YEA FOR ME!

I can't cook. I try occassionally but usually to no avail. Our usual home cooked meal consists of tacos, hamburgers (grilled) or spaghetti (which my adorable husband makes because I can't seem to measure the spaghetti correctly). However, this has all changed!

We usually go out for Thanksgiving dinner so I decided to try and make a full meal at home last weekend. I've tried it before and it usually ends with "Nice try honey...wanna go out to eat tonight?" This year was a complete surprise.

I tried a 'brine' recipe which my friend sent me. I still don't know what it means but it was simple so I tried it. Not sure if that is why it is so good, but WOW, it was awesome. The turkey had flavor this year!

The mashed potatoes which usually end up very 'liquidy' turned out perfect, the sweet potatoes (with pecans) were yummy, the homemade mac and cheese (yes, I have kids), was delish, the noodles were awesome and the pumpkin pie was just right.

The whole experience was great...except....the damn dishes. I think we did 3 loads of dishes that day with all of the pots, pans, dinner plates and leftover plates. My husband, bless his heart, did most of the clean up. He was great.

I got a 'Thank you' from my husband AND kids.

(Yes, we went out to eat the next night!)

Happy Thanksgiving!