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November 19, 2012 by: Shell

Thanksgiving McCormick Review and Giveaway

I started learning how to cook and bake at a very young age. I always enjoyed it and was pretty darn good at it, or so I thought.

Until I tried to make Thanksgiving dinner all on my own for the first time. I thought that since I’d made plenty of dinners, it couldn’t possibly be much different.

But of course, I’d never cooked a turkey before.

And trying to figure out the timing of cooking all the other dishes, getting everything fully cooked- not burnt and not done so early that it would be cold by the time that it was served, was a little more of a challenge than I’d bargained for.

I think the only things that didn’t stress me out were the rolls(store-bought) and the McCormick’s Turkey Gravy Mix. Since even my stressed out self couldn’t mess up store bought rolls and an easy mix. Thankfully, gravy can cover a multitude of culinary sins. McCormick’s gravy comes out lump-free every time and is made with natural spices, no artificial flavors or colors, no MSG, and has zero grams of trans fat.

 

This Thanksgiving is the first in a while that I’ll once again be in charge of the whole meal and I’m hoping this one goes a little smoother than my first!

To make your holidays a little smoother, I have a great giveaway for you from McCormick!

McCormick Giveaway

One of you will win a $75 prize pack including Le Creuset Gravy Boat, Le Creuset Condiment Ladle, and a $50 Crate & Barrel Giftcard. US 18+ only. Winner will be notified via email and have 48 hours to respond or a new winner may be selected.

a Rafflecopter giveaway

Disclaimer: I am part of the Mom It Forward blogger network. Mom It Forward and McCormick 
partnered in support of this campaign. McCormick compensated me for participation in this campaign. 
However, all thoughts and opinions are my own.

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Comments

  1. Karen says

    November 19, 2012 at 7:18 am

    I love the turkey gravy because it is easy to have on hand for those times when, like you said, I need to cover up a cooking sin.  

  2. Julie says

    November 19, 2012 at 7:21 am

    Surprisingly I was never a huge fan of gravy until my stepmom entered our family and she makes it with many meals.  I love it because it adds flavor to those items on the table you just don’t want to eat!

  3. Kerry Ann @Vinobaby's Voice says

    November 19, 2012 at 7:37 am

    I don’t make homemade gravy either. No one has every complained. {Psst–ad some extra sage and a splash on brandy to store-bought/mix gravy and everyone will rave!} That one of my secrets 🙂 Happy Thanksgiving.

  4. nonsequiturchica says

    November 19, 2012 at 8:41 am

    I’m not a huge fan of gravy, but my husband is obsessed!  Hope I win!

  5. Caitlin MidAtlantic says

    November 19, 2012 at 8:53 am

    Mmm… gravy… I love ladling the gravy over my turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing… Gravy really makes Thanksgiving for me!

  6. Maureen says

    November 19, 2012 at 9:30 am

    It is easy uncomplicated and it is always something I can count on for good taste.

  7. Alaine says

    November 19, 2012 at 10:16 am

    Great flavor & easy to make!

  8. Emily says

    November 19, 2012 at 10:22 am

    It’s easy to make.

  9. Rachael Werth says

    November 19, 2012 at 10:40 am

    because it tastes good!

  10. Stasha says

    November 19, 2012 at 11:08 am

    I like all of McCormick’s gravy mixes simply because they are so easy to use.  Add a cup of water, stir and let heat up. BAM! You have yourself some gravy!

  11. Where is the ME in Mommy? says

    November 19, 2012 at 11:09 am

    I’ve tried to make homemade gravy for Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Easter and I’ve come to realize using McCormick gravy is a sanity saver.  

  12. Jessie C. says

    November 19, 2012 at 11:11 am

    I like the flavor and it’s easy to prepare

  13. Teresa Vanselow says

    November 19, 2012 at 11:50 am

    It’s perfect gravy everytime.

  14. Mary Beth Elderton says

    November 19, 2012 at 12:08 pm

    I love McCormick gravy for the consistency.   It’s so easy to use that I don’t save it for holidays.  I even ad it to ordinary casseroles  and weeknight meals.

