ugly.

Thanks for the edit. It provides a clear perspective.
>
>> I have two skylights in my kitchen, and one of them
>> doesn't leak!
>
>Are those good friends still available? With your thumb out of
>commission, you shouldn't be swinging over a ladder from any great
>heights... Or laying a bead of caulk...
>
>The Ranger

I've got a sheet of plastic over the leaky one at present. It keeps
the rain out unless there's a lot of wind. Caulking will come another
day.


modom

"Dallas is a rich man with a death wish in his eyes."
-- Jimmie Dale Gilmore

On Sun, 28 Nov 2004 07:30:24 -0800, The Ranger
> wrote:

>On Sat, 27 Nov 2004 13:31:11 -0600, Michael Odom
> spun a marvelous tale:
>[text rearranged and edited]
>
>> "Good:
>> "Friends & food..."
>> "Bad:
>> "Dog."
>> "Ugly:
>> "Drain. Thumb."
>
>Sounds like your haze is more clear than you realize. I'm glad you
>enjoyed yourself -- even when it got ugly.

Thanks for the edit. It provides a clear perspective.
>
>> I have two skylights in my kitchen, and one of them
>> doesn't leak!
>
>Are those good friends still available? With your thumb out of
>commission, you shouldn't be swinging over a ladder from any great
>heights... Or laying a bead of caulk...
>
>The Ranger

I've got a sheet of plastic over the leaky one at present. It keeps
the rain out unless there's a lot of wind. Caulking will come another
day.


modom

"Dallas is a rich man with a death wish in his eyes."
-- Jimmie Dale Gilmore

On Sun, 28 Nov 2004 10:29:15 -0600, Michael Odom
> wrote:
> On Sun, 28 Nov 2004 07:30:24 -0800, The Ranger > wrote:
> > On Sat, 27 Nov 2004 13:31:11 -0600, Michael Odom > spun a marvelous tale:
> > [text rearranged and edited]
> >
> > > "Good:
> > > "Friends & food..."
> > > "Bad:
> > > "Dog."
> > > "Ugly:
> > > "Drain. Thumb."
> > >
> > Sounds like your haze is more clear than you realize.
> > I'm glad you enjoyed yourself -- even when it got ugly.
> >
> Thanks for the edit. It provides a clear perspective.

The perspective was already there. The people that have read your
recounting think you have a second career at hand should you ever
place pen to paper.

> > > I have two skylights in my kitchen, and one of them
> > > doesn't leak!
> > >
> > Are those good friends still available? With your thumb
> > out of commission, you shouldn't be swinging over a
> > ladder from any greatheights... Or laying a bead of caulk...
> > >
> I've got a sheet of plastic over the leaky one at present.
> It keeps the rain out unless there's a lot of wind. Caulking
> will come another day.

May Lady Luck visit some good weather your way then...

Cheers!

The Ranger

On Sun, 28 Nov 2004 10:29:15 -0600, Michael Odom
> wrote:
> On Sun, 28 Nov 2004 07:30:24 -0800, The Ranger > wrote:
> > On Sat, 27 Nov 2004 13:31:11 -0600, Michael Odom > spun a marvelous tale:
> > [text rearranged and edited]
> >
> > > "Good:
> > > "Friends & food..."
> > > "Bad:
> > > "Dog."
> > > "Ugly:
> > > "Drain. Thumb."
> > >
> > Sounds like your haze is more clear than you realize.
> > I'm glad you enjoyed yourself -- even when it got ugly.
> >
> Thanks for the edit. It provides a clear perspective.

The perspective was already there. The people that have read your
recounting think you have a second career at hand should you ever
place pen to paper.

> > > I have two skylights in my kitchen, and one of them
> > > doesn't leak!
> > >
> > Are those good friends still available? With your thumb
> > out of commission, you shouldn't be swinging over a
> > ladder from any greatheights... Or laying a bead of caulk...
> > >
> I've got a sheet of plastic over the leaky one at present.
> It keeps the rain out unless there's a lot of wind. Caulking
> will come another day.

May Lady Luck visit some good weather your way then...

Cheers!

The Ranger

On Sun, 28 Nov 2004 04:07:46 -0600, Damsel in dis Dress
> wrote:

>On Sat, 27 Nov 2004 13:31:11 -0600, Michael Odom >
>wrote:
>
>>Good food, good, people, good atmosphere, good wine. On the whole it
>>was a good time. Except when it got ugly.
>
>Sounds like you were lucky to even have survived Thanksgiving! The worst
>thing that happened here was a turkey with gorgeous, brown and crisp skin,
>but not a single drop of moisture inside. It actually turned into sawdust
>when I tried to slice it. Reminded me of National Lampoon's Christmas
>Vacation, where they cut into the turkey, and all that came out was a puff
>of smoke.

