tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36263828.post197974976129025199..comments2023-11-02T03:35:19.455-07:00Comments on 4 Reluctant Entertainers Has Moved!: Turkey in a Bag - Celebration!Sandyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08910644413175366761noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36263828.post-56963793632285720062008-12-24T11:50:00.000-08:002008-12-24T11:50:00.000-08:00We have this same nativity set at home. I'm not ab...We have this same nativity set at home. I'm not able to be home for Christmas this year--my first one away from my family. It's so great to see it (even if it isn't the one at my house). :)*jana*https://www.blogger.com/profile/03071418926135775507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36263828.post-53879230848672827152008-12-19T08:26:00.000-08:002008-12-19T08:26:00.000-08:00That plate~ "This is your day- Celebrate"...That plate~ "This is your day- Celebrate" ~ my grandma has that same plate, & uses it @ our birthdays every year! Fun! :DGracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08523233872854966581noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36263828.post-30306023527902402382008-12-16T10:37:00.000-08:002008-12-16T10:37:00.000-08:00What?! No more angel hair?! I had no idea you co...What?! No more angel hair?! I had no idea you couldn't buy it anymore. I will cherish my mom's angel hair even more now!<BR/><BR/>Question, we are thinking of replacing our dining table. What are your thoughts on square or round tables. Which one is easier to squeeze an extra seat in?<BR/><BR/>Thanks!Traceyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12061035774509241772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36263828.post-79295125014090518432008-12-15T08:09:00.000-08:002008-12-15T08:09:00.000-08:00My grandmother always cooked her turkey in a brown...My grandmother always cooked her turkey in a brown paper bag. She kept a stash of bags that had no writing on them just for turkeys! It was always delicious. I just bake the turkey on an oven roasting pan,spread butter, salt and pepper all over it and bake. I cover it with foil when it gets brown and let it finish-simple and delicious! I am a no fuss cook and this works for me!Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13286496679835577211noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36263828.post-57744636848877065662008-12-15T07:32:00.000-08:002008-12-15T07:32:00.000-08:00Could you give us the recipe for your Fresh Spinac...Could you give us the recipe for your Fresh Spinach Salad? Also, I always cook my turkey in a bag. This past Thanksgiving, I cut the slits too close to the bottom of the bag - what a mess! Unless you want the added work of cleaning out your oven on the day after Thanksgiving, cut your slits closer to the top.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36263828.post-46580539346426817922008-12-15T04:26:00.000-08:002008-12-15T04:26:00.000-08:00We deep fried our turkey this year and last. My pa...We deep fried our turkey this year and last. <BR/>My parents always use the cooking bags.<BR/>What is the salad you served? Mandarin oranges & ?Melaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04238679303715431171noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36263828.post-33077038067801355282008-12-15T01:24:00.000-08:002008-12-15T01:24:00.000-08:00It is the only way I cook our Turkeys! Not only is...It is the only way I cook our Turkeys! Not only is it less mess,...but oh so moist! Congrats to your step moms retirement! yeehaw! =O)Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17096389196788427153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36263828.post-3928877695267534882008-12-14T17:25:00.000-08:002008-12-14T17:25:00.000-08:00Congratulations to your step-mom!what a wonderful ...Congratulations to your step-mom!what a wonderful way to celebrate, with family. I am sure she was so honored and felt so special. <BR/>xo<BR/>j~j~https://www.blogger.com/profile/13154460142222481804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36263828.post-63034180478256237142008-12-14T16:22:00.000-08:002008-12-14T16:22:00.000-08:00I like marinating the turkey with wine while it's ...I like marinating the turkey with wine while it's cooking... It's just delicish!!!Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13553121852669901186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36263828.post-28931524803831693062008-12-14T11:21:00.000-08:002008-12-14T11:21:00.000-08:00Definitely a bagger!Definitely a bagger!Neighbor Jane Paynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11524394383695366513noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36263828.post-21335641741792664172008-12-14T07:46:00.000-08:002008-12-14T07:46:00.000-08:00Oh YES! Without a doubt, the best turkey is prepar...Oh YES! Without a doubt, the best turkey is prepared in a bag!! I have done it that way for the past several years and it's so moist and tender! <BR/>And I was taught too, that the key to great gravy is ice cold water! And it was my friend's husband that taught me that!<BR/>My kids cooked me the most amazing birthday dinner last night and I will have to email you the chicken dish!! Yumo!linda thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05819203001583691536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36263828.post-17253283269514306162008-12-14T04:15:00.000-08:002008-12-14T04:15:00.000-08:00I'm a die hard briner, but I agree that it's a pai...I'm a die hard briner, but I agree that it's a pain. The results are worth it to me.<BR/><BR/>Gee, I wish I'd heard about the angel hair ban before it happened. I love that stuff.Bettshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02266517579549649484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36263828.post-31618538615819760762008-12-13T21:58:00.000-08:002008-12-13T21:58:00.000-08:00I'm a believer in brining. Now my method might no...I'm a believer in brining. Now my method might not pass the Butterball safety test. We all survived, and continue to survive. <BR/>I also roast my turkey at a very high temp. I think that helps keep the juices in. And then I glaze the bird with a brown sugar/mustard/pepper mixture. <BR/>My brother in law got the recipe from Sunset many years ago and we all love it. No one makes a turkey without this glaze. It is so very yummy!