tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post4186613583917220099..comments2024-02-04T04:40:23.122-08:00Comments on Harlequin Heartwarming: Pros/Cons of a Healthier Turkey Day by Melinda CurtisPamela Tracyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05834270662017246137noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-77984478208785538252013-11-19T00:17:50.091-08:002013-11-19T00:17:50.091-08:00It's one of my favorite things. And now that ...It's one of my favorite things. And now that they make cheesy onion strings, it's even better!Muriel Jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12065629068634892645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-31273801936514314542013-11-19T00:17:08.061-08:002013-11-19T00:17:08.061-08:00Well, I was relating. Over-roasting is how I do i...Well, I was relating. Over-roasting is how I do it.Muriel Jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12065629068634892645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-42883460569596746842013-11-18T21:16:57.206-08:002013-11-18T21:16:57.206-08:00head hung in shame... I'm the one who brings ...head hung in shame... I'm the one who brings the green bean casserole. I mean, it's something I can cook! Green beans, cream of chicken soup, and onion strings on top. Hey, I volunteer. Pamela Tracyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05834270662017246137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-24206407529009283762013-11-18T21:12:49.828-08:002013-11-18T21:12:49.828-08:00Thanksgiving is the only day of the year I eat gra...Thanksgiving is the only day of the year I eat gravy. And my apple pie is loaded with butter. And it wouldn't be Thanksgiving without at least a few black olives eaten off my fingers.Kristina Mathewshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13804213867765158362noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-35089018073418444312013-11-18T20:26:07.077-08:002013-11-18T20:26:07.077-08:00Whoops, I meant OVEN roasted. I think I offended ...Whoops, I meant OVEN roasted. I think I offended my mother. LOLAmy Vastinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10370234907973582544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-28177966271780763482013-11-18T15:27:54.526-08:002013-11-18T15:27:54.526-08:00Ok, I'll admit it. It's a one day indulge...Ok, I'll admit it. It's a one day indulgence for us. We usually go to my mom's house. I don't know what I'd do without an over roasted turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing, buttered rolls, and green bean casserole! I am thinking about making taffy apple salad this year too. As for dessert, we usually have pumpkin and french silk pies on hand, but sometimes we have brownie Amy Vastinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10370234907973582544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-16839119398401088552013-11-18T14:07:59.691-08:002013-11-18T14:07:59.691-08:00Mel, we do the crock pot turkey, too! :) It's...Mel, we do the crock pot turkey, too! :) It's our new staple for turkey day. And we've started using smaller plates--and only ONE starchy side--we have to decide between potatoes or stuffing. Sometimes it comes down to rock, paper, scissors to see who wins. Happy almost Thanksgiving!Anna J Stewarthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17147693615384740106noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-53064084535239663702013-11-18T10:24:15.771-08:002013-11-18T10:24:15.771-08:00Since Ron is diabetic, we're always relatively...Since Ron is diabetic, we're always relatively careful about what we eat without being obsessive. But he LOVES his turkey, and especially the skin, and the dressing and cranberries. I bake the sweet potatoes like you'd bake a russet, and we have rutabaga mixed with carrots (I think that's an old New England thing) and Brussels sprouts with pearl onions. I'm not that wild about Muriel Jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12065629068634892645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-64135452928451766602013-11-18T09:18:50.277-08:002013-11-18T09:18:50.277-08:00Hi Mel!
As someone who worked in Weight loss for ...Hi Mel! <br />As someone who worked in Weight loss for a long time-part of the job was working to help people on a weight loss journey through the holidays where food temptations are everywhere. As a clinic advisor we also reminded people that their success in their weight loss was about a lifestyle change so of course they could enjoy some of their favorites, but it was about choosing the right Jennifer Snow https://www.blogger.com/profile/11612858248083325495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-18262172566783176152013-11-18T09:12:33.166-08:002013-11-18T09:12:33.166-08:00Since I'm currently on a successful weight los...Since I'm currently on a successful weight loss journey T-day is all about making healthy choices and portion control. Will I have a bite (or two) of my absolute favorites? You bet. But I will take my time, savor it and appreciate it all the more because of that. I'll be in your neck of the woods, having dinner at my daughter's house. But I'll certainly bring some things thatAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00064587189593358652noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-19435481065813910772013-11-18T08:33:03.334-08:002013-11-18T08:33:03.334-08:00Mel, I love all of the holiday traditions that com...Mel, I love all of the holiday traditions that come with Thanksgiving. But over the years most in my family who manage to get together have made changes like you mentioned. I haven't seen the green bean casserole in several years. And while we have the traditional turkey, I've noticed everyone removes the skin on the meat they eat. We changed to light cool whip, but we have some folks whorozdennyfoxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06506701706951201107noreply@blogger.com