Can I bring Wonder Woman with me?

Scndls, what happened when you found out what your aunt did to your mac and cheese? Also, if there were so many people serving, how come no one stopped her from doing that? You got rules for Xmas dinner too?

SCNDLS said:

So what's everyone's Turkey Day plans? Are you cooking or freeloading???

I'm going to the Cowboys-Saints game then hosting a late dinner at the crib for all my strays.

I'll start cooking on Wednesday.

My sisters and I are driving to Pennsylvania to my other sis' house, to have Thanksgiving dinner, as well as, celebrating my two nieces and my mother's birthday through the rest of that weekend. We all have our own special dishes we make during that holiday, every year, so there's never any misunderstanding about who is cooking what. Makes for a peacefull Thanksgiving.

I wait for these rules yearly

SCNDLS, can I add some?

1. Don't show up with a gang of people with you. I only invited you, why did you bring your sister in law, her 3 kids, and 2 of their friends, and her boyfriend of the month?

2. None of this "Mashed Potatoes on Thanksgiving" shit. That's for ordinary dinners

3. If you're a guest, don't go walking around my house like you live here. You sit yo ass on the couch or at the kitchen table, and don't even think about touching the TV remote

4. If you're one of those people who like to get drunk and stupid, just don't show up. You're not welcome

5. Don't complain about the food then take some home with you

bboy87 said:

SCNDLS, can I add some?

1. Don't show up with a gang of people with you. I only invited you, why did you bring your sister in law, her 3 kids, and 2 of their friends, and her boyfriend of the month?

2. None of this "Mashed Potatoes on Thanksgiving" shit. That's for ordinary dinners

3. If you're a guest, don't go walking around my house like you live here. You sit yo ass on the couch or at the kitchen table, and don't even think about touching the TV remote

4. If you're one of those people who like to get drunk and stupid, just don't show up. You're not welcome

5. Don't complain about the food then take some home with you

But I'm a guess-you want me to enoy dinner right? then give me the damn remote

Don't touch a black person's remote. You wanna die?

Shyra said:

SCNDLS said:

What? Don't touch or alter my macaroni and cheese or I'ma fuck you up???

Who was it last year that FUCKED UP the mac & cheese? Aunt Bunny? Tell her to keep her pawas out your food, girl! If she wanst to alter some shit, let he do it after she puts it on HER plate! What was that mess she did last year, started added condensed milk or some shit?

OMG I remember that! Was that only last year? Damn it seemed like it was 2 or 3 years ago.

Let us know how the mac n cheese goes this year. You had me laughing until I was crying last year. I printed the post for everyone to read. Turns out everyone else had read it too.

SCNDLS said:

So what's everyone's Turkey Day plans? Are you cooking or freeloading???

I'm going to the Cowboys-Saints game then hosting a late dinner at the crib for all my strays.

I'll start cooking on Wednesday.

Hosting my first ever dinner at my house.

I am cheating though. I am supplying the turkey, ham and chitterlings.

Honey Baked Ham, Honey Baked Turkey and pre-cleaned (by the meat market) chitterlings.

The family will supply all the sides. So all I got to do is stand in line at the Honey Bake store and buy my parts.

prodigalfan said:

SCNDLS said:

So what's everyone's Turkey Day plans? Are you cooking or freeloading???

I'm going to the Cowboys-Saints game then hosting a late dinner at the crib for all my strays.

I'll start cooking on Wednesday.

Hosting my first ever dinner at my house.

I am cheating though. I am supplying the turkey, ham and chitterlings.

Honey Baked Ham, Honey Baked Turkey and pre-cleaned (by the meat market) chitterlings.

The family will supply all the sides. So all I got to do is stand in line at the Honey Bake store and buy my parts.

CHEATER! CHEATER! Pumpkin eater!

scriptgirl said:

Scndls, what happened when you found out what your aunt did to your mac and cheese? Also, if there were so many people serving, how come no one stopped her from doing that? You got rules for Xmas dinner too?

My friend held me back from gettin' in that ass. We were so busy with all the food that nobody noticed her until it was too late. The rules are applicable to any family gathering where folks might could show they asses.

2elijah said:

SCNDLS said:

So what's everyone's Turkey Day plans? Are you cooking or freeloading???

I'm going to the Cowboys-Saints game then hosting a late dinner at the crib for all my strays.

I'll start cooking on Wednesday.

