⭐ VLOGMAS 2020 DAY 1! 🦃 EPIC THANKSGIVING PREP, SHOP + COOK WITH ME!

[@PethtelLady]

48:48 has me DEAD! “It’s not like we can have parties anymore bc we can’t have nice things.....” 😂😂😂

[@skyybennett8852]

I laughed at this too! 🤣

[@nancypickard3456]

SAME!!! Almost spit out my tea!!! 🤣🤣🤣

[@vaughanteamhomes]

Same! Spit coffee all over the place!

[@jb41161]

I laughed at that too lol

[@kelleysisler6158]

Nothing is more satisfying to me is watching Jenn chop and prep her veggies. Your meal looked amazing! Thank you for all you do!🦃🦃

[@ms.cjlewis551]

Me TOO! I thought i was the only one.. lolol

[@aronning572]

I was about to read some of my book before bed, then I see a Jen notification...my book will be here tomorrow!

[@kirasgirly]

Haha YAS! It’s been this way. I have a physical and a a kindle sitting here. I pop into KZbin and then follow the rabbit trail. Lol food/homemaking and book tubes are my favorite. I’ll read later...maybe lol

[@barbarajohnson7782]

One of the things with the Pumpkin Pie is I use Carnation Evaporated Milk, not the Sweetened Condensed Milk. I use the Libby’s Pumpkin Pie recipe, but I use the refrigerated ready to use pie crust. Since I was just cooking for me I did a lot of short cuts and did most of my cooking on Wednesday. The only thing I did on Thanksgiving was put the a Turkey in the oven and make rage mashed potatoes in the instant pot, it came out great!

[@sandymyers1182]

I like a bit of pumpkin pie with my cool whip

[@hola6164]

So happy a whole month of the Chapin crew....Merry Vlogmas my sweet fellow Iowan. Missy

[@DaniM1214]

I always just use the pumpkin pie recipe on the back of the Libby's pumpkin can,i find it comes out good every time

[@Jen-Chapin]

Thank you!

[@DaniM1214]

@@Jen-Chapin no thank YOU for always giving us these great detailed videos! Feels like were part of the fam😊😊❤️

[@angelawoods281]

That is the best one!

[@MichelleLopez-wq4hn]

I’ve have always used my grandmother’s recipe....Libby’s can recipe with one modification, instead of the condensed milk, we use 1 1/2 cups of half & half. Turns out PERFECT and delicious. Everyone always wants the recipe.

[@brandyswider5051]

You are the one who introduced me to Rhoades rolls .! They were a show stopper and so easy absolutely fantastic

[@kirasgirly]

Lol you peeling potatoes made me remember something. My son stood close to me, like yours did when you were peeling. Mine asked me what I was doing. Said um what does it look like I’m doing? Not mean just asking. He said, “peeling, but why are you taking so long?” I said, “ because you aren’t helping me. “ 🤣 then he shocked me and said can I have a peeler then? If I help, then I can have mashed potatoes faster. Lol good reasoning child lol

[@chrisferguson7321]

Thank you for sharing your amazing recipes and tips/tricks. I think the greatest blessing you can pass to your daughter is to teach her how to cook. Happy Thanksgiving

[@adrianeballard]

I dont know how you do it all. Between working, being a mom AND posting long videos on KZbin ...amazing.

[@stephanielang2027]

If you like crunch - water chestnuts in green bean casserole and some Parmesan cheese are really good additions! I also dress up Stove Top w apples and celery. I’m no Jen - not home making it over here!!! So excited for Vlogmas this year!!

[@tracibritt5723]

I always use the Libbys pumpkin pie recipe.

[@emmajenkins6290]

SOO happy you posted this! i just rewatched last years thanksgiving video while i was waiting for this one!!!

[@pineapple7914]

Just finished your last year vlogmas playlist. Right in time!

[@hannahkayee831]

Checked about 30x today since I'm horribly sick and knew you were doing vlogmas. So glad it's a super long video! I've tried to go to sleep but I can't.

[@h.c9224]

Jenn: thank you for opening your home to us and sharing with us these genuine, cozy, real life moments ! Extremely nice to watch you and comforting. Everything looks delicious and I am sure it was and the family enjoy it. So cozy and beautiful, thank you for bringing the true cheer to us. I was down with a cold so Hubby and I didn’t celebrate until Monday :) my turkey breast didn’t come out as good as yours, but it was still good to mark and feel the thanksgiving spirit. Merry Christmas and please keep this quality - real life content coming ! God bless and Merry Christmas !

