tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3134668.post2965202336473135107..comments2024-03-07T18:38:58.284-08:00Comments on kidchamp dot net: laurenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03429404210444847213noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3134668.post-27318602368685134692010-11-22T10:31:23.000-08:002010-11-22T10:31:23.000-08:001. the berkshires of western massachussets with th...1. the berkshires of western massachussets with the in-laws. i'm in charge of mashed potatoes which leads me to...<br />2. no celeriac nonsense. boil yukons in chicken broth, throw em in the kitchenaid, dump heavy cream & real butter in. voila!<br />3. we're flying north wednesday and will be opting out. no radiation and i get to 2nd base, win-win!<br />4. pineapple atop brown rice and loads of cuban espresso :)prac, schmacnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3134668.post-84954327212398589572010-11-22T11:04:30.000-08:002010-11-22T11:04:30.000-08:0001 either at home or in the hospital cafeteria. th...01 either at home or in the hospital cafeteria. the ultimate unplanned (unplan-able) thanksgiving.<br /><br />02 yes. it gives a pleasant bite to run-of-the-mill potatoes.<br /><br />03 given that the amount of radiation you receive from the machine is equal to 2 minutes in a flying plane, i find this deeply misguided from a health standpoint. also, taking it out on federal employees who have no say in the matter (and are already sniped at enough) is aiming rather at the wrong target. protest to people who actually make policy.<br /><br />04 the usual - some kind of natural flakes cereal w/milk, and black coffee. jacobnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3134668.post-59561497976761571002010-11-22T11:58:58.000-08:002010-11-22T11:58:58.000-08:001. for the first time in a few years, we'll be...1. for the first time in a few years, we'll be at my parents' house. i think i'm only responsible for sweet potatoes -- because i'm the one who insists we have them -- and a dessert. plus maybe an appetizer if we're feeling ambitious.<br /><br />2. nope. i oppose putting extras in mashed potatoes (hold the wasabi, chipotle, roasted garlic, bacon, leeks, rutabagas, cranberries, or whatever). if celeriac is more of a flavor enhancer than changer, though, i'd be willing to try.<br /><br />3. i dunno; most of the bloggers i've read are more upset about the pat-downs than the machines, but that's probably because most of them are on parenting blogs. i'm glad i can wait a while to travel, until the TSA has (hopefully) worked out the kinks in the system and/or come to their senses.<br /><br />4. the usual. coffee (decaf starbucks christmas blend), followed by oatmeal with cinnamon and maple syrup.<br /><br />i missed orphan thanksgiving last year; there was no internet at our remote location. looking forward to it!valyanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3134668.post-27450478157470927612010-11-22T12:32:51.000-08:002010-11-22T12:32:51.000-08:001. Mom's home for 1 pm dinner, stepsister'...1. Mom's home for 1 pm dinner, stepsister's home for 4 pm dessert. Joys of divorced families (but actually, truly joyful, because I love my massive family)<br />2. YES. Amazing. But make sure the celeriac is fully cooked. No lumps.<br />3. Luckily I'm driving, but I'm voting it won't really happen. Too many people want to get to their turkey. Or maybe I'm just cynical?<br />4. Day old coffee, left on the counter from yesterday, reheated. Leftover slices of cheese and salami from a party on Saturday. Why did you have to ask this question today?anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3134668.post-14036806974408898222010-11-22T12:35:20.000-08:002010-11-22T12:35:20.000-08:00Wait, why was I not logged in? I'm a guest her...Wait, why was I not logged in? I'm a guest here, apparently.<br /><br />Addendum to 1 - I am in charge of very nearly everything, because my control freak tendencies make it difficult for me to allow other people to cook my favorite foods. I delegate the turkey, the gravy.rachel (heart of light)noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3134668.post-15002712741379436662010-11-22T13:35:38.000-08:002010-11-22T13:35:38.000-08:001. i think we are going to the nathan's. kind ...1. i think we are going to the nathan's. kind of our adoptive familt. shit. i don't know. should i email the matriarch of the nathans and see what i can bring?<br /> <br />2. wait, what is celeriac? why is it HAIRY?