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Originally Posted by WinnDixie
Funny how they can change. Now that we are in the south, we have a "regular" turkey and a deep-fried cajun-style one (which is much better tasting than it might sound!). Fortunately all this cooking gets done at our daughter's. BUT...I'm part of the "traditions" now, too. They have to have "my" pumpkin pie as well as some of "my" old fashioned chocolate fudge and penuche fudge. This is the stuff that is weather dependent, has to form a soft ball at the right time, etc. I'm not usually too happy with the chocolate, as it can turn out grainy....and does too often, with me. Well! That's the way my daughter (who had it when I was making it "back when") likes it and wants it! "Don't try to fool with it to make it smooth" she warns! Soooo...grainy fudge...a tradition!
One good thing all of us down here are looking forward to: The Patriots will be playing on Thanksgiving...and we'll be sure to get that game!! GO PATS!
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I've tried to explain the Cajun-turkey to folks up here... it's sooooo good! Somethings about Southern-style Thanksgivings were so different than what I grew up with - like cornbread stuffing, sweet potato pie, polk salad, potato salad, etc.
Our family doesn't have a tradition - Argie and I go our separate ways for Thanksgiving because we both have elderly parents and want to spend time with them, equally. We each take an Argelet with us. I usually cook "Thanksgiving - The Sequel" the next day (Black Friday) - as I shop in my pj's online. The food from that is for leftovers and to get us through the busy times that's late November/early December - otherwise known as "Budget Season".