https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Thu, 07 May 2026 23:14:30 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-you-cook-your-first-turkey/page/2#post-1951705 Thu, 20 Nov 2014 08:14:01 +0000 Grace 1951705@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>A couple weeks ago! Turned out well. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-you-cook-your-first-turkey#post-1951643 Thu, 20 Nov 2014 07:27:46 +0000 Mrs. Lemon-Lime 1951643@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>After being my parents' sous chef for years I realized turkey is for the birds lol. So, I have yet to make a whole turkey on my own. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-you-cook-your-first-turkey#post-1951637 Thu, 20 Nov 2014 07:10:33 +0000 ValentineMommy 1951637@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Never! And prob never will - I don't like turkey! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-you-cook-your-first-turkey#post-1951588 Thu, 20 Nov 2014 01:32:40 +0000 Purpledaisy 1951588@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think I was 22? It turned out awesome! I've always been pretty into cooking though. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-you-cook-your-first-turkey#post-1951582 Thu, 20 Nov 2014 01:02:28 +0000 Mrs. Bee 1951582@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>In college when I was probably 20. It still was the best tasting turkey I've ever cooked! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-you-cook-your-first-turkey#post-1951580 Thu, 20 Nov 2014 00:42:19 +0000 Mrs. High Heels 1951580@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>in college - i used to love hosting yearly holiday parties for my friends! i was intimidated at first, but was surprised at how easy it actually is! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-you-cook-your-first-turkey#post-1951018 Wed, 19 Nov 2014 15:12:39 +0000 jetsa 1951018@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I make one every year and have for the last decade or so, if we don't host thanksgiving then we'll have friends over at some point at make one. We love brined turkey! Also my current employer gives out a turkey and ham every year so that is part of the reason the tradition continues.</p> <p>Last year we started making stock the next day as well and we'll continue that because it allows us to make small batches of turkey and dumplings all year. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-you-cook-your-first-turkey#post-1950999 Wed, 19 Nov 2014 15:04:08 +0000 Dandelion 1950999@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Never have. Don't plan to. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-you-cook-your-first-turkey#post-1950967 Wed, 19 Nov 2014 14:44:51 +0000 Bubbles 1950967@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I never have - I've cooked many whole chickens but never a turkey. We always go to family at Christmas! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-you-cook-your-first-turkey#post-1950966 Wed, 19 Nov 2014 14:42:03 +0000 Smurfette 1950966@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Never. We are always with family on Thanksgiving. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-you-cook-your-first-turkey#post-1950942 Wed, 19 Nov 2014 14:34:18 +0000 blackbird 1950942@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@regberadaisy: gah nooo it's all greasy! i actually prefer turkey sandwiches over anything else </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-you-cook-your-first-turkey#post-1950941 Wed, 19 Nov 2014 14:34:16 +0000 whenoceansrise 1950941@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I never have either! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-you-cook-your-first-turkey#post-1950936 Wed, 19 Nov 2014 14:32:06 +0000 Iced Tea 1950936@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I decided to never cook a whole turkey again. Instead, I've done ham, whole chicken, or a turkey breast. Nobody seems to like turkey enough to make it worth the effort. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-you-cook-your-first-turkey#post-1950928 Wed, 19 Nov 2014 14:30:08 +0000 Iced Tea 1950928@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I was about 24. We didn't go home so we cooked for friends. I didn't allow enough time for that big bird to cook, so it was comical! We waited all day for it. But the sides and dessert were great! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-you-cook-your-first-turkey#post-1950911 Wed, 19 Nov 2014 14:24:39 +0000 regberadaisy 1950911@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Last year! Just DD 1 &amp; I went to visit my family so so since DH wasn't around I cooked the bird. We didn't eat turkey growing up nor celebrate Thanksgiving.</p> <p>@blackbird: nooo, dark meat is my favorite! But I can tolerate the white meat because we brine as well. We leave it for turkey clubs the next day! