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I Spent 8 Hours Preparing Thanksgiving Dinner And It Was Over In 30 Minutes

By Jamie Dumaine-Russell

Real Estate Agent with RE/MAX Alliance 0754296

November 27, 2008 08:29 AM

From my family to yours Happy Thanksgiving to everyone in Active Rain. My husband, son and I just finished up our Thanksgiving dinner a short time ago.

I wanted to take pictures of what our dinner looked like but my husband and son were so hungry they started diving in and I was only able to take a couple of shots.

Tradition is our household each year is antipasto, lasagna, turkey, stufing and all the trimmings.

No antipasto is complete without my favorite item; hot cherry peppers stuffed with tunafish, onion and olives.

My son Jeff put this colorful dish together early this afternoon.

Thanksgiving antipasto

The Lasgana

lasagna

Here's my husband Bob "declicately" carving our turkey.

bob and the bird

Lastly, here's what was left of our poor little bird when all was said and done.

thebird

We're off to visit the rest of our family at my sister's house and enjoy some homemade apple pie, pumpkin pie and coffee! Happy Thanksgiving and may your day today with your family and friends be just as enjoyable as ours!

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Christine Donovan

Donovan Blatt Realty - Costa Mesa, CA

Broker/Attorney 714-319-9751 DRE01267479 - Costa M

Sounds like your menu is a bit different from ours but with the turkey as the centerpiece.

Looks like you enjoyed it, but I can understand the frustration of 8 hours to prepare and 30 minutes to eat.

Nov 27, 2008 08:34 AM

Morgan Evans

Douglas Elliman Real Estate - Manhattan, NY

LICENSED REAL ESTATE SALESPERSON

The food looked great. I didnt have to prepare any food today, but I stood around for three hours for a two hour parade-the Macy's Day Parade. Is was definetely worth it. Hope you have a great day.

Nov 27, 2008 08:46 AM

Rosalinda Morgan

Brookville, NY

"The Rose Lady"

Preparing thanksgiving meal takes a long time. I used to start cooking on Monday but I had to cook for 23 people. Luncheon was usually over in two hours. But I enjoyed the day. Happy Thanksgiving.

Marlene Pellegrini

Norwich, CT

It is so funny that you have titled this post this because the exact same words came out of my mouth today. We had dinner at 2 pm... 2:30, we were done!

The nap that came after was the best part!

Nov 27, 2008 09:23 AM

Brian Lee Burke

Kenna Real Estate - Lone Tree, CO

Broker & Advising Expert-Kenna Luxury Real Estate

It all looks delicious. Yes, too bad it is all gone so quickly too. LOL. Happy thanksgiving. ~Rita

Nov 27, 2008 09:31 AM

Trey Thurmond

BCR Realtors - College Station, TX

College Station , Texas Homes

We started getting ready yesterday and got through preparing at noon today and yes it was devoured instantly. Like a giant sleeping pill everyone headed to the couches. LOL

Nov 27, 2008 09:49 AM

Kenneth Cole

Weichert Realtors Appleseed Group, 2043 Richmond Ave. S.I.N.Y. 10314. office phone 718-698-9797, Appleseedhomes.com... - Staten Island, NY

NYS Licensed Real Estate Salesperson

Good thing you took some photos. Next year make a video of the preparations and the eating. That way you can look at all the work you did. And enjoy it over and over.

Nov 27, 2008 11:01 AM

George Souto

George Souto NMLS #65149 FHA, CHFA, VA Mortgages - Middletown, CT

Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert

Donna with had 14 people at the house and made a afternoon of eating, snacking and watching football. It was a very good day. Looks like yours was a good one as well.

Nov 27, 2008 11:10 AM

Patricia Aulson

BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOME SERVICES Verani Realty NH Real Estate - Exeter, NH

Realtor - Portsmouth NH Homes-Hampton NH Homes

Glad you had a great day......cute blog. I went out to dinner, it was yummie and I didn't have to prepare it or clean up......just enjoy! Hampton NH Real Estate

Nov 27, 2008 11:24 AM

C Tann-Starr

Tann Starr & Associates, Inc. - Palm Bay, FL

Mmm... looks absolutely lovely. Enjoy the rest of your holiday and may God bless you and your family. Regards, C.

Nov 27, 2008 11:27 AM

Crystal Ledbetter

Texas Home Group - Montgomery, TX

You didn't count the two days getting the house ready for the family visit, I was happy to host again this year and sometimes wonder why we just don't go out to eat. Food looks yummy!

Nov 27, 2008 11:32 AM

Home Loan Search.Online

Home Loan Search Online - Newnan, GA

The food looked great. I hope you had a great Thanksgiving with your family. Enjoy that pumpkin pie!

Nov 27, 2008 11:37 AM

Konnie Mac McCarthy

MacNificent Properties, LLC - Cobb Island, MD

Broker/Owner - VA & MD "Time To Get A Move On!"

that's funny, I just wrote a post saying the same thing....Yes..I thought the same thing!!! great minds think a like...

Nov 27, 2008 11:40 AM

Li Read

Sea to Sky Premier Properties (Salt Spring) - Salt Spring Island, BC

Caring expertise...knowledge for you!

Mmmmm....great shots/great feast.

Nov 27, 2008 12:14 PM

Mesa, Arizona Real Estate Mesa Arizona Realtor

Homes Arizona Real Estate LLC - Mesa, AZ

AzLadyInRed

Donna, that looks really good. It does take hours, doesn't it? And clean up is a bear too. But it is sooooo yummy. ;-)

Nov 28, 2008 03:00 AM

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