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Most people who know me well, know that I am not a great cook.  I’m okay with who I am.  Nobody in family ever starved.   Cooking just doesn’t come easy for me.  So I look for really easy things to make.  One of my favorite new things to make is Turkey Breast Tenderloin by Jennie-O in the Savory Roast Flavor.  It comes pre-seasoned in a nice plastic pouch.  It freezes well.  Thaws out nicely.  It is easy to cook.  Just pop it in the oven(after removing it from the nice little plastic pouch) and roast for about an hour.  Slice and serve with any side dish and vegetable.  Instant yummy dinner for two, plus leftovers.

So last week, on Monday I had to be away from home the whole afternoon.  I thought I would try this delicious turkey in the slow cooker.  A fool-proof dinner would be awaiting me and the big guy.  Except for one tiny detail.

I forgot to turn the slow cooker to “low”.  I left it in the “off” mode.  Note to everyone:  turkey does not cook when placed in “Off” slow cooker and sits on the kitchen table with the sun beating down on it all afternoon.  The turkey had to be trashed.  And a kind soul (thank you son) brought in fast food.

I was a bit dejected.  I had never ruined this easy a dinner.  Well, not in a long time.

So, on Wednesday, I trekked to Woodman’s where it is most likely to find this lovely turkey item and bought another to make for dinner that night.

I started early, making dinner that is.  I put the food item in a the oven at 1pm to cook for an hour.  Then I was going to slice in and simmer it in broth  for awhile and make potatoes and green beans to complete this wonderful meal.

I was going to do all that, except after putting the turkey in the oven, I fell asleep for almost two hours.  When I awoke to the scent of charred turkey, I knew I was in trouble.  And so was the turkey.

It was edible, sort of.  It was unique.  It was a one of a kind meal.  One that I never want to have again.

And these two turkeys have completely destroyed my confidence.  In cooking, that is.

Until further notice, we will be eating sandwiches.