See this at: kaboodle.com| Added on 11/26/08

It's just me and the kitties and it's all about us! Keeping it simple. I plan to eat leftovers all week!

It's just me and the kitties and it's all about us! Keeping it simple. I plan to eat leftovers all week! See less

See this at: sfgate.com| Added on 11/14/07

The San Francisco Chronicle has pulled together all their Thanksgiving-related coverage together in one place. They've got video on how to carve a...

See this at: slate.com| Added on 11/26/08

With stuffing you declare your allegiance to tradition. Are you a Southern cornbread dressing traditionalist, an oyster stuffing epicure, or do you love the native-foods appeal of wild rice? Personally, I'm a stuffing bobo. I like the sweet-tart... See more

With stuffing you declare your allegiance to tradition. Are you a Southern cornbread dressing traditionalist, an oyster stuffing epicure, or do you love the native-foods appeal of wild rice? Personally, I'm a stuffing bobo. I like the sweet-tart eclecticism of a fruity stuffing like this one at Bon Appetit though I'd put some nuts in it just for fun. Cranberry sauce provides an essential tartness to the rich Thanksgiving table, and it's perpetually being tweaked—including a curious new inclination (in Saveur and the Food Network site, for instance) to roast it rather than cook it stovetop. As long as there's some sugar and citrus involved, it's hard to go wrong with homemade cranberry sauce. Even radical-seeming additions—like dates, ginger, port, or kumquats—have less impact on the finished product than you might imagine because cranberries are so domineering. My family has long gone with a raw version like this one, but cooked cranberries offer a darker, candied charm. Slide shows of... See less

See this at: slashfood.com| Added on 11/14/07

* Everything you need to know, kitchen-wise, about Thanksgiving, including four different kinds of turkey and gravy, four different kinds of stuffing, six different types of potatoes, and even four variations on cranberry sauce. * What to do with the... See more

* Everything you need to know, kitchen-wise, about Thanksgiving, including four different kinds of turkey and gravy, four different kinds of stuffing, six different types of potatoes, and even four variations on cranberry sauce. * What to do with the turkey carcass. * What to cook the other 29 days of November. * Gifts for the cook on your list. * Ideas for a simple, chic holiday party. * More recipes from this month: Whole Wheat Dinner Rolls, Greek Salad Pita Sandwiches, Brown Sugar Ice Cream with Cayenne-Spiced Walnuts, and The Perfect Pie. See less

See this at: nytimes.com| Added on 11/20/07

This week marks the beginning of the gluttony season, but is pigging out during the holidays a harmless indulgence or a real health worry? Indigestion, flatulence and the need to unbutton tight pants are the most common...

This week marks the beginning of the gluttony season, but is pigging out during the holidays a harmless indulgence or a real health worry? Indigestion, flatulence and the need to unbutton tight pants are the most common... See less

See this at: hnn.us| Added on 11/14/07

Thanksgiving dinner: never has the history of a meal been so obscured by myth. Every year on the fourth Thursday in November, Americans sit down to eat with family and friends. Some gather to give thanks for all that they have received over the... See more

Thanksgiving dinner: never has the history of a meal been so obscured by myth. Every year on the fourth Thursday in November, Americans sit down to eat with family and friends. Some gather to give thanks for all that they have received over the previous year; others get together just to enjoy turkey and football. We all celebrate Thanksgiving in our own ways. So what do most Americans believe happened on that first Thanksgiving Day? Most still cling to what they learned in elementary school. The Pilgrims sat down with Indians for a big meal of turkey, cornbread, cranberries and pumpkin pie. The Pilgrims dressed in black, and the Indians wore feathers and colorful beads. In fact, many Americans today still recall if they were "pilgrims" or "Indians" in their school pageants. It's a charming story, but it's a myth. To be sure, it's a powerful one -- one that will be repeated many times this November. The fact that it's so pervasive is evidence that American myths have long lives. So what... See less

See this at: hnn.us| Added on 11/14/07

The Pilgrims Held the First Thanksgiving To see what the first Thanksgiving was like you have to go to: Texas. Texans claim the first Thanksgiving in America actually took place in little San Elizario, a community near El Paso, in 1598 --... See more

