November 25, 2009

  • TALES FROM THE BRAT FARM

    Preparations Begin For The Feasting !

    I had a hard time getting my mind into *start* today for some reason.  I had to *start* thinking about what I was going to make for our dinner, what would need preparing early, what..what..what...!  I balked.  I finally got my mind in gear after about six cups of coffee and pulled the turkey out of the freezer and put it in some water in the sink.  I want to get it partially thawed before I stick it in the fridge.  I need to get inside it and pull out the goodies that make the dog start to slobber.  I also cut up some of them (very fine) and throw them in the stuffing.  It's a trick I learned from my mother when I was young.  It was the only way we ever ate the *good* stuff full of all kinds of vitamins and minerals (her words).  I DO know that it really does make a difference in the taste.  I also don't use a hell of a lot of sage in the dressing like some people like.  But I do like adding green onions along with regular onions. 

    I have to remind the Princess that she promised to make up something the Beast loved that his aunt always makes.  Something with pistachio pudding.  I know she's going to have to shop for the ingredients in it.

    I really, really need to talk to Sheepie.  It seems the Princess talked to her tonight but I am not really sure if she was pressured into staying at her house or not.  At least here, I know we have an actual bedroom and bed for her.  I really, really need to find out. She said she told Sheepie about going shopping at Belk's for a special sale they are having and she said she wanted to go to it.  I don't know if she has money for that or not.  But it would mean me keeping Chewlee here overnight, which you know I really don't mind.    We would all be going to bed at a decent hour regardless.

    Well, that's about it for tonight.  Gonna take a break and get my mind wrapped around what I have to do tomorrow.  I'll be busy most of the afternoon.  But I WILL have my morning free so I can take my time waking up, drinking my necessary coffee, etc. to get the blood flowing.

    Love you all.  Have a wonderful (if busy) day.