For various reasons I'm debating if I even watch this year or if I just see what was announced after the fact. Might check out one of the Hololive co-streams of it to see what that's like. I look forward to your posts, too!
December 10, 2025 at 6:21 PM
For various reasons I'm debating if I even watch this year or if I just see what was announced after the fact. Might check out one of the Hololive co-streams of it to see what that's like. I look forward to your posts, too!
The one tip I can give is to lightly spray things with oil before they go in. I bought an oil sprayer that I can fill with whatever oil I want but a cooking spray is fine too. Also generally worth it to let it preheat a little bit before throwing stuff in.
December 1, 2025 at 10:24 PM
The one tip I can give is to lightly spray things with oil before they go in. I bought an oil sprayer that I can fill with whatever oil I want but a cooking spray is fine too. Also generally worth it to let it preheat a little bit before throwing stuff in.
Despite my love of cooking I've never actually owned an air fryer. I agree with the sentiment of a toaster oven with air fry as an option. I have a double oven where one has an air fry mode, so similar situation to that. Crisps things up nicely.
December 1, 2025 at 10:24 PM
Despite my love of cooking I've never actually owned an air fryer. I agree with the sentiment of a toaster oven with air fry as an option. I have a double oven where one has an air fry mode, so similar situation to that. Crisps things up nicely.
Good luck! Happy to see you taking the chance.
November 30, 2025 at 10:59 PM
Good luck! Happy to see you taking the chance.
Looking forward to leftover turkey sandwiches in the days to come. Pickle turkey sandwich? Hell yeah.
November 28, 2025 at 7:03 AM
Looking forward to leftover turkey sandwiches in the days to come. Pickle turkey sandwich? Hell yeah.
Lastly, I'm just so relieved that this meal turned out so well. My wife and I have had a very difficult year, her especially, and I have made some mediocre Thanksgiving dishes in the past. But this year I was able to give her a very memorable and satisfying meal and that means so much.
November 28, 2025 at 7:03 AM
Lastly, I'm just so relieved that this meal turned out so well. My wife and I have had a very difficult year, her especially, and I have made some mediocre Thanksgiving dishes in the past. But this year I was able to give her a very memorable and satisfying meal and that means so much.
And that's it! It was a ton of work but it all tasted great and was a wonderful meal. You might ask, "did you really make all that just for you and your wife?" And the answer is yes, and I'll do it again. I love my wife and cooking is fun.
November 28, 2025 at 7:03 AM
And that's it! It was a ton of work but it all tasted great and was a wonderful meal. You might ask, "did you really make all that just for you and your wife?" And the answer is yes, and I'll do it again. I love my wife and cooking is fun.
My wife made her traditional family squash rolls which are always delicious. I look forward to these every year, and when we bring them to family gatherings they disappear instantly.
November 28, 2025 at 7:03 AM
My wife made her traditional family squash rolls which are always delicious. I look forward to these every year, and when we bring them to family gatherings they disappear instantly.
Roasted Brussels sprouts, mashed potatoes, and roasted corn. I didn't do anything fancy with these this year, they are just basic staples. It's good to keep some things simple so the flavors don't clash and to make the cooking easier. They are basic but also all came out well.
November 28, 2025 at 7:03 AM
Roasted Brussels sprouts, mashed potatoes, and roasted corn. I didn't do anything fancy with these this year, they are just basic staples. It's good to keep some things simple so the flavors don't clash and to make the cooking easier. They are basic but also all came out well.
Green bean and parsnip slaw. On its own this is the least exciting part of the spread, its flavor isn't particularly stand out. It's a vinegar based slaw, though, which made it a very welcome cleanser from the rest of the meal which has a lot of bold and heavy flavors. Simple and clean.
November 28, 2025 at 7:03 AM
Green bean and parsnip slaw. On its own this is the least exciting part of the spread, its flavor isn't particularly stand out. It's a vinegar based slaw, though, which made it a very welcome cleanser from the rest of the meal which has a lot of bold and heavy flavors. Simple and clean.
Miso sweet potatoes with shallots. Love love love the flavor in these, it is so much more interesting than just making them sweet. Miso is a flavor I really enjoy and have been experimenting with more this year, and I think this really nails it.
