The White Rabbit’s Out of the Bag

My good pal Pierre and I decided today was the day to make a little announcement: we’re working on a book project together – an illustrated version of Alice in Wonderland, set to food.

It was Pierre’s brainchild – a project he kept talking about and I kept pushing him to do until he invited me to join in the fun. Lucky me. I’ve always wanted to do a kids storybook with recipes, and Lewis C. Carroll’s classic is well-loved and packed with food imagery, and so we’ve been working like Mad Hatters on a book we’ve called Alice Eats. I’ve been mixing up crumpets and marmalade and little tea cakes that say “Eat Me”. Pierre has been working on the layout and illustrations and doing a lot of poking me with a stick. (Public apology: sorry you have to deal with me and my lack of time management skills. I’m glad you’re on the ball with schedules and deadlines and outlines and have general organizational prowess. I’m chronically running late for my important dates.)

Pierre is well known for his food and illustrations in Swerve, and won a Gourmand World Cookbook Award this spring for Kitchen Scraps: A Humourous Illustrated Cookbook that is all it claims to be – I can’t think of anyone better to bring Alice to life. See his little sketch up top? There are a lot more where that came from. I hear the tea party spread took him a good five days in the basement.

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October 08 2010 08:16 pm | leftovers

111 Responses to “The White Rabbit’s Out of the Bag”

Cathy on 08 Oct 2010 at 8:27 pm #

OMG……………..I NEED a new crock pot.
Mine is 30 years old, almost the first appliance I had when we first got married.
PLEEEEEEASE pick me. I have been a faithful reader and foodie of yours forever. AND I never win anything!!!!
I love your blog. Keep up the good work. You are amazing!
ladyloo on 08 Oct 2010 at 8:27 pm #

Sadly, I’m not cooking a Canadian Thanksgiving meal this year. Not enough time, and I’m still unpacking my house. But! I will be introducing the concept of another Thanksgiving to my American co-workers on Monday. I’m planning on bringing in mini pumpkin pies.
Cathy on 08 Oct 2010 at 8:29 pm #

P.S.
I made the frozen Pumpkin Mousse from Epicurious for TG dessert, Only didn’t freeze it ~ too good otherwise. Substituted pecans for the walnuts. Yum.
Dimitra on 08 Oct 2010 at 8:47 pm #

I work on thanksgiving! I won’t get a chance to cook a turkey but will likely enjoy Chinese takeout with my husband when I finish my shift. The turkey with all the trimmings will have to wait until Xmas. Happy long wknd everyone!
Jessica on 08 Oct 2010 at 8:53 pm #

Thanksgiving will be spent with my in-laws where we will likely enjoy the traditional turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, gravy, corn, broccoli salad, some kind of red jello with home grown raspberries in it…and of course there is always tapioca salad!!! I made maple leaf shaped sugar cookies decorated with yellow and orange icing topped with candy sprinkles to bring along. Happy Thanksgiving and safe travels everyone.
jacquie on 08 Oct 2010 at 8:57 pm #

i have never used a crock pot but sure would love to win and try it.
CindieLou on 08 Oct 2010 at 9:07 pm #

Hi, Julie
My daughter and I have been fans of yours for quite a while now. My daughter is on her second copy of One Smart Cookie, she wore the first one out!

Thanksgiving Sunday is also my wonderful mother’s 90th birthday, so we will be bringing a portable dinner to her care facility. Dinner will include ham, Bud’s Spuds, sweet potatoes, and a great salad with pomegranate (and I think feta cheese). I think I’ll make a carrot cake for her birthday cake. And we HAVE to have chocolates, because if there’s one thing my mom loves, it’s chocolate!

Happy Thanksgiving, everyone!
Kiera on 08 Oct 2010 at 9:11 pm #

Would LOVE to win a crockpot! Late nights at school/work have me wishing for a meal ready to go when I get home.
This weekend I am thankful to have TWO dinners; one on Sunday and one on Monday. They are both potluck affairs, so I’ll be bringing Bourbon Pumpkin Cheesecake, along with Cinnamon-Orange Cranberry Sauce and some homemade bread.
Enjoy your Thanksgiving celebrations!
Carol SB on 08 Oct 2010 at 9:12 pm #

Well, we’re doing the classic thing: Turkey and dressing, potatoes, sweet potatoes (sliced and fried in butter: I MUCH prefer that to the in- laws’ casserole with marshmallows). Guests are bringing salad, buns, and desserts. We’ll have pickles and olives and… MMmm, can’t weight. I mean wait.
I made bread today to achieve the optimal “staleness” before thanksgiving… and chicken stock is simmering on the stove (the turkey, no matter how big, simply cannot hold enough dressing for this lot of people. So dressing is made with aforementioned stale bread, loads of onions, apples, celery and black pepper… and chicken stock, to moisten. Then put in a casserole dish or two to cook alongside the Bird).
Lisa May on 08 Oct 2010 at 9:12 pm #

Growing up in Canada with an American mom, we always got two Thanksgivings. Maybe that’s why we cook enough food now for 10 people even though we feed no more than 5. (One of whom will only eat rolls, pie crust, and peas. Sheesh.)

