Archive for November, 2007

Festival of Trees 2007

This year for our Festival of Tree tree we decided to have a music theme, since Paul loved music.  We had an electric guitar, drum set, a bunch of 45 records, and an autographed CD from Melissa Etheridge (Melissa went to the same junior high and high school as we did and was Janice's age).
The [...]

Brining a Turkey

Happy Thanksgiving, everyone!
A couple of years ago, someone told me about brining the turkey before you cook it.  We tried it and the results were great!  Everyone likes the moist tender meat it makes.  Here is the recipe and method we used:
Honey Turkey Brine

2 1/2 gallons water
3 cups kosher salt
6 Tbsp Morton Tender Quick
3 cups honey
10 [...]