Thanksgiving in Germany

snow_angel
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Posted: Wed Oct 08, 2008 9:55 am

 

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As this is my first Thanksgiving in Germany I was wondering how and if other Canadians are planning to celebrate this holiday.

It seems like I will have to be "satisified" with loads of Turkey legs and backs as I cannot find a whole Turkey. I would love to try to make "pumpkin pie" has anyone else tried?

I live in Aschaffenburg part-time which is near Frankfurt and Hesselbach on the week-ends which is near Schweinfurt or Wuerzburg (Barvaria).

Tschues
Clarissa

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gtoast
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Posted: Wed Oct 08, 2008 11:25 am

 

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when is thanksgiving? i lived in the US long enough to forget the canadian date, but not long enough to remember the american one.
so i guess the answer is, no, dont plan on doing anything.yet.
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snow_angel
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Posted: Thu Oct 09, 2008 12:54 am

 

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It is Monday, October 13. Now you know

Clarissa

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kj_canuck
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Posted: Thu Oct 09, 2008 4:13 am

 

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I'm an aupair. I am suppose to be celebrating with the family I am living with over here. I have no idea what else to get though. I think just a good meal and wine is all that is needed for Thanksgiving. But a pumpkin pie would be nice.
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snow_angel
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Posted: Sat Oct 11, 2008 3:48 am

 

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Hi KJ

This is a perfect time to show your "family" what Thanksgiving is all about. There is lots of stuff on the internet and easy receipes too. Here in Germany there are no whole Turkeys. But Turkey legs are pretty big. Just get 3-6 legs and place them in a roster then add some garlic and carrots and onions and herbs (rosemary, thyme etc) and 1/2 cup of chicken stock (clear soup should work too) and 1/2 cup butter cut in curbs. These vegetables are just for flavor. Bake covered 1 hour at 200C or 400F then 30 min not covered. Pierce the legs with a fork - if juice is clear - not pink then legs are done. Add your favorite type of mash potatoes and veggies.

In regards to pumkin pie you might need to ask your Canadian family to send you a can snail mail so you can make it for Xmas dinner.

If the above is too much at least make some turkey sandwaiches- go to Subway

Have fun and have a Happy Thanksgiving.

Good Luck
Clarissa

P.S. Google "Expats" and you should find some clubs. The problem with finding Canadians overseas are that there are 10X more Americans out there so you may have to "settle" for a distant cousin

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LostinThought
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Posted: Mon Oct 13, 2008 11:08 pm

 

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We were able to bring Thanksgiving to Germany. We found whole frozen turkey (although small) at Kaufland. Sorry for the late info. Our extended family loved it as they've only seen it on TV before.

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