I MADE A TURKEY!
It took me 45 minutes, two phone calls to Mom and some online reading and video watching, JUST to figure out how to pull out the gizzards, but I made a turkey! Let me tell you, I am no Betty Crocker. Cooking proves challenging for me and I often find myself having "Amelia Bedilia" moments.
Since we weren't able to travel to see our families (Doctor J was on call) I figured this would be a good year to practice my turkey cooking skills. This would also provide leftovers, an integral part of Thanksgiving week.
It took me 45 minutes, two phone calls to Mom and some online reading and video watching, JUST to figure out how to pull out the gizzards, but I made a turkey! Let me tell you, I am no Betty Crocker. Cooking proves challenging for me and I often find myself having "Amelia Bedilia" moments.
Since we weren't able to travel to see our families (Doctor J was on call) I figured this would be a good year to practice my turkey cooking skills. This would also provide leftovers, an integral part of Thanksgiving week.
{The Bird}
I purchased an organic turkey from Central Market. It was hormone and antibiotic free.
I purchased an organic turkey from Central Market. It was hormone and antibiotic free.
{Into the pot it goes...stuffed and seasoned}
As you can tell by the sticker, this was the first time I used my Le Creuset (a Newlymeds "must-have" item)
As you can tell by the sticker, this was the first time I used my Le Creuset (a Newlymeds "must-have" item)
{Fresh Cranberries}
{Boiling the cranberry sauce}
I added oranges for flavor and color.
I added oranges for flavor and color.
Mission Accomplished: My Thanksgiving practice run was a success!
14 comments:
WOW! That's impressive! Maybe next year I'll be brave enough to make a turkey... that's a big maybe though!
Good for you!!! I was just talking to friends about how I have yet to attempt a turkey, and I don't cook, so, that isn't likely and since my friends don't cook either and we were all together this year for Thanksgiving...you guessed it, we ordered one made and picked it up! ;) So, I am so impressed that you made one and it looks delish!
Liesl :)
I am so impressed! And I love that you just referenced Amelia Badelia!!! Those were some of my favorite books growing up :$
glad everything went well! it looks delicious indeed!
Oh my gosh, I would have NO idea how to cook a turkey! I'm impressed!! Great job!!
#impressed
Congrats!!! That's quite an accomplishment :)
Hope you have a lovely weekend and thanks so much for stopping by! xoxo
Good job!
That turkey looks great!!! I will be making my first turkey for Christmas this year! Yikes!!
Well you really could not go wrong with a Le Creuset pot. I swear they make everything better just because they are so amazing. But, you did such an awesome job! I think next year will be the first time I make a turkey and I'm a little intimidated! lol
i am very impressed...looks so yummy!
Wow! I am super impressed that you cooked your own turkey...I am WAY too intimidated to try!! Maybe one day...
I didn't think to add a Le Creuset pot to our registry, but a family member got it for us and I love it! Definitely a must for newlywed kitchens!
Hahah this is so amazing!! I am so proud! And a great use of the le creuset :)
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