The problem I encountered on Saturday, when out shopping for 2 gifts for Christmas, is I found I suddenly "needed" new things that I had previously not realized that I needed.
It is so tempting, this time of year, to have the "wants" every time you turn around. I saw so many adorable Christmas decorations, some really lovely clothing, and some wonderful kitchenware. By the time that I realized what was going on in my "wanting" little heart, I knew it was time to get home, and get a grip on what I truly need and some of my more reasonable wants.
I did find 2 very nice gifts, though, and spent very little cash for them. I had a pocket full of gift cards, that covered all but the tax.
So, when I came home from shopping, I lit a couple of Christmas candles, put on some Nat King Cole Christmas music, made myself a cup of ginger pear tea, and savored the quiet time after being out.
Sunday, November 24, 2013
Saturday, November 23, 2013
Turkey tip: keeping a thawed turkey in the fridge -- how long?
The key to a uniformly cooked turkey is beginning the roasting with a perfectly thawed turkey. Thawing a frozen turkey in the fridge is difficult to time right. I may think I've allowed the proper amount of time, only to have parts of the bird still icy on roasting day.
The way around that is to begin thawing it in the fridge, a day or two before you might usually begin. A thawed turkey can remain in the fridge, up to 4 days, according to Butterball. Personally, I prefer to roast it within 2 days, as I think the flavor is better, roasted sooner rather than later.
BTW, the recommended time for thawing is 1 day for every 4 pounds of turkey (according to butterball.com). Better get Tom or Thelma into the fridge and start thawing!
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