Saturday * Family Fun

Saturday is here - and sun shining ! Another wonderful day to give Thanks -  Hope everyone  enjoyed Thursday & Friday this Saturday is kind of quite.  Lisa Today - we are spending the Day decorating my Mom House for Christmas. My Mom has always been a big fan of the Season so for her [...]

All I want for Christmas is Fudge

So while you are waiting for the Fudge to Cool & set up - A little something to read !   Book Link $ 1.99 Read E-Book Exclusive Includes a Yummy Recipe!“Fun characters, a quaint setting.” —RT Book Reviews Ho-Ho-Ho-Homicide This Christmas, event planner Jenn Christensen has come back to the winter wonderland of Mackinac [...]

Cookie Exchange * Fudge

Welcome to Friday's Cookie Exchange - Today's Treat is Fudge   Microwave Peanut Butter Fudge In a 4 Quart Pyrex measuring Cup 1/2 C white Karo syrup 1 Cup sugar ! C raw penutes Cook on high 4 minutes - Stir Microwave another - 3 minutes Stir in  -1 tsp Vanilla 1 Tb;s oleo Microwave [...]

No Turkey ! for Us

If you are following on Instagram -you know I am not cooking Turkey ! Why not? May Hubby is Allergic to Turkey ! When we were first married I always cooked Turkey for family & friends but in the afternoon my Hubby would get a headache and sick. We thought it was just too much [...]

Thankful for You !

Happy Thursday ! And in USA    Happy Thanksgiving !   Enjoy your day - and for all of you that have to work today -Thank You ! I have been in your position.Enjoy you day too. So no matter what you are doing today : Busy today - check out my     quick  updates today [...]

Kids Crafts for Thanksgiving

Today's Thanksgiving Fun - is all about the kids . Kid's Crafts that is - craft book A great way for kids to participate in holidays, this series of craft books includes step-by-step instructions with photos and requires inexpensive materials that can be found at home or in the classroom. Supplies : Basic craft supplies [...]

Thanksgiving Paper Crafts

Thanksgiving Table  craft : We have a large family & food served buffet & you sit where you want. But if you serve a more formal meals  at this time here some great Thanksgiving  paper items for you & a great card A Great Thanksgiving or Fall Spice card . Stamps from Stampin Up. Assorted [...]

Thanksgiving Hostess Gift

Today is My Craft Day ! And it's all about Thanksgiving items to make & share this holiday season - This is an old one but a goody & perfect for you to take as a hist gift - Fabric ( cotton fat quarter) Dish towel Button Typing paper for making a pattern /but you [...]

How to Thaw Turkey Safely:

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In the refrigerator : Turkeys can be thawed using one of three methods, but the safest, most foolproof, and most recommended is to thaw them in the refrigerator. In addition to being the safest method, this will also result in the best finished product.

  • Plan ahead and allow about 24 hours for every 4 to 5 pounds of bird weight.
  • Place the turkey, in the original wrapper, on a shallow-rimmed baking sheet or platter in the refrigerator.
  • Refer to the following chart for estimated thawing times.
Refrigerator Turkey Thawing Time (40 degrees F)
Turkey Weight Days to Allow for Thawing Turkey
8 to 12 pounds 2 to 2.5 days
12 to 16 pounds 2.5 to 4 days
16 to 20 pounds 4 to 5 days
20 to 24 pounds 5 to 6 days

The Cold Water Method: If planning fell short, and you need to thaw the turkey more quickly…

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