The Thanksgiving Menu Preparations
Preparations are being made in my habitat for Thanksgiving dinner. This means all different types of foods are prepared at once and the smells wafting from the kitchen can be overwhelming! A cat’s nose has to work extra hard to determine the origin of these smells. And this is more difficult than you think, because the Thanksgiving menu is not all turkey and ham. There are decoys on that menu like cranberry relish. A cat must remain diligent and stalk the kitchen to determine the best time to ambush the table and snag a tasty morsel.
The Waiting is the Hardest Part
Patience is a virtue, and we cats have that down. I feel sorry for the dogs on these occasions. They really just can’t seem to control themselves. Whimpering, whining and yapping with no clear strategy in place, a dog is so obvious. We cat’s however, sit and wait, silently… silently… until the opportunity to strike. But sometimes the waiting can even be a little tedious for felines.
To help you pass the time while waiting for dinner, I thought I would share with you how I contribute to the Thanksgiving menu preparations in our habitat. I have perfected a super easy mashed potatoes recipe that all cats can prepare. The look of surprise and appreciation on your parent’s face really makes all the effort worthwhile too.
Gracey’s Super Easy Mashed Potatoes Recipe
Ingredients: Potatoes
Method: Mash
Using our Dictionary Version 2.1.3 (80.4) on the iMac I verified the method’s definition.
mash (ma sh)
noun a uniform mass made by crushing a substance into a soft pulp
verb reduce (a food or other substance) to a uniform mass by crushing it: mash the beans to a paste [as adjective] (mashed) mashed bananas.
Locate: Find the potatoes in the kitchen. I have found the best opportunity is when my dad goes hunting at the store and returns with a sack of potatoes. He typically leaves the potatoes on the counter.
Prepare: Step 1) Pounce on the crinkle sack. A special bonus is the sack makes a super fun noise.
Step 2) Pounce until the bag is flat.
Step 3) Your parent can now open, pour and serve the mashed potatoes.
Recipe for Distraction in your Habitat
While my dad is still in that super appreciative mode and showing off my newly created dish to my mom, this sometimes presents an opening for me to nab a nibble of turkey. I hope this recipe is one that you can follow in your own home this holiday season.
Happy Thanksgiving!
Happy Thanksgiving and thank you for being my friend.
katboxjanitor says
Hey Gracie, I totally get your feelings about dogs and their so-called dignity. They even DROOL when they see or smell food. Nothing like kitty manners. I have never had either of my kitties participate in such creative cooking techniques!
Did you have any cooking mentors? 😉
Cindy Loohoo says
You’re pawsome Gracey!! Do you get to enjoy your mashed potatoes or are they just for your parents to eat?
Elizabeth Flynn says
You are *priceless*, Gracey 🙂 Hope you, your Mom and your Dad had a very happy and FULLfilling Thanksgiving. xoxoxo
Wallingford says
Great tip! You are so smart!
Gracey, The Tiniest Tiger says
Thank you Wallingford! I bet you are super smart too!!! xoxoxo
Magwhisk says
Happy Thanksgiving , sweet Gracey…You are your family are so special to us!!! xoxox
Gracey, The Tiniest Tiger says
Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family Janet. You all are very special to me too, xoxo