[@valerieknauber2149]

First one here for vlogmas!! Just. What I need after a terrible day at work, Jens video.

[@moneyandplans3959]

Ugh, tell me about it! Everything went to hell in a handbasket today. I ended up asking to sign out at noon.

[@heyjustine8199]

Well now that Jen’s posted her first vlogmas video we can all celebrate 🎉 looking forward to a video everyday 🙌🏽

[@hannahkayee831]

My day has been horrible, woke up feeling like I have the flu, had to do distance learning with my daughter, her Zoom teacher is awesome so I'm so grateful for that, burnt pizza rolls, have a ton of dishes to do, dropped my hair straightener in the toliet because it was on a shelf above toliet. Hope your day got a little better! Mine has been a nightmare.

[@phyllisstein1837]

and yes, creamy mushroom, creamy chicken and creamy celery are all perfectly interchangeable. even if you don't think so, creamy mushroom and creamy celery certainly are!

[@leticiapantoja9986]

I’ve been waiting all day. You are by far the greatest KZbinr EVER!!!

[@Jen-Chapin]

You are so kind, thank you!

[@kaylaclark9135]

I loved last years vlogmas when u showed like ur favorite cookbooks, gave gift ideas, and ur favorite christmas cookies

[@crowdedisolation]

brining is very good. I love it. I've never brined a bird but my Dad did and other family members do it. I love cool whip on pumpkin pie. lots of cool whip. O.M.G! The stuffed mushrooms look fantastic!

[@rosiekay1278]

I just re-watched all the thanksgiving videos and just LOVE them. I can’t wait for this years!

[@texasbelle19]

Yay! You have the best vlogmas videos! I just want to say your videos have helped me so much from meal prep to scrapbooking. Thank you!

[@anavaldesuso8607]

Waiting for your vlogmas this year!! I watched all of them last year!! Thank you for doing it Jen.

[@juliannam9521]

Happy Vlogmas and thanks for all you do! Your videos will make Dec. 2020 extra special. Look forward to learning about your new job! Blessings to you and your family and your sweet baby Murphy. Stay safe and well. xoxoxo

[@Mummakat]

Excited to watch your vlogmas series this year! 🤗

[@chelseamarie8973]

Telling myself I can’t watch all of this right now because I have to get up early and it’s already 10.... typing this an hour later (:

[@jamesnbrenda8960]

What a beautiful Thanksgiving meal!! Everything looked so good! I actually use the same recipe for pumpkin pie and I think if I used anything else my family would not be happy with me at all.😂. So maybe because it was on the bottom of the oven? So excited to see your vlogs all month! God bless and keep you all safe and sound. Brenda~

[@lfilip7313]

Yayyyyy! Was waiting all day for your video, almost thought u werent doing vlogmas and changed your mind!!

[@DrDrayzday]

Happy holidays Jen! Looking forward to your December content 👍🏻

[@Jen-Chapin]

Yay! Thank you! Same to you!

[@kanchannegi7127]

I've been waiting like crazy for the Vlogmas.. 😀👍

[@lauramclaine504]

Wow your cooking was so calming thank you I learned a lot 🦋 glad you had a wonderful Thanksgiving.

[@anitatucker8812]

Hurrah Vlogmas! Enjoyed your Thanksgiving celebration. I cooked for the 3 of us but took left overs to my mother. The other kids were out of town. We missed everyone but we had a good time.

[@amypowell5996]

Another great video with great kitchen tips! I never knew you stuff the turkey with various veggies to help maintain the shape and never thought to spray the top piece of plastic wrap with spray oil then flip it over. I always have done that the hard way and struggled to keep it from sticking to itself! Hope you have a great week. Looking forward to your cook book.

[@kimbarbeaureads]

As someone who loves sauteed mushrooms, Worcestershire sauce and mushrooms are besties. They go together quite nicely.

[@megananderson3891]

Already been watching for 10 minutes and I had no idea I was this early!! I came down to browse through the comments and I was like where are the rest?? Oh the video has only been up for 12 minutes

[@ShesInLosAngeles]

I also prepared our Thanksgiving dinner from scratch for just my husband and I. It was delicious and stress free. 👍🏼

[@theresaodea3811]

Beautiful Thanksgiving dinner! Adam did a great job carving the turkey. It all looked very tasty. Thanks for sharing.

