kirkor Posted November 26, 2015 Share Posted November 26, 2015 So last week the stars of work travel aligned, and it turned out I would be able to spend Thanksgiving in Chicago with my dad and various assorted inlaws. I was/am definitely excited! I get in last night, and as we're visiting, "how I'm eating" comes up in the conversation, since I'd mentioned it a few days ago when they asked if I wanted anything specific on the big day. I give 'em the highlight reel of what a Whole30 entails, and they kinda-sorta are following along, because I have been eating "weird" for a while now. Of course the "well, what CAN you eat" question arises (sheesh people, really?!? ) ... I was like well, maybe the turkey, and my step mom says "MAYBE?" I reply, well, you know, it depends on what it's marinated in, what it's basted with, etc. My dad's a super picky eater, and chimes in with "Well, if *I'm* going to eat it, you can be sure it'll be totally plain!" And my stepmom says, "Oh no, ya, it's fine: I'm going to put a little salt and pepper on it, wrap it, roast it, done." I say, cool, great, excellent. **change topic** Soooooooo, I'm up first this morning, and I start poking around in the fridge. I spy the turkey on the bottom shelf, thawed out and ready for it's big showing later today. And what do I find?!?!?!?!? ]]]] (Meijer is a chain store, a large grocery/department store place) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seafarer Posted November 26, 2015 Share Posted November 26, 2015 Oh man! I don't suppose that taking it to the food bank and picking up a real turkey at a farmer's market is an option either. I feel for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hannlib Posted November 26, 2015 Share Posted November 26, 2015 Oh yak. Hate it when meat isn't just meat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldLady Posted December 28, 2015 Share Posted December 28, 2015 Yep. The old sugar in the Turkey trick. I'll share my different but equally dissapoiting story with you. The other day I had two BEAUTIFUL grass fed, free-range and locally sourced steaks. Thick and gorgeous. Rubbed with spice, and ready for the grill. My husband set them in the grill, set a timer and ran back into the house to do....? Well, I'm not really sure. Anyway, I am at the sink and what do I see? Three foot flames shooting out of the back of the grill. I ran outside, flipped up the lid and there they were... Two completely charred hockey pucks. Like coal brickettes. I wanted to cry. I feel your pain, my friend. No turkey for you. No steak for me. Boo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirkor Posted December 28, 2015 Author Share Posted December 28, 2015 A shame!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators ultrarunnergirl Posted December 29, 2015 Moderators Share Posted December 29, 2015 Noooooooo!!! That hurts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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