  15. Hanna says

    November 19, 2012 at 1:10 pm

    I love that it’s easy and always tastes good! I’m not the best cook- but I can always count on the gravy tasting good.

  16. NJ @ A Cookie Before Dinner says

    November 19, 2012 at 1:17 pm

    I love it because it is so easy to make!

  17. AnnMarie says

    November 19, 2012 at 1:21 pm

    Hats off to you for making the Thanksgiving meal! My sister does it and I gladly step aside. It sounds stressful. I use the McCormick seasoning packets for all my dinners. Makes life easy.

  18. Emmy says

    November 19, 2012 at 1:23 pm

    I like it because it is so easy to make and it will taste good everytime.  when I have tried homemade it is often too runny or too lumpy- hard to get right

  19. Nicole-Lynn says

    November 19, 2012 at 1:27 pm

    I like McCormick Gravy on  my mashed potatoes year-round! It has the right amount of seasonings and flavor, is delicious! Thanks for the opportunity!

    Seasidesmitten@aol.com

  20. April Yedinak says

    November 19, 2012 at 1:43 pm

    I like their gravy because it is so much easier than trying to make my own from scratch- getting the hot drippings from the pan without 2nd degree burns is always a challenge.  McCormick is so much faster and safer (for a klutz like me).

  21. Margaret Smith says

    November 19, 2012 at 2:49 pm

    It’s easy to make and it always tastes great.

  22. NaDell says

    November 19, 2012 at 3:01 pm

    I haven’t ever had McCormick’s Turkey Gravy, but I’d LOVE to try it!

  23. Brittany says

    November 19, 2012 at 3:13 pm

    That’s all we use and the family LOVES it! It’s so easy & delicious. 

  24. Katherine says

    November 19, 2012 at 4:03 pm

    I love the taste and no lumps~

  25. Jessica To says

    November 19, 2012 at 4:25 pm

    I love how quick and easy and tasty it is!

  26. Julie says

    November 19, 2012 at 4:36 pm

    tastes almost as good as my mom’s 🙂

  27. Cindy A. says

    November 19, 2012 at 5:33 pm

    Thank you for offering such a generous giveaway. I like McCormick Turkey Gravy because it tastes great and is so simple to make. Like you, I am the only cook in the kitchen, so I welcome the help from McCormick.

  28. Kelly D says

    November 19, 2012 at 5:48 pm

    I like McCormick Turkey Gravy because it is delicious and easy to prepare.

  29. Michele Baron says

    November 19, 2012 at 6:43 pm

    I love this gravy mix….it’s yummy and easy to prepare

  30. carol w says

    November 19, 2012 at 7:29 pm

    I like it because its easy to make and taste great.  thanks
    carolwegs at gmail dot com

  31. Tabathia B says

    November 19, 2012 at 7:29 pm

    Because of it’s consistency and it adds flavor to foods

  32. John Hutchens says

    November 19, 2012 at 7:34 pm

    it tastes good and is easy to make

  33. Susi says

    November 19, 2012 at 8:06 pm

    I use the Mc Cormick turkey gravy as well and usually snazz is up a bit with the drippings from the turkey. I pretty much only use Mc Cormick gravy mixes and also most of their spices. Just love using it. 

  34. Sue Ellison says

    November 19, 2012 at 8:10 pm

    I have never tried their turkey gravy, but I do make their country gravy all the time, It’s easy to make, tastes great, and turns out great each time.

  35. Ann Fantom says

    November 19, 2012 at 8:25 pm

    I like McCormick’s Turkey Gravy because it a quick and easy way to make a great tasting gravy.

  36. Elena says

    November 19, 2012 at 8:35 pm

    because it’s delicious and easy to make

  37. Starr Greenwell says

    November 19, 2012 at 9:09 pm

    great flavor, and very easy

  38. Amanda Sakovitz says

    November 19, 2012 at 9:19 pm

    i like it because it tastes great and its also a perfect consistency.

  39. Susan Chester says

    November 19, 2012 at 10:08 pm

    I love it because it is easy to prepare.

