Cracker Barrel Thanksgiving Dinner Review.....Or.....I won't do that again!

[Arlette]

Friends don't let friends eat Cracker Barrel for Thanksgiving.

I got a homemade meal right here:

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That's Peanut.

 

[JohnDB]

That's Peanut.

Just as an FYI,
The truth in contrast to that post is I'm a formally trained 4-star/5 diamond recovering Chef. (Still having trouble with that 1st step in my 12 step program)

My meals are different from what I've posted.
But now, living in the middle of literal Nowhere....where the fanciest restaurants are something akin to a Ruby Teusdays and the best grocery is a walmart, my talents are not exactly understood or received....even the simplest (to me) are unheard of dishes using unknown spices. So I was in a bit of a rebellious mood when I posted redneck cuisine.

The little squirrel pet....I feel for the family who became the subject of a political football game. Their pet destroyed just because someone wanted to be mean.

Don't misunderstand though,
I love this community. They are warm, kind, and a very caring community. Everyone is quick to offer anyone and everyone a helping hand with whatever they are able to do.

And most importantly, no one is allowed to eat Christmas or Thanksgiving dinner alone. Friends don't let friends eat Cracker Barell for holidays.

Merry Christmas!

 

[Clipper]

Bugger-off

Kleenex?

 

[Arlette]

Just as an FYI,
The truth in contrast to that post is I'm a formally trained 4-star/5 diamond recovering Chef. (Still having trouble with that 1st step in my 12 step program)

My meals are different from what I've posted.
But now, living in the middle of literal Nowhere....where the fanciest restaurants are something akin to a Ruby Teusdays and the best grocery is a walmart, my talents are not exactly understood or received....even the simplest (to me) are unheard of dishes using unknown spices. So I was in a bit of a rebellious mood when I posted redneck cuisine.

The little squirrel pet....I feel for the family who became the subject of a political football game. Their pet destroyed just because someone wanted to be mean.

Don't misunderstand though,
I love this community. They are warm, kind, and a very caring community. Everyone is quick to offer anyone and everyone a helping hand with whatever they are able to do.

And most importantly, no one is allowed to eat Christmas or Thanksgiving dinner alone. Friends don't let friends eat Cracker Barell for holidays.

Merry Christmas!

A trained chef. I was traumatized by the one and only Thanksgiving dinner I ever cooked.

 

[JohnDB]

A trained chef. I was traumatized by the one and only Thanksgiving dinner I ever cooked.

Today's dinner:
Peach/mustard glazed ham, green bean casserole, whipped potatoes, deviled eggs, and homemade brioche with orange spiced whipped butter. Of course I made all. The only thing I didn't make was some fresh guacamole and tortilla chips.

My sister brought a raspberry dump cake and of course there was cookies and hand dipped truffles for everyone.

We just had immediate family today so it was only 14 people. (2 of which are kids)

I love my wife's family....they are really awesome.

 

[Arlette]

Today's dinner:
Peach/mustard glazed ham, green bean casserole, whipped potatoes, deviled eggs, and homemade brioche with orange spiced whipped butter. Of course I made all. The only thing I didn't make was some fresh guacamole and tortilla chips.

My sister brought a raspberry dump cake and of course there was cookies and hand dipped truffles for everyone.

We just had immediate family today so it was only 14 people. (2 of which are kids)

I love my wife's family....they are really awesome.

Sounds great. I'm not much of a cook but I'm a good eater.

 

[JohnDB]

Sounds great. I'm not much of a cook but I'm a good eater.

Every good cook needs good eaters..
We just do.