That's my role, too, Slip, the family cook. At least for a large portion of it. This year we're all gathering at my sister's house. She has a brand new three-week-old baby and has her hands full (and doesn't cook a lick anyway). The rest of us are taking the food. Dave and I are smoking a turkey and also taking a spiral sliced ham. I decided to do a brisket, too, in the smoker while we were at it. Then I'm making cornbread dressing, gravy, garlic cheese grits, amd my famous cole slaw, which isn't a Thanksgiving staple for most folks but is for us. My parents are bringing vegetable sides like carrots and green beans and squash. My aunt is doing desserts. My cousins are bringing sweet potatoes and rolls and pickles/olives/cranberries. There'll be enough food for 40 people and probably only about 12 of us. If I feel like it, I may make my dad a surprise apple pie, which is his favorite.

I just returned from a late-night run to Kroger, where I bought the last of what I need. The turkey's thawing in the garage fridge. I still haven't figured out how I'm going to get all my contributions packed in the car and carried down there, but I'll let Dave worry about transport logistics.
birdgirl73 Reviewed by birdgirl73 on . thanksgiving.. so who all's cooking for thanksgiving? i'm cooking and i can't wait <.< Rating: 5