3 Full Days in the Kitchen | THANKSGIVING 2023

Today I'm sharing with you all 3 full days in the kitchen including our Thanksgiving 2023 celebration. I hope you enjoy these full length videos and get inspired to try your hand at homemade food and remember to include some fun in your celebrations, too!
3 Full Days in the Kitchen | THANKSGIVING 2023
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[@debbiewoods4232]

I've never heard Maria be so animated! I absolutely loved watching her cook and prepare! She is precious. ❤

[@acountrylife]

Thanks ♥️

[@judygillespie3242]

I love the way she hums all the time.

[@hopelk]

Maria has a beautiful voice!!

[@kittyrichards9915]

I feel frazzled every Thanksgiving that we host. Lots of work and getting the timing right.

[@deniselakatos5418]

Hi Jennifer. What a treat to see Maria in the kitchen helping and learning-she is learning from the best. I also liked hearing her hum/sing while doing the dishes! I always say this but I really love spending time with the Brockmans. It is bittersweet as it brings back memories of my family (mom/dad/siblings) and we were all here. Thank you for sharing your family with us. Hugs.

[@acountrylife]

She’s my right hand lately.

[@dawnmontoya4444]

Informing Maria that her precious pumpkin pie is a close relative to that butternut squash she was "not gonna eat". 😂 She has come so far with how much she will eat, im sure she will be eating butternut squash in no time.

[@deannakelly9264]

We're at the honky-tonk bar!!😂😂

[@candacelee6523]

Is Maria humming to a sound of music song? I recognize the tune lol! Love seeing other homeschoolers who aren’t too cool to be silly and express themselves!

[@christymarcin9170]

Maria is absolutely precious! I love hearing her home and singing in the background. ❤️

[@cathydecarles7084]

Jennifer Maria is So beautiful like you are I love watching Maria inThe kitchen helping You and learning I can’t believe it’s 5 years old I been watching you all All You all feel like Family much love Cathy 🙏🏻✝️☮️📿🌺💐🌹💜💗💕❤️🍀🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🙏🏻✝️☮️📿🌹

[@susanhollis5015]

And you did it all with love! 😊❤🙏

[@cathybennion6070]

I found using a grapefruit spoon works great to take the seeds out. Accidents always happen a the worst time. A holiday wouldn't be the same without one.

[@reneelopez902]

This was my first year not hosting. It was wonderful.

[@robertaallen4785]

I live the way you tell us the recipe is in your book so we can enjoy watching you and not worry about writing it down

[@acountrylife]

Are you the Roberta I met in Warrens? 👋

[@robertaallen4785]

@@acountrylife yes

[@marywells1197]

Jennifer, I come from a big family. My parents had 2 girls and 5 boys. I always remember when my parents would grocery shop. My dad would always butcher the meat he would get from the grocery store. They would get a sirloin tip and my dad would make steaks, stew meat, and roasts. Sometimes my dad would make sauerbraten with red cabbage, potato dumplings, and ginger snap gravy. So good!

[@Bnsmimi]

Maria is absolutely precious. I so enjoyed hearing her sing as she was doing the dishes and watching her help you. Thank you for another wonderful video, Jennifer.🎄

[@mitzimoran8690]

I love these types of videos!! We had a great Thanksgiving and the food was delicious!! Love the leftovers! With the butternut squash, I cut the skin off, yes, a labor of love, cube it, put salt, pepper, a little oil and honey and roast in the oven until done. The cubes have just a little bit of char on them but not burnt. So delicious that all the family loves it. I roast it quite a lot. Have tried for two years to grow some in the garden and have had very little luck. When I purchased several of them, I cut them up, seal them and freeze them. Then they’re ready to roast for another meal. Glad you and your family had a great Thanksgiving!! From Alabama!!❤

[@s.belton8447]

"We are not clubbing it today but we're at the Bar"😂 I just love when Joe entertains us with his music. Great video.