We’re a ways out from our Thanksgiving down here, but I’m already excited about the pie options. I always do apple and pecan, and I will again this year. But since I put up blueberries and peaches for pie filling, at least one of those will make it onto the menu.

Happy eating and safe travels to all!
Kenzie on 08 Oct 2010 at 9:22 pm #

Need a crockpot so badly! Making a move to Alberta very soon from BC, so I need something to help make comforting foods to get me through the cold!
Dinner this year will be a bit displaced as I’m heading to visit friends in Fort McMurray, but when I get home the turkey carcass will be saved for me and I will be creating my endless supply of Turkey Curry soup w/ brown rice and assorted veggies, and also good old plain Turkey Soup with homemade noodles.

Also, I’ve just started reading your blog and was very compelled to comment as it’s fantastic! I am now starting at the beginning and have already bookmarked countless pages and recipes to try out on friends and family, so THANK YOU!
Merry120 on 08 Oct 2010 at 9:26 pm #

The book idea sounds fab. Can’t wait to see it on shelves soon. I love Pierre’s illustrations!

I’m headed to my MIL’s house (aka “The Land of Butter”) for Thanksgiving. On the menu will be turkey, stuffing, sweet potatoes, turnip puff, peas & carrots and salad. There will also be any number of delicious desserts. She is an awesome cook though I must admit I often miss my Southern US Thanksgiving dishes of cornbread stuffing and sweet potato casserole. *sigh*.

Would love the crockpot!
Angela on 08 Oct 2010 at 9:45 pm #

Hi Julie. Happy Thanksgiving
I won’t be doing a thanksgiving dinner this year but I hope to have a yummy dinner somewhere good in Banff on Sunday with chocolates from the Fudgery for dessert.
Looking forward to seeing your new cookbook. Sounds intriguing
Robyn in Mountain (Ontario that is) on 08 Oct 2010 at 9:47 pm #

We are having a debonded skin-on turkey. Was looking for turkey breasts and came across this little nugget — it was the last one. I picked up some cranberries, so will make home made cranberry compote. The gravy will be made with Imagine low-sodium chicken broth, onions, mushrooms and some herbs that are still growing in the garden. And the stuffing, dare I say, I picked up a frozen package of butterball stuffing to save some time. It will be yummy. Dessert will be a mixed berry crisp. Lots of bubbly, of course.
I would love to hear more about the Alice in Wonderland book. May I make a pre-order?
Happy Thanksgiving Weekend!
wanda on 08 Oct 2010 at 10:07 pm #

Happy Thanksgiving Julie,

Thanks for the chance of winning a great looking crock pot! My family Thanksgiving dinner will consist of turkey, prime rib, mashed potatoes and a great mushroom stuffing from Canadian Living. I’m always stuck on what vegetables to serve though…usually a mixture of roast veggies, pickled beets and canned corn. And for dessert…I’m going to try and make pavlova for my niece and my sister in-law will be buying an apple pie and pumpkin pie.

Thanks for mentioning the Family Kitchen website too. Will add that to my favorites.
Leah on 08 Oct 2010 at 10:18 pm #

It’s got too be turkey on the BBQ! It’s going to be nicer than just about any day we have had this summer. I have to find some of that pumpkin flavored beer, by Alley Cat brewery, I think…
My son has requested Ambrosia salad,gravy and mashed potatoes, all dishes I’m not fond of making or eating!
Cassie on 08 Oct 2010 at 10:39 pm #

My birthday is the 12th, so I always do a huge dinner at my house (Yes I cook for my own birthday!) and have 10-15 people over. We’re having, turkey, ham, stuffing, mashed potatoes, mashed yams, glazed carrots, peas, salads, dinner buns and deserts.
Brigitte on 08 Oct 2010 at 10:51 pm #

Thanksgiving is at my brother’s and we all contribute something – I’ll be bringing a pumpkin pie with a Graham crumb crust; mashed yams with candied walnuts and homemade garlic knots. My Mom wil be bringing her famous red cabbage – which is a dish that no one else can make as well as she can!
Would love to win a new crockpot!! Happy Thanksgiving!
Anonymous on 08 Oct 2010 at 11:15 pm #

Dinner at my mom’s will consist of pan roasted crispy duck breasts with a rosemary and fresh fig sauce, king crab legs, roasted beets, asparagus with parmesan. For dessert I made a flourless chocolate torte with a espresso whipped cloud with a handful of fresh raspberries in the middle No turkey for us.
glenda on 08 Oct 2010 at 11:41 pm #