[@bnbtemple5936]

OMG. You posted!!! So excited I ended up grabbing and taking my AM meds vs PM ones! Oh twell, I guess. But I am going to forget it all and lose my self here for the next hour. Wow! Thanks, Jen!

[@LaceyPearl86]

We started smoking our turkey 4 years ago and I'm never going back!

[@cherylbunkley7866]

VLOGMAS! Yes! Been waiting all year! Hey Jen!

[@ediehunt5073]

Vlogmas!!!🎄🤶🎅!! My favorite pumpkin pie recipe is...BUY IT AT COSTCO hahahah!

[@aprilh4390]

So happy to see that you are participating in vlogmas! I have been rewatching old videos to find some of the recipes that I know that I have seen but cannot remember exactly what video that they are in.

[@heyjustine8199]

I watch old videos like it’s my favorite tv show on repeat 😂

[@hannahkayee831]

@@heyjustine8199 same 😂

[@stacieezell3678]

Loved seeing all of your prep and cooking. Thanks loved it

[@loriclickpatrick32]

My hubby an I have started coffee with Jen time... thank you so much for all you do. Especially the mental health since the passing of our son. I hope your Thankgiving was blessed.

[@ayozenia]

I am still amazed how you are able to get a video for vlogmas while working full time and everything. you are such an inspiration. I always look forward watching your videos!

[@margedavies2199]

Yay!! Jen is doing VLOGMAS!!

[@taraball1030]

Yay!!! Vlogmas!!! I know its alot of work for you to do, but we love it!!!! Hope you had an amazing Thanksgiving!!!!! 😘 ps...I am IMPATIENTLY waiting for your cookbook!!! Lol. Cant wait!! 😉

[@southcowgirl5042]

I honestly don’t know how I found your channel but I love your content. You have a pleasant personality. I’ve been binge watching!

[@callmecristal]

Jen your cooking vids are my fave! Whenever i'm having a bad day or going through a bad anxiety phase your videos always have this crazy calming effect on me! It's like this wonderful escape for a few minutes! When they are an hour it's like a Christmas gift!! So excited for Vlogmas! Please never stop doing what you do!

[@aprildodgens4550]

Great job over all! The food looked yummy 😋!!! Looking forward to seeing all the vlogmas videos and holiday fun 🎄🎉❤️👍🏻!!!!

[@erinn648]

happy vlogmas, Jen!

[@doandroidzdream]

I swapped to an electric roaster for making my turkey. I appreciate that the bird always turns out moist. The drawback is that while you have pan drippings, you don't get the brown bits on the bottom of the pan that you can get using the oven method. Which makes for excellent gravy.

[@dianasanchez6367]

This makes my heart happy seeing these thanksgiving videos 🙌🏼🥰

[@dorothydaniels8184]

Here I am taking notes and studying up in case there's a quiz in class tomorrow, lol! Thanks for teaching us Turkey 101. Now I know for next time.

[@kaley_lynn]

Hi Jen! New subscriber here and finally sitting down to watch your vlogmas- I love a good binge :) I saw you mention better cheddars in this vlog and I was so excited because no one else shares my love for them!!!! Thank you for being so relatable! I truly love your content!! ❤️❤️

[@denisejamieson2028]

Yaaa vlogmas!! Thank you for all you do and keeping it real! 🥰

[@melissahuffman4320]

Lol yes we are laughing juniper berries!!😂😅😂 Love vlogmus stay safe friend. ❤

[@robynrobinson4348]

if your stuffing is not inside the bird that is why you need more liquid. The stuffing gets some of the juices from the meat if it is used in the traditional way. looks like a lovely meal. As an Australian I am always surprised that you dont have traditional roast potatoes. I guess roast potatoes are English in origin

[@swetldy99]

Hey Jen! I put molasses in my brine and poultry bouquet. It is soooo delicious! Makes me wish I'd made a turkey this year along with my beef short ribs!

