tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8034365797555822466.post6061311281774169680..comments2024-03-14T04:11:21.809-04:00Comments on Family Plus Food Equals Love: Festive Table Setting & My “Grandma Julia’s Giblet Gravy” For ThanksgivingDottiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12088546024012627842noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8034365797555822466.post-60349598418526306882014-11-25T15:16:05.570-05:002014-11-25T15:16:05.570-05:00Hi Catherine, Thanks for visiting. I agree that th...Hi Catherine, Thanks for visiting. I agree that the table is so pretty when you set it with the dishes, centerpiece, and the candles. My mom still does that for Christmas. Thanksgiving we go to my brother's in Garden City. I also agree that the table has gotten smaller. Glad that you like this gravy, it is passed down from my grandmother. It really adds to your turkey dinner. Have a blessed week... Dottie :) Dottiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12088546024012627842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8034365797555822466.post-39092958957811469012014-11-25T13:22:42.949-05:002014-11-25T13:22:42.949-05:00Dear Dottie, It is wonderful to have a beautiful ...Dear Dottie, It is wonderful to have a beautiful table setting. I remember my mom getting the table ready the night before. I would love to follow in that tradition; however the table is a bit smaller these days. <br />The gravy sounds wonderful. It really helps to have a delicious gravy to add to the feast. <br />xo Catherine Catherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04945906301035526440noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8034365797555822466.post-3860163427131561342014-11-24T16:57:10.047-05:002014-11-24T16:57:10.047-05:00Hi Pam,
Thank you so much for your visiting and y...Hi Pam, <br />Thank you so much for your visiting and your lovely comment! So glad that you enjoyed this post and you also set your holiday table like my mom and myself. It is so festive as you said, and makes everyone feel at home, maybe the food does taste better! Yes, this "Giblet Gravy" of my grandmother's has been used so many times, it is so delicious. Yes, a lot of people have been telling me about making a roux and a good scald like you said gives the gravy that dark rich color. Gravy Master is in the aisle of the gravies at the supermarket. It just gives the gravy a little color, no flavoring. We use just a drop or two,for color if you need it, if not you don't need to use it. Have a good rest of the week, and my wish is for you and your family to have a blessed Happy Thanksgiving. <br />Dottie :) Dottiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12088546024012627842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8034365797555822466.post-39228760068574269442014-11-24T15:32:13.050-05:002014-11-24T15:32:13.050-05:00Dottie, thanks for the tips. I like to do the hol...Dottie, thanks for the tips. I like to do the holiday table this way also, flowers, candles, the works. It's festive, puts everyone in the mood and maybe makes the food taste even better. The gravy sounds good, but not sure what gravy master is. I just always remember my mom telling me to "get a good scald" on the gravy. She was right. :-) thanks again for your great post and Happy Thanksgiving!Pamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02158336083462589188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8034365797555822466.post-37600458165922805852014-11-21T19:10:19.794-05:002014-11-21T19:10:19.794-05:00Dear Louise,
Thanks for visiting and your lovely c...Dear Louise,<br />Thanks for visiting and your lovely comment. I agree, everyone is doing there own thing , getting their plate with food and watching TV, playing video games, cell phones, etc. When I was growing up we were told no phone calls from friends during dinner time, and we had one phone for the whole house on the kitchen wall. We need to get back the kids to the table with the family, it is so important. Wow what a big table, plus I like the idea it is round, better than a long table. Your husband must have been a wonderful table maker. Then you sewing a table cloth, fabulous. I know what you mean about the neck, so many bones, you really had to pick through them. I was telling Nee that my grandmother used Gravy Master one or two drops, just to deepen the color. But the flavor is so yummy especially with the giblets in it, such flavor. I am glad that you liked this post and the recipe. So happy for you and Marion to be going on a road trip. I am sure you will be with your sister. That will be wonderful. I would say that Monday will be a perfect day to travel. It is supposed to be really mild here, considering it has been in the 30's during the day. Thank you for your wishes, I wish that you and Marion have safe travels and also a blessed, fun, and wonderful, Thanksgiving with your family.I will be at my brother's in Garden City, they do Thanksgiving every year. We do Christmas...so we take turns. I am bringing the desserts, as that is my forte. Cheers and here's to leftovers! <br />Dottie :) Dottiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12088546024012627842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8034365797555822466.post-41108162301226657742014-11-21T18:35:13.284-05:002014-11-21T18:35:13.284-05:00Good evening Nee,
Thanks for your comment...I agre...Good evening Nee,<br />Thanks for your comment...I agree with you dear friend, everything now a days is like a buffet, take a plate, get your food, and watch TV. With cell phones, electronic games, and such no one speaks even if they are sitting at a table. When I was growing up, no phone calls from friends on the one phone we had during dinner time. We have to get the kids back in the dining room to eat at the table with everyone else. The brown gravy is very important especially on a turkey or chicken.The gravy master was only used with a drop or two just for a deeper color. But her recipe is so good I could just have it over a slice of bread, or even over mashed potatoes. Thanks for your visit. Have a wonderful and blessed weekend...<br />Stay well, Dottie :)Dottiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12088546024012627842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8034365797555822466.post-66345034082949008232014-11-21T16:34:01.987-05:002014-11-21T16:34:01.987-05:00Good evening Dottie ,
This is a much needed p...Good evening Dottie ,<br />This is a much needed post lots of people have gotten away from a great family dinner and just grab a plate and flop in front of the TV to watch the football game . Dinner time is family time , a time to enjoy and relax and talk . <br />What's a holiday without giblet gravy . <br />Never have used Gravy Master , down here we cook the Rue down to the color we desire , like making gumbo , the more you cook the Rue <br />the better the taste .<br />Thanks for sharing and have a great weekend . ~~Nee~~ :) ~ Nee ~https://www.blogger.com/profile/10037585616015101052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8034365797555822466.post-16442541383405380862014-11-21T15:30:25.043-05:002014-11-21T15:30:25.043-05:00Hi Dottie!