<br /><br />3. i prefer this question to be about candy. DARK SALTY CARAMEL candy. <br /><br />4. chai with almond milk. two cookies (i baked last night and they came out PERFECT). a mini apple. an orange. a small slice of thin crust pizza.jamienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3134668.post-82523532208804018542010-11-22T14:59:57.000-08:002010-11-22T14:59:57.000-08:00@prac: long ago when the earth was flat i had to w...@prac: long ago when the earth was flat i had to write press releases for <i>country living</i>, and i'm pretty sure every last one of them was in some way about the awesomeness of the berkshires. i envy you. <br /><br />@jacob: if you add a picture of baby smishook to the orphan thanksgiving pool you will be my hero forever.<br /><br />@valya: i'm normally the same way, but this flavor enhancement thing does sound interesting. in related news, since potatoes are my thing at thanksgiving, should i have volunteered to make them? faux pas? <br /><br />@rachel: i look forward to your spreadsheets! i'm one of those people who ends up going back to the store seven times (joe doesn't plan well either, and i shop for both of our dishes), and i tell myself every year that i'll channel your organizational skills. (you too, valya.) <br /><br />@jamie: i believe celeriac is celery root? it's hairy in a root way, not in a kiwi way. (i'm suspicious of kiwis.) i've been eyeing it at the store after reading emily's post because 1) aforementioned feelings about potatoes and 2) i only need to cook with one more "new" ingredient to knock an item off of my <a href="http://www.kidchamp.net/2000_08_01_archive.html" rel="nofollow">101 in 1001 {II} list</a>. kidchampnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3134668.post-10976234721621444852010-11-22T17:42:07.000-08:002010-11-22T17:42:07.000-08:0001 Surrounded. By my family. With the love of my l...01 Surrounded. By my family. With the love of my life at my side. I'm crossing my fingers. I feel very lucky. And I'm in charge of Thanksgiving, which has led to a set of Google docs addressing this exact issue. This year, Asian-inspired Thanksgiving. Five-spice turkey, fried rice with lap cheong, also Western stuffing, braised yams with ginger, bao if I can figure out how to make them<br />02 Even for Asian-inspired Thanksgiving we are having mashed potatoes a la Brit, i.e. with butter, boiling water, and salt. Nothing else. I've heard of using celeriac, which is the same as celery root, but I see no need to improve on God's food.<br />03 I didn't even know national-opt-out-day was threatening.<br />04 The same as always. One piece of La Brea Whole Grain toast and two cups of tea with a lot of milk. The question is, what did I have for SECOND breakfast, which is the meal one eats once one's stomach wakes up enough for digestion.anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3134668.post-13320433722284700502010-11-22T21:01:40.000-08:002010-11-22T21:01:40.000-08:00hi! this is celia. your little comment box is do...hi! this is celia. your little comment box is doing something weird. :/<br /><br />01 at my mom's house in LA. thanksgiving is the one day i refuse to cook. i guess my mom's just going to have to live forever.<br /><br />02 yes, it's bomb. however, i would skip the scallions. i've got major issues with crunchy bits in what should be creamy mashed potatoes. garlic is a nice addition, but ROASTED garlic will give you and your guests major boners. oh, and why use milk in your mashed potatoes when you can use half and half? <br /><br />03 i'm not too concerned. <br /><br />04 oatmeal AND buttered toast. i've been hungry lately. <br /><br />05 homemade twix bars, obviously. anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3134668.post-16438140952057663662010-11-23T09:39:30.000-08:002010-11-23T09:39:30.000-08:001. At the in-laws. it's a terribly inconvenie...1. At the in-laws. it's a terribly inconvenient 45 seconds up the road. I think i'll be roped into a general-purpose sous role. GPSC? That's me.<br /><br />2. Um, no? But i do like lumps. And skins, too. With potatoes, rustic texture is king.<br /><br />3. I'm guessing certain airports will have bigger problems with it than others. I'm guessing the big college towns (SF, LA, BOS, NYC, etc.) will have the biggest challenge, with a higher population of people willing to make trouble to make a point.<br /><br />4. "Chex mix" cereal! And a granola bar! And witty banter with a preschooler.Gnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3134668.post-49510850450614231722010-11-29T16:46:57.000-08:002010-11-29T16:46:57.000-08:00i obviously v. late. but i quite enjoyed reading a...i obviously v. late. but i quite enjoyed reading all these comments.east side bridenoreply@blogger.com