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On 11/20/2024 1:53 PM, ItsJoanNotJoAnn wrote:
> On Wed, 20 Nov 2024 18:16:27 +0000, Michael Trew wrote:
>>
>> To each their own, but it ain't Thanksgiving dinner without a bit pot of
>> mashed potatoes to go under that gravy.  I'd gladly trade my dressing
>> for the potatoes.
>>
>> This year, I think we're going to Mom's house, I just don't see a need
>> to cook a big dinner at home if she's already cooking 5 minutes away.
>>
>>
> That's great, get to spend some time with the family
> while eating a fabulous meal.  Take a giant bowl of
> mashed potatoes to help out with the cooking!

My mother isn't one much for cooking...  She tried to open a jar of 
Heinz gravy one year -- That just wasn't going to cut it.  I usually 
come early and make gravy from bird drippings for her, and other family 
members bring homemade dessert.