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not taste the turnips at all.

Stuffing was baked in a separate oblong pan. I used a bag of stuffing and followed directions for preparation. Then I added 2 cups chopped celery, onion and 4 peeled/chopped apples. Sometimes a cup of raisens and walnuts. Bake in oven for an hour.

Scalloped potatoes were our favorite. A layer of peeled/sliced potatoes in an oblong glass pan. Spray layer of potatoes with butter. sprinkle seasoned salt, do another layer of potatoes, sprinkle with dry ranch dressing and spray with butter. Keep repeating this order of potatoes, butter spray, seasoned salt then potatoes, butter spray, dry ranch dressing till pan is full. In corner of pan pour a cup of cream or milk. Do not pour over the potatoes or it will mess up the seasoning. By pouring in the corner it slides under the potatoes. Bake in oven at 375 degrees 45 minutes till done. Yummy!

And the rest of the dinner was turkey, gravy, squash and baked candied sweet potatoes, corn on the cob and Green Beans sauteed in onions and bacon.

We joined hands around the table and stood and sang grace.

Lord we Thank you ; Lord we thank you; For this food; For this food; And thy daily blessing; And thy daily blessing; Amen; Amen

Then we all enjoyed the Thanksgiving feast and shared memories of thanks for all the blessings showered upon us.

After dinner was game time of dominoes, cards, puzzle races, naps and chatting and catching up on all the news. Thanksgiving is a holiday for fun, games and family/relatives to renew their bonds of love/care for one another.

Have a Happy Thanksgiving and do try something different each year so memories are kept/shared.

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