Bummer. Did you brine it?
>
>We're going to have lots and lots of soup. I'm not sure what else this
>stuff is good for. I *am* going to make one of Jill's Turkey Cottage Pies,
>though. All we need is peas and wine. Minnesota doesn't sell wine on
>Sundays, and Crash doesn't like it anyway;. But there *will* be peas. <G>
>
>Thanks for sharing your story.
>Carol

D made a soup from some of the smoked turkey yesterday. She used a
roasted poblano chile, skinned and seeded and cored. Also cumin, Rotel
tomatoes, stock, and the leftover gravy. Gravy?! I'd never have done
that, but it worked well. There were sweated aromatics in the pot,
too. Onion and celery. The poblano took the place of some of the
bell pepper in the traditional Trinity, but she had some chopped red
bell pepper in there, too. And some chopped button mushrooms. Again,
I'd not do that, but again it was a fine idea.

Trouble was the Rotels made it too hot. So she added more stock.
Still too hot, so she added left over mashed potatoes. !!!! What was
she thinking? I'm at a loss. It was a wonderful idea. They smoothed
down and slightly thickened the liquid and left the soup with a good,
warm glow.

Bowls of poblano, mashed potato, smoked turkey soup with chopped
cilantro made a lovely meal last night. Mexi-Cajun-Thai soup, sorta.

And clean up was a simple chore for a guy with a bad thumb.

modom

"Dallas is a rich man with a death wish in his eyes."
-- Jimmie Dale Gilmore

On Sun, 28 Nov 2004 13:53:17 -0600, Michael Odom >
wrote:

>On Sun, 28 Nov 2004 04:07:46 -0600, Damsel in dis Dress
> wrote:
>
>>On Sat, 27 Nov 2004 13:31:11 -0600, Michael Odom >
>>wrote:
>>
>>>Good food, good, people, good atmosphere, good wine. On the whole it
>>>was a good time. Except when it got ugly.
>>
>>Sounds like you were lucky to even have survived Thanksgiving! The worst
>>thing that happened here was a turkey with gorgeous, brown and crisp skin,
>>but not a single drop of moisture inside. It actually turned into sawdust
>>when I tried to slice it. Reminded me of National Lampoon's Christmas
>>Vacation, where they cut into the turkey, and all that came out was a puff
>>of smoke.
>
>Bummer. Did you brine it?

Nope, it wasn't a real turkey. It was a Butterball, so it already had who
knows what injected into it. It's actually not too bad if you make pulled
turkey, as you would pulled pork.

>D made a soup from some of the smoked turkey yesterday. She used a
>roasted poblano chile, skinned and seeded and cored. Also cumin, Rotel
>tomatoes, stock, and the leftover gravy. Gravy?! I'd never have done
>that, but it worked well.

I never would have thought to use gravy, either. But with Crash around
"leftover gravy" is rather an unfamiliar concept. <G> I'll keep the idea
in mind if he doesn't finish the gravy. Thanks!

Carol
--
"Years ago my mother used to say to me... She'd say,
'In this world Elwood, you must be oh-so smart or oh-so pleasant.'
Well, for years I was smart.... I recommend pleasant. You may quote me."

*James Stewart* in the 1950 movie, _Harvey_

On Sun, 28 Nov 2004 13:53:17 -0600, Michael Odom >
wrote:

>On Sun, 28 Nov 2004 04:07:46 -0600, Damsel in dis Dress
> wrote:
>
>>On Sat, 27 Nov 2004 13:31:11 -0600, Michael Odom >
>>wrote:
>>
>>>Good food, good, people, good atmosphere, good wine. On the whole it
>>>was a good time. Except when it got ugly.
>>
>>Sounds like you were lucky to even have survived Thanksgiving! The worst
>>thing that happened here was a turkey with gorgeous, brown and crisp skin,
>>but not a single drop of moisture inside. It actually turned into sawdust
>>when I tried to slice it. Reminded me of National Lampoon's Christmas
>>Vacation, where they cut into the turkey, and all that came out was a puff
>>of smoke.
>
>Bummer. Did you brine it?

Nope, it wasn't a real turkey. It was a Butterball, so it already had who
knows what injected into it. It's actually not too bad if you make pulled
turkey, as you would pulled pork.

>D made a soup from some of the smoked turkey yesterday. She used a
>roasted poblano chile, skinned and seeded and cored. Also cumin, Rotel
>tomatoes, stock, and the leftover gravy. Gravy?! I'd never have done
>that, but it worked well.

I never would have thought to use gravy, either. But with Crash around
"leftover gravy" is rather an unfamiliar concept. <G> I'll keep the idea
in mind if he doesn't finish the gravy. Thanks!

Carol
--
"Years ago my mother used to say to me... She'd say,
'In this world Elwood, you must be oh-so smart or oh-so pleasant.'
Well, for years I was smart.... I recommend pleasant. You may quote me."

