day 3 of TWW

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?