dry brine

How to Dry Brine A Turkey

November 22, 2017

For years, I was a dedicated adherent to the philosophy that one should always brine the Gameday Bird. “Gameday” as in Thanksgiving. Turkey Day is serious business around this camp. My husband is one of those, “The holidays are nothing but a ploy by a bunch of greedy corporations trying to make a buck!” Grinch-type…

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It's that time of year!! Holiday potluck time- when Bertha with the cats brings her famous tuna salad casserole!!! Bring your own meal on a board and save yourself a trip to the ER. Impress folks with a cute design that requires minimal effort and ingredients. This Festive Charcuterie Grazing Board can easily be modified for larger crowds or serve a family of four a hearty midday meal. Whatever you do, avoid Catlady Bertha's dish. Swipe through my stories to see which wine I prefer to serve with this board. Click through the link in my bio to get the recipe.

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Did you know that gingerbread dough freezes beautifully? It's true! I'm baking and decorating Gingerbread Reindeer Cookies to gift to our maintenance and mail folks this week. Something to say "Thanks" for all they do for us throughout the year. Having batches of dough ready to thaw and roll cuts down on the work considerably. Click the link in the bio for my recipe: https://senseandedibility.com/gingerbread-reindeer-cookies-with-royal-icing/

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Big travel plans next year?! Tell me where you're headed! We're planning a 5 country European Tour for the twins' 15th birthday. If you have traveling foodie friends like I do- I'm looking at you #militaryfamilies- you'll need this list of Gift Ideas for Traveling Foodies. Number 5 is hilarious. The clickable link is in my bio: https://senseandedibility.com/best-gift-ideas-for-traveling-foodies/

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I broke out the sprinkles last weekend and my floor is trashed, but these precious little cottages are worth the reward and mess. Do you make gingerbread houses during the holidays?

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Today's the PERFECT day to whip up this Boozy Bourbon Cranberry Sauce. Make a batch and transfer it to a large Mason jar (or another container) and store it in the fridge until Thanksgiving dinner is served. Not only will you have one less thing to do, but the flavors will be at their peak. Click on the link in my bio: https://senseandedibility.com/boozy-spiced-cranberry-sauce/

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Anything larger than 35 pounds too! And, yes, they do get THAT big. Check out the Dry-Brined Turkey post to read a hilarious story about the Pterodactyl I had to wrassle with one year. https://senseandedibility.com/dry-brine-turkey/

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This epic apple pie is a part of my Thanksgiving 2019 Complete Meal Roundup. Included in this meal guide is an offer from my friends at @kuhlmancellars. Their Thanksgiving Trio of wines makes dinner even easier! #ad https://senseandedibility.com/apple-cinnamon-pie/

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This Five Cheese Baked Mac and Cheese has earned me a place in the hearts of many Southerners. Apparently I, "stick my foot in it". Believe you me- the first few times I heard that, it shocked me. Now, I'm all, "Awww!! Thank you!!!" The five different cheeses seem to be what secures my place of honor amongst the beloved Madeas and Memaws. Stick YOUR foot in it and impress all of your holiday guests- Southern or not. https://senseandedibility.com/baked-macaroni-cheese/