# Who is NOT Having Turkey for US Thanksgiving? **URL:** \ **Category:** Cafe Society\ **Created:** [November 27, 2013, 9:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-is-not-having-turkey-for-us-thanksgiving/674905 "2013-11-27T09:58:33Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![Athena](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/35a633/32.png) [@Athena](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Athena)\ **Post date:** [November 27, 2013, 3:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-is-not-having-turkey-for-us-thanksgiving/674905/21 "2013-11-27T15:45:46Z")
> [@Johnny\_L.A](#): > > We’re not not having turkey. I thought I might make jambalaya, but the SO wants turkey. So I’m roasting a turkey. So you’re not having turkey, but you’re roasting one? 😕 ---
**Author:** ![bup](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/6bbea6/32.png) [@bup](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bup)\ **Post date:** [November 27, 2013, 3:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-is-not-having-turkey-for-us-thanksgiving/674905/22 "2013-11-27T15:51:40Z")
We’re not. My stepson is with his dad’s family tomorrow. We’re going to celebrate Thanksgiving on Friday with him, but go out to a restaurant. ---
**Author:** ![Johnny\_L.A](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/johnny_l.a/32/1084_2.png) [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Post date:** [November 27, 2013, 3:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-is-not-having-turkey-for-us-thanksgiving/674905/23 "2013-11-27T15:57:38Z")
> [@Athena](#): > > So you’re not having turkey, but you’re roasting one? 😕 We’re not not having turkey. ---
**Author:** ![Labrador\_Deceiver](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/7c8e57/32.png) [@Labrador\_Deceiver](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Labrador_Deceiver)\ **Post date:** [November 27, 2013, 3:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-is-not-having-turkey-for-us-thanksgiving/674905/24 "2013-11-27T15:59:47Z")
> [@Athena](#): > > So you’re not having turkey, but you’re roasting one? 😕 Read it again. 😉 ---
**Author:** ![Kimballkid](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/b5a626/32.png) [@Kimballkid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kimballkid)\ **Post date:** [November 27, 2013, 4:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-is-not-having-turkey-for-us-thanksgiving/674905/25 "2013-11-27T16:13:04Z")
We did the family thing last Sunday so it’s just me. I plan on making a beef roast in my new electric pressure cooker. ---
**Author:** ![Onomatopoeia](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/onomatopoeia/32/4145_2.png) [@Onomatopoeia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Onomatopoeia)\ **Post date:** [November 27, 2013, 4:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-is-not-having-turkey-for-us-thanksgiving/674905/26 "2013-11-27T16:13:08Z")
I don’t like turkey so I’m not having it, but then my wife and I don’t celebrate Thanksgiving anyway, so no big deal. ---
**Author:** ![adhemar](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/3da27b/32.png) [@adhemar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/adhemar)\ **Post date:** [November 27, 2013, 4:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-is-not-having-turkey-for-us-thanksgiving/674905/27 "2013-11-27T16:26:55Z")
the closest to Thanksgiving turkey I will be is a Turkey Reuben at Jason’s Deli on Friday. We are going to an Italian place for dinner on thursday. I am very thankful that there are other options than turkey and dressing. My favorite Thanksgiving meal was boiled gulf shrimp. ---
**Author:** ![Gagundathar](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/a183cd/32.png) [@Gagundathar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gagundathar)\ **Post date:** [November 27, 2013, 4:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-is-not-having-turkey-for-us-thanksgiving/674905/28 "2013-11-27T16:33:31Z")
In my fiancee’s family, the typical meat for Thanksgiving is ham. And that is what we WERE having, until she teamed up with a neighbor who is bringing a turkey. She also invited 10 people. I like turkey. Heck, I like anything I can digest to be honest, but it isn’t my favorite. Turkey Tetrazzini is very good on the other hand, so I look forward to the weekend following Thanksgiving. ---
**Author:** ![Missy2U](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/3bc359/32.png) [@Missy2U](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Missy2U)\ **Post date:** [November 27, 2013, 5:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-is-not-having-turkey-for-us-thanksgiving/674905/29 "2013-11-27T17:07:14Z")
> [@Missy2U](#): > > If they’re open, we’re having Arby’s. Well, we’re not having Arby’s. They’re closed tomorrow. I just called and asked them. I guess we’ll have whatever the bar puts out (usually sandwiches and stuff). Meh - I really can’t get worked up about this stuff anymore. ---
**Author:** ![wolfman](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/a8b319/32.png) [@wolfman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/wolfman)\ **Post date:** [November 27, 2013, 5:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-is-not-having-turkey-for-us-thanksgiving/674905/30 "2013-11-27T17:08:06Z")
I am roasting a turkey breast. But I probably won’t actually eat any for thanksgiving. With just a breast, the gravy sucks(and instant is an abomination), so it isn’t really worth eating hot. I pick up one from one of the loss-leader deals every year, and cook it for the sammiches. ---
**Author:** ![Happy\_Lendervedder](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/happy_lendervedder/32/8488_2.png) [@Happy\_Lendervedder](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Happy_Lendervedder)\ **Post date:** [November 27, 2013, 5:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-is-not-having-turkey-for-us-thanksgiving/674905/31 "2013-11-27T17:13:45Z")
I think my mom’s cooking a pot roast and pork roast for us tomorrow. On Sunday, my wife is cooking a turkey et al. ---