Great table setting tips!!! My mother a...Hi Dottie!<br />Great table setting tips!!! My mother always went wild preparing the table for Thanksgiving. I remember the "look" well:) I did the same thing when the holiday was "transferred" to my house. My husband actually built me a table large enough to sit everyone for Thanksgiving. Trying to find a festive tablecloth for a 90 inch round table at that time was next to impossible. Eventually we sewed one, lol...<br /><br />It was always my job as a kid to take care of the giblets for the gravy and for the peas with mushrooms and onions and of course giblets. I can honestly say i saved the neck bone for last so I could pick, pick, pick, lol...We didn't use gravy master but I do remember the gravy being oh so good. My sister always preferred the turkey gravy so more for me )and my dad who liked the giblet gravy more:)<br /><br />Thank you so much for sharing these tips and recipe Dottie. There is a very good chance I will be down in New York for Thanksgiving this year. Marion has finally conceded to taking the trip and it's looking like Monday the weather will cooperate! Fingers crossed:) Just in case I don't "see" you before then, I wish you and yours a Healthy and Happy Thanksgiving Dottie with lots of leftovers!!! ~~louise~~https://www.blogger.com/profile/07335196139849995706noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8034365797555822466.post-70751749332165264472014-11-21T13:48:17.821-05:002014-11-21T13:48:17.821-05:00Dear Alida, Thanks for your comment and stopping b...Dear Alida, Thanks for your comment and stopping by. I do agree, I did grow up with a loving family and all the trimmings. Glad that you like this gravy recipe. It really is very tasty. Your husband's gravy must be delicious as well. Now you have an easy and yummy gravy to try. Alida you have an awesome weekend too! Dottie :) xx Dottiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12088546024012627842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8034365797555822466.post-86715770905168547392014-11-21T09:01:41.619-05:002014-11-21T09:01:41.619-05:00Thank you for your tips for the Christmas table. Y...Thank you for your tips for the Christmas table. You have grown up in a lovely caring family environment and that will stay with you forever.<br />I love your recipe for gravy. I am never quite sure how to make it. Usually my husband who is English makes it. He grew up with it so he is more experienced.. lol! Have a lovely weekend my friend xxAlidahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02852806349180621183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8034365797555822466.post-47854669459820203922014-11-21T02:22:42.365-05:002014-11-21T02:22:42.365-05:00Dear Christina,Thanks for stopping by and your lov...Dear Christina,Thanks for stopping by and your lovely comment. You know it, where there is a table, there is always food. Oh, the giblets are so yummy in with the gravy. As you take some gravy on the turkey you can taste the little bits, and it just adds to the flavor. It is a crime, that you throw away the giblets. One rule of Italian people is never throw anything away, it can be used up for something else. You have to try it, but make sure you cut the pieces up very small, like a diced. I have never had haggis, but I may like it. Have a wonderful and fun weekend Dottie :). Dottiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12088546024012627842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8034365797555822466.post-45650684895212886852014-11-21T01:29:58.220-05:002014-11-21T01:29:58.220-05:00What a lovely tradition to pass on, Dottie. Yes, f...What a lovely tradition to pass on, Dottie. Yes, food is the center of the Italian family for sure! I love your gravy recipe, and must admit, I've never used the giblets (I use them in boiling the stock, but I throw them away afterwards!) Oh dear, that's a crime isn't it? Yours looks lovely, maybe I'll be brave enough to try it next time! (This is coming from someone who loves haggis! haha!) Have a lovely weekend!Christina | Christina's Cucinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12283573349146845971noreply@blogger.com