Sunday afternoon Michael and I trekked across town to his Mom’s house for Thanksgiving dinner. 🙂 Yes, I realize it’s March. I guess his family doesn’t really care if they celebrate the holidays on the actual dates–which worked out well for us in 2010 because we were able to host our first Thanksgiving dinner ever. And it was a success!
We were in charge of bringing salad and a bread. Michael made the joke, “Mom, I wasn’t sure we’d be able to buy this fresh loaf of bread today since everything is closed on Thanksgiving!” Haha. Rub it in, Michael, torture your mother. It was pretty funny, though.
I made a big salad. Italian Mixed Greens, Mixed Baby Greens, Broccoli, Carrots, Celery, Red Onion, Red Pepper, Mushrooms, and almond slivers. The salad was a hit and it was gone in a few minutes.
I don’t remember the calorie count of her dressing but it was delicious: Blue Cheese Vinaigrette. I actually didn’t count my calories yesterday (it was Thanksgiving after all).
The turkey was wonderful–it looked like something out of Martha Stewart Magazine. It was golden and delicious–much better looking than our first turkey. Next Thanksgiving I think we will forgo the oven bag and try to recreate his mom’s golden turkey.
We all shared a nice bottle of Zin and Michael’s step-sister made these yummy appetizers: green beans wrapped in meat with soy sauce, sugar and ginger. She’s made them before. They’re delicious but decadent. I can only eat a few of them.
Michael’s job was making the crescent rolls. 🙂
There were roasted yams and sweet potatoes instead of mashed potatoes. They were roasted with olive oil, salt and pepper and that was it. I liked them a lot and I realized that Michael and I haven’t really done much roasting of sweet potatoes. We usually bake them whole or do sweet potato fries.
Like with any family, certain members want certain kinds of food for their Thanksgiving. I’m not that picky. I liked it all! There were two kinds of stuffing: the Stove Top Box and then homemade cornbread stuffing with cranberries and pecans. I had the homemade and it was delicious.
I don’t think I overindulged on our family Thanksgiving meal (in March). It was all just the right amount and it tasted delicious. Thanksgiving is one of my favorite meals. I love the family time, the good food, the feeling sleepy and content afterward. It’s nice. Michael’s step-brother made apple pie from scratch. I had a small piece with one scoop of Praline ice cream.
It was a nice night and I enjoyed spending time with his family. Michael, Mr. Techy, tried to help his mom with the computer and the DVR set up. I’m sure he was thrilled to be working on a Sunday but he did his best to help her out. I was feeling kinda crappy. My chest discomfort was pretty bad on Sunday. When I tried to swim Sunday morning it felt like I was drowning. It’s now Monday morning and I am about to head to the doctor’s office to see what’s up. My body has the WORST timing. 🙁
QUESTION: Does your family go all out for the holidays? Or are they more casual?
kalin
My family goes all out for EVERY holiday. And we like to celebrate pretty much any holiday we can think of (we gave Valentine’s Day presents growing up, we celebrate American and Canadian Thanksgiving, make Hot Cross Buns for Holy Week, have a giant 4th of July party every year, and I’ll bet money there’s pie for pi day at my parent’s house and my brother’s tonight). When we were registering for wedding gifts my husband was perplexed when we’d ever use china, and I rattled off a dozens of occasions my family uses ours for. My husband’s family is clearly a bit more subdued.
Lisa Eirene
Kalin I think that’s awesome that you guys are so into holidays! It’s nice to celebrate. 🙂
Carbzilla
I’m glad to hear we’re not the only ones who have holiday meals at unexpected times of the year.
I’m so sorry you’re not feeling well. Hopefully the doctor will be able to help. Hang in there!
Lisa Eirene
My family usually has the celebration on the actual holiday but I don’t mind either way honestly.
Beth @ Beth's Journey to Thin
I love that you guys had Thanksgiving Dinner in March! What a cool idea. We tend to go pretty overboard with holidays, but my family is pretty small so it doesn’t get too too out of control. For Thanksgiving this year, even though there was only 12 of us, my sister made 3 pies!! Salted caramel apple (OMG) chocolate crusted pumpkin pie, and banana cream. Heaven.
Lisa Eirene
That dessert sounds AMAZING! Holy calories!
Lori
What fun to have Thanksgiving in March! Our family does the holiday meals up. We all get together and everyone brings something. John and I are the big cooks of the family as we don’t stress or anything – so I love hosting. My mother gets a little stressed out when she hosts.
We even celebrate the ‘smaller’ holidays, like our Mardi Gras dinner. And we usually cook something Irish for St Patty’s day, although we don’t often get together for that holiday.
Lisa Eirene
I love hosting too. I want to host 2011 Thanksgiving too. I think I can do it!
Julie
Now THAT is a way you could get me to eat cooked green beans 😀
Lisa Eirene
They were GOOD! 😉