Comments on: Countdown to Turkey Day 2009: November 10

By: HeatherSolos

HeatherSolos — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 11:45:01 +0000

When we lived in Minnesota all of the big holidays were taken so we cooked on Boxing Day (the day after Christmas). Sometimes you just have to create your own traditions.

By: HeatherSolos

HeatherSolos — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 11:44:02 +0000

Last year my husband found a great deal on a set of Le Crueset. It was far cheaper than buying the dishes individually. Since I have a smooth top range, I can't use cast iron, but the enameled iron works beautifully. I get most of the benefits without scratching the stove.

By: The Becca

The Becca — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 05:21:53 +0000

We were going to go to Granny and Grandpa's for Thanksgivign this year. But I have officially decided that we will dine in (just our family, though) and have our own feast prior to setting off for the family visitin'. You guys make me want to cook a big 'ole spread and I think it will be too much fun to pass by.

We're having our trial run next week……yippee!

By: Stacy

Stacy — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:34:29 +0000

I love the red dishes; my house is mostly in earthy, warm colors. One of those you have on your table looks like one I have–I found a Le Creuset square baking dish with red on the outside and cream inside at a discount store (Ross or Marshall's, I forget) for $13 and got really excited. I love that brand, but can't come close to affording it even at the Le Creuset outlet store near us. Anyway, you can find plenty of great looking dishes in that style for a lot less money.

By: Joyce

Joyce — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 17:40:49 +0000

On the serving utensil issue — party stores have nice big plastic serving spoons and forks very inexpensively. I know we serve way more different dishes for Thanksgiving than normally so I never have enough. They're also great for taking to pot lucks and picnics — no worry about losing good ones. And since I've had the plastic, I haven't lost one — no one accidentally goes hope with one from a potluck.

By: knitaddict

knitaddict — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 17:13:33 +0000

We do the whole buffet thing…I've got a big high bar in my kitchen, I just line up trivets and start taking stuff out of the oven and slappin it down. I poke a serving spoon in and we're ready to go. We also do the whole aluminum pans thing…we put what we can in those and just TRY to keep the dishes to a minimum. We also go "Redneck Chic" with the china and flatware. Paper plates with big fat turkeys and coordinating paper napkins…..all topped off with plastic cutlery. We're sooooo nouveau riche!!! LOL

By: HeatherSolos

HeatherSolos — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 16:30:16 +0000

Thank you!

By: HeatherSolos

HeatherSolos — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 16:26:58 +0000

I try to stick with glass, white, or red. I know the last one won't always go, but I love it so much that I've been letting myself indulge with a few pieces.

By: Stacy

Stacy — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 16:06:22 +0000

Looks good! I've also bought quite a few serving dishes at thrift stores. Large utensils and cooking tools are nice to find there too. If you go with glass, you don't have to worry about everything not matching.

By: Angel

Angel — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 15:59:18 +0000

Great ideas heather!