Tag: Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving calls for cheap whiskey

Old Crow ReserveSome say it’s all about the bird. Not one for modesty, I declare I’ve perfected the turkey, and have a mashed potato concoction that blows socks off too. Never been much for dressing, and sadly never got a handle on the drink, thinking wine and beer somewhat passé for such a special occasion and a leading cause of naptime before the pumpkin pie is served…travesty! Thankfully someone is covering the problem.

Check out Deadspin’s list of cheap bourbons. All under $15.

That is all.

MG signing off (to wish everyone a happy Thanksgiving)

November 27, 2013 3 Comments

Catered

The only way to travel, stress free…

Catered Thanksgiving

MG signing off (thankful that I didn’t have to peel potatoes all morning long)

November 22, 2012 Add Comment

This Thanksgiving

I could spin a heartwarming tale, but that’s already been done. Instead, I’ll stick to the cold, hard facts.

I am thankful for the everyday vegetable peeler. Because if such an implement didn’t exist, prepping ten pounds of potatoes would wind up a bloody mess.

potato peeler

Instead of just a mess.

MG signing off (because that is all…and I have to start cooking those spuds)

November 24, 2011 2 Comments

Post-Thanksgiving things to be thankful for

A list not worth saving

  • I’m thankful one of my guests yesterday was an attorney.  He’s already threatened to sue me over my cooking and I need a good lawsuit to keep my mind off work this holiday season.
  • US investors should be thankful for the SEC. They’re keeping their priorities straight.
  • The fishing industry should be thankful that nobody weighed this roosterfish.  They’re gonna save a lot of endorsement money as a result.
  • Retailers should be thankful gas prices are plummeting.  Consumer confidence is on the rise, just in time for the holidays.
  • Social network addicts should be thankful they have so many online friends, and that getting rid of them is such a good laugh for the rest of us.

    • And…

  • Those that have written off the mainstream media and its associated lackeys as toddlers in constant need of a new binky should be thankful that there are still some real grownups around.

    • Adieu.

    November 28, 2008 Add Comment

    A bird in fridge is safer than one over head

    We’re hosting Thanksgiving dinner this year, and the gathering is going to be a little more intimate than in years past. Hence, out goes the 23+ pounder and in comes the 15’er…

    Shrinkage is not so much a result of the number of mouths being fed as the host’s ongoing propensity to hoard leftovers.

    I’d disclose the double-super-top-secret recipe but nobody returned their confidentiality agreement – for those without security clearances I can say it involves lots of paprika, oranges, onions, and honey. The preparation process for the mashers, however, is not classified – once you’ve completed the squashing, make sure to add in a brick of cream cheese and an ample supply of sour cream. Finish with finely hand-diced garlic, lightly sprinkled while churning.

    And don’t forget to bring dessert!

    Happy Thanksgiving to all.

    November 26, 2008 Add Comment

    Holiday humor for the liberal in you

    Actually, you will probably get a chuckle out of this even if you are a moderate Republican. If you live in Utah or Idaho, just move on.

    November 23, 2005 Add Comment