tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34927862.post3970267551952850374..comments2024-03-14T01:30:53.723-07:00Comments on Cooking With The Single Guy: Live Blogging: Turkey Day 2009Single Guy Benhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02496236420566420946noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34927862.post-85060683057887871612009-12-02T07:27:26.275-08:002009-12-02T07:27:26.275-08:00wow single guy, you are so ambitious, not only wer...wow single guy, you are so ambitious, not only were you busy cooking, you live-blogged while stressing about juggling things in the oven. Looks like a very delicious thanksgiving.foodhoehttp://foodhoe.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34927862.post-31898319812813398162009-12-02T03:53:27.751-08:002009-12-02T03:53:27.751-08:00Aww, I sound like such a wimp...I wasn't that ...Aww, I sound like such a wimp...I wasn't that bad, was I? And I followed the recipe to the t (except for the pumpkin seeds and pan size, but beggars can't be choosers!) so it's not really my fault that the bread looked and tasted like a cake!<br /><br />Cute bear and thanks for that great dinner and letting me sleep on your floor afterwards as I recovered from it :-DChris Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04960478326381864556noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34927862.post-6514957602839087252009-11-30T17:43:48.145-08:002009-11-30T17:43:48.145-08:00Congrats on surviving your first Thanksgiving! Now...Congrats on surviving your first Thanksgiving! Now, you're a pro at it for sure. ;)<br />I learned long ago that even if everything doesn't come out perfect, it doesn't matter. In fact, it makes for better stories down the road at future Thanksgivings! ;)<br /><br />Happy Holidays, Single Guy Chef!Carolyn Junghttp://www.foodgal.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34927862.post-50807794690669792782009-11-30T14:01:14.469-08:002009-11-30T14:01:14.469-08:00Just wanted to say how much I enjoyed reading your...Just wanted to say how much I enjoyed reading your play by play of Thanksgiving...especially since I wasn't cooking and just had to show up at my in-laws. I wanted to comment more but ah, didn't think the in-laws would have been thrilled with me whipping out my phone in the middle of the meal :)Mrs. Lhttp://watkinslynn.typepad.com/pages_pucks_and_pantry/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34927862.post-39070722303135802582009-11-28T18:28:41.482-08:002009-11-28T18:28:41.482-08:00LOL, my frig usually looks pretty organize because...LOL, my frig usually looks pretty organize because typically there's nothing in it! That's why I had to take a shot of it because it looked so full for the first time.<br /><br />So interesting to hear that people celebrate Thanksgiving at various times and days. I guess the important thing is that it doesn't matter when you celebrate but you take time to be thankful. Awwww.Single Guy Benhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02496236420566420946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34927862.post-62036052045568432322009-11-28T12:18:21.055-08:002009-11-28T12:18:21.055-08:00Being as I was working I missed everything! But no...Being as I was working I missed everything! But now I've caught up I just want to know, why does your frig looks so neat? Is it always that way? Mine is a nightmare! <br />The dinner looks wonderful!<br />PamPamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17823045128266781018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34927862.post-49043250785751799272009-11-28T06:26:06.022-08:002009-11-28T06:26:06.022-08:00Hey Ben,
Happy Thanksgiving, and thanks for givin...Hey Ben,<br /><br />Happy Thanksgiving, and thanks for giving us the play-by-play of your dinner. We actually didn't do a turkey this year. (They don't celebrate the US Thanksgiving here in Malaysia; go figure). But we did have a good dinner just now with a bunch of friends, so I'm calling that our Thanksgiving dinner. Will be blogging the recipes later.Nate @ House of Anniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00999631992214200998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34927862.post-49306628183366704182009-11-27T15:46:33.023-08:002009-11-27T15:46:33.023-08:00Thanks for the play by play. Everything looks del...Thanks for the play by play. Everything looks delicious! It's good to have help in the kitchen.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34927862.post-46362267645853758002009-11-27T13:30:28.718-08:002009-11-27T13:30:28.718-08:00Mmm, what a fantastic meal! I love your idea of p...Mmm, what a fantastic meal! I love your idea of pumpkin cheesecake. Good call on increasing the heat. 300F seems awfully low for cheesecake. I think your turkey turned out great! It certainly looks beautiful. Thanks for sharing. My Thanksgiving was last month, but even then I didn't cook a turkey.Palidorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04944977412578181586noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34927862.post-37563341253088830222009-11-27T12:50:07.937-08:002009-11-27T12:50:07.937-08:00::sigh:: Drooling Canadian here. No turkey for me ...::sigh:: Drooling Canadian here. No turkey for me until Christmas. <br /><br />And yes, it does look like a bear. Cute :Dagent713https://www.blogger.com/profile/00616779546642325238noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34927862.post-15878250848258772009-11-27T12:03:13.365-08:002009-11-27T12:03:13.365-08:00it DOES look like a honey bear- you are truly tale...it DOES look like a honey bear- you are truly talented. We are having Thanksgiving dinner today, after having had Momofuku noodles last night. Turkeys are in the oven and on the rotiseri, stuffing is done. Next mashed potatoes!JulieKnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34927862.post-69266784053035274522009-11-26T23:58:34.485-08:002009-11-26T23:58:34.485-08:00Jenster, I don't have a blender. Just no space...Jenster, I don't have a blender. Just no space for any more kitchen gadgets in my studio. But that sounds so quick. I am actually amazed how after some furious whipping, the cream stiffens just like that!