*James Stewart* in the 1950 movie, _Harvey_

Damsel in dis Dress > wrote in message >. ..
\
> We're going to have lots and lots of soup. I'm not sure what else this
> stuff is good for. I *am* going to make one of Jill's Turkey Cottage Pies,
> though. All we need is peas and wine. Minnesota doesn't sell wine on
> Sundays, and Crash doesn't like it anyway;. But there *will* be peas. <G>
>
> Thanks for sharing your story.
> Carol

Carol, if you have lots of turkey, make some enchiladas and put them
in containers (or wrap them) to freeze - they heat beautifully in the
microwave.

N.

On 29 Nov 2004 09:39:37 -0800, (Nancy Dooley)
wrote:

>Damsel in dis Dress > wrote in message >. ..
>\
>> We're going to have lots and lots of soup.
>
>Carol, if you have lots of turkey, make some enchiladas and put them
>in containers (or wrap them) to freeze - they heat beautifully in the
>microwave.

Fantastic idea! I never would have thought of that. Found out that Crash
likes them, too. Who'd a thunk it? We'll try them. Right after the
fried rice and the soup. <G>

Thanks!
Carol
--
"Years ago my mother used to say to me... She'd say,
'In this world Elwood, you must be oh-so smart or oh-so pleasant.'
Well, for years I was smart.... I recommend pleasant. You may quote me."

*James Stewart* in the 1950 movie, _Harvey_

On 29 Nov 2004 09:39:37 -0800, (Nancy Dooley)
wrote:

>Damsel in dis Dress > wrote in message >. ..
>\
>> We're going to have lots and lots of soup.
>
>Carol, if you have lots of turkey, make some enchiladas and put them
>in containers (or wrap them) to freeze - they heat beautifully in the
>microwave.

Fantastic idea! I never would have thought of that. Found out that Crash
likes them, too. Who'd a thunk it? We'll try them. Right after the
fried rice and the soup. <G>

Thanks!
Carol
--
"Years ago my mother used to say to me... She'd say,
'In this world Elwood, you must be oh-so smart or oh-so pleasant.'
Well, for years I was smart.... I recommend pleasant. You may quote me."

*James Stewart* in the 1950 movie, _Harvey_

Damsel in dis Dress > wrote in
:

> On 29 Nov 2004 09:39:37 -0800, (Nancy
> Dooley) wrote:
>
> >Damsel in dis Dress > wrote in
> >message >. .. \
> >> We're going to have lots and lots of soup.
> >
> >Carol, if you have lots of turkey, make some enchiladas and put
> >them in containers (or wrap them) to freeze - they heat beautifully
> >in the microwave.
>
> Fantastic idea! I never would have thought of that. Found out that
> Crash likes them, too. Who'd a thunk it? We'll try them. Right
> after the fried rice and the soup. <G>
>
> Thanks!
> Carol

Turkey kay sa dee ahs (can't remmeber how to spell it in mexican, hell I
have enough problems with english) work well.


--
Starchless in Manitoba.
Type 2 Diabetic

Damsel in dis Dress > wrote in
:

> On 29 Nov 2004 09:39:37 -0800, (Nancy
> Dooley) wrote:
>
> >Damsel in dis Dress > wrote in
> >message >. .. \
> >> We're going to have lots and lots of soup.
> >
> >Carol, if you have lots of turkey, make some enchiladas and put
> >them in containers (or wrap them) to freeze - they heat beautifully
> >in the microwave.
>
> Fantastic idea! I never would have thought of that. Found out that
> Crash likes them, too. Who'd a thunk it? We'll try them. Right
> after the fried rice and the soup. <G>
>
> Thanks!
> Carol

Turkey kay sa dee ahs (can't remmeber how to spell it in mexican, hell I
have enough problems with english) work well.


--
Starchless in Manitoba.
Type 2 Diabetic

In article >, Hahabogus
> wrote:
> Turkey kay sa dee ahs (can't remmeber how to spell it in mexican, hell I
> have enough problems with english) work well.

That'd be quesadillas. No hay problema, Sr.
--
-Barb, <www.jamlady.eboard.com> Updated 11-29-04; Sam I Am!
birthday telling; Thanksgiving 2004; Fanfare, Maestro, please.
"Are we going to measure or are we going to cook?" -Food writer
Mimi Sheraton

On Wed, 01 Dec 2004 21:45:10 -0600, Melba's Jammin'
> wrote:

> In article >, Hahabogus
> > wrote:
> > Turkey kay sa dee ahs (can't remmeber how to spell it in mexican, hell I
> > have enough problems with english) work well.
>
> That'd be quesadillas. No hay problema, Sr.

I forgot about making turkey quesasillas... dang.

sf
Practice safe eating - always use condiments

"sf" > wrote in message
...
> On Wed, 01 Dec 2004 21:45:10 -0600, Melba's Jammin'
> > wrote:
>
> > In article >, Hahabogus
> > > wrote:
> > > Turkey kay sa dee ahs (can't remmeber how to spell it in mexican,
hell I
> > > have enough problems with english) work well.
> >
> > That'd be quesadillas. No hay problema, Sr.
>
> I forgot about making turkey quesasillas... dang.
>
> sf
> Practice safe eating - always use condiments


We made them two days in a row they were so good! :~)

kili