Only this year she didn't get a turkey. She didn't really plan anything, either. So I have foolishly taken it upon myself to plan this years Turkey Day meal. And I still have no idea what I am doing. I know there are people who plan this out months in advance, spread sheets and all. I wish I had that organization skills.
But I can google. And I am really good and jotting down random things on bits of paper. Or writing things on Word, since I'm working at a computer all day. Here is what I have so far:
Today:
- Ingredient shop and extra supplies
- Prep some sides or desserts
- Thaw out turkey
- Buy whatever I forget to buy today
- Prep more sides and desserts
- Set aside items to bring downstate
- Pack car
- Drive downstate
- Brine turkey
- Bake bread
- Buy ice/alcohol/whatever else I forgot the last few days
- Drink lots of coffee
- Spin crepes
- Roast turkey
- Prepare salad
- Wear stretchy pants
- Food coma