  40. SassyModernMom says

    November 19, 2012 at 10:40 pm

    So important to have a good gravy trick:)

  41. Mary says

    November 19, 2012 at 11:17 pm

    I ‘m in the minority. I make my gravy from scratch. Never found it to be difficult.

  42. Dorothy Deakyne says

    November 19, 2012 at 11:38 pm

    very mild turkey is easy on children’s stomach

  43. Heather says

    November 19, 2012 at 11:49 pm

    easy and delicous! what could be better!

  44. Thomas Murphy says

    November 20, 2012 at 12:12 am

    I like McCormick Turkey Gravy because it is easy t o make and tastes good

  45. Kathy S says

    November 20, 2012 at 12:36 am

    Its super easy to prepare.

  46. Karin C says

    November 20, 2012 at 2:39 am

    My family cant tell the difference so it’s always McCormick gravy in our house…so easy and flavorful.

  47. Cynthia C says

    November 20, 2012 at 7:08 am

    I like it because it makes leftovers taste great.

  48. Maggie S. says

    November 20, 2012 at 7:13 am

    McCormick gravy is best when the leftovers need to go into a pot pie or shepherd’s pie sort of arrangement.

  49. kristen m says

    November 20, 2012 at 11:04 am

    I like it because it’s tasty and EASY!

  50. EMMA L HORTON says

    November 20, 2012 at 11:20 am

    I THINK IT TASTES GOOD

  51. Tina M says

    November 20, 2012 at 11:29 am

    because  it tastes good!

  52. carol says

    November 20, 2012 at 11:31 am

    I love the taste and easy to make

  53. tracy davis says

    November 20, 2012 at 11:35 am

    I like the flavor.

  54. Adrienne says

    November 20, 2012 at 1:37 pm

    Le Crueset? I’m drooling…

    I love gravy, but I never make it. I usually by the jar. 

  55. Sarah Hirsch says

    November 20, 2012 at 3:20 pm

    it makes thanksgiving easier

  56. Katharine Davis says

    November 20, 2012 at 3:40 pm

    I do like it, flavorful and affordable, what is not to like?

  57. Kyl Neusch says

    November 20, 2012 at 3:56 pm

    it is very tasty!

  58. Galit Breen says

    November 20, 2012 at 3:58 pm

    I love the gravy because it’s pure savory delish! Yum!

  59. Amanda K. says

    November 20, 2012 at 4:10 pm

    I love the gravy because it’s a lot more delicious than the way I make it!

  60. mary ann dennis says

    November 20, 2012 at 4:52 pm

    love it for my turkey, potatos and biscuits. so easy to get ready and delicious.

  61. Vera S says

    November 20, 2012 at 5:51 pm

    We like McCormick’s Turkey gravy because it’s easy to make & delicious. 🙂

  62. Linda Lansford says

    November 20, 2012 at 6:30 pm

    I like it because it tastes good

  63. Jimmy says

    November 20, 2012 at 7:35 pm

    It’s easy to make and tastes good

  64. Leah Wall says

    November 20, 2012 at 8:02 pm

    I’ve never made my own. I like easy gravy!

  65. Jodi Weil says

    November 20, 2012 at 8:23 pm

    I like to make a pool for the gravy in my mashed potatoes!

  66. Ttrockwood says

    November 20, 2012 at 8:32 pm

    I love that its so flavorful and fool proof!

  67. Tara F. says

    November 20, 2012 at 9:26 pm

    I love it because my mom always used it to assist with the gravy.
    sweetpeonies07 at gmail

  68. Donna L says

    November 20, 2012 at 9:44 pm

    It’s easy to make and it’s delicious.

  69. Tamar says

    November 20, 2012 at 9:59 pm

    It’s a very great brand and has good flavor.

  70. Malerie C. says

    November 20, 2012 at 10:03 pm

    It takes away holiday cooking stress

  71. Tracy says

    November 20, 2012 at 10:36 pm

    One word: easy

  72. Denise m says

    November 20, 2012 at 11:42 pm

    i like it because it tastes great and is easy to make

  73. Kate F. says

    November 20, 2012 at 11:52 pm

    I like it because it tastes good.

