I knew on August 1, 2019, that the holiday race was on. I blinked my eye and school was in session, the leaves were falling, and Halloween was over. Now, right around the corner is Thanksgiving. Why the rush, I say. But this is typical of August 1st.
So, here we are planning the Thanksgiving dinner. In every grocery store, I find spiral hams, whole hams, fully baked hams, capons, ducks, and of course, and maybe the most popular, Tom the Turkey. Not any old Tom. I find fresh, frozen, butterballs, and everyday generic. And then, of course, all the ways to cook Tom.
Believe it or not, there is always a new way to cook a turkey. Just the other day, I heard someone having great success grilling a turkey on their BBQ grill. Not to mention deep-frying, boiling, slow-cooker, and of course the old-fashioned, oven roasted. And that, my friend is only the result. Consider a 7-day prepping course. Thawing in the refrigerator, 4 to 5 days, soaking in cold water for 24 hours, and then to “brine,” add 2 to 3 additional days.
Therefore, every year I consider calling up Bob Evans. I dream of him having my order ready on Thanksgiving morning. Slow-roasted succulent turkey, savory sausage dressing, buttered carrots, and fresh cranberry salad. Add two apple pies, and one pecan, and I am in Thanksgiving Heaven! Oh, and don’t forget the rolls! So, why not let my dream come true? Somebody look up the number…I’m calling Bob now. Tom the Turkey, you are on your own!
Happy Thanksgiving everyone!
Rosalie
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