tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4740858803121444958.post2562936976406754125..comments2024-02-23T02:02:35.985-05:00Comments on Mudpies and Magnolias: Turkey Trot MisgivingsMaggie Toussainthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12011893139722870283noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4740858803121444958.post-90299537137574298162012-11-15T09:13:02.729-05:002012-11-15T09:13:02.729-05:00Hi Gloria,
This is a good suggestion and several ...Hi Gloria,<br /><br />This is a good suggestion and several others have made it too. I think people want to eat healthy and they figure if they're going to eat all that gooey high calorie stuff, then they better balance it out with some fiber and great taste.<br /><br />Thanks for stopping by!Maggie Toussainthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12011893139722870283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4740858803121444958.post-80814634866341535882012-11-15T09:11:40.651-05:002012-11-15T09:11:40.651-05:00Ilona. I love both fruit and relish. Thanks for th...Ilona. I love both fruit and relish. Thanks for the tip.Maggie Toussainthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12011893139722870283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4740858803121444958.post-7166245553341156672012-11-14T11:54:40.887-05:002012-11-14T11:54:40.887-05:00I haven't read all the suggestions others have...I haven't read all the suggestions others have made, but what my sister always asks me to bring since I'm not big on cooking anymore, is a tray with cut up veggies and olives and dip. Healthy and good to munch on while waiting for the main course to be ready. Actually, there aren't many veggies left afterwards, either.Gloria Aldenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13581719606924364447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4740858803121444958.post-77269161899819125622012-11-13T11:34:03.061-05:002012-11-13T11:34:03.061-05:00Maggie,
We always have a fruit and relish tray. Ju...Maggie,<br />We always have a fruit and relish tray. Just a thought.Ilona Fridlnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4740858803121444958.post-9202497293439122862012-11-13T10:47:36.302-05:002012-11-13T10:47:36.302-05:00Yum. Sounds great, Pepper. Water chestnuts are a f...Yum. Sounds great, Pepper. Water chestnuts are a fav of mine too. I feel like veggies for lunch!Maggie Toussainthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12011893139722870283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4740858803121444958.post-53728510857680526342012-11-13T10:46:24.901-05:002012-11-13T10:46:24.901-05:00Condiments. What a cool idea. And not so labor int...Condiments. What a cool idea. And not so labor intensive either. They make all kinds of pickles these days. I might look for some at the Mistletoe Market where I'm exhibiting this weekend. Thanks, KB.Maggie Toussainthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12011893139722870283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4740858803121444958.post-87589908256499362632012-11-13T10:45:05.570-05:002012-11-13T10:45:05.570-05:00Sorry my comment got eaten, so I had to reboot. Th...Sorry my comment got eaten, so I had to reboot. These are great ideas! I'm going to get some new music for myself as a treat for all this what-to-bring-stress. Thanks!Maggie Toussainthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12011893139722870283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4740858803121444958.post-57971339975340586292012-11-13T10:41:36.123-05:002012-11-13T10:41:36.123-05:00Bridgette, Low Carb cheescake would really make my...Bridgette, Low Carb cheescake would really make my husband happy. Thanks for the recipe lead.Maggie Toussainthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12011893139722870283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4740858803121444958.post-34825936939409587432012-11-13T10:40:54.007-05:002012-11-13T10:40:54.007-05:00Celia, I love the practicality of your suggestion....Celia, I love the practicality of your suggestion. I might try this, if not this time, for another gathering. I'm always looking for shortcuts.Maggie Toussainthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12011893139722870283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4740858803121444958.post-91146208646648489292012-11-13T10:39:45.502-05:002012-11-13T10:39:45.502-05:00Hi Jacquie, There's already a sweet potato dis...Hi Jacquie, There's already a sweet potato dish, so yams won't work this time, but your orange juice flavored dish sounds good. Your killer cornbread sounds like fun. I'll look into that as well. Thanks for the suggestions!Maggie Toussainthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12011893139722870283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4740858803121444958.post-13054022191686392772012-11-13T10:37:57.429-05:002012-11-13T10:37:57.429-05:00You made me laugh about the typos, Susan. I have t...You made me laugh about the typos, Susan. I have trouble with the touch screen keyboards too. Just doesn't have the same feel and its so easy to hit the wrong key. Plus by the time I'm done, I don't want to proofread the whole thing. Seems like it should be perfect.<br /><br />I've never eaten parsips, but carrots are high in sugar, comparatively speaking, so they're not something I eat routinely anymore. I'm very interested in your green bean casserole recipe. Send deets/recipe please ma'am.Maggie Toussainthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12011893139722870283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4740858803121444958.post-7271490293576523322012-11-13T10:35:00.006-05:002012-11-13T10:35:00.006-05:00Deborah, I eat mashed cauliflower all the time. It...Deborah, I eat mashed cauliflower all the time. It's a staple on our South Beach Diet. They even serve it at Ruby Tuesday's so its making its way into mainstream eating. Thanks for the new recipe though. Sounds yummy!Maggie Toussainthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12011893139722870283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4740858803121444958.post-83614241787157417032012-11-13T09:32:16.113-05:002012-11-13T09:32:16.113-05:00We absolutely must have these items at Thanksgivin...We absolutely must have these items at Thanksgiving dinner:<br />Cranberry cloud, I ate this at a party and begged for the recipe, never got it but finally found it...you do need a food processor. Just Google 'Cranberry Cloud' super delicious and good the next day.<br /><br />Green Jello Salad - two small boxes or one big one of green jell-o, dissolve in HALF the water, a drained can, the big one, of crushed pineapple, a carton of small curd cottage cheese and let set. After it's set, spread on (block of soft cream cheese + a glop of mayonnaise, mixed until smooth} top. You can also sprinkle some chopped pecans on top.