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Post by Deleted on Nov 19, 2019 1:46:25 GMT
My partner and I are hosting the parents for Thanksgiving. We are having a very traditional American Thanksgiving meal—turkey, Dressing, au gratin potatoes, green beans, squash casserole, rolls, and pumpkin pie.
One of us wants to add sautéed Brussels sprouts and the other says that’s a little too fancy for a traditional Thanksgiving.
What say the peas?
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Post by lucyg on Nov 19, 2019 1:48:10 GMT
I think it’s totally normal food. That doesn’t mean everyone likes it, but’s not fancy or gourmet.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 19, 2019 1:49:31 GMT
My partner and I are hosting the parents for Thanksgiving. We are having a very traditional American Thanksgiving meal—turkey, Dressing, au gratin potatoes, green beans, squash casserole, rolls, and pumpkin pie. One of us wants to add sautéed Brussels sprouts and the other says that’s a little too fancy for a traditional Thanksgiving. What say the peas? well..... I've been having brussel sprouts at thanksgiving most of my life. I thought thanksgiving dinner was fancy. eta: I think brussels are normal food, not fancy food. If I was going to say a dish shouldn't be at thanksgiving I'd say it wasn't special (aka fancy) enough. |
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Post by ashley on Nov 19, 2019 1:49:38 GMT
I think it’s prettty normal/standard.
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Post by Skellinton on Nov 19, 2019 1:49:52 GMT
Totally normal. Not everyone likes them, but not everyone like squash or sweet potatoes either, but they still show up every Thanksgiving dinner.
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Post by ntsf on Nov 19, 2019 1:50:26 GMT
fits right in with the rest.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 19, 2019 1:50:46 GMT
It's more usual in our everyday eating than all of the other stuff.
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Post by librarylady on Nov 19, 2019 1:51:40 GMT
Totally normal. Not everyone likes them, but not everyone like squash or sweet potatoes either, but they still show up every Thanksgiving dinner.  Small thing to get worked up about. Bring them, and those who like them can eat and those who don't can ignore. ......
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Post by Deleted on Nov 19, 2019 1:53:01 GMT
Normal. And damn good!
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Post by scrapngranny on Nov 19, 2019 1:53:12 GMT
It’s normal everyday food. It is traditional Thanksgiving food in many places, it not so much in my area. This year I’m adding it to offer something more for someone coming to our Thanksgiving for the first time and has some dietary restrictions. Wish me success.
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Post by shessoaverage on Nov 19, 2019 1:53:52 GMT
I made them last night as a side dish for pizza.  Totally normal food. |
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Post by paget on Nov 19, 2019 1:56:05 GMT
It’s normal- except no one in MY family would eat it, but I still consider it normal. Dh’s family would have it.
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Post by snyder on Nov 19, 2019 2:01:40 GMT
They just make the house stinky, so I might not serve them because not everyone can stand the smell of potent air fresheners either.
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Post by peaname on Nov 19, 2019 2:02:27 GMT
Tell him it’s a normal thanksgiving side.
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Post by crazy4scraps on Nov 19, 2019 2:03:10 GMT
Not normal for me because I hate them. They wouldn’t be on my table at Thanksgiving or any other day for that matter!  |
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Post by Neisey on Nov 19, 2019 2:03:19 GMT
They are a normal food but I would never make them as I only make my own favorite dishes lol. If you are joining us and would like to bring them you are welcome to 😉
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Post by wiipii2 on Nov 19, 2019 2:03:39 GMT
Totally normal part of a turkey dinner
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Post by Eddie-n-Harley on Nov 19, 2019 2:03:43 GMT
Brussels sprouts have never been part of any Thanksgiving meal I've been to, but that doesn't mean you shouldn't serve them.
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Post by MaryMary on Nov 19, 2019 2:03:52 GMT
It’s normal for us.
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Post by GiantsFan on Nov 19, 2019 2:04:35 GMT
Normal.
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Post by chaosisapony on Nov 19, 2019 2:09:47 GMT
Normal.
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Post by camanddanismom on Nov 19, 2019 2:11:33 GMT
It’s very fall and normal in my opinion!!
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Post by refugeepea on Nov 19, 2019 2:12:00 GMT
It's not exotic or anything, but we've never served it at Thanksgiving.
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Post by VanC on Nov 19, 2019 2:12:55 GMT
Since I think the beloved Green Bean casserole is utterly revolting I like Brussels Sprouts. Spinach salad or Peas & Pearls are also good greens for Thanksgiving
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Post by rickmer on Nov 19, 2019 2:13:02 GMT
i hate them... however people swear "yah but my mom's...." (i have noticed this comment is usually followed by the word "bacon"....).
don't think it's too "specialty" - if people like it, they will eat and others will pass.
i am a fan of marshmallow salad - which gets a LOT of judgment. if someone is offering to bring something, um, graciously accept.
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Post by mollycoddle on Nov 19, 2019 2:23:12 GMT
It sounds like a nice addition to me.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 19, 2019 2:25:30 GMT
If they were roasted and added to a quinoa salad or something, then I might agree that it's not traditional Thanksgiving fare, but sauteed... no, it's not too fancy at all and would fit right in.
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Post by just PEAchy on Nov 19, 2019 2:29:36 GMT
Normal
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Post by happymom on Nov 19, 2019 2:31:33 GMT
I think it is trendy food - Not fancy
Old stinky Brussels sprouts vs. new Brussels sprouts- gourmet- balsamic, bacon, etc.
like green bean casserole would be old fashioned with the cream of mushroom soup
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Post by ~summer~ on Nov 19, 2019 2:34:21 GMT
Normal. But we eat brussels sprouts all the time. I didn't know it could be considered specialty food. On the other hand we eat sushi all the time too  |
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Small thing to get worked up about. Bring them, and those who like them can eat and those who don't can ignore. ......
Totally normal food.
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