Dec 01 2008
My Very First Turkey!
November 27, 2008 will go down in history, at least in my book. I am not a person who enjoys cooking and only do it because my body and my daughter require daily sustenance. Cooking has never been an activity that I wanted to do often, but is quite necessary. Besides my slight disdain for cooking, I am a good cook and my daughter enjoys eating what I prepare. Admittedly, preparing and cooking homemade french fries from red potatoes is something I enjoy immensely and cooking anything else feels like a chore. Thanksgiving of 2008 should go down in history because I cooked my very first turkey - ever! My daughter and I buttered and covered with Turkey Rub the magnificent bird, then he was placed in the oven. What was to be a somewhat experimental meal turned out to be a hit that received wonderful accolades. What made it even more special is the fact that I LIKED cooking it. Now, I cannot say for sure if I am willing to do it again. I do not want to move too fast and make promises that I may not keep. Being domestically inclined is one of my weak points, but I do what must be done anyway, you know, cooking, cleaning, laundry, etc.
When my daughter tasted the first bite of turkey and stuffing, her eyes became large, although she did not utter a word. I asked her for her honest opinion and had to wait until she had finished chewing and swallowing her food. She looked me in the eyes and said, “Mom, this is the best turkey I’ve ever had. It’s better than Grandma’s.” Well, imagine how great that made me feel. She then went on to suggest that I make Thanksgiving dinner EVERY year as I thought to myself, “What have I done?!”. Anyway, perhaps I will cook one more turkey for Christmas and call it day. Good things should never be overdone.
