What's everyone eating for Thanksgiving?

(Tracy Cooper) #31

Agreed. I used to love turkey breast but I can barely stand to eat it anymore. I’ll take the wings and legs any day.

(Robin) #32

I vote for anything Rocky wants!

(Doug) #33

:slightly_smiling_face: Rocky had his 10th birthday 7 days ago; getting to be an elder statesman - so to speak - among dogs. Still a vigorous ‘pup.’ though, in many ways. He really favors beef, too - he prowls under the table, hoping and praying for scraps/treats.

(Robin) #34

You inspired my to make our 10 year old Paul Petersen the Wonder Dog my avatar. He’s worried about it making his nose look big, tho. Quite vain, that Paul.

(FRANK) #35

This year is gonna suck. Wife & I both got covid and I can’t taste or smell anything. Sucks to be us. My absolute favorite Turkey Day treat is a turkey sandwich which I dive off the lo carb wagon for every year. two slices of Paeilli’s round sliced Italian bread, thick layer of mayo on one piece, sliced jellied cranberry sauce on the other, with sliced turkey breast in between. The only carb item I look forward to every year, but it ain’t happening this year!!!

(Bacon is a many-splendoured thing) #36

The way I first read this recalled to mind W. C. Field’s reply, when asked if he liked children: “Yes, preferably roasted.”

(Jane) #37

My DIL is hosting and I will go off plan and enjoy my meal. I will focus on protein and veggies and sample the carb side dishes. I won’t have dessert and nobody will care.

I am not concerned with Thanksgiving - it’s 2 weeks in Houston and going out with my Dutch and Swedish colleagues the week after Thanskgiving that gives me concerns. They are finally allowed into our country and they are all coming to Houston the week after Thanksgiving!

New bosses and while I shouldn’t be concerned about what they think I am eating… I am, since I haven’t met them in person yet. So I will stick to salads and protein as much as possible and make up for it when I get back home. Such is life.

(Robin) #38

@OldDoug @Paul That is exactly how I read it too! And I think that rascal OldDoug knew it!

(Robin) #39

Oh, Frank! This is horrible news! I can’t even imagine. I get so caught up in what I do and do not eat, that I forget the blessing that is taste. I am so sorry. I’ve not personally known anyone who has lost their sense of taste. Would you mind expounding on that experience a bit?

If you’re looking for a place to share, this is it.

(Robin) #40

Sometimes “make up for it when I get back home” is the best or only option. At least you are confident in your ability to do that. That’s a win!

#41

The skin. Wife’s cousin does the fried birds (giant vat of boiling oil). While the aunt is carving, I stand around and mooch pieces of the skin. That could be the whole meal right there as far as I’m concerned.

(Robin) #42

Have mercy, me too!

(Jane) #43

I have tested those waters before and know my limits. I started keto 4 years ago this Thanksgiving (afterwards LOL) and managed a completely keto Christmas dinner in 2017. I was very strict the first year and happy with the results. It helps that I never was addicted to sugar and never binged on carbs - just enjoyed them! I know not everyone can do this and I applaud and admire their discipline!

(FRANK) #44

It’s definitely weird. I can slightly taste the extremes of salt/sweet, but absolutely no “flavors”. Food is just textures. You know when you make a pot of fresh coffee and it smells so good? Can’t smell it. Even with alcohol, all I can detect is slight alcohol, no flavors ( i.e.Scotch vs brandy, vodka.) The covid nurse said this can last a few weeks or go on for a year. As one who loves to cook, I hope it is short lived.

(Lauren Hinsman) #45

For years, I wouldn’t deviate. Last year, I enjoyed the full gamut of foods and had no problem getting back to normal the next day. I’m not sure how I will tackle this year. Having some trouble with my hands this year and may not be willing to have a gluten/lectin/oxalate, etc exposure. I may just eat an obnoxious amount of turkey and ham. I am making the ruled.me bacon/cheddar deviled eggs, so I will easily knock back 6 or so of those! LOL!

Note: I use greek yogurt or sour cream instead of mayo. I also add finely shredded cheddar because I’m a smart cookie :wink: heehee

#46

what that gravy, if homemade in full truth ya got a prayer, but canned or jarred, then heck I would have to hit the bathroom in a flash but you might do fine on it :slight_smile: gravy, I scream and run when I hear ‘gravy’ mostly thru my guts :sunny:

(Pete A) #47

Meat and cheese and veggies.

(Jane) #48

Ohhh… I may have to try that. I am making deviled eggs for a New Year’s Eve party I am hosting and these sound really good! I’ll try them ahead of time in case I need to twesk. Probably cut back on the cayenne and some of my guests don’t tolerate spicy.

(Lisa) #49

Ugh, so sorry to hear this! Hope you and your wife recover quickly.

(Lisa) #50

I got COVID so early in the pandemic (Feb 2020) that no cases had been confirmed in my state and there weren’t tests available. They diagnosed me with asthmatic bronchitis, but I’m sure it was COVID; I’ve had bronchitis many times, and this was frighteningly worse. The telemedicine nurse laughed when I told her I couldn’t smell or taste anything! First time she’d heard that, apparently.

My smell/taste came back after about a month, thankfully, but it was so weird. All I wanted to consume was Diet Coke, when I hadn’t had it in years and normally hate the taste of it now. When my sense of smell came back, I knew because I had a vanilla candle burning in the house. I suddenly got the crazy idea that someone had broken into my house and was baking cookies, before I realized that I was smelling a candle. Taste and smell are very underrated senses, hope yours return quickly!!