I can't cook a Thanksgiving dinner. All I can make is cold cereal and maybe toast.

[constance]

I've made Thankgiving dinner -- as in, a whole Thanksgiving dinner, turkey and dressing and hors d'oeuvres and desserts and everything -- exactly once. It was kind of fun, in a way, having twelve people in the house scarfing down on all that food, but it was stressful, and not really something I'm eager to repeat anytime soon. I'm happy just pitching in, as I've done in years past, or contributing a dish or two to a potluck, which is what's happening this year (stuffed mushrooms and sweet potatoes roasted with thyme are my contribution, all ready to go into the oven when I wake up in the morning). It's more fun when the responsibilities are shared, I think, just because I'm not a confident enough cook to be able to whisk big meals together in no time flat. I'm slow and I like to take my time and be sure I'm getting things right.

What are your responsibilities this Thanksgiving? (Assuming you're having one, of course.) Is anyone sharing your load?

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[bethbethbeth.livejournal.com]

I'm second in command (my best friend is my landlady...but we mostly cook together).

Eight people coming over. I did some baking yesterday (especially carrot loaf!) and tomorrow I'm on vegetable patrol and "omg we're out of xxx beth go to the store!" duty. :)

[tofty.livejournal.com]

Mmm, carrot loaf! This sounds like my usual sort of Thanksgiving sentry post, as well.