The Pilgrims Held the First Thanksgiving To see what the first Thanksgiving was like you have to go to: Texas. Texans claim the first Thanksgiving in America actually took place in little San Elizario, a community near El Paso, in 1598 -- twenty-three years before the Pilgrims' festival. For several years they have staged a reenactment of the event that culminated in the Thanksgiving celebration: the arrival of Spanish explorer Juan de Onate on the banks of the Rio Grande. De Onate is said to have held a big Thanksgiving festival after leading hundreds of settlers on a grueling 350-mile long trek across the Mexican desert. Then again, you may want to go to Virginia.. At the Berkeley Plantation on the James River they claim the first Thanksgiving in America was held there on December 4th, 1619....two years before the Pilgrims' festival....and every year since 1958 they have reenacted the event. In their view it's not the Mayflower we should remember, it's the Margaret, the little ship... See less

See this at: familyfun.go.com| Added on 11/14/07

Fun for Thanksgiving 2006: Find Thanksgiving Day recipes, crafts and games that kids and parents will enjoy!

Fun for Thanksgiving 2006: Find Thanksgiving Day recipes, crafts and games that kids and parents will enjoy! See less

See this at: msnbc.msn.com| Added on 11/20/07

“Cookie” contributing editor Laurie Gelman shares helpful advice on how to get your little ones excited and involved in Thanksgiving: Between roasting the turkey, glad-handing the in-laws and spiking the eggnog, it is easy to lose sight of the little... See more

“Cookie” contributing editor Laurie Gelman shares helpful advice on how to get your little ones excited and involved in Thanksgiving: Between roasting the turkey, glad-handing the in-laws and spiking the eggnog, it is easy to lose sight of the little ones underfoot — and the table they’ll sit at. See below for some easy ways to integrate your kids into the holiday preparations, including setting a stunning kids’ table, and they will surely give thanks for you. The day before 1. Bring kids to the farmers market or produce section and pick pumpkins, squash and Indian corn to decorate the dinner table. See who can find the most gnarled and knobby gourds and the cutest minipumpkins. See less

See this at: rachaelrayshow.com| Added on 11/23/07

"I thought it was just going to be us," she says about the upcoming Thanksgiving dinner with her husband. "We were going to have turkey and stuffing and whatever I was going to make; I already had the menu planned."

"I thought it was just going to be us," she says about the upcoming Thanksgiving dinner with her husband. "We were going to have turkey and stuffing and whatever I was going to make; I already had the menu planned." See less

Highlights: But then, Geri's husband David invited his mother Elsie to join them. "I will eat almost anything," Elsie says, "but I will NOT eat turkey, especially when they load it up with that gravy. I will not eat it."

See this at: slate.com| Added on 11/26/08

He's the change: Change comes from the leader. He's picking competent people to execute change. His economic team is not excessively ideological, and he's likely to keep current Defense Secretary Robert Gates. Hillary at State Great idea: She knows... See more

He's the change: Change comes from the leader. He's picking competent people to execute change. His economic team is not excessively ideological, and he's likely to keep current Defense Secretary Robert Gates. Hillary at State Great idea: She knows the issues, won't be afraid to tell Obama what she thinks, and is the perfect embodiment of American ideals of opportunity and service. See less

See this at: slashfood.com| Added on 11/14/07

To quote Tom Cruise on The Today Show, "Matt, Matt, Matt, Matt, Matt..." Matt Wilson over at Cracked.com gives his list of the Best and Worst Thanksgiving Food. I made a prediction before I even read the piece that turkey, stuffing, and pie would be... See more

To quote Tom Cruise on The Today Show, "Matt, Matt, Matt, Matt, Matt..." Matt Wilson over at Cracked.com gives his list of the Best and Worst Thanksgiving Food. I made a prediction before I even read the piece that turkey, stuffing, and pie would be in the "best" category, while green bean casseroles and yams would be in the "worst." Well, I was partly right. He actually lists turkey in the "worst" category! Whaaaaa? He gives big props to pie, corn on the cob, and yams though. He doesn't like the cranberry sauce in a can, and it makes me wonder if he even knows you don't have to have it in can, you can actually make fresh stuff yourself! Matt, seriously, how can you not like turkey? Are you a Communist? (Funny part about the family awkwardness though.) So what are your favorite ane least favorite Thanksgiving Day foods? Tags: corn on the cob, cracked.com, cranberry sauce, green bean casserole, pie, stuffing, sweet potatoes, SweetPotatoes, turkey, yams * Permalink * Email this * Linking... See less

