Wednesday, November 21, 2007

Give Thanks and Hugs

I wish ya'll could smell my kitchen right now and that's not a statement I'd normally make, believe me.

I've got a big ol' ham in the oven right next to a pan of cornbread, which will eventually become stuffing. I probably should have made the cornbread ahead of time, but once it's all mushed up together with some onions, celery and a box of Stove Top (don't ask, it's just how I do it) it's not going to matter that much. I've got a can of fruit cocktail in the cabinet, which I'll drain a little, add a heaping spoon of mayo then whip it all up and stick in the fridge. Right before it hits the table I'll add a chopped apple and banana.

Don't snarl your nose, I know mayo in fruit cocktail sounds ickypoo.. but it's good stuff. I wouldn't lie to you.

There will also be mashed taters, green beans and rolls.

And pumpkin pie, with Dream Whip.

We'll probably have enough to eat on for a few days, unless there's a great hillbilly kinfolk invasion. Let's pray that doesn't happen.

Hug your youngins, your critters and anyone else you're thankful for. Count your blessings. That's what it's all about, right?

Gobble Gobble ya'll!

10 comments:

tiff said...

That is what it's all about.

I'm off to buy my turkey now....if there's one left in the state. Wish me luck, and have a wonderful holiday.

poopie said...

pass them mashed taters..and the butter, please

kenju said...

Mahala, I hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving!

AC said...

I'm following Paula Deen's advice about butter this year -More Ya'll!!!

Happy Thanksgiving to you and your girl and mom. Hope there's room to have thirds!

Jeni said...

Hey - I believe you when you say the mayo with fruit cocktail is good and tasty! Ever make a fruit salad using instant vanilla pudding, a little orange juice added to that, mixed with a can of mandarin oranges, chopped up apple and banana - yummy and also, one of my main requirements to fixing anything - EASY! I should write a cookbook title "The Lazy Lady's Cookbook" maybe?

Jeni said...

There I was showing off how senile I am too - forgot to wish you and yours a Happy THanksgiving!

Melissa said...

Ham for Thanksgiving? Does that mean you eat turkey for Easter?

Just kidding. Dinner sounds yummy. Enjoy. :)

Me said...

Although I'm not a fan of fruit cocktail, and I'm not sure I could swallow the mayonnaise thing - I thought of a quick and easy recipe (similar) I thought I'd share.

Next time don't drain the fruit cocktail. Keep the juice and use a small package of instant vanilla pudding. Mix it all up and chill.

That's it! Done. :)

Unknown said...

Happy holidays to you :=)

Travel said...

Left overs?

DG