[@laurenschlein1394]

Yay! Ding, my phone alerts me that it’s wind down time aka Jen time. 🤣

[@hannahkayee831]

KZbin never notifies me ughhh

[@marykovar2329]

Although I’m a pie crust fan on fruit pies, for pumpkin pie I love the easy peasy “miracle” no crust pie that was on Bisquick boxes back in the 1990’s. I think pumpkin pie is notorious for giving the problems that you’ve encountered: overcooked crust OR undercooked filling when the crust is right. For my family the solution was easy! No crust - saves room for more Cool Whip 😊

[@cerissaj]

Love this, thank you for sharing! 😊. P.S. I have no ground ginger in my cabinet 😂

[@anitaashley8946]

Absolutely loved you sharing your Thanksgiving with all of us!! Thank you so much! ♥️

[@melodiethornock1406]

Your meal looks fabulous. I really want to try your stuffing recipe. I bake my pies the day before.

[@irasemabiggs6434]

Loved the video. The food looked amazing. Jen, that is the pumpkin 🥧 pie recipe I made for years. Make it agaen, is delicious.

[@JuliesPlans]

“I don’t really care for mushrooms”..... you are my people!

[@francesvaldez3611]

Happy Holidays Jen .....The food looks delicious...... Great 👍🏻 job 🙌🏻 can I come over for leftovers lol 🤗😂🎄❤️

[@madewithlovebymari]

I was looking forward to this video. I watched last night before going to bed. Watching again as I’m starting my day. The pumpkin pie recipe I’ve been doing for over 15 years is a Double Layer Pumpkin Pie by Kraft. It is no bake recipe and so good. The only thing I do different is depending who I make it for I may only put 1/8 t. of cloves instead of 1/4 t. This year I made six of these for my family. Always a hit.

[@KittyLovesGingers]

Thank you so much for this Jen. Last year's Thanksgiving video is my favourite one to watch when I'm stressing, it always cheers me up!

[@cindyabraham5503]

I feel ya on the ginger. I usually have fresh ginger though so I just use that, but you reminded me to put ground ginger on my list. Thanks

[@audrahcoleman0224]

First stuffed mushrooms my family does the stems in Cook them and then onions bacon and cheese

[@amorg26]

I said it last year & I’ll say it again. You are a beast in the kitchen. And this only solidified my suspicion that you’re superwoman! Great job ✌🏼

[@CindyKinney]

Hi, Jen. Whenever I'm making anything that calls for cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger (especially when I make pumpkin pies), I use Pumpkin pie spice. So if the recipe calls for half a teaspoon of each, I will use 1 1/2 teaspoons. I've never used sweetened condensed milk in my pumpkin pies; always evaporated milk. Your gravy was gorgeous. I have a great tip. That potato ricer you used is wonderful for draining spinach and getting all the water out and also for doing the same with tuna fish (I hate wet/juicy tuna fish). I just loved watching this video. It relaxes and calms me to watch you in your kitchen.

[@reesteack186]

Tfs your thanksgiving everything looked good 🎄🤶🏻🎅🏼

[@barbaramosley8493]

I'm so excited about Jen and vlogmas, especially this thanksgiving prep video. Thank you for sharing with us Jen and family

[@Jen-Chapin]

Happy holidays!

[@TastingParty]

Happy thanksgiving 🦃 The best pumpkin recipe is on the Libby’s pumpkin can. I make 6-8 pies for the family every year and it’s the best

[@jackiemaccaskill2111]

Thank you!! Thank you Jennifer!! Ohhhh my goodness a video a day till Christmas. 🥰 Muchly appreciated. Xoxo

[@kristenevans4557]

I brush my jalapeño poppers with a little bit of bbq sauce. It’s a game changer and you could totally do a low carb one. Your sister has such a great name😜. Merry Christmas!🎄

[@bariglassman9595]

This was awesome Jen! I really appreciate all of the time and effort you put into your content. Thank you for sharing this! Hope you and your family are having a great holiday season so far!

[@PandaBear62573]

I had a happy accident with our turkey this year. Even though it was in the fridge for 4 days it was still frozen solid. So I had to water bath it all day Wednesday, which is the day I normally brine it like you showed. So Wednesday night I coated it with salt, putting salt directly on the meat, a method I got from Babish. Then when I put the turkey in the oven I put it breast side down for the first 30 minutes then flipped it. It turned out to be my best turkey ever. My daughter, who is not a huge fan of meat, really like it.