See this at: seriouseats.com| Added on 11/24/08

A man in a suit must have said, "How can we sell more boxed onion strings?" And so the dependence on canned cream of mushroom soup was born. The familiar murky-colored sludge contains a mushroom fleck or two. Dare we suggest a replacement in green... See more

A man in a suit must have said, "How can we sell more boxed onion strings?" And so the dependence on canned cream of mushroom soup was born. The familiar murky-colored sludge contains a mushroom fleck or two. Dare we suggest a replacement in green bean casserole? Oh, how the onion strings would throw a fit! And let's be honest, dinner guests might too. (Well done, boxed onion string moguls. We are hooked.) Alternative: Anthony Bourdain's mushroom soup See less

See this at: seattlepi.nwsource.c...| Added on 11/21/08

By HSIAO-CHING CHOU SEATTLE POST-INTELLIGENCER FOOD WRITER The sweet potato, like other edible roots, is an ugly duckling. It has a knobby, often contorted torso that tapers at the ends. The skin is dusty, the color of red mud, and bears the scars of... See more

By HSIAO-CHING CHOU SEATTLE POST-INTELLIGENCER FOOD WRITER The sweet potato, like other edible roots, is an ugly duckling. It has a knobby, often contorted torso that tapers at the ends. The skin is dusty, the color of red mud, and bears the scars of having lived underground. It's nothing a little culinary alchemy can't transform, of course, but the sweet potato is not the prettiest creature found on a grocery display. We don't talk much about the sweet potato, but it has inspired everything from recipes to songs. Doesn't a slice of sweet potato pie sound good? No fork, please. Just pick it up with your hand and eat it. James Taylor croons about how he's walking on cloud nine because his girl loves him so; she's his "Sweet Potato Pie." From the depths of the South to the fields in Japan, they hold festivals in honor of the sweet potato, too. You might attend the Yambilee in Louisiana or the Golden Sweet Potato Festival in the Lone Star state. If you're in Kurimoto Town in November, you... See less

See this at: slashfood.com| Added on 11/14/07

Anyone who has eaten either Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner with me knows that I hate sweet potatoes and love yams. I always thought this was weird because I assumed they were sort of the same thing. Now I know that's not really the case. And I've... See more

Anyone who has eaten either Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner with me knows that I hate sweet potatoes and love yams. I always thought this was weird because I assumed they were sort of the same thing. Now I know that's not really the case. And I've found one frozen turkey dinner from Boston Market (in stores, not sure about the restaurants) that includes a sweet potato casserole with a pecan topping that I've fallen in love with. These folks are trying to make November Sweet Potato Awareness Month. The site not only gives a detailed explanation of what yams are and what sweet potatoes are, they also give some great recipes, including Sweet Potato Cornbread Stuffing and Sweet Potato Apple Casserole. Tags: Holidash, sweet potato awareness month, sweet potato casserole, sweet potatoes, yams * Permalink * Email this * Linking Blogs * Comments [7] See less

See this at: epicurious.com| Added on 11/14/07

As much as we all adore the classic, Norman Rockwell–esque Thanksgiving dinner, serving up the same old turkey and trimmings year after year can get...

Highlights: Our centerpiece is roasted turkey marinated in a complex Mexican mole sauce and richly stuffed with masa harina, similar to what's pressed inside the corn husk wrapper of a tamale.

See this at: food.yahoo.com| Added on 11/21/07

Provided by Martha Stewart Martha shows how to carve a turkey. (53 Ratings) 3 out of 5 stars Rate It: * Deconstructed Turkey Provided by Epicurious.com Ted Allen created this recipe for Epicurious as part of a Thanksgiving menu. You can marinate the... See more

Provided by Martha Stewart Martha shows how to carve a turkey. (53 Ratings) 3 out of 5 stars Rate It: * Deconstructed Turkey Provided by Epicurious.com Ted Allen created this recipe for Epicurious as part of a Thanksgiving menu. You can marinate the turkey in brine, as specified here, or you can skip that… more » (2 Ratings) 3 out of 5 stars Rate It: * Tuscan-Style Turkey Breast with Sage Gravy Provided by Food & Wine (2 Ratings) 2.5 out of 5 stars Rate It: * A Simply Perfect Roast Turkey Provided by Allrecipes.com Simple, perfect roast turkey just like grandma used to make. Seasoned with salt and pepper, and basted with turkey stock, the flavors of the turkey really… more » (30 Ratings) 4 out of 5 stars Rate It: * Grilled Whole Turkey Provided by Allrecipes.com Grilling a turkey outdoors in a kettle drum barbecue is a boon to one-oven homes on heavy baking days such as Thanksgiving. (14 Ratings) 3.5 out of 5 stars Rate It: * Start a New Thanksgiving Tradition With a Smoked Turkey... See less

