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Contributor: Tessa Taboo Tessa Taboo
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Originally posted by Vaccinium
Well, it'll be moist.
It is...for sure. It's the most moist turkey I've ever had. And.... no basting required!
11/21/2011
Contributor: Chilipepper Chilipepper
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Originally posted by Tessa Taboo
I've made that every year for the last 3 years
It gives the turkey quite a flavor, I bet.
11/21/2011
Contributor: Jul!a Jul!a
So, for those of you who don't already know, this meeting is a special one because it's part Thanksgiving party!

What that means is that in addition to learning about some awesome side dishes and trivia from Antipova, you're also going to get some awesome trivia and prizes from me. I'm going to be randomly interjecting trivia as we go along, so make sure you pay attention to what I'm posting. It may nab you a prize later on!
11/21/2011
Contributor: Say Say
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Originally posted by Antipova

Hey everyone! Welcome to the Eden Cooks Thanksgiving Holiday Party!
While we're waiting for everyone to show up, how are you doing tonight? And where to you plan to spend Thursday?
This gathering is the primary motivation I had tonight to make my own dinner. So the evening is off to a good start already.
11/21/2011
Contributor: Starkiller87 Starkiller87
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Originally posted by Tessa Taboo
I've made that every year for the last 3 years
I burnt my fake bacon today. Thanks for reminding me hahaha. I love bacon all kinds. Nomnomnom. I want blts now.
11/21/2011
Contributor: Antipova Antipova

This meeting, as you've probably already noticed, is going down just a smidge' differently than usual. We're going to have holiday trivia interspersed, even more prizes, and instead of having one big recipe, we'll have four short recipes so everyone can keep track more easily.

Also---because Thanksgiving is an event where everybody gets cooking---I want to hear you all share your cooking stories too. You don't have to do a bunch of prep or take a bunch of pictures, but I'm selfish and I want to learn from you guys. So share your favorite tips, your favorite additions, your favorite way to mash potatoes---all without starting food fights, of course.

Trivia: There are many more varieties of apples in existence than you see on the shelves of your grocery store. Breeding for desired traits can take decades, and the genes of the apples you buy today are the results of many years' devotion. For example, just to minimize one fungus, Venturia inaequalis, the PRI Disease Resistant Apple Breeding Program has sent several attempts for advanced testing: Cultivars (varieties) named by PRI include Prima (1970), Priscilla (1972), Sir Prize (1975), Jonafree (1979), Redfree (1981), Dayton (1988), Williams Pride (1988), Enterprise (1993), GoldRush, (1993), PristineTM, (1994), Scarlett O'HaraTM (2000), SundanceTM (2004), Pixie CrunchTM (2004), and CrimsonCrispTM (2006) .

That's dedication! And that's just one fungus!

11/21/2011
Contributor: Tessa Taboo Tessa Taboo
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Originally posted by Kindred
So is that a bacon covered turkey? Or better yet, all bacon in the shape of a turkey!
Yes, yes it is! And it has bacon in teh stuffing inside as well.
11/21/2011
Contributor: Jul!a Jul!a
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Originally posted by Starkiller87
Every year in chicago I slip and bust my shit on the ice. Not this year!!!!
I won't lie, I end up doing the same thing every year lol.
11/21/2011
Contributor: Chilipepper Chilipepper
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Originally posted by Jul!a
So, for those of you who don't already know, this meeting is a special one because it's part Thanksgiving party!

What that means is that in addition to learning about some awesome side dishes and trivia from Antipova, you're also ... more
Prizes this time - woo!
11/21/2011
Contributor: Vaccinium Vaccinium
I brine my turkey for two days in a mixture of salt water, apple juice, red wine, liquid smoke, herbs, and spices. But then I roast it normally.
11/21/2011
Contributor: ellejay ellejay
Quote:
Originally posted by Jul!a
So, for those of you who don't already know, this meeting is a special one because it's part Thanksgiving party!

