I can't decide if I should cook Thanksgiving dinner or go out to eat. I remember a few years ago, spending hours in the kitchen assembling the feast. Only to have the eating completely eclipsed by the preparation. And then there was the clean up.
I remember other years in NY, meeting friends in the Village and dining at the Cowgirl Hall of Fame. It was all fun and games —until the bill arrived.
It's a double edged sword of a decision. One thing is for sure, my kids don't like turkey.
*I've made a reservation at the same restaurant we went to 8 years ago when I was 8 months pregnant with Hazel. They have a 24 hour cancellation policy.
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in the latest Rachael Ray magazine, there's a complete Thanksgiving in like 90 minutes...it might even be 60 minutes. it gives you step by step for a complete meal. might want to check it out :-)
I remember that year at Cowgirl Hall of Fame fondly. I say go out. Treat yourself. It's a special occasion. Give thanks for living in your dream city.
I'm glad to hear I'm not the only one who hates turkey. Even though my tastes compare to that of 6 and 7-year-olds. If you do decide to cook, how about a meatloaf? Let me know if you need a good recipe.
I can't believe Hazie will be 8 in a month. WTF?
Eh, I'm not big on cooking feasts, so I would eat out.
Personally - I would want the leftovers, but no dishes is good too.
Not much help am I?
I think the important thing is that you decide on a ritual and then do it every year, creating a tradition. Kids love knowing what to expect and it's fun to look forward to something special that you all do together...
The bill from a well enjoyed meal where you are waited on hand and foot is totally worth NOT doing three hours of dishes.
Cooking takes up a good part of the day, but I'm lucky in that my husband does all the clean-up. Yay! I've never in all my 50 years of Thanksgivings eaten out. I love tradition.....and leftovers!!!
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