Wake n Bake, Nothing Better!

curious2garden

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So, what's with the olives?
We are attending a get together with some other couples & I asked what I could bring.
Cranberry/(+my idea) Pomegranate sauce & olives.

olives? - - not a clue what they're for.
Olives (both green and black) are usually part of the Thanksgiving crudité tray. They go with the cornichon pickles, stuffed celery and other items usually arranged on a Lazy Susan.
 

curious2garden

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There was always a pickle / olive plate at my grandparents for the holidays, along with about 25 other side dishes...at least. What I wouldn't give to go back in time!
I remember when I was young and we still had the dairy we cooked for a week before Thanksgiving, so many pies, and candies were made early. Then the real cooking started the day before. Young girls started with dish collection and dish washing and moved to learn each station. It's how I can make pies, cakes, fudge, toffee, entire turkeys, rolls, salads and finally stuffing in my sleep. Grandma sat in a chair and supervised, her broom assisted. I'm good with now and tracking my Turkey breast and Ham via Fed Ex!
 

curious2garden

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19f here and I did not want to get out of bed...But alas, I need to hit the grocery and prep for tomorrow...a spiral ham I think...I'm getting out of this as easy as possible. Scalloped potatoes from a box, a green bean casserole, some rolls, and wala, dinner is served!
I often do a green bean casserole but if I can find smoked ham hocks it's going to be what we originally made. Pics if I find them :)
 
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