What that means is that in addition to learning about some awesome side dishes and trivia from Antipova, you're also ... more
Wow, lots of fun facts/prizes here tonight!
11/21/2011
Contributor: Kaltir Kaltir
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Originally posted by Tessa Taboo
My most epic turkey ever:

Lol, this is what I was planning on doing! Putting a layer of pineapple rings under the bacon layer, and adding bacon grease and smoked hickory marinade in the pan:-D
11/21/2011
Contributor: Jul!a Jul!a
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Originally posted by Tessa Taboo
I've made that every year for the last 3 years
Omg, that looks awesome. One of my very good friends would absolutely love that!
11/21/2011
Contributor: Antipova Antipova
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Originally posted by Say
This gathering is the primary motivation I had tonight to make my own dinner. So the evening is off to a good start already.
Aw yay! I'm glad to hear it, Say!
11/21/2011
Contributor: wrmbreze wrmbreze
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Originally posted by Tessa Taboo
It is...for sure. It's the most moist turkey I've ever had. And.... no basting required!
My daughter said she may need to make a sekrit trip to see Mrsheatherreese. LOL
11/21/2011
Contributor: Antipova Antipova
Quote:
Originally posted by Vaccinium
I brine my turkey for two days in a mixture of salt water, apple juice, red wine, liquid smoke, herbs, and spices. But then I roast it normally.
Ooh, yum.

What is liquid smoke made of?
11/21/2011
Contributor: Vaccinium Vaccinium
Quote:
Originally posted by Antipova

This meeting, as you've probably already noticed, is going down just a smidge' differently than usual. We're going to have holiday trivia interspersed, even more prizes, and instead of having one big recipe, we'll have four short ... more
My two favorite apples are ones most of you probably aren't familiar with: Glocken and Elstar.
11/21/2011
Contributor: Jul!a Jul!a
The first department store to hold a Thanksgiving Day parade was Gimbell's Department Store in Philadelphia in 1920.
11/21/2011
Contributor: Darklyvan Darklyvan
Quote:
Originally posted by Antipova

This meeting, as you've probably already noticed, is going down just a smidge' differently than usual. We're going to have holiday trivia interspersed, even more prizes, and instead of having one big recipe, we'll have four short ... more
Ever heard of the grapple? Altered apples to taste like grapes
11/21/2011
Contributor: Tessa Taboo Tessa Taboo
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Originally posted by wrmbreze
My daughter said she may need to make a sekrit trip to see Mrsheatherreese. LOL
HAHA!
11/21/2011
Contributor: Vaccinium Vaccinium
Quote:
Originally posted by wrmbreze
My daughter said she may need to make a sekrit trip to see Mrsheatherreese. LOL
Hickory smoke that is piped into water.
11/21/2011
Contributor: wrmbreze wrmbreze
Quote:
Originally posted by Antipova
Ooh, yum.

What is liquid smoke made of?
smoke passed through water.
11/21/2011
Contributor: Chilipepper Chilipepper
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Originally posted by Jul!a
The first department store to hold a Thanksgiving Day parade was Gimbell's Department Store in Philadelphia in 1920.
Not Macy's. Although Macy's would rewrite the history books if they could.
11/21/2011
Contributor: Antipova Antipova
Quote:
Originally posted by Vaccinium
My two favorite apples are ones most of you probably aren't familiar with: Glocken and Elstar.
True, I don't know them. What are they like?
11/21/2011
Contributor: Kindred Kindred
Quote:
Originally posted by Antipova

This meeting, as you've probably already noticed, is going down just a smidge' differently than usual. We're going to have holiday trivia interspersed, even more prizes, and instead of having one big recipe, we'll have four short ... more
I hope you remembered that you promised me a cranberry sauce recipe.
11/21/2011
Contributor: Vaccinium Vaccinium
Quote:
Originally posted by Vaccinium
Hickory smoke that is piped into water.
Oops, that was meant to be in response to Antipova's question.
11/21/2011
Contributor: Tessa Taboo Tessa Taboo
Quote:
Originally posted by Darklyvan
Ever heard of the grapple? Altered apples to taste like grapes
Those are SO good! And they smell amazing too!
11/21/2011
Contributor: ellejay ellejay
Quote:
Originally posted by Darklyvan
Ever heard of the grapple? Altered apples to taste like grapes
Interesting! I'd love to try one.
11/21/2011
Contributor: LowFreqFreak LowFreqFreak
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Originally posted by Tessa Taboo
My most epic turkey ever:

Most. Awesome. Turkey. Ever.
11/21/2011
Contributor: Darklyvan Darklyvan
Quote:
Originally posted by Tessa Taboo
Those are SO good! And they smell amazing too!
They were too weird for me, I knew they were supposed to taste like grapes but still my brain expects apple flavor
11/21/2011