<br /><br />Green Bean Casserole: I follow the recipe but add a small can of drained, chopped into slivers, water chestnuts. It gives a little crunch when eaten.<br /><br />Now I'm starving! I LOVE thanksgiving! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4740858803121444958.post-79799488680494167782012-11-13T09:31:21.193-05:002012-11-13T09:31:21.193-05:00I've always thought that Thanksgiving was abou...I've always thought that Thanksgiving was about the condiments. Really fine olives, both green and black. Two kinds of pickles, dill and bread and butter. Mixed nuts with a nut cracker and picks.KB Ingleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06089951663907060127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4740858803121444958.post-82761530487300461302012-11-13T09:18:49.613-05:002012-11-13T09:18:49.613-05:00Seems like there's enough food for the Russian...Seems like there's enough food for the Russian army :)<br /><br />Don't so any food - bring a festive tablecloth, nice napkins, maybe decorative place name holders? If there's a lot of kids, maybe little bags of games from the Dollar Store? How about music? <br /><br />There's lots you can do to enhance the festive mood w/out adding calories.Lynn Mannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18156455203329979289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4740858803121444958.post-71728926181902568232012-11-13T08:00:57.794-05:002012-11-13T08:00:57.794-05:00I'm taking low-carb cheesecake. Just have to b...I'm taking low-carb cheesecake. Just have to be very careful to follow the recipe exactly (recipes.com) or else, it's not so good.Bridgette Boothhttp://www.bridgettebooth.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4740858803121444958.post-70091080599165931612012-11-13T07:52:47.543-05:002012-11-13T07:52:47.543-05:00Go to the supermarket and order one of those snack...Go to the supermarket and order one of those snack platters to nibble on--celery and carrot sticks, those little rolled up ham and cheese one-bite things, raw brocolli, grapes, etc. Add a vegetable dip and crackers. Don't stress--they'll probably eat anything!<br />Best of luck with your Freebie.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16272417114895975742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4740858803121444958.post-31010155809561278302012-11-13T05:41:57.149-05:002012-11-13T05:41:57.149-05:00First, congrats on the new contract! The book soun...First, congrats on the new contract! The book sounds like a great read. <br />Okay, I've been reading the comments. Excellent ideas here. I do a mashed yam dish that always pleases. I add fresh squeezed orange juice for a zesty flavor. If that's taken, how about baking a "killer cornbread"? I use Trader Joe's cornbread as a base and add to it, usually cranberries and walnuts (I sneak in oatmeal and flax seed as well).<br /><br />Jacqueline Seewald<br />TEA LEAVES AND TAROT CARDS--now in all ebook formatsJacqueline Seewaldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09177500620940251009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4740858803121444958.post-30257320692359261302012-11-13T01:32:25.612-05:002012-11-13T01:32:25.612-05:00Ugh. Still learning to type on the ipad, sorry for...Ugh. Still learning to type on the ipad, sorry for the typos.Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15577187132675878519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4740858803121444958.post-15867396668792949072012-11-13T01:31:12.105-05:002012-11-13T01:31:12.105-05:00Green bean casserole is a must, but forget the stu...Green bean casserole is a must, but forget the stuff with dried onions on the top and cream of mushroom soup. mine has corn and cheese, and green beans of course, with crushed ritz crackers on top.<br /><br />I also have a fabulous recipe for glazed parsnips& carrots, but it takes a little more prep and active cooking.<br /><br />iI know nothing about low carb eating, but let me know ifnyou wiuld like either recipe.Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15577187132675878519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4740858803121444958.post-46040252187808004272012-11-12T22:36:13.411-05:002012-11-12T22:36:13.411-05:00As a low carb alternative to mashed potatoes, how ...As a low carb alternative to mashed potatoes, how about a faux version of the classic mash made with cauliflower? <br /><br />http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/george-stella/mock-garlic-mashed-potatoes-recipe/index.htmlDeborah J. Benoithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03250678192211299063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4740858803121444958.post-18646982330219783832012-11-12T21:16:26.046-05:002012-11-12T21:16:26.046-05:00That's two words! But seriously, if I brought ...That's two words! But seriously, if I brought Chocolate Fondue, who would eat turkey? Not me... Umm, I can smell it now. Thanks, Keena!Maggie Toussainthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12011893139722870283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4740858803121444958.post-58455717346482887532012-11-12T21:15:27.965-05:002012-11-12T21:15:27.965-05:00Hey Delilah,
A cheese plate. Hmm. That sounds jus...Hey Delilah,<br /><br />A cheese plate. Hmm. That sounds just right. And green bean casserole. Forgot about that one, but its always a crowd pleaser. Thank you so much for sharing your ideas. I'm tucking all these delicious treats away in my "entertaining" idea bin...Maggie Toussainthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12011893139722870283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4740858803121444958.post-29327283045198744152012-11-12T21:13:17.417-05:002012-11-12T21:13:17.417-05:00Hi Rose,
I checked out the recipe. I've never...Hi Rose,<br /><br />I checked out the recipe. I've never made anything like this, but it sounds delicious. Since I don't have a big dish to make this could be something that really steals the show. I love custard pies. My mouth is watering. I want some right now!Maggie Toussainthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12011893139722870283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4740858803121444958.post-23648048370660475132012-11-12T21:04:04.091-05:002012-11-12T21:04:04.091-05:00Hi Judy,
This sounds quite tasty. I'm going t...Hi Judy,<br /><br />This sounds quite tasty. I'm going to have such a great collection of ideas after this that people will think I'm a great chef. That's a stretch for me, The Queen of Carryout. But this sounds like something I could do, easy. Thanks for taking your time to get this down for me. Maggie Toussainthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12011893139722870283noreply@blogger.com