So far, there are 15 of us gatherng for a rather traditional turkey dinner – the kids won’t let anyone mess with the menu! – and now that they are all adults, they will be pitching in with the work. My daughter will be cooking her first turkey as she hosts us; my 20-something son is in charge of dessert and has so far concocted a pie, a pumpkin mousse dish and is still talking of cheesecake; there will be ham, potatoes, sweet potatoes, veg and salad…and most importantly, friends, family, laughter and conversation. good times!
Tagyn on 09 Oct 2010 at 12:06 am #

We get to have two turkey dinners, one at a friend’s house and one at my sister’s.
We are bringing dessert to both, maybe some carrot cake with cream cheese icing
and a triple chocolate cheesecake- yum!!!
I would love to have that fancy crockpot! Happy Thanksgiving
Ellen on 09 Oct 2010 at 12:13 am #

our thanksgiving isn’t until next month, but there are a few things that will definitely be on the table, starting with a free range turkey. this is the first year that we’re doing a gluten free thanksgiving, so it could be a great year of firsts or a complete bust!
Janice on 09 Oct 2010 at 12:54 am #

For once, dinner will be cooked FOR me, by a dear friend in her brand-new hard-earned home. Rumour has it there will be a squash type soup, stuffing balls, and perhaps bacon-apple pie? Oh my!
Bonnie on 09 Oct 2010 at 1:21 am #

I’m really looking forward to Thanksgiving this year. I know for sure we’ll have cornbread stuffing, be a turkey, some roasted garlic mashed potatoes, maybe a pumpkin cheesecake, some garlic knots or rolls, and a lot of vegetables.
Bonnie White on 09 Oct 2010 at 1:34 am #

We’re having two dinners – two turkeys – two days. Sweet Potato Gratin, Sage Mushroom Stuffing, Braised Red Cabbage – do these sound familiar? Beet salad. Green Beans fresh from the market. And lots of laughter. Lots of thanksgiving. Lots of family and friends around our table celebrating and connecting.
anja on 09 Oct 2010 at 2:48 am #

hi julie, hope you have a great weekend. would love to win this, as i desperately need something GOOD to happen in my life right now:) best from berlin,anja xx
Jennifer Jo on 09 Oct 2010 at 6:15 am #

I haven’t even THOUGHT about Thanksgiving (but I suspect we’ll have turkey) as we are in the middle of getting ready to host a donut party for a couple hundred people.
Kelly on 09 Oct 2010 at 7:08 am #

Thanksgiving we are pretty traditional with turkey and trimmings. And some amazing pumpkin rolls to dip in the gravy. Can’t wait for your new book! Kelly
Joni on 09 Oct 2010 at 7:26 am #

My sister-in-law is making the dinner and it will include all the usual dishes. I’ve been assigned a vegetable dish and the jury is still out on what to make…
Danielle on 09 Oct 2010 at 7:51 am #

My husband is in charge of turkey this year so it will be wrapped in bacon. I’m doing up the usual side dishes, potatoes, sweet potatoes, carrots, peas, cranberry sauce (homemade). My mom and dad are bringing dessert, no idea what.
Robin (Hippo Flambe) on 09 Oct 2010 at 8:00 am #

As this is not Thanksgiving in the U.S. I will be spending time in my kitchen trying to finish some fall canning projects. I enjoy canning but somehow the list of things I need to make feels daunting.

When it is Thanksgiving here I will be making ratatouille, roasting a turkey raised by a friend and overseeing my boys (who are 8 and 5) as they make pumpkin pie with a no roll crust. I am so excited that I found a pie recipe they can make without help.

-Robin
Carolyn on 09 Oct 2010 at 8:06 am #

I cooked my turkey dinner and trimmings 2 weeks ago since I’ll be in Paris, France for Thanksgiving! I hope my dinner on Thanksgiving will consist of really good French food!
Bonnie on 09 Oct 2010 at 8:09 am #

We had our turkey dinner last weekend as my folks were visiting then. This weekend’s Sunday dinner will feature the pork with apples recipe you posted a few weeks ago, potatoes, sauteed greens and pumpkin pie.
Cheryl on 09 Oct 2010 at 8:10 am #

We get to go to someone else’s house so they get to cook…yay! But I am bringing pumpkin spice cakes with caramel rum sauce…or pecan pie…and maybe pumpkin tarts too. So much to decide!! Happy Thanksgiving!
H-woman on 09 Oct 2010 at 8:14 am #

Sunterra is cooking our turkey this year! It’s just a small group and nobody wants to have leftovers.
Jessica on 09 Oct 2010 at 8:22 am #

Thanksgiving is at my parents. I’m bring Martha Stewart’s Triple Pumpkin Pie (wish me luck!) for about 20 people. Everyone gets assigned a food to bring so we’re never really sure what exactly we’re going to eat. One year it was beets with feta and dill and another year it was curried corn so…. I know for sure there’ll be turkey and pie.
Cheryl on 09 Oct 2010 at 8:24 am #