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36263828.post-55130411788221924552008-12-13T21:21:00.000-08:002008-12-13T21:21:00.000-08:00i have brined once but i am with you when you are ...i have brined once but i am with you when you are cooking a 20+ pound bird it is not as easy as it sounds, i have used and a bag and i love it! but my favorite is when my hubby cooks them in his companies bbq/smoker no mess for me and a yummy bird!Raquelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02283644191311366458noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36263828.post-30749479572164801872008-12-13T20:41:00.000-08:002008-12-13T20:41:00.000-08:00Lovely cause for celebration! Since we are a small...Lovely cause for celebration! <BR/>Since we are a small family, my turkey (12lb) usually fits in my PC clay baker. Add a can of broth and some veggies and it turns out (effortlessly) moist and juicy!Janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04764437077561164662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36263828.post-68001580655883766902008-12-13T19:49:00.000-08:002008-12-13T19:49:00.000-08:00My family makes fun of me and says I can't cook. T...My family makes fun of me and says I can't cook. Truth is...I can sorta cook...I just don't do it all the time. I do like to bake. Anyway..I have cooked a few turkeys and used the bag method. Trust me...if I can't mess it up then it must be fool proof!<BR/><BR/>I have been a nurse for 15 years and a mega congrats to your stepmom on her retirement. It is often a thankless job and if she's been a floor nurse, I hope someone treats her to a pedicure and massage. Hmmmm.... :-)Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01334115782826713782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36263828.post-77194989853565695952008-12-13T18:07:00.000-08:002008-12-13T18:07:00.000-08:00I love the turkey bags. I am not much of a turkey ...I love the turkey bags. I am not much of a turkey cook, but those bags make it come out perfect every time. Now, I think I'll pick up a turkey at the store tomorrow and surprise my husband with one this week.K :)https://www.blogger.com/profile/16062029556068014567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36263828.post-57443351868335510682008-12-13T18:02:00.000-08:002008-12-13T18:02:00.000-08:00I have always used the bag method! My son brines ...I have always used the bag method! My son brines his and I must admit it is the best I've ever had :-)~nanashouse~https://www.blogger.com/profile/10810535392089222201noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36263828.post-86815205582283862362008-12-13T17:08:00.000-08:002008-12-13T17:08:00.000-08:00We have prepared our turkey in a bag for the last ...We have prepared our turkey in a bag for the last 5 years or so...we love it...and this year I believe we had the most juicy and tender turkey ever...my husband made it...we stuffed the cavity with garlic, celery and onion and we just lightly seasoned the bird and drizzled some olive oil over the top...it was so good and even days later when I was still making Norman Rockwell sandwiches...the turkey was still so moist...yum...I just made myself hungry.<BR/><BR/>Bless you!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36263828.post-32768052903192489902008-12-13T16:59:00.000-08:002008-12-13T16:59:00.000-08:00Yum! Sounds like you had everyone contributing:)!T...Yum! Sounds like you had everyone contributing:)!That's great! I love the brine...I also like it the old fashioned way...and I like some smoked turkey too!<BR/>When it comes to turkey I'm not picky:)RosyRosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11731599578977717520noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36263828.post-42606587694644854622008-12-13T15:25:00.000-08:002008-12-13T15:25:00.000-08:00I have a lot of admiration for anyone who was a nu...I have a lot of admiration for anyone who was a nurse for 32 years - she's deserves to never have to lift a finger again. Yes, nurses are servants and they work hard. My mother is a nurse.<BR/><BR/>My favorite way to cook a turkey is the easiest way possible. Just put it on a rack in an open roasting pan, stuff the body cavity with a ton of celery stalks and scallions, spray all over with Pam and cover the breast about halfway through the cooking. I stopped stressing over turkeys a long time ago and discovered if I keep it simple like this, it comes out perfect every single time.<BR/><BR/>I love your celebration plate. :-)Barbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13078572615133867629noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36263828.post-64352604617699812262008-12-13T15:14:00.000-08:002008-12-13T15:14:00.000-08:00Bag always!deb meyersBag always!<BR/><BR/>deb meyersAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36263828.post-70569144252959405352008-12-13T15:05:00.000-08:002008-12-13T15:05:00.000-08:00I actually used my first oven bag this Thanksgivin...I actually used my first oven bag this Thanksgiving. The last couple of Thanksgivings, my turkeys were a bit dry. I was so happy with the results and the clean up. <BR/>Elaine<BR/>ps I love your site and visit often. Gives me inspiration.Miss L's Craft Roomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01043729819877464280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36263828.post-40695837572362284432008-12-13T15:03:00.000-08:002008-12-13T15:03:00.000-08:00This comment has been removed by the author.Miss L's Craft Roomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01043729819877464280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36263828.post-1403058035478015142008-12-13T14:29:00.000-08:002008-12-13T14:29:00.000-08:00What a great celebration! Lately I have been doing...What a great celebration! Lately I have been doing boneless turkey breast in the crockpot - very easy and it taste great! I do have a whole turkey in my freezer that I'm planning on cooking in the next couple of months.Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12872513975317827750noreply@blogger.com