Janet Bostwick wrote:
> "Jean B." <jbxyz@rcn.com> wrote in message
> news:7na3r8F3jrckaU6@mid.individual.net...
>> Janet Bostwick wrote:
>>> "bulka" <working.artists.working@gmail.com> wrote in message
>>> news:01f68165-eec0-42a4-955a-c1d835459c99@k4g2000yqb.googlegroups.com...
>>>> Probably the worst meal I've ever prepared.
>>>>
>>>> The first clue - I've never made a bad pie. This morning I managed to
>>>> charcoal the top crust.
>>>>
>>>> At least the turkey was pretty good - moist flesh, crispy skin.
>>>> Intentionally slightly undercooked, since most of it is planned for re-
>>>> use anyway. Still managed to make a disaster of the carving.
>>>>
>>>> Cranberrys were good - Mama Stamberg's and the Garlic Cranberry
>>>> Chutney from the same website.
>>>>
>>>> Everything else, though, was over-spiced and over-cooked. Dishes I've
>>>> done right many times. My "How hard could it be?" recipe-less attempt
>>>> at stuffing/dressing was inedible. But at least there was a lot of
>>>> it.
>>>>
>>>> We'll see what damage I can to to a simple carcass stock tomorrow.
>>>>
>>>> I'm just thankful that we weren't having company. Thankful that I
>>>> didn't break anything, start a fire, spill grease all over the floor,
>>>> cut off a finger. Could have been worse.
>>>>
>>>> Some days, I shoulda stood in bed.
>>>>
>>>> bulka
>>>>
>>> Me too. { To all of it.
>>> Janet
>> What happened?
>>
>> --
>> Jean B.
> The pie crust simply would not be handled. Same crust as usual, rested in
> the fridge etc. Result, crappy looking pie and the top crust overcooked and
> became very 'brown.' The usual no recipe dressing -- it would be kind to
> call it insipid. The turkey, even though it had a constant read thermometer
> in the breast, was very dry. (I did brine it with the usual brine). The
> gravy was, well, indescribable. The mushroom/lima beans were overcooked.
> The mashed potatoes were o.k. That's the highlights. I can't decide
> whether to dump all the leftovers or go to the store and see if I can get
> some turkey necks, wings or whatever to make a broth for some decent gravy.
> That would allow using leftover turkey for hot turkey sandwiches, turkey pot
> pie. dunno Oh. . . The sprayer thingy on the kitchen faucet??? When I
> replaced it in the holder the trigger re-activated, stuck, and sprayed a
> good, large area of my kitchen, me and the dog.
> Janet
>
>
Egad to that last part. Yes, it sure sounds like the cooking
didn't go well. I am sorry you had to experience that.

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Jean B.