I am so excited for you guys and this book. All day yesterday I was deciding whether The Monster is old enough to read Alice in Wonderland, the original. Might wait for yours…

Thanksgiving dinner is the turkey, of course, and a whole schwack of veggies from the CSA. I have turnips (any ideas?), a gorgeous head of cauliflower, beets, carrots, chives, garlic, chard, and purple kale. If we had any vegetarians coming over they would be in heaven.
Jenn on 09 Oct 2010 at 8:43 am #

Well, I’m still leaving Thanksgiving to my Mom on Sunday, so I’m assuming a fairly standard turkey-stuffing-sweet potato-green peas situation. But I made these awesome pizzas for supper last night, on Janet & Greta’s easy pizza dough, with feta, baby arugula (on sale my Co-op yesterday), Spolumbo’s turkey and sundried tomato sausage, shallots marinated in balsamic vinegar and topped with 4-cheese shreds (also on sale at my local Co-op). Wow, reading it over makes me so proud of myself. Like you always tell us, Julie, making things from scratch is so easy and delicious, why would I buy some sub-par version?
Foodelf on 09 Oct 2010 at 8:48 am #

What a fantastic & fun writing/illustrating/cooking project!

I’d love to win the crockpot – my Thanksgiving menu includes braised oxtails and an apple nougat tart.
JulieVR on 09 Oct 2010 at 8:58 am #

Cheryl – I have turnips from my CSA too. If anyone wants to chime in with turnip ideas, they would be most welcome! And parsnips – two bags full!
Dana on 09 Oct 2010 at 8:58 am #

I just found out I am doing the dinner this year (Love the notice), my husband will try out the new BBQ to rotisserie the turkey and then I will likely go off to Meez and Sunterra to help round it out.
Anne on 09 Oct 2010 at 9:05 am #

Turkey with all the trimmings…. Just need to dig the carrots, potatoes & turnips.
stacey snacks on 09 Oct 2010 at 9:07 am #

I love Pierre and his gorgeous illustrations and love of food!
You guys make a great pair!
Katie on 09 Oct 2010 at 9:18 am #

The book sounds great, right up my alley!

We’re going to have turkey, golden potatoes, cornbread stuffing, green bean bundles, creamed corn, roasted carrots, salad, caramel apple tart, and some new pumpkin recipe that I haven’t come across yet.
Merry120 on 09 Oct 2010 at 9:40 am #

Turnip Puff – http://www.merrywithchildren.com/2010/04/whats-cooking-wednesday-turnip-puff.html

It’s not “health food” but it is YUMMY! Many non-turnip eaters have changed their mind after eating this.
Donna on 09 Oct 2010 at 9:44 am #

Happy Thanksgiving !
I’m cooking the family dinner on Sunday.
We’ll have turkey, sage dressing, mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce two or three vegetables and pumpkin pie.
I need to make a shopping list and check if the big 19 lb bird is almost thawed.
Love the Alice Eats cookbook idea.
I don’t need a crock pot – mine did a fine version of your pulled beef last week.
Kelly on 09 Oct 2010 at 9:51 am #

Thanksgiving will be pretty traditional at our house; turkey, mashed potatoes, cranberries, roasted sweet potato chunks w roasted red onion etc. But…I am seriously thinking of a Cherpumple for a pot luck Thanksgiving at friends house Monday. I am loving the thought of channeling Charles Phoenix!
Kelly
Rebecca on 09 Oct 2010 at 10:14 am #

We are doing our second annual “biking crew” Thanksgiving potluck this year. A group of 5 families will be getting together (along with some of the hostess’s family) for lots of good eats and drinks. I’ll be making the ‘Swiss Chard and Sweet Potato Gratin’ recipe (courtesy of you and Deb – my two favorite food bloggers!) and am going to attempt to make ‘No-Knead buns’. I’ve made lots of No-Knead bread but a quick google search yesterday showed me that buns are possible. Am a little nervous to try but if it doesn’t work out, I can always run out to Safeway for buns on our way to dinner
Rebecca on 09 Oct 2010 at 10:16 am #

p.s. Loved the twitter link to the photo essay looking inside peoples’ fridges – thanks for that!
brenda on 09 Oct 2010 at 10:32 am #

I will cook a turkey on Monday for my family. There will be mashed potatoes, beans, and salad. I will probably make apple crisp because I have a lot of apples to use up.
Jen on 09 Oct 2010 at 11:13 am #

This weekend will feature a locally grown turban squash souffle!
Next year might feature something that can be prepared in a crock-pot if I’m the winner
RMB on 09 Oct 2010 at 11:17 am #

Hey Julie

Will be having the traditional turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, etc dinner on Sunday, including the following recipe as parsnips are my husband’s favourite vegetable:

Honey Roasted Carrots & Parsnips

Baby carrots 1 lb
Parsnips 1 lb
Liquid honey 2 tbsp.
Olive oil 2 tsp.
Sprinkle salt & pepper

Preheat oven to 450. Combine all ingredients in large bowl. Toss well. Arrange in single layer on greased baking sheet with sides. Bake in oven for about 15 minutes until tender-crisp. Serves 4.

