Thanksgiving for Those Who Hate Turkey

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  Posted by Harlem Wed Nov 4, 2009 8:39am PST

  HOW could you hate turkey it is so good best part about thanksgiving. But if you don't like turkey there's always an alternative known as CHICKEN! Unless of course you son't like chicken either than there's lamb but if you don't like any of those find a selection you like. GOOD LUCK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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  Posted by Angel Wed Nov 4, 2009 12:18pm PST

  As long as there is stuffing (w/ celery & onions - none of that fruity tasting kind w/ raisins) I could care less about the bird served!

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  Posted by Habanero♥™ Thu Nov 5, 2009 4:10am PST

  Angels stuffing, Mashed potatoes, Cranberry sauce, White corn niblets, Crescent rolls, Gravy....you won't miss the turkey.

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  Posted by NikNik Thu Nov 5, 2009 6:52am PST

  I don't like turkey either!! I know it is crazy but it's nice to know there are more of us out there. I am from the South and we just have ham. Soooo much better!! Thanks to my grandmother who also (gasp) did not like turkey. :)

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  Posted by ladybella04 Thu Nov 5, 2009 7:21am PST

  I know a lot of people have ham. My family is vegetarian so they have tofurkey...but if you hate turkey, then you will probably despise fake turkey even more.

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  Posted by Lasombradia Thu Nov 5, 2009 7:46am PST

  DOWN with Turkey! The only turkey I will eat is either smoked turkey or deep-fried (I met this wonderful turkey when I moved to Lousiana). I prefer ham for any of the major holidays. I hate duck. And I eat chicken regularly so its not special to me for a holiday.

  In Texas they have a Turduken(sp)? Turkey/Duck/Chicken. The very though makes me scream "Abomination!". But I am trying to quell it, until I actually try it. I felt the same way about deep-fried turkey until it was shoved in my mouth and made a believer of me....

  Have a Happy Turkey day! Save the TURKIES! Eat Beef! Hahahahahhaha

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  Posted by SJ Thu Nov 5, 2009 7:47am PST

  My "family" quit having turkey for Thanksgiving several years ago. The time and trouble it takes to prepare and serve the traditional meal of turkey, mashed potatoes, gravy, green bean casserole, sweet potatoes, etc is a bit much and getting it to the table hot or even lukewarm is an exercise in defeat. For the past few years we have gone global with our holiday meals. We have done an Asian theme and an Italian theme. This year it will be Mexican...guacamole, mexican deviled eggs, salsa, salad, enchiladas, rice. Try something completely out of the ordinary if you don't want the turkey and save a bird's life!

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  Posted by ILoveFriday Thu Nov 5, 2009 8:26am PST

  One year when I was little, my parents ordered a couple of pizzas the day before Thanksgiving ~ we ate pizza all day on Turkey Day.

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  Posted by Melis Thu Nov 5, 2009 8:42am PST

  I don't eat Turkey. I really stick with the sides. mashed potatoes, biscuits & gravy, green bean casserole, baked mac & cheese, squash, turnips & carrots, cranberry sauce. sometimes I will make a veggie lasagna or veggie chili or something. But come on with all those sides who needs the bird?? Being a vegetarian you don't miss out with all of the sides! lol

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  Posted by Jett Thu Nov 5, 2009 9:04am PST

  Sure you can forgo turkey!! I was a vegetarian for over five years, and my mom's been one for the last 20 or so years. My family and I would have everything ELSE on Thanksgiving Day — candied yams, mashed potatoes, creamed corn, bread, cranberry bread, stuffing, cranberry sauce ... not to mention all the desserts. Believe me, it's more than enough food. I always laugh whenever people say, "But, if you don't eat turkey, what do you EAT?" My response is always, "Uh, did you not notice that the table is already overflowing with food, even without the turkey?"

  BUT, if you're looking for a substitute for turkey, I'd suggest chicken, or if you want to go vegetarian, heat up some Quorn un-chicken cutlets. They're wonderful!

  BTW, Josephine, did you know that the pilgrims also served many other meats at the First Thanksgiving? They also would have served fish and wild boar and deer, and anything else they got their hands on. Turkey may seem to be a traditional Thanksgiving food, but so is rabbit. So there!

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