I never knew what Thanksgiving was about when I lived in Malaysia 11 years ago....
My first encouter with Roasted Turkey was in an upscale western restaurant in Kuala Lumpur (couldn't remember the name and don't think it exist anymore....) and I wasn't really enjoying the turkey dinner.
Went there just because a group of my friends wanted to eat turkey....
In my humble opinion... it was an expensive dinner... nothing to write home about... and it TASTE JUST LIKE CHICKEN.
And to my point.... it's ridiculous to pay 5 times the price for something that taste the same as what you would have gotten alot cheaper.
That's in Malaysia... and my perception of Thanksgiving and Turkey Dinner.
In USA... which I called home after being migrated here for over 10 years... I simple look forward to this special holiday season.
Not for the turkey dinner... Not for the green beans casserole... nor the pumpkin pie.... but the BFS... BLACK FRIDAY SHOPPING... LoL.
And this year... luck wasn't on my side... I had to go to work the day after Thanksgiving....
It wasn't that bad... I was overly excited actually.... coz it was my last day at the banker's training....
I'm now certified and qualified as a Personal Banker... **ahem ahem**
Anyway, back to Thanksgiving dinner... lots of pictures to share...
Bought a 13++ pounder Turkey from Kroger....
With purchase of $25 and above... I paid $0.39 a pound... so this turkey costed me
$5.37 instead of $20.50.... Cheap cheap.
Some salt, pepper, oil and paprika.... turkey is ready to be roasted in the oven....
When turkey is roasting in the oven.... the girls helped me with setting up the dinner table.
This year... we are in the mood for black and gold....
Since dinner is set at 3 pm.... at 12 noon or so... the girls were hungry.... so crackers, cube cheese, grapes and sandwiches for early lunch....
It was delicious....
4-hours in the oven... Turkey is done... Not the prettiest turkey in the world... but trust me... it was so moist, tender and yummy....
The best turkey gravy I have ever made... not telling you my secret recipe... haha!
We also had stir-fried asparagus and brussel sprouts... Papa doesn't like brussel sprouts... :(
My miserably failed cornbread dressing.... googy and soggy... I think I put too much water in it.... **sob sob**
See that two turkey legs... they were both mine.... nom nom nom nom....
We also had sweet corns and peas...
A complete set of Turkey Dinner...
Papa and Adele... with the girls....
My turkey dinner... nom nom nom nom....
Thanksgiving toast for good health, wealth and happiness...
The girls thought it was real red wine....
Had to explain to them it's Sparkling Grape Juice... or else I'm gonna be in trouble...
Pumpkin Pie....
and Apple Pie for dessert....
Overall, it was a good Thanksgiving.... Thanks to Papa and Adele for being here with us this Thanksgiving... Great time... We shall see you again next year.
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4 comments:
Good to see a wonderful roasted turkey and company on this holiday. I'm like you, I go for the legs...nothing beats dark meat! :)
Wahhhh....great dinner Cat, that Thanks giving day also celebrate together with your new job as the certified and qualified Personal Banker I guess... Congratulations sweet lady...
waahhh.. penuh meja... enjoy..!!!
wow!! best betul your family ThanksGiving cat!..I just love to stopby here & I enjoying at every post that you're sharing here...Best & Great blog!
long story short, nak tanya lah cam mana yearly celebrations/party macam nie.. u buat by yearly rotation kat rumah u @ parents-in-law? Kalau kat rumah u, ada ke dia org tolong u sama2 di dapur? sama2 tolong kemas meja @ dapur after makan? @ datang duduk & makan sahaja? haha, that sound funny kan, tapi this only the point/xperinced yg i nak tau @ i nak share juga nanti..(,")..
out of all, trima kasih sebab allow Anon's identity aka very the malu @ secret people like me (,")..to leave comments!
Hv a gd day/nite Beautiful cat @ Hot Mum.. & I'll be back..
Sha..
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