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greenfreak
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Thanksgiving question [Poll]
Do you know what turnips are? Do you know what they taste like? Do you like them?
I just went into Uncle Guiseppes to reserve my turkey and as I was walking out, I saw a sample table with sweet potatoes, stuffing, etc. So I asked the guy... Will you have pre-made turnips available for Thanksgiving?
And he said, "What's that, a dessert?" 
The lady next to me laughed. She knew what they are but she was also at least 20 years my senior.
I'm wondering if they are an old-fashioned thing? I loooooove turnips. I just don't like making them. 
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Posted 11/16/08 3:01 PM  |
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MissJones
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Re: Thanksgiving question [Poll]
I only like turnips in soup...it's definitely an acquired taste.
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| Posted 11/16/08 3:04 PM |
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yankinmanc
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Re: Thanksgiving question [Poll]
I love love love turnips, love them. I roast them, mash them, steam them. Love them!!! Love my neeps and tatties!
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| Posted 11/16/08 3:06 PM |
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JodiBabe
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Re: Thanksgiving question [Poll]
LOVE THEM!!!! It's not thanksgiving without them!!!!!
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| Posted 11/16/08 3:12 PM |
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jerrysgirl
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Re: Thanksgiving question [Poll]
we have them every thanksgiving. due to the taste we usually mix them with some mashed potatoes. i made them without mashed potatoes a couple of weeks ago and they are delicious.
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| Posted 11/16/08 3:18 PM |
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PrincessP
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Re: Thanksgiving question [Poll]
seen them never tasted them. What type of taste do they have bitter or sweet?
Message edited 11/16/2008 3:19:12 PM.
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| Posted 11/16/08 3:18 PM |
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greenfreak
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Re: Thanksgiving question [Poll]
The taste kind of defies explanation, at least for me! They are pretty much the consistency of mashed potatoes.
My mother would make them with carrots and butter to cut the bitterness a little. But not too much. I like them just like that, with a little bit of salt.
We had a turnip making debacle years ago so DH is a bit turned off to them. When they're raw, they're hard as a rock and have an ugly waxy outside texture. You have to remove the outside layer, then cut them into pieces (not easy) and boil them for a long time to get them soft. That's probably why they're not so common!
The woman in the store said she nukes them to make them easier to cut. I never heard that before.
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| Posted 11/16/08 3:33 PM |
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KateDevine
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Re: Thanksgiving question [Poll]
My parents and sister loved them! Especially from the Modern Snack Bar in Aquabogue!
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| Posted 11/16/08 3:40 PM |
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baghag
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Re: Thanksgiving question [Poll]
I've heard of them but never tried them.
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| Posted 11/16/08 4:15 PM |
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Re: Thanksgiving question [Poll]
 I love turnips!
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| Posted 11/16/08 4:24 PM |
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metagefken
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Re: Thanksgiving question [Poll]
i love turnips. havent had them in years, though. my mother always made them.
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| Posted 11/16/08 4:51 PM |
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Cpt2007
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Re: Thanksgiving question [Poll]
I LOVE them. We have roasted root vegetables for Thanksgiving every year and they are one of my favorites!
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| Posted 11/16/08 5:59 PM |
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KGools
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Re: Thanksgiving question [Poll]
My mom makes turnips every year for Thanksgiving... we LOVE them.
They're a biitch to cut up, so my dad does that and them my mom makes 'em and mashes 'em... soooooo good!!!!!!
Message edited 11/16/2008 6:03:37 PM.
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| Posted 11/16/08 6:03 PM |
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HollaDay
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Re: Thanksgiving question [Poll]
Posted by racheeeee
I love love love turnips, love them. I roast them, mash them, steam them. Love them!!! Love my neeps and tatties!
agreed! they are DELISH!
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| Posted 11/16/08 6:07 PM |
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Myrockette
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Re: Thanksgiving question [Poll]
LOVE them, even if it's only having them one time a year.
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| Posted 11/16/08 6:09 PM |
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JC621
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Re: Thanksgiving question [Poll]
Posted by CoopersMom01
My mom makes turnips every year for Thanksgiving... we LOVE them.
They're a biitch to cut up, so my dad does that and them my mom makes 'em and mashes 'em... soooooo good!!!!!!
Haha, they are a PITA to cut up! But it wouldn't be Thanksgiving without them. I looove them! And parsnips too - has anyone every had them???
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| Posted 11/17/08 8:49 AM |
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yankinmanc
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Re: Thanksgiving question [Poll]
Posted by JC621
Posted by CoopersMom01
My mom makes turnips every year for Thanksgiving... we LOVE them.
They're a biitch to cut up, so my dad does that and them my mom makes 'em and mashes 'em... soooooo good!!!!!!
Haha, they are a PITA to cut up! But it wouldn't be Thanksgiving without them. I looove them! And parsnips too - has anyone every had them???
I adore parsnips, I usualy roast them them with my neeps. Put a little salt, and maple syrup or honey on them (just a little) delish!
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| Posted 11/17/08 8:50 AM |
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MelToddJulia
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Re: Thanksgiving question [Poll]
My grandfather would make them every year and bring them to my mom's for dinner, I didn't like them.
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| Posted 11/17/08 8:51 AM |
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Kara
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Re: Thanksgiving question [Poll]
I've had them - my family serves them every year for Thanksgiving.
I don't like them, though. They're one of the dishes that I pass... 
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| Posted 11/17/08 8:51 AM |
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Gertyrae
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Re: Thanksgiving question [Poll]
Love, love, love Turnips!!!
It's a staple at our Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners.
Can't get enough turnips!!
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| Posted 11/17/08 8:53 AM |
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donegal419
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Re: Thanksgiving question [Poll]
Posted by Gertyrae
Love, love, love Turnips!!!
It's a staple at our Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners.
Can't get enough turnips!!
same here! i have to say, the OP post made me laugh. I grew up on turnips. we had them at so many meals. Granted my mother is from Ireland it was just one of the things that we always ate here and over there so turnips are normal to me, so i guess i just thought the post was funny because i was like, "um yeah... of course i have heard about turnips!!!"
they are so easy to prepare... when you buy one or two (depending on how big theya are) you just peel it and chop it up into chunky pieces (like you would with potatoes for mashed potatoes). throw in boiling water and cook until soft. drain and mash and season with salt, pepper, butter to your liking.
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| Posted 11/17/08 7:53 PM |
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donegal419
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Re: Thanksgiving question [Poll]
Posted by racheeeee
Haha, they are a PITA to cut up! But it wouldn't be Thanksgiving without them. I looove them! And parsnips too - has anyone every had them???
I adore parsnips, I usualy roast them them with my neeps. Put a little salt, and maple syrup or honey on them (just a little) delish!
i love parsnips as well. have you tried carrots and parsips? boil parsnips and carrots together and mash when done... DELISH!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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| Posted 11/17/08 7:55 PM |
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TTCbaby
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Re: Thanksgiving question [Poll]
Love them!! My mom makes them every year and they are sooooo good! We grate a little onion in there before we mash them! yum!
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| Posted 11/18/08 9:42 AM |
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MrsO
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Re: Thanksgiving question [Poll]
I don't like them at all and They are a pain to cut up.
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| Posted 11/18/08 9:46 AM |
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