[@Donna-zc9ii]

I always put the squash in the microwave, any kind, for 8 to 10 minutes. Let it cool a little and cut in half, scoop out, season however you want. I wrap the halves in foil and bake in the oven. We like butter and a little brown sugar. So easy to do this way.

[@sandrarutz6993]

I never even thought about the Worcestershire sinking to the bottom...glad you showed us that...just love your videos!

[@trebless71]

You must have been exhausted Jennifer after all that cooking and baking. The food all looked delicious and it looks like the family had a fun time.

[@edwardleecaliforniausa]

Good morning all happy Thursday morning and I loved your vlogs and you all amazing Supporter and I'm proud of all of you Jennifer 🤗

[@aprilwright8056]

Loved the video!

[@coleensrecipes]

I am a senior citizen with MANY Thanksgiving preps under my belt, so I recognize that you were stressed out in this video. I hope things have improved for you.

[@cherylsoergel9561]

Maria making the comment about planning had me laugh. She seems to really enjoy helping in the kitchen. The big news at our Thanksgiving was my daughter telling family she is expecting in the spring. I felt this video was family life and I enjoy these the most.

[@lesliekanengiser8482]

You most certainly aren't obligated to post a long Thanksgiving video. I am so glad you did, though. I love all of your videos. But the holiday ones are so nice to watch because we get to see all the love you have for your family. It doesn't hurt that you make great food either!

[@janesecaraway3995]

It looked like yall had a wonderful Thanksgiving! Our Thanksgiving was great also. My daughter and sister in love brought most of the dinner to our house this year. The first time I did not cook 75% of the dinner. I'm so thankful for family...my husband was recently diagnosed with pancreatic cancer so it has been a tough 3 months. Faith and prayer is getting us through this and hopefully a cure. Thank you for sharing your beautiful family with us. Love to you all....❤😊

[@debgordon6542]

You're always so cool & calm. If 21 ppl were coming to our home for Thanksgiving, I would be a cranky spazz, no joke. Looked like everyone loved the food, games & ugly punch. You made wonderful memories and you're a great role model for others.

[@charitywelch7877]

There was no convincing Maria on the squash 😂

[@vickihill4777]

I love squash too

[@shelleydavies1639]

LOVE squash...I like that some people don't...more for me

[@acountrylife]

Well said.

[@trishpolk640]

Sounds like Miss Maria was singing a song from my fav movie of all times! (About another Maria)

[@elizabethrobinson4390]

Jennifer its okay to get frazeled that is life roasters can be repaced and will you a grocery haul soon I hope you saw my other comment also

[@coleensrecipes]

Maria has such a pretty voice !!

[@elainepryor1101]

Thank you Jennifer for sharing your holiday with us

[@jodireaux965]

You have wonderful kids and it's so refreshing to see them interact with you and the camera. Brings me back to when I had a houseful of young ones too. God bless your family and have some wonderful holidays!

[@acountrylife]

Thank you so much!

[@elainepryor1101]

I haven't seen ya'll in awhile . I got another phone and I don't see all that I saw before

[@sissyhughes7671]

Another wonderful video. Thank you so much for sharing with us!!

[@acountrylife]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@jayrow1978]

Lovely family life, celebration, video. I too like squash with butter, salt and pepper I add cinnamon rather than brown sugar. I had a quiet Thanksgiving. Thanks for sharing your holiday.

[@ArleneKorth]

I wonder if Maria is aware that pumpkin is a type of squash? We love squash at our house.

[@sweetccnz3338]

Its always so sweet and brings joy to my heart to watch your family life ...❤thanks...aloha🏝🧜‍♀️🎉

[@kittyrichards9915]

Happy Thanksgiving. So many reasons to be thankful.

[@caroljulian6505]

I love squash just with butter and salt and pepper.

[@cathyanderson9681]

Loved your family video, Thanks for sharing !

[@teriharman566]

First time watching you. I am so glad i found your channel. I am also a cheesehead i live in the northern part. Your recipes look delicious. I have to say i can totally relate to spilling stuff that had me frim that point you share real life!!