<br /><br />Mrs. L, oooh, I miss mashed potatoes this year because I figured the yams would be enough starch. And you can't go wrong with Bi-Rite!Single Guy Benhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02496236420566420946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34927862.post-6173094727060823872009-11-26T23:43:28.336-08:002009-11-26T23:43:28.336-08:00Glad your turkey worked out. We talked about
your ...Glad your turkey worked out. We talked about<br />your "chicken on steroids". Classic dinner here, turkey,<br />two kinds of stuffing, yams, mashed taters etc. Pumpkin<br />and pecan pie and two ice creams for dessert. One was Salted Caramel from Bi-rite! Yum! (yes of course I tried both pies).Mrs. Lnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34927862.post-89398025822408727332009-11-26T23:32:44.909-08:002009-11-26T23:32:44.909-08:00We ate dinner at my sister-in-law's at about 5...We ate dinner at my sister-in-law's at about 5 p.m. this year. Some years it's later, depending on when the turkey is done.<br /><br />Your dishes looked delicious and I'm impressed by the organization in your fridge. I think I have the same glass pitcher, which I picked up a while back at IKEA.<br /><br />Ben, do you have a blender for the whipped cream? If so, just put the blender cup in your fridge for about 20 minutes to chill it, pour the heavy cream in and set it on Whip for about 30 seconds. Then you're done, with no shirt-removing or sweating required (unless you're into that, of course).Jensterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00390944490265195300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34927862.post-33734796581537810932009-11-26T22:08:31.181-08:002009-11-26T22:08:31.181-08:00You're welcome Julie. Hope you had a nice Than...You're welcome Julie. Hope you had a nice Thanksgiving too.<br /><br />BTW, doesn't that whipped cream on top of the cheesecake look like a honey bear? Really, take a close look. It's like a cloud. What do you see in it? It's a bear, really. :)Single Guy Benhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02496236420566420946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34927862.post-53625055306054144762009-11-26T21:00:13.019-08:002009-11-26T21:00:13.019-08:00Thank you for sharing your Thanksgiving with us! T...Thank you for sharing your Thanksgiving with us! The dessert looked awesome...JulieKnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34927862.post-68628452180419980212009-11-26T18:51:07.084-08:002009-11-26T18:51:07.084-08:00Mrs. L, yes the turkey was done. No worries. I am ...Mrs. L, yes the turkey was done. No worries. I am so stuff, how about you?Single Guy Benhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02496236420566420946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34927862.post-64147692164644520492009-11-26T16:20:24.881-08:002009-11-26T16:20:24.881-08:00Next year it will b Christmas in Napa as we rotate...Next year it will b Christmas in Napa as we rotate every year but who knows, maybe you'll get an invite one day<br /><br />So was the turkey done? I still haven't gotten the courage to try my hand at one.Mrs. Lnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34927862.post-81138089642107447782009-11-26T14:38:55.858-08:002009-11-26T14:38:55.858-08:00Mmmm, a Napa Valley Thanksgiving. How cool! Can I ...Mmmm, a Napa Valley Thanksgiving. How cool! Can I get an invite next year? ;-)Single Guy Benhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02496236420566420946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34927862.post-68787249580620939122009-11-26T14:28:06.705-08:002009-11-26T14:28:06.705-08:00Dinner will be around six. Mother in law handles
e...Dinner will be around six. Mother in law handles<br />every thing, we just show up. And it's always<br />time for wine. (and the vines are still a spectacular<br />color up here in St. Helena!)Mrs. Lnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34927862.post-5557591422157186082009-11-26T14:21:46.354-08:002009-11-26T14:21:46.354-08:00Julie, that's a cool idea. Big turkey lunch an...Julie, that's a cool idea. Big turkey lunch and then sammies for dinner! I'm going to do that next year. (Started too late for today)<br /><br />Mrs. L, have fun with the in-laws! What did you bring?Single Guy Benhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02496236420566420946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34927862.post-63679004817038146372009-11-26T13:13:10.670-08:002009-11-26T13:13:10.670-08:00In the car, driving to the in-laws, following alon...In the car, driving to the in-laws, following along. <br />You are making me hungry!Mrs. Lnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34927862.post-82998642956396369972009-11-26T12:42:05.955-08:002009-11-26T12:42:05.955-08:00We eat at 3 or 4 so we can have sandwiches at 7 or...We eat at 3 or 4 so we can have sandwiches at 7 or 8JulieKnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34927862.post-45911246479374636852009-11-26T09:34:02.415-08:002009-11-26T09:34:02.415-08:00Hang in there -Hang in there -JulieKnoreply@blogger.com