Trying to make Turkey Day happen

Wednesday, October 24, 2012

Spending some time with family a few weeks ago and James shared with them that he thinks I should make a real Thanksgiving meal and try and celebrate here in France. I told him that I wasn’t sure that I could find the ingredients here and that I would have to think about what a traditional Thanksgiving meal is.
There is a store in Paris called “The Thanksgiving Store” and it is a grocery store for Americans. I decided to go on their website to see what supplies they have in store and get an idea of the cost. After about 30 seconds of looking I quickly determined that if we are going to have a Thanksgiving meal here in France and buy supplies here, it is going to cost a fortune!!! To give you an idea of the cost of items at the store, the small container of the pumpkin pie spice cost 9.90 Euros and a box of Lucky Charm cereal is 12 Euro, which is about $15 in American money. So my dear American friends and family next time you pour a bowl of your favorite cereal think of me and the fact that I would need to win the lottery to have that everyday. I also do not see whole turkeys in the store in France. We asked our butcher last week if he would be able to get us a full turkey. He is able to do so, we just need to place the order a week or two in advance.
So my mom has graciously agreed to send me some supplies from the states. I have an idea of what I want to make. I want to keep it simple but also make my fellow Americans proud and represent this beloved holiday well!
So please tell me what you think the perfect, simple Thanksgiving meal would include! I will need to finalize my list of items soon to ensure that I get the supplies in time to create this celebration. Of course I will be working on Thanksgiving AND Black Friday so the plan would be to celebrate on the Saturday following Thanksgiving.
I look forward to your suggestions and ideas!!!

2 comments:

  1. Turkey, stuffing, mashed taters with gravy, scalloped corn, green bean casserole, and rolls. Oh and pumpkin pie! Makes me hungry just thinking about it! Good luck!!

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  2. For sure turkey and stuffing. Usually mashed potatoes with onion/chive cream cheese, milk and butter! green bean casserole....definitely a tradition!

    enjoy! we will spend thanksgiving in Cabo San Luca, Mexico on our honeymoon....hopefully we can find some tradition too!!!

    have fun!
    love, sam

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