See this at: msnbc.msn.com| Added on 11/20/07

Some of the statistics you probably already know. The Wednesday before Thanksgiving is the busiest travel day of the year, as everyone tries to get home for Thanksgiving. Those numbers are more or less inevitable. Twenty-seven million passengers will... See more

Some of the statistics you probably already know. The Wednesday before Thanksgiving is the busiest travel day of the year, as everyone tries to get home for Thanksgiving. Those numbers are more or less inevitable. Twenty-seven million passengers will fly from Nov. 23 through Nov. 27. It's not going to be pretty. But you don't have to be abused by the numbers, by airports or airlines. Here are my last-minute travel tips to get you home with the least amount of stress and abuse. I'm not going to tell you to get to the airport early. Everyone else will tell you that. What I will tell you is to be a contrarian traveler, and — in effect — to ignore virtually every airport/airline sign. First, if at all possible, ship your bags ahead. There are about 17 separate door-to-door courier services that will do the job, and if you do it at least three days in advance, you get a substantial discount. Then: 1. Check in for your flight and print your boarding pass on your home computer the night... See less

Highlights: Be a contrarian traveler

See this at: usatoday.com| Added on 11/14/07

Thanksgiving is always one of the busiest travel times of the year. But not everybody is heading home to mom. Some folks go skiing, some head to Orlando or Vegas, others cram the streets of New York and Chicago to watch parades. And some far-flung... See more

Thanksgiving is always one of the busiest travel times of the year. But not everybody is heading home to mom. Some folks go skiing, some head to Orlando or Vegas, others cram the streets of New York and Chicago to watch parades. And some far-flung families gather at a hotel instead of grandma's house. "We literally have generations of families that come for Thanksgiving. It's our busiest weekend of the year," said Clark Albright, director of marketing at Camelback Inn in Scottsdale, Ariz. —www.camelbackinn.com— where guests get a whole bird carved at their table rather than going through a buffet. In Massachusetts, more than 70,000 people visit Plimoth Plantation each November to learn about life among Colonial settlers and the native Wampanoags — more commonly known as Pilgrims and Indians. Here you'll find costumed interpreters plucking the feathers off real turkeys and chatting about a harvest celebration that took place in 1621. Plimoth also hosts a variety of Thanksgiving... See less

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You've been nominated; or perhaps your family has issued a decree; or perhaps it's simply your turn. No matter what the reason, you're hosting Thanksgiving dinner this year. This need not be a burden. In fact is can be a pleasure, given the right... See more

You've been nominated; or perhaps your family has issued a decree; or perhaps it's simply your turn. No matter what the reason, you're hosting Thanksgiving dinner this year. This need not be a burden. In fact is can be a pleasure, given the right planning and organization. I've found that the key to an almost effortless-looking dinner is thinking backward. Start your Thanksgiving planning by visualizing yourself, surrounded by family and friends at the dinner table, then work backward to determine how you got there. Ask yourself which foods took the least amount of preparation, which took the most. Write these things down in a list. Now refine the list-but only slightly. Which dishes can be prepared the day (or evening) before? Which dishes need to be prepared that day? Which dishes need to be prepared within an hour of dinner? At this point, you should have at least a vague idea of your plan of attack. So now it's time to refine the list further. In fact, it's time to begin to create... See less

See this at: chicago.metromix.com| Added on 11/03/07

Why are we making Thanksgiving plans before we’ve decided which drunken starlet we’re dressing as for Halloween? Well, timing is everything. These popular holiday spots sold out last year and they’re already booking up fast—we suggest making a... See more