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-you-cook-your-first-turkey#post-1950886 Wed, 19 Nov 2014 14:17:42 +0000 MrsMccarthy 1950886@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>In 2011! I made my first thanksgiving dinner. It came out so delicious! I was shocked. But I did have a couple of chef friends to share recipes and advice and I worked hard on it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-you-cook-your-first-turkey#post-1950856 Wed, 19 Nov 2014 14:04:22 +0000 Anagram 1950856@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've only cooked one twice before. Both times, I used the Alton Brown method, so I'm afraid to deviate from it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-you-cook-your-first-turkey#post-1950852 Wed, 19 Nov 2014 14:01:51 +0000 jhd 1950852@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have never hosted thanksgiving or cooked a turkey. I would like to someday! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-you-cook-your-first-turkey#post-1950812 Wed, 19 Nov 2014 13:45:03 +0000 MediaNaranja 1950812@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Never hosted, never cooked a turkey! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-you-cook-your-first-turkey#post-1950808 Wed, 19 Nov 2014 13:43:45 +0000 JerricaBenton 1950808@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've helped my mom from when I was a teenager, but I did my first full thanksgiving dinner the first year we were married. I probably cook 20 whole chickens a year though so kinda similar. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-you-cook-your-first-turkey#post-1950807 Wed, 19 Nov 2014 13:43:23 +0000 lamariniere 1950807@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I was 30 and it turned out really well! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-you-cook-your-first-turkey#post-1950791 Wed, 19 Nov 2014 13:35:54 +0000 lavender 1950791@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Next week will be my first time, following Alton Brown's recipe for the brine. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-you-cook-your-first-turkey#post-1950783 Wed, 19 Nov 2014 13:34:03 +0000 mrs. tictactoe 1950783@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I never have! My stepdad is a chef, so when we spend thanksgiving with him, we don't mess with the turkey. At my in law's, my FIL is usually in charge of it and I don't feel comfortable helping or taking over. We have never had thanksgiving at our house. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-you-cook-your-first-turkey#post-1950752 Wed, 19 Nov 2014 13:19:19 +0000 Aria 1950752@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Freshman year of college. All my friends were far from home and everyone was around for break, so I made Thanksgiving dinner. I had to call my parents every 15 minutes because I had no clue what I was doing, but it turned out well! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-you-cook-your-first-turkey#post-1950741 Wed, 19 Nov 2014 13:12:33 +0000 macintosh 1950741@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I never have and I imagine I never will! DH is a vegetarian and I'm more into the sides than the turkey. I usually make salmon since that's a special treat and DH will eat fish. I'll also make yams, stuffing, cranberry sauce, and brussels sprouts. I've been known to use tofurkey for a leftover sandwich :grin: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-you-cook-your-first-turkey#post-1950726 Wed, 19 Nov 2014 13:06:49 +0000 lovehoneybee 1950726@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I still haven't! </p> <p>I went from my dad making it (I wasn't yet interested in cooking), to my chef roommate making it (she wouldn't accept help, to D's aunt making it and refusing help (D would pitch a fit if we had Thanksgiving anywhere besides his aunt's cabin on the Bay, and I would too. So relaxing.). I just haven't had a chance. I help a lot with the rest of the meal, though. </p> <p>I do have a certificate for a free turkey, though, so maybe in a few weeks, just for a special Sunday night dinner or something :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-you-cook-your-first-turkey#post-1950601 Wed, 19 Nov 2014 12:11:58 +0000 ShootingStar 1950601@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've never actually cooked one. Even when we host Thanksgiving (last year and this year) my parents still do the cooking, haha. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-you-cook-your-first-turkey#post-1950577 Wed, 19 Nov 2014 12:00:51 +0000 alohaorchid 1950577@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think it was 2 years ago </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-you-cook-your-first-turkey#post-1950576 Wed, 19 Nov 2014 12:00:02 +0000 blackbird 1950576@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>A few years ago</p> <p>Going with a breast is the way to go! And 10x better, IMO! Brine that MOFO! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/when-did-you-cook-your-first-turkey#post-1950557 Wed, 19 Nov 2014 11:46:59 +0000 fairy 1950557@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Last year we grilled a big turkey breast, but I have yet to cook a whole turkey! </p>