Original recipe called for 2 lbs baby carrots, but I substitute 1 lb parsnips cut to about that size.

From Company’s Coming “Healthy in a Hurry”

Another parsnip recipe I love:
Baked Parsnips & Carrots
2 parsnips
4 carrots
1 tbsp. soft margarine
salt & pepper
pinch cumin (optional, but it really makes this recipe)
1 tbsp. water

Peel parsnips & carrots; cut in half crosswise, then cut lengthwise into strips. Place in baking dish and dot with margarine. Sprinkle with salt, pepper & cumin to taste; add water.
Cover and bake in 375 oven for 50 to 60 minutes until vegetables are tender. Makes 4 servings.

From Anne Lindsay’s “The Lighthearted Cookbook”

I would also recommend the Turnip Puff from Best of Bridge — it is delicious!

PS – Have 4 crockpots already, so please don’t enter me for the draw!
Claudia on 09 Oct 2010 at 12:43 pm #

We will be having the traditional Thanksgiving meal…turkey, mashed potatoes, corn, cranberry sauce & pie.
Joanne on 09 Oct 2010 at 12:49 pm #

I’m (not) cooking “Couldbee Turkey” from the internet for my vegetarian son and daughter-in-law!
Emily on 09 Oct 2010 at 12:56 pm #

For Thanksgiving I’m hosting my whole family – the menu is mostly still up in the air but I know that stuffing with goat cheese, dried cherries and hazelnuts will be featured, and that my sister will bring a butternut squash gratin with leeks and goat cheese (we have a bit of a goat cheese thing in my family).
Linda on 09 Oct 2010 at 1:14 pm #

Going to sister in laws for dinner – bringing cheddar crisps with raspberry jalapeno jelly – ummmm
Kris on 09 Oct 2010 at 1:22 pm #

Pretty low key here…I plan to throw a turkey in the oven and then haul the family outside for a long horseback ride because the weather is so gorgeous. The turkey can roast while we’re gone and when I get back, i’ll throw some mashed potatoes, some kind of veggie and a salad togther and that will be dinner.
I am hoping to get a pumpkin pie baked the night before.
Nothing fancy but I am sure it will be yummy nevertheless.
Judith on 09 Oct 2010 at 1:35 pm #

Thanksgiving dinner will be quite traditional: turkey with dressing, gravy, two kinds of potatoes, mashed russets, and sweet potato casserole, carrots and beans, and an apple spinach salad (which I will bring to the party). For dessert, yes, pumpkin pie!

I am really looking forward to the Alice in Wonderland book, and the recipes of course.

Love this site. It’s always my go-to reference for recipes.
Amber on 09 Oct 2010 at 2:04 pm #

I’m not cooking Thanksgiving this year, I convinced my Mom to cook But at least I’m bringing a cherry cheesecake.
Happy Thanksgiving!
Jenny on 09 Oct 2010 at 2:06 pm #

Love the idea. Can’t wait to see the finished product.

Thanksgiving this year is a turkey, done by my
mother in law, of course there will be stuffing, vegetables and pumpkin pie. It just would not be the same without it.
Jane on 09 Oct 2010 at 2:12 pm #

I’m having ham with crab apple chutney for thanksgiving. We decided to do something other than turkey this year.
Jenn F on 09 Oct 2010 at 2:20 pm #

We’re smoking a turkey breast, and I’m hoping the rest will come together!
Lindsey on 09 Oct 2010 at 2:26 pm #

We are cooking a turducken! After dh and I saw it posted here, he HAD to have one… so we’re splitting it with friends tomorrow night! And, off-topic from Thanksgiving, but we made the braised pulled beef from last week for supper last night, and omg – meat heaven! I’m quite sure that my husband loved me just a little bit more after that meal
Sherry on 09 Oct 2010 at 2:41 pm #

We keep it very traditional for thanksgiving. A simple turkey, basic stuffing (though oh so good!), corn, cranberry sauce (from a can, but don’t judge me!), and real basic mashed potatoes. Rolls of course too! I would love to try a sweet potato pie in place of pumpkin pie this year. I’m such a rebel;)
kickpleat on 09 Oct 2010 at 2:51 pm #

It’s thanksgiving weekend? I’d almost forgotten this year which is kind of sad! I do have brussles sprouts and cranberries at the ready, but after that I have no clue what I’ll be making. I trip to the grocery store is in order and since I didn’t reserve a heritage turkey this year, I won’t be eating turkey.
Alice on 09 Oct 2010 at 2:56 pm #