[@CK-ku4ro]

Kira is looking so grown up! Hope you guys had a nice Thanksgiving!👍😊🦃

[@valerieknauber2149]

Jen, I'm pretty sure you are supposed to use evaporated milk not sweet condensed milk, lol. At least thats what my granny used. I did that once too and my granny laughed so hard at me, lol

[@shelleyclark4759]

I saw recipes both ways. The one with sweetened condensed milk had no added sugar, the ones with evaporated milk had about a cup of sugar.

[@Jen-Chapin]

Yeah this one did not have sugar so I used sweetened condensed.

[@valerieknauber2149]

@@Jen-Chapin well thats odd, it makes sense then. I actually used sweet condensed milk on accident one year even with the sugar, it was horrible. Lol

[@avalangrin4904]

I love how you talk us through your recipes. I am a recent subscriber, and your organization and calm approach to cooking is a pleasure to watch. 😊😊😊

[@iLoveSkinsUK1]

sooo excited for your vlogmas videos!! SLAYYY

[@kathytate2221]

WOW! Jen what a spread everything looked DELICIOUS. Thanks for Sharing. Take Care and God Bless.

[@jelloycw]

JEN did you see the Sunday game??? Errr ma GWAD!!!!!! Brady cried!!! 🤣

[@auntnann3585]

I made Turkey and rice soup too this year. Put in the freezer. Made bbq Turkey pizza. And a Mexican casserole too.

[@ashleyerinneal3804]

It’s stuffing no matter what! 😉 my grandma called it dressing, it was her favorite and still my favorite turkey dinner side but I call it stuffing too 🙃 loved this long first video of vlogmas! My favorite ever!!

[@rhondaking1998]

Hi Jen! I’m so happy that Vlogmas is back! 🙏💚🎄👩‍🍳

[@Shaunnaversluis]

I watch your videos every morning when I’m getting ready for work- just listening to you plan out your grocery list as I’m doing my make up is so comforting. You could be a podcaster!😘 Also shit on a shingle!! I laugh every time

[@carendudley4288]

Gosh! you go girl! So many different delicious dishes. Candy

[@lorenet.2182]

Last Christmas my family served dinner on Dec 29 for our homeless guests at church. Due to timing we decided to roast the turkey the day before. I always roast my turkey, breast down and it’s always super moist. (The first time I flipped it over to brown and decided that was too much work.) So I roasted it the day before, carved it and put in aluminum steamer pans. Made the gravy too. The next day we reheated the turkey and added some turkey broth. We served dinner and it was delicious. Our guests were so happy. I think I may start doing the turkey the day before. It really frees up the oven.

[@coreydavidson3501]

Oh goodness! You are like superwoman to cook all that. I ordered from Fresh Market when we canceled our trip to my parent's house. Thank you for sharing your day! I laughed out loud when you said we can't have parties because we can't have nice things. HAHA!

[@joiviolette]

Hi jen.. Looks like yall had a great Thanksgiving! I definitely feel homemade is much better than already made ( foods) but sometimes for convenience sake its needed. Lol I will definitely be trying your stuffing/dressing. I never done it from scratch. Also I will be utilizing my PC quick cooker for the potatoes! I did use it for the eggs and love it! I love these videos you do showing us all your tricks for cooking a great meal. Looking forward to vlogmas! 💖🎉

[@LifestylewithLindsay]

The Pilsbury pumpkin pie recipe is the best! Perfectly sweet, but not too sweet. Perfectly pumpkiny but not too much. And super easy.

[@cassandrarosa4106]

Happy vlogmas!! My family recipe for stuffed mushrooms andcstuffed prawns might be worth a shot for adam. 1 punett mushrooms stems off. Place mush caps in baking pan, 1 can lump crab meat, 1 skeeve ritz crackers(crumbled), s&p, garlic &onion powder mixed in a bowl the moistened with 1/2 -1 stick of melted butter till a ball can be formed. Place a ball of mix into mush room cap. Top all with with shredded mozz cheese and drizzle pan 1/2 sticknof more butter. Bake 350 for 20 minutes or until mushrooms are tender. You can swap the mushrooms for butterflied shrimp. Place crab mixture on top of shimp with tails on sticking up.

[@Courtney11886]

Butter wins every time ❤️ happy holidays !

[@doriannegreene7557]

Happy late Thanksgiving! All the food looks so good! So happy to watch your vlogmas videos! I look forward to it every year! Jw, do you have a printable recipe for the chicken and noodles?