PCOS friendly holiday dinners? No thanks!
We went shopping today for some Thanksgiving foodie items. I have decided I do not want to make an entire turkey this year. It's somewhat pointless for a couple reasons around here. (1) we never eat anywhere near half since we aren't big turkey-eaters, (2) it's more than likely just going to be the three of us. Sebastian, my mother and myself. We have no business eating an entire turkey! Besides, I'm way too into the sides when it comes to holiday meals. In fact, a couple few years ago we had a Thanksgiving dinner consisting of only sides, no meats! It was actually pretty awesome. A piece of turkey is nice, but that's about it. So we purchased a turkey breast today--it's the perfect size! Just under 3 pounds.
We grabbed the things that usually go quick like sweet potatoes, evaporated milk, foil and stuffing. Random yes, but.. I think I'll finish up the holiday shopping sometime this week. I hate scrambling for things or forgetting things when it comes to that. I was also toying with the idea of making homemade cranberry sauce. It can't be too terribly difficult. What, cranberries, water and sugar? Maybe an orange peel or slice boiled with it? But is it really worth it? How many of you have had homemade cranberry sauce and how was it? I usually make applesauce--now that is definitely worth making--but I'm thinking of doing the cran sauce for Turkey Day and saving the applesauce for the ham at Christmastime.
I don't know what it is this year. It seems like every other year I get very into the idea of holiday cooking. I love to cook and bake... very much! This year, Sebastian and I both are already feeling very festive. I can't wait for the holidays this year. How 'bout you?
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AH! seriously! what is it about this year? i am super excited for thanksgiving and all the smells in the house. im never this anxious for it lol you're brave to want to make the cran sauce. i don't really feel up to taking on a new thing this year- i'll stick with good old fashioned jellied lol it's my favorite anyways :D altho- i do want to make a sweet potato souffle this year...we'll see...oh and mashed cauliflour too! an alternative to mashed potatos (which will still be made) Ah and i found sugar free cake mix and sugar free frosting. i had to try it out last night...YUM! i don't look forward to working it all off at the gym tho ick! every bite will be extra gym time...ew. YAY thanksgiving!! :D
ReplyDeleteI'm ready to decorate for Christmas. My husband's keeping me in check...and won't let me put up decorations until Thanksgiving is over!
ReplyDeleteI thought decorating was a great idea to pass the time during my 2WW! Since I can't do that you've inspired me to do some cooking. I'm making some homemade Jalapeno bread for my husband. I'm not a big fan of eating it, but I like to bake!
Hope you are having a great weekend!
Ali: You and mom both love jellied--not I! I will let you know how it turns out if I can swing it. And ever since my first sweet potato souffle creation I've been making it every year for both Thanksgiving and Christmas. I'm so excited that YOU'RE so excited for the holidays! It's going to be a fun season.. better be. ;)
ReplyDeleteBulge to Bump!!: I was so ready to decorate for Christmas that--shh... I put a few things out today! Going to wait on the lights and of course the tree and all that, but I did sneak a few things out for sure. Maybe if you slowly infiltrate the Christmas decor, your hubby won't even notice! Or, by the time that he DOES notice, it'll at least be after Thanksgiving and you're good to go! Hee hee. And how good does jalapeno bread sound right about now?? FANTASTIC! Mm.. I've never made that before. Just might need to snag your recipe. ;)
I'm so excited we have the same 2WW!! Let me know how the bread turns out!! XO