My sisters and I are driving to Pennsylvania to my other sis' house, to have Thanksgiving dinner, as well as, celebrating my two nieces and my mother's birthday through the rest of that weekend. We all have our own special dishes we make during that holiday, every year, so there's never any misunderstanding about who is cooking what. Makes for a peacefull Thanksgiving.

Sounds s'wonderful. Have a blessed day 2E.

bboy87 said:

SCNDLS, can I add some?

1. Don't show up with a gang of people with you. I only invited you, why did you bring your sister in law, her 3 kids, and 2 of their friends, and her boyfriend of the month?

2. None of this "Mashed Potatoes on Thanksgiving" shit. That's for ordinary dinners

3. If you're a guest, don't go walking around my house like you live here. You sit yo ass on the couch or at the kitchen table, and don't even think about touching the TV remote

4. If you're one of those people who like to get drunk and stupid, just don't show up. You're not welcome

5. Don't complain about the food then take some home with you

I get sick of this, "so can we see the rest of the house?" bizness. Don't ask, wait for me to offer or not. The food and two bathrooms are downstairs so why you traipsing all up and thru herre???

prodigalfan said:

SCNDLS said:

So what's everyone's Turkey Day plans? Are you cooking or freeloading???

I'm going to the Cowboys-Saints game then hosting a late dinner at the crib for all my strays.

I'll start cooking on Wednesday.

Hosting my first ever dinner at my house.

I am cheating though. I am supplying the turkey, ham and chitterlings.

Honey Baked Ham, Honey Baked Turkey and pre-cleaned (by the meat market) chitterlings.

The family will supply all the sides. So all I got to do is stand in line at the Honey Bake store and buy my parts.

Chitlins? Really, shitlins??? See, I'm Panamanian so we don't get down like that. I remember the FIRST time I walked into a house on Thanksgiving where chitlins were being served.

Whole joint smelled like a gatdamn barn. For real, it ain't no food worth me sampling that requires you to squeeze the shit out before preparing it.

I went to HBH yesterday and saw that gatdamn line and kept on driving. Ain't NO food worth me standing in line for 30-60 minutes to purchase. I KNEW I shoulda bought my ham last week!

Shyra said:

prodigalfan said:

Hosting my first ever dinner at my house.

I am cheating though. I am supplying the turkey, ham and chitterlings.

Honey Baked Ham, Honey Baked Turkey and pre-cleaned (by the meat market) chitterlings.

The family will supply all the sides. So all I got to do is stand in line at the Honey Bake store and buy my parts.

CHEATER! CHEATER! Pumpkin eater!

Let her make it (this year) she's a first-timer. Now, next year, you gon' have to step your game up.

Hey, let's photowhore our Turkey Day spreads! I wanna see what everybody's serving up.

[Edited 11/23/10 19:21pm]

scndls, how do you get along with your aunt now?

scriptgirl said:

scndls, how do you get along with your aunt now?

Let's be clear: she's my uncle's wife. I'm cool with her cuz I don't see them often but now I know to keep my good eye on that heffa when some food's involved.

Lol, how come you don't consider her your aunt?

scriptgirl said:

Lol, how come you don't consider her your aunt?

I stopped claiming her after the Macaroni Incident.

bboy87 said:

SCNDLS, can I add some?

1. Don't show up with a gang of people with you. I only invited you, why did you bring your sister in law, her 3 kids, and 2 of their friends, and her boyfriend of the month?

2. None of this "Mashed Potatoes on Thanksgiving" shit. That's for ordinary dinners

3. If you're a guest, don't go walking around my house like you live here. You sit yo ass on the couch or at the kitchen table, and don't even think about touching the TV remote

4. If you're one of those people who like to get drunk and stupid, just don't show up. You're not welcome

5. Don't complain about the food then take some home with you

Hypothetically, what would you recommend somebody bring instead of mashed potatoes?

I have to say I agree with the Mashed Potato rule. I always grew up with sweet potatoes. But my dad's mom always served mashed. In fact, my dad's family is the only black family I k now that serves mashed potatoes on Thanksgiving.

scriptgirl said:

I have to say I agree with the Mashed Potato rule. I always grew up with sweet potatoes. But my dad's mom always served mashed. In fact, my dad's family is the only black family I k now that serves mashed potatoes on Thanksgiving.

Oh, well I hate sweet potatoes, so I guess I get a pass on bringing mashed potatoes.

Why bring some shit I don't even eat?

Hypothetically, that is...

Could be worse. This one chick offered to bring a vegetable platter. WTF?