I am just having a stuffed turkey breast from M&M meats.
Susan on 09 Oct 2010 at 3:00 pm #

We are doing the traditional dinner though it will most likely be eaten in the field as the men are harvesting. I can’t think of a more appropriate place to have a Thanksgiving dinner!
Carol on 09 Oct 2010 at 3:04 pm #

I would love a crock pot. I am busy preparing for the Thanksgiving dinner today. Turkey (off course) is on the menu along with mashed potatoes, yams, roasted brussel sprouts with bacon, and pumpkin pie. Can’t wait!!
Barb on 09 Oct 2010 at 3:56 pm #

I’m having whatever the kind people who invited me over are serving! I did buy some really yummy smoked salmon cream cheese at the Farmers Market today that I will take along with a nice bottle of wine and some crackers.
MG on 09 Oct 2010 at 4:19 pm #

We will having tenderloin roasted on the bbq, carrots,potatoes, stuffed tomatoes, asparagus, salad and pumpkin cheesecake. Happy Thanksgiving!!!
Theresa on 09 Oct 2010 at 4:21 pm #

Turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, gravy, pickles, turnips, green salad, buns, brussels sprouts and enough wine to soak us all good.

Don’t put my name in the crockpot draw though, I won one from you already!!

Happy Thanksgiving to your family and also say hello to Pierre, love the cookbook idea SOOO much!!
Jan B. on 09 Oct 2010 at 4:47 pm #

I have made cream puffs and an unbaked pumpkin cheesecake. I have also made my version of an antipasto salad. My sister in law is making the rest of dinner!
Kathleen on 09 Oct 2010 at 5:23 pm #

I’m hosting dinner again this year (I love cooking the big meals)

I’m making Turkey (we ordered a Winter’s Turkey) with stuffing (featuring bacon and apples OMGgood!) gravy, oven roasted carrots,parsnips and turnips (with rosemary, pepper, garlic and olive oil) roasted garlic mashed taters and peas. Mom is bringing dessert and her delicious sweet potatoes. Then we are having a multi-generational Scrabble tournament
ajdoula on 09 Oct 2010 at 5:35 pm #

I’ve been making Thanksgiving Dinner all day, in preparation to take it to Red Deer and celebrate with my in-laws tomorrow. Pumpkin pie, apple crisp (why not start with dessert), sauteed asparagus, yam & carrot crisp, mashed potatoes, Forage biscuits and a Winter’s turkey stuffed with my favourite part of Thanksgiving…the stuffing! Sausage, apple, roasted chestnuts, celery, onion, apricots and bread, moistened with apple cider. Yum!
Laurie in Burnaby on 09 Oct 2010 at 5:53 pm #

We are having Thanksgiving at my sons. Lots of people will be there. The children’s step-mother will make her mashed carrots and parsnip, their grandmother (from the other side) will contribute pies, I will make broccoli casserole, and each of the kids will bring something. My son is making turkey – he wanted to make goose this year, but his wife said no, so it’s turkey as always. Roasted sweet potatoes, carrots, potatoes, onions and garlic, stuffing, mashed potatoes, gravy, cranberries, and peas. Likely they will make brussles sprouts as well.
I’d love to have the slow cooker.
Happy Thanksgivng to everyone.
Angela on 09 Oct 2010 at 6:04 pm #

I always make the pumpkin pies
eroica on 09 Oct 2010 at 7:07 pm #

prime rib roast, individual yorkshire puddings,morel cream sauce. green beans, pecan pie
lovetocook on 09 Oct 2010 at 7:09 pm #

For Thanksgiving: not stuffed turkey with plenty of onions and fresh rosemary, cranberry ginger chutney, mashed p & gravy, braised market vegetables, plum-something dessert. Lots of time to get out and enjoy the weather.
sonja on 09 Oct 2010 at 7:56 pm #

turkey with all its trimings I so need a new crock pot!!!!!! My 20 year old crock pot is not working so good anymore.
JeCaThRe on 09 Oct 2010 at 8:30 pm #

My Thanksgiving is still a ways away, but I think stuffed Hubbard squash will make an appearance.
Denese on 09 Oct 2010 at 10:14 pm #

Re the turnips: When they were younger, my kids were not at all fond of cooked turnips in any form, but would readily chow down on raw turnip. We cut it in sticks. Once a visiting friend tasted them, asked: “Are these uncooked French Fries?” and reached for more.
Barbara on 09 Oct 2010 at 10:27 pm #

We are helping serve dinner at the Drop In Centre this year.
margo on 09 Oct 2010 at 10:59 pm #