  74. Rebecca Graham says

    November 21, 2012 at 12:40 am

    I like it because it is easy to make and it tastes good on mashed potatoes.

  75. renee walters says

    November 21, 2012 at 6:27 am

    I like the flavor and it’s easy to make!  Thanks!

  76. Jenny Gibbons says

    November 21, 2012 at 11:28 am

    My turkey-baking skills have always been marginal at best and you’re right: a good gravy covers up a lot of culinary sins!

  77. Tarah says

    November 21, 2012 at 12:27 pm

    I love cooking &baking as well! 🙂

  78. Denise S says

    November 21, 2012 at 1:33 pm

    Its very easy to make.

  79. PAIGE CHANDLER says

    November 21, 2012 at 3:38 pm

    McCormick gravy tastes as good as home made.

  80. michelle bryan says

    November 21, 2012 at 5:11 pm

    I love it b/c it is so easy.

  81. Racheal S says

    November 21, 2012 at 6:13 pm

    great giveaway. My family love McCormick gravy because it comes in convenient packets and its so easy to make. It goes great with turkey.

  82. LeAnn V says

    November 21, 2012 at 6:59 pm

    Love Mccormick gravives, I use them to add volume to my homemade gravy or on their own. Either way they are quick, easy & tasty.

  83. Sheila K. says

    November 21, 2012 at 7:35 pm

    It’s so easy to use and tastes great!

  84. Christine says

    November 21, 2012 at 10:12 pm

    huge fan of gravy

  85. latanya says

    November 21, 2012 at 11:39 pm

    it tastes good

  86. Karen Medlin says

    November 22, 2012 at 12:12 am

    Flavor, easy to prepare and making it is stressfree!

  87. Stephanie @ Babe's Rockin' Mami says

    November 22, 2012 at 12:27 am

    It’s tasty and easy, I like to keep packets on hand for when I don’t want to make it from scratch!

  88. Melissa Nix says

    November 22, 2012 at 8:02 am

    The gravy is always so delicious!

  89. Jody Sisson says

    November 22, 2012 at 12:58 pm

    I like it because my family says it tastes better than other ones.

  90. Marcia Goss says

    November 22, 2012 at 9:10 pm

    I like it because it is so easy to prepare.

  91. Ani says

    November 23, 2012 at 12:29 am

    I like it because it tastes good and makes my turkey and mashed potatoes extra yummy.

  92. Mary Casper says

    November 23, 2012 at 7:00 am

    its easy and no lumps

  93. Nance Meyer says

    November 23, 2012 at 1:25 pm

    I like it because it’s easy and tastes as good as homemade.

  94. Kristy Thiel says

    November 23, 2012 at 2:37 pm

    I feel like it tastes homemade!

  95. Janice Cooper says

    November 23, 2012 at 6:04 pm

    It tastes great and flavorful

  96. Lorena Keech says

    November 23, 2012 at 7:19 pm

    It is so versatile.

  97. Debra Ford says

    November 23, 2012 at 8:39 pm

    I can’t make gravy from scratch to save my life so I like how easy this is and tasty too.

  98. Susan C says

    November 23, 2012 at 10:20 pm

    It is delicious and I can’t make gravy, so it works out well.

  99. Carolyn G says

    November 23, 2012 at 10:34 pm

    I like it with mashed potatoes because it tastes homemade

  100. Lucy Schwartz says

    November 23, 2012 at 10:40 pm

    I need all the help I can get to make good tasting gravy. That is whty i like McCormick’s.

  101. Dijah A says

    November 23, 2012 at 10:44 pm

    I like it because it tastes great, and you really can’t go wrong with it. It’s easy to dress up and make it as thick or thin as you’d like also.

  102. Stephanie A says

    November 24, 2012 at 12:41 am

    It’s easy to make and always comes out tasting good!

  103. Stephanie Larison says

    November 24, 2012 at 2:36 am

    Hubby prefers turkey gravy over anything else, I love how easy it is to make.