[@deeleesee46]

Thank you for sharing your holiday with us! I really enjoyed watching. I was laughing at your punch…at our house we call that ‘mud puddle punch’…lol

[@jankitteringham8483]

Wonderful video Jennifer and co. I think I heard Maria humming from The Sound of Music! Hoping you had a lovely Thanksgiving. 🇬🇧🥰

[@gillgallon9631]

It all looked fantastic, thank you for sharing your day

[@beckyray8746]

I’ve mentioned this before, but once I made your cranberry nut pie, I WAS HOOKED! It is definitely one of my most favorites. It tastes like Christmas!

[@lindacook9300]

I do enjoy me some squash. My favorite way is to also bake like you did but then I add butter and either maple syrup or orange marmalade. I do enjoy these longer videos, Thanks!

[@barbieevans1910]

My mom's party punch is always a hit and pretty lol. It's Hawaiian punch and sprite topped with rainbow sherbet

[@ifthecreekdontrise]

Maria sounded so grown up! Everything looked great 😊

[@leighbishop6213]

Such a precious family, your thanksgiving looked amazing. Hope your Christmas is just as special X

[@SusanWilliams-w6f]

Yellow squash cut up butter and garlic saute good eating

[@liancabastian6732]

Everything is better with family and friends ❤ god bless 🙌

[@Dindasayswhynot]

I'm still playing catch up. Earlier today I watched the one about 1st day of gun hunting. When Emily's little one was stirring it took me aback. I thought "what is going on? Maria stirs better than that. " THEN I realised Emily was there and of course that was her little girl stirring!! How can she be old enough yet??

[@acountrylife]

Grandkids grow so fast.

[@yvettegerry9862]

Great video !

[@rubytaylor4566]

Thanks for sharing! 😊❤

[@patriciamcintire]

O Jennifer, I love seeing maria in the kitchen with you,brings me really fond memories of me and my mother when i was young ,cooking and laughing ❤Thanks.

[@acountrylife]

Those are good memories.

[@jennifermanners4014]

Beautiful voice and so very helpful 💕

[@CarolCarter-wb1ft]

Love love love squash ❤

[@katnockel2983]

I cook my butternut whole, without cutting and once it’s cooked remove the seeds. Much easier, :) I love squash. Butternut is my favorite.

[@stephaniecamplin9212]

I completely understand the oil spill,as I did that exact same thing on Thanksgiving Day this year. We're also very busy with Deer processing at my work.

[@acountrylife]

Hopefully it was an easy cleanup.

[@monicamontoya1578]

Thank you Jennifer! We appreciate you as well! I so enjoyed it all, especially some of the moments of your beautiful family. Maria is just so lively and helpful in the kitchen. ❤

[@damdekmyhomeដំដែកផ្ទះខ្ញុំ]

Great video

[@gloriahohman2790]

I also love Squash it's one of my favorite veggies.

[@SusanWilliams-w6f]

Happy Thanksgiving Merry Christmas and happy new year

[@megm4940]

Everything looked delicious! I love Maria helping out in the kitchen sometimes I have to remind myself that slowing down for my children to help me (5 years old) in the kitchen is worth it for the bonding time together!

[@RAM-eb2te]

My family and I love squash!

[@mariezafonte6473]

I love squash. I add butter, brown sugar and cinnamon. I love seeing Maria cooking so much with you.

[@donnasymoniak5280]

Maria is such a sweetheart!

[@DarleneAuthement-kc6re]

Thank you for sharing your Thanksgiving ✝️🤗♥️

[@sharonpeta2390]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@debralawler-nt9si]

Great video blessings to your family

[@WillowsGarden]

Hi Jennifer and sweet family! Oh how precious Maria is, she is such a big help in the kitchen. Her singing while doing the dishes made me think of of my grandmother. She always would sing with such joy in her heart. I’m glad you and your family had a wonderfully blessed Thanksgiving with delicious food. Tell Maria that the punch could be called swamp juice, that’s what we called our concoction that looked like muddy water but tasted so good. Have a blessed night everyone!