It’s turkey tomorrow, cooking a fresh one this year (fingers crossed), convection baking as that’s how my niece cooked last year’s Christmas turkey and it was the best ever. It’s neat when foods people have never liked gradually become favorites: case in point, Turnip Puff! My 20 year old is home for Thanksgiving with his brand new bride, and one of his first questions this morning to his 11 year old sister, “Is Mom making Turnip Puff?” And he’s never been a big veggie eater. Also, my husband and sons thought they didn’t like stuffing / dressing, BUT now I can hardly make enough. You tweak, you perfect, and it is so, so good. Roasted veggies (beets, carrots, parsnips, onions), we opted for no salad this year (salad and gravy on the same plate seemed wrong, somehow); besides, there were too many choices anyhow, so we are having salad next day with the leftovers. Desserts are pumpkin cheesecake, a Costco Pumpkin Pie, and homemade apple pie. Mom’s homemade cranberry sauce, mom-in-law’s homemade buns. There you have it! I can hardly wait to savor it.
Katharine on 09 Oct 2010 at 11:41 pm #

Just wanted to say, YYYYAAAAAYYYYY JULIE!!!! Congrats on your new venture! So proud of you Sweets! I’m not cooking this year…..again! Woot! Happy Thanksgiving you guys! Love you tons!
Valerie on 10 Oct 2010 at 5:22 am #

Wow, that cookbook sounds awesome!
Turkey with a chestnut stuffing is my traditional Thanksgiving dish. However, with moving into a new home last Thursday, I can’t afford to spend a full day cooking instead of working on house-projects. No Canadian thanksgiving for me this year
(Even though I’m not in Canada, I try to observe these kinds of food-related holidays from all-over. It’s a good excuse to make a nice big dinner!
Julia on 10 Oct 2010 at 5:53 am #

So far, we’re eating out out tonight at a friend’s home…not sure what’s on the menu!
MichelleB on 10 Oct 2010 at 8:30 am #

Well, we go to my girlfriend’s on Thanksgiving. But then, because I HAVE to have leftover turkey, we have another dinner on Saturday. We deep fry a turkey, and have stuffing, mashed potatoes and gravy, and green beans. I haven’t found the perfect gravy recipe, but I’m still hoping to, one day.
Vivian on 10 Oct 2010 at 9:25 am #

I think a small rolled and stuffed turkey breast for dinner. Must find an interesting stuffing though. And some chffonaded brussels sprouts. And creamy, buttery mashed potatoes or scalloped. Haven’t considered dessert yet…maybe maple syrup butter tarts.
Sujata on 10 Oct 2010 at 10:17 am #

Love to read your blog. Will be making and partaking TG dinner tomorrow. Turkey, stuffing, cranberry sauce, smashed potatoes, asparagus and pumpkin pie.
eddy on 10 Oct 2010 at 11:03 am #

I will be making a pork loin roast (my husband abhors turkey – or buzzard as he calls it. Which means I have to beg all my friends and co-workers for their turkey carcasses so I can make the lovely, full flavored broth they give.) Also sage dressing, yams, mashed taters,and lots of other veggies. Might even try the recipe for turnip puff. Happy Thanksgiving to all!
Coralee on 10 Oct 2010 at 11:30 am #

My MIL took care of Thanksgiving this year which is relaxing but difficult as I am the only one in a big extended family who actually loves to cook.
I did take over dessert duty though and was extremely pleased with how my pumpkin trifle turned out, it was even better than I had hoped and garnered rave reviews.
Happy Thanksgiving Julie; if you’re hosting I’m sure the spread will be drool worthy!
janet on 10 Oct 2010 at 1:14 pm #

Turkey, but more important are the side dishes. Sweet potato supreme, from the best of bridge series, sage and walnut stuffing, mashed potatoes and my grandma’s wild rice with cloves and raisins. Happy thanksgiving everyone!
Christy on 10 Oct 2010 at 2:59 pm #

My family’s vegetarian tradition is something called “Sour Cream Gluten”. It’s homemade gluten steaks covered in this INCREDIBLE sour cream, tomato gravy served with fluffy clouds of mashed potatoes. I’ve been known to have a bowl of just the gravy, it’s THAT good! It’s my most favorite thing to eat in the world!

Oh, and homemade pie with ice cream. Which is my 2nd most favorite thing to eat in the world!
Andrea on 10 Oct 2010 at 3:04 pm #

Thanksgiving weekend wedding with a buffet style good ok turkey dinner!
Kathy on 10 Oct 2010 at 4:55 pm #

Happy thanksgiving! we’re going pretty traditional, turkey, stuffing, squarsh, yams & pumpkie pie! enjoy everyone!
Ruth on 10 Oct 2010 at 5:55 pm #

Went to Mom and Dads for Thanksgiving and finally got them to give up the boxed stuffing!!! Made bread and celery stuffing with extra sage baked in a casserole dish. Everyone loved it. Also made gravy from the drippings (mom had planned on using canned gravy!!!!) and made pumpkin pie from fresh pumpkins with homemade pie crust made with home-rendered lard (in a crockpot, just like you suggested!) Thanks for all the help of pushing homemade and real rather than boxed and bottled!
~Shannon~ on 10 Oct 2010 at 6:28 pm #

DH really wanted to try a deep fried turkey. So after 3 trips to Bass Pro we were on our way. It was really good! I was a skeptic as I am a traditionalist with turkey dinner! lol!

