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a kennedy

(32,040 posts)
Sun Nov 10, 2024, 07:04 PM Nov 10

So, thanksgiving......going to a relative's home....Democrats, but what do I bring???

I don’t cook, and they realize that, both enjoy good name brand cocktails......i’m thinking a bouquet of fall flowers, and their name brand booze??? Whdaya think???

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a kennedy

(32,040 posts)
2. 🤣 😂 🤣
Sun Nov 10, 2024, 07:08 PM
Nov 10

gonna have to pass on that......but thanks. I’m smoking my top shelf weed.....don’t think they do drugs of any kind.

cachukis

(2,655 posts)
3. Campari and soda. Sophisticated, enlightening but
Sun Nov 10, 2024, 07:22 PM
Nov 10

not over powering. A nice, medium sized serving bowl. Utile and they will remember where it came from even if it is used for regifting.

SWBTATTReg

(24,074 posts)
5. Alcohol is always my choice for if they don't like it or such, they can always give it away as a future gift too.
Sun Nov 10, 2024, 07:44 PM
Nov 10

Alcohol does last a while too, and doesn't spoil. And if they don't drink anymore, take it back and give them the money instead, they won't be offended (or they won't say anything to you and give it away quietly later and no one will be the wiser).

Now, in an exception, I used to give homemade wine and Jack Daniels to my Mom and Dad, until I found out that my alcoholic brother drank all of the Jack Daniels, so I stopped buying the alcohol for my parents because of that, just gave my folks the money instead, and they could get what they wanted, when they wanted.

a kennedy

(32,040 posts)
11. Thanks, then that's what I'll bring.
Sun Nov 10, 2024, 08:40 PM
Nov 10
oh and may your Thanksgiving be a trouble free experience, and your guests, family, or friends realize the work you put in for them to have a wonderful day. ❤️

a kennedy

(32,040 posts)
12. Thanks......I kinda feel bad....when my husband was alive we were only invited
Sun Nov 10, 2024, 08:49 PM
Nov 10

to Thanksgiving at their home may-be twice in all the years we’ve lived here. Now??? I think my S-I-L and brother to my husband want to make up lost time. My husband isn’t here anymore to enjoy them, so I do feel kinda funny going to there home when it’s only me. They did suggest we meet for dinner, and now because it's darker earlier in the day, every Wednesday for a later lunch, about 2:00ish. So I am seeing them every week. Just wish my husband was here too. I miss him so much.

Hotler

(12,142 posts)
13. Can't go wrong with seasonal or wild flowers. Maybe a side dish.
Sun Nov 10, 2024, 08:57 PM
Nov 10

Ask if you can bring something and if they say nothing bring the flowers anyway.

a kennedy

(32,040 posts)
14. Ya, that's what I was thinking as well.....fresh flowers of the season.
Sun Nov 10, 2024, 09:07 PM
Nov 10

They know I won’t bring a side dish as they know I don’t cook......so I am thinking fresh flowers, and the. booze they each like.

Runningdawg

(4,613 posts)
16. The family table is usually crowded with anything you could want. Unless of course, you are a vegan.
Sun Nov 10, 2024, 09:56 PM
Nov 10

I'm not, but I feel sorry for my BIL who is a vegan, they never let up on him the whole day. I can cook well enough that I can lay out a traditional meal from scratch, but the past 2 years, I've purchased entrees and bread from a vegan restaurant, and we set next to each other. I'm learning to cook vegan, I make the salad and dessert, and he takes home the leftovers.
Sorry I'm still a carnivore at heart, before it's gone I will be carving off a big slab of caribou roast and cheesecake, for my doggy bag.

yellowdogintexas

(22,701 posts)
17. pie from Costco ? Their pies are delicious.
Mon Nov 11, 2024, 01:57 AM
Nov 11

My Thanksgiving contribution will be a chocolate pound cake and hot dinner rolls from scratch. I love making rolls, kneading is so therapeutic.

OldBaldy1701E

(6,320 posts)
19. Okay, I am going to break my vow...
Tue Nov 12, 2024, 01:27 PM
Tuesday

And share my personal drink that I invented. It is called an 'Irish Lady'.

In a 12 oz. coffe mug:
1 heavy oz. (shot) cream de cacao
1 heavy oz. Irish Whiskey
2 oz. Irish Cream
Finish with coffee (preferably Kona or a French Roast). Whipped cream with chocolate sprinkles optional.

It will warm any cockle, trust me.

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