[@cathykillion6544]

❤

[@MNTNSTARZ80.]

We don't eat turkey legs or wings. I cook the whole bird even wild ones we've gotten, then take the neck, wings, legs and carcass of the turkey and make broth. It doesn't matter if the parts are hard, cooking them for broth allows the flavor to come out. Besides you strain it anyway

[@acountrylife]

Turkey stock is so nice to have.

[@heatherbarbour781]

We're very thankful for you and your family. Your advice and knowledge in cooking, baking and gardening have helped me so much. Love to you and your family!

[@shelleysteeves5921]

As kid, I hated squash. But as an adult, I loooove it! But always make buttercup squash. I roast it whole in the oven. When it’s cooked. It is so easy to cut it into and just scoop out the seeds then. 🇨🇦

[@Bex-rg8pj]

Thank you for sharing your holiday❤

[@acountrylife]

Thank you for watching.

[@commonsense2462]

Thank you for taking us along with your fantastic Thanksgiving family making memories.

[@dianatennant4346]

I think your ugly punch made a great conversation starter! The girls when they were little used to like to mix flavors of Kool-aid together so we had some kind of wild colors of that but the one that stuck that they made over and over was camo juice. It was like and orange tasted very good but looked terrible. It even made it to one of their birthday parties along with a camo frosted cake

[@yvettegerry9862]

Love butter nut squash. I bet if Maria tried it she would like it , it’s much milder than pumpkin. We like acorn squash stuffed with apples and cranberries. Table looks beautiful. The Grinch punch lol 😂 thank you for sharing your family! 🍁🦃🍁

[@lanagraham1661]

Hi Jennifer! I always love your Thanksgiving prep and the sights and sounds of your Thanksgiving day.❤ I'm very thankful for you, Jennifer, and for each one of your family members and friends. May God continue to bless y'all. Much love.💞

[@christieflesch3750]

That was funny when he said it’s not even my turkey 😂

[@melissafrain5761]

I think Maria is super excited for Thanksgiving ❤

[@barbarawilliams67685]

This reminds me years ago as I was cooking Thanksgiving dinner I was telling my grandaughter that I saw a bunch of wild turkey out the kitchen window. She thought a minute then asked if I bought the turkey at Kroger's! I had to laugh. Your dinner looks fantastic! I agree with Maria about the pumpkin pies. Thank you for sharing your Thanksgiving preps with us.

[@sandiebrown8291]

Fun time with you all again. Maria is so cute she's learning so much.

[@christieflesch3750]

It’s funny I can hear the sound of music in the background

[@acountrylife]

You’re the first to identify that.

[@CarFreeKC]

The cranberry pie looks so easy! I have lots of cranberries in the freezer and a bunch of almonds. I wonder if cranberry almond would be good, too.

[@tisherbug27]

I LOVE squash!!! Everything looks great! TFS!

[@thevikmanstorpkitchen.403]

Great video. As a swede we dont celebrate thanksgiving ao I love too watch your thanksgiving video. ❤❤

[@nancysadewater964]

It looks like everyone had a wonderful time with the family, thank you for sharing!

[@melindaridinger3008]

Thank you for sharing your day with us. I canned your cranberry sauce and everyone loved it.

[@karenchakey]

Happy thanksgiving family, thank you Jen for sharing with us.

[@mbro3940]

I have cookbook 1, just ordered 2! Love your recipes. Thank you!

[@debbielieb7018]

I loved watching your video tfs

[@debramamula9924]

Jennifer Thank you for sharing your family and Thanksgiving with us. Looked like a great turnout with delicious foods.

[@acountrylife]

It was a great day 👍

[@annethompson2212]

I love squash 😊

[@jamiegrl]

happy thanksgiving to you

[@nancyalberghini7581]

I also love squash and I I also put in butter and brown sugar..yum❤

[@acountrylife]

So good!

[@anna27446]

Where did you find that cute little casserole dish? I love it!