  104. Chastidy says

    November 24, 2012 at 3:33 am

    I love gravy on my mashed potatoes 🙂

  105. Deb C says

    November 24, 2012 at 5:20 am

    I like McCormick Turkey Gravy because it’s easy but delicious.

  106. Jamie Feldman says

    November 24, 2012 at 8:43 am

    I would use the gravy to add moisture and flavor.

  107. Jeannie says

    November 24, 2012 at 8:50 am

    McCormicks Turkey gravy is great for adding flavor to turkey.

  108. Leslie L. Stanziani says

    November 24, 2012 at 9:31 am

    I love the taste and the creaminess of their turkey gravy.

  109. dani marie says

    November 24, 2012 at 10:17 am

    it is a classic and has great flavor.

  110. tuesday says

    November 24, 2012 at 10:55 am

    It tastes just like Moms! 

  111. Karen says

    November 24, 2012 at 11:20 am

    It’s simple and delicious. Thanks for the giveaway.

  112. Kimberly Hilbert says

    November 24, 2012 at 12:02 pm

    I like it b/c it’s quick and easy. And if we run out, easy to make more.

  113. Theresa D says

    November 24, 2012 at 12:56 pm

    I like it because it tastes great and is really quick and easy to make.

  114. Crunchy Con Mommy says

    November 24, 2012 at 1:26 pm

    I love turkey gravy because it tastes so yummy and makes everything (potatoes, turkey, etc) seem more moist and flavorful!

  115. Wild Orchid says

    November 24, 2012 at 3:19 pm

    I like their gravy because it tastes great and it is simple! 
    Entered the Rafflecopter form as “Wild Orchid”

    Thanks for the chance to win!
    wildorchid985 at gmail dot com

  116. Pamela Lloyd says

    November 24, 2012 at 3:24 pm

    I don’t make homemade gravy because I eat only fish, but I love the flavor of turkey gravy so I opt to use McCormicks everytime.

  117. Roberta says

    November 24, 2012 at 3:40 pm

    Because it is YUMMY!!!!

  118. Ashley H says

    November 24, 2012 at 3:56 pm

    It is easy and yummy. 

  119. Olivia Rubin says

    November 24, 2012 at 4:01 pm

    It pairs well with side dishes, no need to make up several gravies, just this one

  120. Robin says

    November 24, 2012 at 4:02 pm

    It tastes like homemade gravy

  121. s riches says

    November 24, 2012 at 4:24 pm

    I like it because it does not contain msg.

  122. Debra Hall says

    November 24, 2012 at 4:35 pm

    because its always so good

  123. Tanya White says

    November 24, 2012 at 8:29 pm

    I like it because it is easy to make and taste so good.

  124. Patricia Wojnar Crowley says

    November 24, 2012 at 8:36 pm

    I love how easy it is to make!

  125. Tim Anderson says

    November 24, 2012 at 9:55 pm

    Easy to make “hint I add a little drippings” and it tastes great

  126. Tara O. says

    November 24, 2012 at 9:55 pm

    It’s easy to make and delicious to eat.

  127. Annemarie Z. says

    November 24, 2012 at 10:34 pm

    It is easy to prepare and tastes great!

  128. Deb K says

    November 24, 2012 at 11:11 pm

    I love the taste

  129. lisa lo says

    November 24, 2012 at 11:29 pm

    I add it to some of my recipes for extra flavor.

  130. rochelle johnson says

    November 24, 2012 at 11:41 pm

    because it is so easy to make

  131. Lisa Garner says

    November 24, 2012 at 11:56 pm

    I like McCormick Turkey gravy because it’s so easy to make and inexpensive.

  132. Kayla says

    November 25, 2012 at 12:05 am

    It’s easy and tasty!

  133. Tara says

    November 25, 2012 at 12:07 am

    Because it’s delicious!

  134. Tracy Allen says

    November 25, 2012 at 12:54 am

    So tasty – really perks up plain food

  135. kristy says

    November 25, 2012 at 2:52 am

    it adds flair to plain mashed potatoes 

  136. john mains says

    November 25, 2012 at 5:14 am

    i like it because of the flavor

  137. katfam says

    November 25, 2012 at 8:21 am

    I’m not a fan of gravy, but my DH likes it. It is easier than bothering to make it myself.

