Category Archives: Homemaker’s Journal

Nov 26

What’s On The Menu

I’ve been planning the Thanksgiving menu for quite awhile. I love Thanksgiving, and I really do love to cook. Since we have a lot of shoppers in the family (not me ) I serve the big meal for lunch. I then make a big snack buffet for dinner. There are plenty of yummy snacks for return shoppers, or for those who want to stick around and watch the games.

I started cooking what I could on Monday. I did a little more cooking on Tuesday. Pie Baking day is Wednesday. The rest of the sides and big items will be made on Thanksgiving.

So here is what I’ve got planned for the day:

Thanksgiving Lunch:

  • Turkey, Ham
  • Dinner Rolls: breadstick rolls, cloverleaf rolls, and wheat rolls
  • Green bean casserole, and corn casserole
  • Stuffing
  • Mashed Sweet Potatoes (I think I’m the only one who eats them)
  • Mashed Potatoes and Gravy
  • Chicken and Noodles (a kansas staple)

Thanksgiving Dinner: Snack Buffet

  • BBQ Lil Smokies
  • Ham and Cheese Rolls
  • Chex Mix (triple batch)
  • Chips, Pretzels, and Dip
  • Veggie Tray
  • Fruit Tray with Fruit Dip
  • Cheese, Crackers, and Meat Tray
  • Pumpkin Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
  • Lemon Poppyseed Bundt cake with Orange Glaze

Desserts:

  • Black & Blue Pie
  • RR Cherry Pie
  • Dutch Apple Pie
  • Coconut Cream Pie with Meringue
  • Pumpkin Pie
  • Chocolate Cream Pie
  • Homemade Whipped Cream

 

 

 

Nov 25

I’ve Been In The Kitchen

So I’ve been in the kitchen for the last two days. I’ve got a pretty good start on the Thanksgiving goodies, and another full day ahead of me tomorrow. Tomorrow is pie making day! I’ll be baking up six pies, maybe one or two more. I can’t help it, I love baking pies.

The kids are finished with school for the week, so they will be home with me. I hope they just might want to help out a bit, but I think that Thade has other plans.

Well I’m off to make dinner, and catch up the dishes one more time. Hope you are having a happy Tuesday!

 

Nov 18

Just Around The Corner

Thanksgiving is just around the corner, and I’m a little ready, and a little not… I spent last weekend cleaning the kitchen, washing dishes, and prepping a few dishes for Thanksgiving in advance. I’ve got the plates, and bowls that we use for holidays washed and ready to go. I still need to make my list of everything that we will need for the day.

I plan on shopping for Thanksgiving next Monday. I hope I remember it all. Agnes only has one day of school next week, and the boys only have two. They will all be home to keep be company while I’m cooking for the family.

There is still so much to be done around the house… I hope I can get it all together in time.

What about you… Are you ready for Thanksgiving?

Nov 15

Looks Like Snow

Well it looks like the first snow shower of the season is on the way. I’m planning a full day indoors filled with laundry, baking, and crocheting a few more scarves too. The kids are hoping for a lot of snow, Agnes really wants to make a snowman. I don’t think we will get too much though, maybe an inch.

I’ve spent the last week getting the kitchen ready for Thanksgiving. I’ve stocked up on a few side supplies, and rearranged the cabinets. I’ve got the dishes and plates cleaned for the holiday, and I can’t wait to get to cooking. It seems like this month is passing by too quickly, I hope I’m ready.

Back to today… I love weekends like this.

What about you… What do you have planned for today?