**Author:** ![Indyellen](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/indyellen/32/4176_2.png) [@Indyellen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Indyellen)\ **Post date:** [November 27, 2013, 5:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-is-not-having-turkey-for-us-thanksgiving/674905/32 "2013-11-27T17:15:52Z")
I’m roasting a chicken. It’s just 4 of us: mom, me, daughter, husband, so a turkey would be a waste. Husband is upset, though. He loves turkey. Daughter and I don’t really care for turkey, and Mom doesn’t particularly care. I got a nice sized 5-pounder chicken, though, so should still be enough for sammiches after. ---
**Author:** ![Musicat](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/musicat/32/20189_2.png) [@Musicat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Musicat)\ **Post date:** [November 27, 2013, 5:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-is-not-having-turkey-for-us-thanksgiving/674905/33 "2013-11-27T17:26:58Z")
I agree with [Calvin Trillin.](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Calvin_Trillin) America was discovered by an Italian, even named by an Italian, so we should be eating Italian food at Thanksgiving. Calvin suggests Linguini [Carbonara.](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carbonara) Why? Because it’s Italian and it tastes good. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Bosda\_Di\_Chi\_of\_Tricor](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bosda_di_chi_of_tricor/32/16845_2.png) [@Bosda\_Di\_Chi\_of\_Tricor](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bosda_Di_Chi_of_Tricor)\ **Post date:** [November 27, 2013, 5:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-is-not-having-turkey-for-us-thanksgiving/674905/34 "2013-11-27T17:34:00Z")
Pot roast for me. In the crockpot. ---
**Author:** ![Skywatcher](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/skywatcher/32/254_2.png) [@Skywatcher](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skywatcher)\ **Post date:** [November 27, 2013, 7:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-is-not-having-turkey-for-us-thanksgiving/674905/35 "2013-11-27T19:00:00Z")
Just us and a friend this year so no turkey. We’re having ham. ---
**Author:** ![kayaker](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kayaker/32/441_2.png) [@kayaker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kayaker)\ **Post date:** [November 27, 2013, 7:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-is-not-having-turkey-for-us-thanksgiving/674905/36 "2013-11-27T19:21:00Z")
> [@PSXer](#): > > It’s just me and my mom and my brother. Not doing anything special food-wise. Not worth all the hassle of cooking a big t-giving dinner for 3 people I actually have an interest in preparing nice dinners for two, with no leftovers. It can be a challenge. Maybe turkey divan instead of a whole bird? Risotto. Individual ramekins with pumpkin creme brûlée? ---
**Author:** ![Missy2U](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/3bc359/32.png) [@Missy2U](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Missy2U)\ **Post date:** [November 27, 2013, 10:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-is-not-having-turkey-for-us-thanksgiving/674905/37 "2013-11-27T22:27:00Z")
> [@kayaker](#): > > I actually have an interest in preparing nice dinners for two, with no leftovers. It can be a challenge. > > (Snipped the rest) You speak the truth - I’ve been trying to since 2008 for cryin’ out loud. The only thing that I can make work is steaks on the grill. And unless I buy myself a filet mignon or something equally as small (and too expensive), there are STILL leftovers. It makes the dog happy, but I miss having a teenaged son around - he was an absolute eating MACHINE. Sorry for the hijack - this should probably be in a thread by itself - I apologize. ---
**Author:** ![Icerigger](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/icerigger/32/432_2.png) [@Icerigger](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Icerigger)\ **Post date:** [November 27, 2013, 10:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-is-not-having-turkey-for-us-thanksgiving/674905/38 "2013-11-27T22:43:26Z")
I prefer Snoopy’s Thanksgiving menu, popcorn, pretzels, jelly beans and toast. ---
**Author:** ![Siam\_Sam](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/d78d45/32.png) [@Siam\_Sam](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Siam_Sam)\ **Post date:** [November 27, 2013, 11:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-is-not-having-turkey-for-us-thanksgiving/674905/39 "2013-11-27T23:25:48Z")
Is salmon for Thanksgiving something new? Grilled salmon with lemon butter is on [this menu](http://roadhousebarbecue.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/image293.png) of where we’ll be going. I didn’t think anything of it until I saw this thread. Don’t recall it being big Thanksgiving fare before. ---
**Author:** ![carnivorousplant](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/carnivorousplant/32/3563_2.png) [@carnivorousplant](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/carnivorousplant)\ **Post date:** [November 27, 2013, 11:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-is-not-having-turkey-for-us-thanksgiving/674905/40 "2013-11-27T23:47:18Z")
We are having a roast. I may make cranberries and stove top, any excuse is good for homemade cranberry sauce. 🙂 [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-is-not-having-turkey-for-us-thanksgiving/674905.md?page=1) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-is-not-having-turkey-for-us-thanksgiving/674905.md?page=3)