much better than a turkey
but we get that too :-)
( Vipros. clever got me this far, then tricky got me in, Thu 10 Dec 2009, 9:23, 2 replies, latest was 16 years ago)

^ it certainly is
This year we're at my sister's - her husband has been on Masterchef and is doing beef. Yay!

Double yay for his 150k wine collection - it won't be worth that by Boxing Day, poor sod.
( Monty Boyce, My cheese game is strong, Thu 10 Dec 2009, 9:27, Reply)

that sounds excellent
I'm at Mrs V's sister's with her family. Sister is due to fire out second sprog on the 27th, so might be interesting...

does mean the food isn't going to be anywhere near as good as my mum's cooking though. However, I am in charge of gravy, so as long as I get enough juice from the turkey I'll be able to make something awesome.
( Vipros. clever got me this far, then tricky got me in, Thu 10 Dec 2009, 9:29, Reply)

I've only ever had turkey once.
I've only been eating meat for five years. The only time I had it I was pretty mashed and it was cooked over an open fire in a stir-fry by travellers outside their horse-drawn caravan. That was an experience.

I just want to say only again. Only.
( Noeli overtheshoulderboulderholderthingstraplatchboobs, Thu 10 Dec 2009, 9:29, Reply)

people complain about it being dry and stuff
but I think that is because they can't cook. a well cooked, decent turkey can be pretty delicious, but it's mainly good for the stuffing, the sausagemeat stuffing, bread sauce, cranberry sauce and gravy that go with it
( Vipros. clever got me this far, then tricky got me in, Thu 10 Dec 2009, 9:31, Reply)

See, that sounds like you need to tart it up to make it good.
Like tofu. It's only good if it's been marinated for a week in soy, chili and ginger and served on a bed of shaved parmasean, winter leaves and thin slices of rare topside beef.
( Noeli overtheshoulderboulderholderthingstraplatchboobs, Thu 10 Dec 2009, 9:34, Reply)

The best way to cook a turkey
is to remove the legs and cook them separately - it spoils the look but is the best way to retain moistness in the breast whilst thoroughly cooking the legs.
( Monty Boyce, My cheese game is strong, Thu 10 Dec 2009, 9:36, Reply)

that is pretty much the case
it is nice on it's own, but the accessories do complete it.
( Vipros. clever got me this far, then tricky got me in, Thu 10 Dec 2009, 9:39, Reply)