The only drawback? I had to get creative with the stuffing and gravy!

Time for pie! Happy Thanksgiving all!!
rea on 10 Oct 2010 at 6:39 pm #

deboned turkey with maple butter glaze, gravy, dressing/stuffing, sauteed green beans and carrots. followed by pumpkin pie, of course.

i have a slow cooker so count me out of the draw.
Margaret L on 10 Oct 2010 at 6:59 pm #

what else but turkey, salad, spuds, gravy/stuffing, steamed carrots from the garden, pumpkin pie. Red wine.
Cindy Morris on 10 Oct 2010 at 10:39 pm #

Hi — Thanksgiving in Auckland this year! A great shop called Martha’s Backyard imports US goodies to help all us North American expats. So, will be getting candy corn (for turkey cupcakes) and canned pumpkin from Martha’s. But will use the good old crockpot (called slow cookers here) for stewed fruit for a crumble topped with oatmeal, cardamom and cashews. Turkey costs ALOT here (Not sure why), so if not doing traditional turkey with dad’s stuffing, will make chickens. Or, we make just the turkey breast. Carrots like grandma made: sliced in circles with sugar in the water to bring out extra sweetness. Brussel sprouts with breadcrumbs.
Jacki on 11 Oct 2010 at 10:15 am #

It’s Slow Cooker Beef Stew, 2 Bite Buns and Double Chocolate Brownies at our house this year. I love my slow cooker, but could sure use a bigger one
Sue (London, ON) on 11 Oct 2010 at 4:39 pm #

We spend every Thanksgiving with family at Fern Resort in Orillia, ON. On Thanksgiving Sunday we had our pick of delicious items from their menu. I stuck with the Tom Turkey and loved it.
Vincci on 11 Oct 2010 at 11:25 pm #

Shoot – is this contest still on? I clicked the link to your Family Kitchen one and just assumed subsequent twitter links were also to Family Kitchen… anyway, on this year’s menu was the usual turkey stuffed with veg and herbs instead of real stuffing, Brussels sprouts, green beans, mashed sweet potatoes, mashed potatoes and salad (that no one ate because there wasn’t room for it on the table). My mom made a rack of lamb, my uncle’s girlfriend brought over more mashed potatoes (topped with bacon and cheese) and a Chinese dessert and my cousin brought over two Superstore pies – apple and pecan because they were sold out of pumpkin!

I’m thankful that my mom is doing the dishes.
rose on 12 Oct 2010 at 1:18 am #

Had a wonderful thanksgiving and enjoyed a traditional dinner with turkey, mashed potato, carrots, squash, brussels sprouts, stuffing, gravy and homemade pumpkin pie. Thanks for your great recipes Julie!

Rose
Margaret on 12 Oct 2010 at 7:47 am #

Thanksgiving this year was an informal potluck in a small community hall for about 24 friends and family. Lots of room for 12 kids to run around outside and play in the playground. We had traditional fare, with 2 turkeys, mashed potoatoes, gravy, stuffing, sweet potato casseroles, salads and pumpkin pies. A fun evening!
erin on 12 Oct 2010 at 8:25 am #

I hope I’m not too late to enter!!

Thanksgiving was the usual, but delicious as usual!!
Heather on 12 Oct 2010 at 8:46 am #

We had a great thanksgiving dinner on Sunday at my parents’ cabin out on the Shuswap. Dinner #2 is happening this coming weekend at our place with a bunch of friends! We are hoping to find a Turducken just to shake things up a bit…
elin on 12 Oct 2010 at 9:24 am #

Fall vegetable stew served in a heritage pumpkin with cranberry sauce; pumpkin cheesecake for dessert!
Melanie on 12 Oct 2010 at 9:46 am #

Congratulations on the new book! I loved Pierre’s last book and I can’t wait to see what my two faves come up with together! My little dream come true!!!
We were lucky to have two Thanksgivings in one day! So thankful for that… My faves (one from each meal) – the little nelesneki (all ukrainians please forgive me) baked in cream and dill and the turkey with cranberry sauce! I’m so fortunate!
Haruko on 12 Oct 2010 at 2:36 pm #

That book sounds really really neat.
As we were on a road trip for most of the day we didn’t have a really traditional Thanksgiving dinner – instead bbq salmon, mashed potato & gravy, spinach salad and fresh veggies. It was wonderful as most of the veggies were from the garden.
T Nguyen on 12 Oct 2010 at 4:04 pm #

This year has been busy with work, and I’ve been feeling run down and sick. Therefore, We skipped out on the traditional thanksgiving meal with all the family. Instead we relaxed all weekend, and had the our neighbour over for some thanksgiving pizza that I made.