November 28, 2025 at 7:03 AM
Miso sweet potatoes with shallots. Love love love the flavor in these, it is so much more interesting than just making them sweet. Miso is a flavor I really enjoy and have been experimenting with more this year, and I think this really nails it.
Next up is pear and ginger cranberry sauce. I love cranberry sauce, and the extra flavors in this really complimented the sweetness and tartness of the cranberries. A + would make again.
November 28, 2025 at 7:03 AM
Next up is pear and ginger cranberry sauce. I love cranberry sauce, and the extra flavors in this really complimented the sweetness and tartness of the cranberries. A + would make again.
The pickle turkey was chosen specifically for my wife because she loves pickles. Her reaction when she tasted it was amazing. Probably the best individual food item in the whole menu.
November 28, 2025 at 7:03 AM
The pickle turkey was chosen specifically for my wife because she loves pickles. Her reaction when she tasted it was amazing. Probably the best individual food item in the whole menu.
First off I cut a turkey in half and did two different preparations. One was a spicy orange and bourbon turkey made in a slow cooker. The other was dill pickle brined and oven roasted. Both were amazingly juicy and tender and packed with flavor.
November 28, 2025 at 7:03 AM
First off I cut a turkey in half and did two different preparations. One was a spicy orange and bourbon turkey made in a slow cooker. The other was dill pickle brined and oven roasted. Both were amazingly juicy and tender and packed with flavor.
Thanks! We did! I'll post about it later lol. Hope you had a good one too!
November 28, 2025 at 4:06 AM
Thanks! We did! I'll post about it later lol. Hope you had a good one too!
I make a special little bit of turkey for Nero each year, she loves it
November 28, 2025 at 3:18 AM
I make a special little bit of turkey for Nero each year, she loves it
I agree. I watched my wife play the entirety of Final Fantasy XVI, and I did actually get a little bit of controller time to get past parts with spiders, so I feel like I have a pretty good idea of how that game is even though I've only "played" like, 20 minutes total.
November 26, 2025 at 1:22 AM
I agree. I watched my wife play the entirety of Final Fantasy XVI, and I did actually get a little bit of controller time to get past parts with spiders, so I feel like I have a pretty good idea of how that game is even though I've only "played" like, 20 minutes total.
But yeah if you aren't a cooking hobbyist then I get it not being the most exciting thing. And I'm not huge on big family gatherings either.
November 25, 2025 at 1:41 AM
But yeah if you aren't a cooking hobbyist then I get it not being the most exciting thing. And I'm not huge on big family gatherings either.
I usually cut a whole turkey in half and do two preparations. This year one will be dill brined and roasted, the other will be orange and bourbon in a slow cooker. And I'm very good at hitting the right temperature for the bird, which makes a world of difference.
November 25, 2025 at 1:41 AM
I usually cut a whole turkey in half and do two preparations. This year one will be dill brined and roasted, the other will be orange and bourbon in a slow cooker. And I'm very good at hitting the right temperature for the bird, which makes a world of difference.
I really enjoy cooking, so every year my wife and I do our own Thanksgiving with just the two of us (though we also usually attend at least one family Thanksgiving as well). And I gotta say, I cook some really good turkey. Because it's just us I really mix up the styles/flavors.
November 25, 2025 at 1:41 AM
I really enjoy cooking, so every year my wife and I do our own Thanksgiving with just the two of us (though we also usually attend at least one family Thanksgiving as well). And I gotta say, I cook some really good turkey. Because it's just us I really mix up the styles/flavors.
Rika from Pokemon S/V
November 23, 2025 at 3:02 AM
Rika from Pokemon S/V
(Ignore the 254 hours I have in Umamusume Pretty Derby.)
November 17, 2025 at 6:32 AM
(Ignore the 254 hours I have in Umamusume Pretty Derby.)
Yeah we are nearing the end of the original. Char is obviously great. Big fan of Ramba Ral. Bright, Seyla, and Mirai are all solid, too. Amuro is a lot to handle, I'm mixed on him at this point still.
November 6, 2025 at 1:08 AM
Yeah we are nearing the end of the original. Char is obviously great. Big fan of Ramba Ral. Bright, Seyla, and Mirai are all solid, too. Amuro is a lot to handle, I'm mixed on him at this point still.