  138. Marcie V. says

    November 25, 2012 at 9:49 am

    It’s so easy

  139. Sherry Eckman says

    November 25, 2012 at 10:41 am

    My family likes McCormick Turkey gravy because of the taste and consistency!

  140. carol lewis says

    November 25, 2012 at 10:59 am

    So good every time
    easy to prepare nice to have on hand everyone loves it always a hit!!!

  141. sandy says

    November 25, 2012 at 11:30 am

    I like McCormick Gravy because it adds to the flavor of the turkey without overpowering it and it seems that most people love its flavor!

    sandysaveseveryday AT gmail DOT com

  142. Brenda Elsner says

    November 25, 2012 at 11:33 am

    I like McCormick turkey gravy because it is easy to make and great tasting!!

  143. Sherry Conrad says

    November 25, 2012 at 12:26 pm

    I love the convenience.

  144. Kenya Johnson says

    November 25, 2012 at 1:13 pm

    I love that the gravy is easy to make. 

  145. Judy L says

    November 25, 2012 at 1:14 pm

    I love the flavor!

  146. Barbara Stenby says

    November 25, 2012 at 1:43 pm

    McCormick gravy makes everything taste better! It tastes as good as homemade!

  147. Sandy V. says

    November 25, 2012 at 1:45 pm

    I like the flavor and it is easy to make.

  148. mary gardner says

    November 25, 2012 at 1:46 pm

    i like it because it tastes great and is quick and easy to make

    jagar0047 at yahoo dot com

  149. Geoff K says

    November 25, 2012 at 1:49 pm

    I like it first and foremost because it takes the difficulty out of making a good gravy, and it always has just the right consistency, which I could never achieve with gravy made from scratch!

  150. julie hawkins says

    November 25, 2012 at 2:09 pm

    I like it because it tastes great

  151. Stacy says

    November 25, 2012 at 2:39 pm

    Gravy tastes great and it very convenient.

  152. Amy DeLong says

    November 25, 2012 at 4:37 pm

    love gravy especially during the holidays!
    ardelong2(at)gmail(dot)com

  153. Tiffany Hearn says

    November 25, 2012 at 5:21 pm

    I love it because it tastes great and is so easy to make!

  154. Richard Hicks says

    November 25, 2012 at 5:42 pm

    Love the taste and quick to prepare

    brich22 at earthlink dot net

  155. Jessica Rose says

    November 25, 2012 at 5:52 pm

    It has a great flavor! 

  156. Heather S says

    November 25, 2012 at 6:44 pm

    It is easy to make and tastes great

  157. Jenny says

    November 25, 2012 at 6:52 pm

    I like it and buy it because not only think it tastes good, but my kids agree.

  158. Charlene says

    November 25, 2012 at 7:02 pm

    I like it because it is easy to make & tastes great 🙂

  159. Leah Shumack says

    November 25, 2012 at 10:29 pm

    we love it because it’s so simple to make and it tastes good!

  160. Wendy McBride says

    November 25, 2012 at 10:31 pm

    I like it because it is easy to make and tastes good!

    wendym at cableone dot net

  161. Lentil says

    November 25, 2012 at 10:40 pm

    Easy and yummy 🙂

  162. Vikki Billings says

    November 25, 2012 at 10:56 pm

    The reason I love McCormick’s Turkey gravy is because I love the taste of it, love the price and also love how easy it is to make!

  163. Buddy Garrett says

    November 25, 2012 at 11:10 pm

    I like it because it is convenient and delicious.

  164. Laurie Emerson says

    November 25, 2012 at 11:16 pm

    I love it as it always taste as if you had made the gravy from scratch. It always comes out so smooth and is so easy to make.

  165. Christian Alejandro N. says

    November 25, 2012 at 11:25 pm

    It tastes excellent! It can also save the day if the turkey is a bit dry.

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