Fickle, me?

[vanillafluffy]

Mb just called and invitied me to T-day dinner. Apparently she and her other guests need some help consuming the 25 pound turkey she got. Plus the four boxes of stuffing, mashed potatoes, sweet potatoes, corn, green bean casserole, deviled aggs, relish tray, cheese, apple slices and PIES*.

I agree---a total of four people aren't going to make much of a dent on a bird that size. I can help them with that! She also said bring Tupperware, which I can certainly do. So I'll bake the ham a day or so later, it's not going anywhere.

She's estimating dinner around 4 PM, which doesn't disturb my parade and dog show watching plans. And since the other guests are her VERY Christian step-parents, I'm reasonably sure that drama will be at a minimum, unless I helpfully chime in with "So mote it be!" at the conclusion of grace.

I wouldn't do that---I want to make it through to the end for leftovers. Ulterior motive much, me? Maybe, just a smidge.

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* Also peas, but since I don't DO peas, I'm not going to be any help with that.

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Comments

[adventurat.livejournal.com]

I love me some devilled aggs. Can do very well without the peas, though.

[vanillafluffy.livejournal.com]

I think I make the best deviled eggs---my "secret" ingredient is tartar sauce in lieu of mayonaise---but as long as the yolks haven't been pureed into gooey mush, it's all good.

Peas are evil.

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[jdsgirlbev.livejournal.com]

Peas glorious peas! Hey, get me an invitation, and I'll eat the peas. Of course, I'll force myself to eat Turkey and fixin's as well. *woe* ;)

[vanillafluffy.livejournal.com]

I'm sure I could talk her into it---but do you really plan to race the length of the continent for peas? There really is no accounting for taste....

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[jdsgirlbev.livejournal.com]

Nice fresh peas? Oh yes, if I had a private plane I'd jump right on it to get some nice fresh produce.

By the by, I just finished re-reading all the Nancy McGill stories. *sigh* Sure do miss her and Big John.

[vanillafluffy.livejournal.com]

Hmm...I can't guarantee fresh. More likely, frozen.

Well, gee, I hate to disappoint a loyal reader. However, I do have yuletide on my plate for the next few weeks. Maybe I'll make it a New Year's resolution to resurrect John....

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[jdsgirlbev.livejournal.com]

lol:D Florida is probably too warm for growing peas anyway.

Sorry to say I'm not even watching the show anymore. This season, and last just went way beyond what I was hoping for. And to resurect Samuel, and not John. blah.

Have a good feast at your friend's Thanksgiving! :D

[vanillafluffy.livejournal.com]

I'm watching half-heartedly. I DVR it and watch when I've had a chance to brace myself. Used to be, I was there in real time, breathing heavily. Now I get to zoom through the commercials and save real time for something that isn't going to rip my heart out.

Thanks, I'm looking forward to it.

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[pwcorgigirl.livejournal.com]

PIE! A girl can put up with anything for pie!

Once you cook your ham, you can make up some meal-sized Baggies of it and pop them in the freezer. It freezes so well that we've frequently enjoyed the last of the Christmas ham at Easter time.

[vanillafluffy.livejournal.com]

Yes, there *will* be pie. Four kinds, I understand: mincemeat, apple, pecan, and of course, pumpkin. And I will think of Dean....

It sounds like I'm roasting a comedian: First, cook your ham---! Freezing portions of it *does* sound more practical than having a vast platter of it living in the fridge for a week. At the moment, I'm looking at recipes for glaze, and trying to decide whether I want to whip something up and eschew the little foil packet it comes with, or what.

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