Why are we making Thanksgiving plans before we’ve decided which drunken starlet we’re dressing as for Halloween? Well, timing is everything. These popular holiday spots sold out last year and they’re already booking up fast—we suggest making a reservation now, or planning on plan B. The Signature Room at the 95th With oversized windows and a lofty location in the Mag Mile’s John Hancock Center, the 95th provides stellar city views. Technically, by pointing out the famous buildings from this perch, you’re showing your out-of-town kin around the city, so we give you permission sleep in Friday. Eats: Expansive buffet features spice-crusted salmon with curry-glazed carrots, turkey with giblet gravy, pork loin with apple chutney, pecan-glazed sweet potatoes, pumpkin streusel and more. Treats: Each table gets turkey leftovers for carryout. Deets: 10:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m. $65; $25 for kids The Lobby and Avenues / The Peninsula Chicago This gorgeous River North hotel is rumored to be good enough... See less

See this at: adbusters.org| Added on 11/22/07

On November 23, millions of people around the world will go on a 24 hour consumer fast and thousands of activists in 65 countries will engage in credit card cut ups, zombie walks and other pranks and shenanigans in an attempt to catalyze a mind shift... See more

On November 23, millions of people around the world will go on a 24 hour consumer fast and thousands of activists in 65 countries will engage in credit card cut ups, zombie walks and other pranks and shenanigans in an attempt to catalyze a mind shift towards sustainable lifestyles. See less

Highlights: Shopping season expected to be weakest in years

See this at: msnbc.msn.com| Added on 11/22/07

“Black Friday.” Doesn’t that sound awfully … dark? It turns out it’s all a matter of perspective. For some, the shopping frenzy that ensues on the Friday after Thanksgiving is an obnoxious and distasteful display of unrestrained consumption. For... See more

“Black Friday.” Doesn’t that sound awfully … dark? It turns out it’s all a matter of perspective. For some, the shopping frenzy that ensues on the Friday after Thanksgiving is an obnoxious and distasteful display of unrestrained consumption. For others, the day represents a fun annual tradition of bonding with like-minded friends and family members who love to hunt for bargains. Whichever scenario applies in your world, the following tips will help you make it through the day more or less unscathed this year. See less

Highlights: #7 Make friends with people in line.

See this at: media.www.thecurrent...| Added on 11/13/07

The Current's how-to guide to surviving the first day of the holiday shopping season 2007

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See this at: health.yahoo.com| Added on 11/23/07

Recover from a day of overdoing it on the foodstuffs (and I do mean stuff!) during the traditional Thanksgiving food fest. The question now is, how to repair the damage we've done to ourselves by overeating? While there's no magic bullet that will... See more

Recover from a day of overdoing it on the foodstuffs (and I do mean stuff!) during the traditional Thanksgiving food fest. The question now is, how to repair the damage we've done to ourselves by overeating? While there's no magic bullet that will quickly allow you to jettison all those extra calories and fat the day after Thanksgiving, you may feel better doing a short "detox" diet. No, I'm not suggesting laxatives or lemon juice and cayenne pepper, or some other unusual concoction. There really isn't a need for a long-term diet like that, which can cause vitamin and mineral deficiencies. I'm talking about healthy eating that lets your body recover from the great Turkey Day insult. There is normal day-to-day digestion, but there is also the need occasionally for our body's organs to help us get rid of extra amounts of substances we don't need, like waste products, chemicals, fat, and sugar. Here are some guidelines that will help your body get back into healthy eating. Try these tips... See less

Highlights: By Christine McKinney, M.S., R.D., C.D.E. - Johns Hopkins Medicine

See this at: theonion.com| Added on 11/26/08

CHICAGO—Turkey sandwiches, long suspected of being a rich source of turkey sandwiches, were found to contain a substantial amount of turkey sandwich in every bite, the Food and Drug Administration reported Monday. "While traces of turkey sandwich can... See more

CHICAGO—Turkey sandwiches, long suspected of being a rich source of turkey sandwiches, were found to contain a substantial amount of turkey sandwich in every bite, the Food and Drug Administration reported Monday. "While traces of turkey sandwich can be found in other foods, such as turkey, bread, mayonnaise, or turkey-and-ham sandwiches, only turkey sandwiches contain 100 percent turkey sandwich," the report read in part. "In addition, eating a turkey sandwich a day is proven to help reduce the risk of not eating turkey sandwiches. This is great news for the 12 million Americans who aren't currently getting enough turkey sandwich." The report noted that turkey sandwiches are no longer considered to be a good source of hot dogs. See less

See this at: del.icio.us| Added on 11/14/07

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