SoVerySoft
No fat no flavor
The planning had been going on for a couple of weeks. Saving ideas and recipes from folks on eGullet (and here), recording Thanksgiving shows on the Food Network. Making lists. Testing a recipe or two.
Then my roommate tells me she has made other plans, knowing that my boyfriend was coming and thinking it would be nice for us to be alone (he lives 1200 miles away). Then it turns out my guy's job has gotten crazy busy and he really can't leave right now (they are in crisis mode.)
Suddenly - I find myself alone on my favorite holiday. I have mixed emotions. Part of me is kind of relieved that I don't have to shop and cook. Since I have a roommate, the idea of having the house to myself actually sounds good. I am glad she has something fun to do, and I completely understand that my guy can't risk his job by flying in right now.
So intellectually I am totally fine. But the past couple of days it has gotten to me emotionally. I am feeling sad.
I am wondering what I should do - should I buy some basics and cook anyhow? Should I get one of those "just heat and heat" complete meals from the local grocery store or Wegman's? Or perhaps the Boston Market drive through with their turkey and all the fixin's? (I am leaning towards that...)
What would you do if you found yourself alone on Thanksgiving? Would you cook, get takeout, or try to wrangle an invitation from a friend or family member?
Then my roommate tells me she has made other plans, knowing that my boyfriend was coming and thinking it would be nice for us to be alone (he lives 1200 miles away). Then it turns out my guy's job has gotten crazy busy and he really can't leave right now (they are in crisis mode.)
Suddenly - I find myself alone on my favorite holiday. I have mixed emotions. Part of me is kind of relieved that I don't have to shop and cook. Since I have a roommate, the idea of having the house to myself actually sounds good. I am glad she has something fun to do, and I completely understand that my guy can't risk his job by flying in right now.
So intellectually I am totally fine. But the past couple of days it has gotten to me emotionally. I am feeling sad.
I am wondering what I should do - should I buy some basics and cook anyhow? Should I get one of those "just heat and heat" complete meals from the local grocery store or Wegman's? Or perhaps the Boston Market drive through with their turkey and all the fixin's? (I am leaning towards that...)
What would you do if you found yourself alone on Thanksgiving? Would you cook, get takeout, or try to wrangle an invitation from a friend or family member?
