Mom 2.0 redux
Not too long ago, I wrote a post called Mom 2.0 better than Mom 1.0 highlighting nine ways Megan (Mom 2.0) has outdone her mother (me, Mom 1.0). Well, she's gone and done it again -- taken what I've taught her and bumped it up a notch.
Consider this post reason No. 10 why Mom 2.0 is better than Mom 1.0.
As many of you know, Megan and Preston hosted our Thanksgiving gathering this year. Megan has never prepared the Thanksgiving meal and has only once cooked a turkey by herself. Yet she took it upon herself to do something I have never done, something I had previously never even heard of: Megan brined the Thanksgiving turkey.
And I must admit, it turned out to be the most delectably moist and flavorful turkey I think I've ever had.
Megan soaked the turkey in a savory solution for a day or so. Then she seasoned it well (before taking off for the Turkey Trot, I might add).
She baked it and basted it and recruited Preston for the heavy lifting of the 20-pound tom in and out of the oven.
Once roasted to golden perfection, Preston carved the bird -- his first time ever charged with Thanksgiving carving duty.
What a turkey! What a team!
Yes indeed, Mom 2.0 once again improves upon Mom 1.0. And it's only right to throw in a few props for Dad 2.0 (Preston) for doing the carving honors -- something Dad 1.0 (Jim) has yet to attempt.
In light of the savory success of Megan's turkey brining, I'm thinking about trying out the method soon myself. I just so happen to have a spare turkey in the freezer, happily waiting to be brined and baked.
And maybe -- just maybe -- Jim will be happily waiting to try out carving the bird himself once it's done.
These kids of mine continually amaze me. I thought I was the one who was supposed to be teaching them a thing or two, yet they've been pretty darn good so far at teaching me a thing or two. For starters, that soaking a turkey in salt water really does make it more moist.
And that it really is possible to run a 5k in the morning and still get Thanksgiving dinner on the table by early afternoon. Doing both while pregnant.
Did I mention that my kids continually amaze me?
Today's question:
What's something you've learned from one you're more typically in charge of teaching (a child, grandchild ... pet?)?
Tuesday, November 30, 2010
Reader Comments (12)
My girls amaze me too- aren't we just so lucky?! LOL It's no wonder Bubby is such a cutie, just look at his parents! I'm really enjoying getting to 'know' your family via your blog! The love y'all share is so precious. Thank you for sharing!
Great looking family - and turkey!!
You lost me at the 5K run!
Better her than ME!! :-P
Sounds like you all had a wonderful time. :)
Hugs,
gabriele
I want to hug you. Yes, Megan is awesome. But the way you love her? Even better.
Hooray for young couples starting their OWN traditions! They're so cute at that stage.
I've learned something new nearly every day from all my grown-up kids, mostly how good they are at facing adversity and coming through unscathed.
My oldest daughter is so good at learning (and then doing) how to best parent each of her boys. I know now how much frustration I may have created in my kids without having the skills she is working to perfect.
My adult son is continually teaching me new concepts in cooking. He is a fan of many cooking shows and is a great cook himself.
My middle daughter is very health minded and works hard to get good nutrition into her kids and that includes baking her own whole wheat bread, and making multi grain pancakes from scratch! She also has a garden and is raising her own organic chickens and eggs. All while raising four kids!
And, my youngest who is kind of a free spirit right now reminds me to slow down every once in a while and enjoy the beauty of the earth, good friends, and the love of my family!
Your kids are amazing! My dad fixes his turkey like Megan did and it turns out to be the most moist turkey I've ever had too.
My adult daughter taught me something a few weeks ago. She ran into some adversity in her workplace that brought her to tears. But instead of bringing her spirit down and giving her a negative attitude...she picked herself up and decided to make something positive out of it and to not give up on her aspirations at work. I was so proud of her.
Amazing...YES. And that turkey looked good!
Terri
The turkey cooker at our Thanksgiving dinner brined her turkey ala Alton Brown, and it was delicious. I leave the turkey cooking to others and focus on sides and desserts.
My dog has taught me that naps are the most important part of any day.
The turkey sounded delicious. I wouldn't mind giving that method a try. I love the way our adult children take over. It's a nice break! I have learned everything that I know about the computer from my two daughters! Love Di ♥
I not only love but also admire my daughter. She follows her spirit, cares for the earth, and gives back to her little village as a way of life. She is my teacher. And I love how she parents her 2 children. One scene I remember: after her son was rude to his friend, she asked him to apologize. He didn't want to. She bent down next to him and said: "That's okay, I'll wait with you until you're ready." And she did. It only took a couple of minutes.
It is a great thing to me to see my kids do things better than I can do them.
You pride in your daughter shines through bright and clear in this post.
You DO have amazing kids! And the turkey looks delightful! I'm going to have to give brining a try. I've heard a couple different people say it is so wonderful. Never to old to learn a new trick ;)
Kristin