Shyra said:

SCNDLS said:

So what's everyone's Turkey Day plans? Are you cooking or freeloading???

I'm going to the Cowboys-Saints game then hosting a late dinner at the crib for all my strays.

I'll start cooking on Wednesday.

I'm "freeloading." Well, not exactly. My brother and I will probably go to Mom's independent living retirement community where they have a Thanksgiving Day brunch, which is the traditional dinner and fixins. They just serve between Noon and 2:00 PM. I guess to give people who live there a chance to eat early, and if they have plans for later dinners out, have time to do that. Only thing is it's not free for guests so I know my Mom will be expecting me to pay her $21.00 for my meal. Chile, she's somthing when it comes to money.

Anyway, whatcha cooking? Oh, and if you don't mind sharing, I want that slamin mac & cheese recipe minus Aunt Bunny's milk!

Girl, sorry I missed this post. Why your moms sound like a card? Have a blessed day, missy.

My menu is as follows (my homegirl is bringing other stuff but this is what I'm personally cooking):

Ragin' Cajun fried turkey

Slap yo' black mama mac n cheese

Moonwalk Mashed sweet potatoes with pecans (I'll make sure we got benadryl in the house just in case)

Gett off Green bean casserole

I Hate U Hash brown casserole

Come On Cornbread dressing

The Kinda Girl You Wanna Teach Peach Cobbler

Strawberry Beret Cheesecake

I gotta get most of this done tomorrow cuz I got an invite to the Usher/Trey Songz concert tomorrow. There will not be enough hours in the day tomorrow.

[Edited 11/23/10 21:38pm]

Here's my (Patti Labelle's) mac and cheese recipe

Ingredients:
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 pound elbow macaroni
1/2 cup butter PLUS"PLUS" means this ingredient in addition to the one on the next line, often with divided uses
1 tablespoon
1/2 cup shredded Muenster cheese
1/2 cup shredded mild Cheddar cheese
1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
2 cups half & half
1 cup Velveeta, cut into small cubes
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350:. Lightly butter a deep 2 1/2 quart casserole. Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat, add the oil then the elbow macaroni and cook until macaroni is just tender (about 7 minutes). Do not overcook. Drain well and return to the pot.

In a small saucepan, melt the first measure of butter. Stir into the macaroni. In a large bowl, mix the Muenster, mild and sharp Cheddar cheese and the Monterey Jack cheese. To the macaroni, add the half & half, 1 1/2 cups of the shredded cheeses, the cubed Velveeta and the eggs. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to the buttered casserole. Sprinkle with the remaining 1/2 cup of cheese and dot with the remaining butter.

Bake until it is bubbling around the edges, about 35 minutes. Serve hot.

SCNDLS said:

Shyra said:

I'm "freeloading." Well, not exactly. My brother and I will probably go to Mom's independent living retirement community where they have a Thanksgiving Day brunch, which is the traditional dinner and fixins. They just serve between Noon and 2:00 PM. I guess to give people who live there a chance to eat early, and if they have plans for later dinners out, have time to do that. Only thing is it's not free for guests so I know my Mom will be expecting me to pay her $21.00 for my meal. Chile, she's somthing when it comes to money.

Anyway, whatcha cooking? Oh, and if you don't mind sharing, I want that slamin mac & cheese recipe minus Aunt Bunny's milk!

Girl, sorry I missed this post. Why your moms sound like a card? Have a blessed day, missy.

My menu is as follows (my homegirl is bringing other stuff but this is what I'm personally cooking):

Ragin' Cajun fried turkey

Slap yo' black mama mac n cheese

Moonwalk Mashed sweet potatoes with pecans (I'll make sure we got benadryl in the house just in case)

Gett off Green bean casserole

I Hate U Hash brown casserole

Come On Cornbread dressing

The Kinda Girl You Wanna Teach Peach Cobbler

Strawberry Beret Cheesecake

I gotta get most of this done tomorrow cuz I got an invite to the Usher/Trey Songz concert tomorrow. There will not be enough hours in the day tomorrow.

[Edited 11/23/10 21:38pm]

I love those names, especially that one.

Well I'll never be coming to your house for Thanksgiving. I totally disagree with number one. Talking about the food is half the fun at our house. Plus, there are vegetarians and allergies involved. So questions must be asked.

Bring your own tupperware and take ONLY what you brought with you are great advice, though. In regards to the second part - don't LEAVE anything at my house either. I don't want to have to "get together" again to give you back your pie plate.