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Thanksgiving Deals and Freebies

In just a few weeks, it will be Thanksgiving Day. Before you can get out there, and shop those Black Friday deals, you should take the time to celebrate this holiday with your family. If it is your turn to host Thanksgiving dinner this year, then you might want to check out some of these deals, coupons, and freebies. Yes, Thanksgiving is intended to be about much more than the food that is on your table. However, most people still celebrate by gathering around a table full of turkey, stuffing, and all the other fixings. This is the part of … Continue reading →

Thanksgiving Traditions

Thanksgiving is fast approaching, and many of us are looking forward to getting together with our families to celebrate. As with all holidays, there had to be a “First Thanksgiving” from which all of our modern-day festivities originated. Exactly when and where this happened is a matter of debate, but many Americans believe that it happened in 1621 in Plymouth, Massachusetts. The celebration was similar to harvest celebrations that were common in Europe around the time when the Pilgrims came to America. The first Thanksgiving was very meaningful, for the Pilgrims had much to be thankful for – not only … Continue reading →

Make Thanksgiving Leftovers Your Friend

If you’ve got it, eat it. No sense whining about Thanksgiving leftovers; instead, embrace the extra turkey and all the trimmings by giving them new life in the following simple yet delicious recipes: OPEN FACE HAM AND TURKEY SANDWICH Ingredients for Sauce: 1/4 cup butter 1/4 cup flour 1 3/4 cups milk 1/2 teaspoon salt Dash of pepper 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded sharp cheddar cheese Ingredients for Sandwich: 8 slices toasted white bread 8 slices cooked turkey 8 slices cooked ham 1/2 cup bacon bits 1/4 cup grated (3/4-ounce) Romano cheese Directions: For the sauce: Melt butter in saucepan … Continue reading →

A First Thanksgiving

11:42 AM: My son woke up today to greet his first Thanksgiving day. He doesn’t know what it is or why (or even if) it is different than any other day but today was special for that reason alone. He watched his mother make an apple pie and watched dad fiddle with computers and do some dishes. He was asleep in the early morning hours when the dead bird was filled with bread and sausage, stuffed in a bag, and placed in the oven. As I write this the bird is out of the oven. It has been replaced by … Continue reading →

Making the Most of Your Thanksgiving Leftovers

According to the pros at Butterball, this is technically the last day you should be eating leftover Thanksgiving turkey. That is unless you don’t mind spending some serious time alone in the bathroom. By now even the most die-hard turkey fans have got to be tiring of the holiday bird, no matter how well it was basted. However, if you have just a few more slices left and refuse to waste them, then you might consider the following recipes. They are ideal for using up leftover turkey and other Thanksgiving sides. POST THANKSGIVING PANINI Ingredients: 2 slices of French bread … Continue reading →

Thanksgiving Leftovers Round Two

Isn’t it ironic that we can gorge ourselves on turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce, and green bean casserole on one day, then groan at the sight of perfectly good leftovers the next? I happen to enjoy Thanksgiving leftovers (at least for the first couple days post Turkey Day), especially since there are so many ways you can breathe new life into them. For example, you can easily turn your leftover turkey into another delectable meal by using the carcass to make stock, then adding extra celery, onions, carrots and dark and white meat to create hearty Turkey Soup. Another … Continue reading →

How Are You Spending the Day After Thanksgiving?

I hope that you enjoyed a good Thanksgiving holiday. How are you spending this day after? For us, we started the day by sleeping in for a bit. We had a lot of sleep to make up, thanks to an emergency room visit and a long Thanksgiving day that ended with a two-hour drive back home. We enjoyed the day, but we all feel tired and a bit achy. Our daughter woke up in her fancy dress, too tired to change when my husband carried her to bed half-asleep in the car. Despite the hot fudge stain on it from … Continue reading →

Top Ten Hints that You May Have Overdone it on Thanksgiving

Which one of you has never overdone it on Thanksgiving? While I am far more careful about it these days, to avoid misery, I have indeed gone a little crazy in the past. It’s a common problem when there is so much delicious food around, especially when most of the items being served are offered but once or twice each year. For all those who indulged beyond the intended amount this year, don’t feel bad. Most of us have been there, probably more than once, and probably will be again. There are ways to tell if you have overdone it, … Continue reading →

Fun Ways to Get Rid of Leftover Turkey

Thanksgiving hangovers are no fun. However, you can prevent the post-Turkey Day pain by being prepared. I’m not referring to an aspirin run; rather, I prefer hair of the dog treatments. If you gobbled til you wobbled on Thanksgiving Day, then get right back up on Black Friday and do it again, but with fun-filled, kicked-up turkey recipes like these: SPICY TURKEY SKILLET Ingredients: 2 pounds of leftover turkey, shredded or sliced 1 package taco seasoning mix 1/4 cup water 1 cup chunky salsa 2 cups corn 1 can (15-ounce) black beans, drained 2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend 3 … Continue reading →

National Recycle the Refrigerator Day?

It seems there is a day for everything! Today is a two-fer and both will help you get your house cleaned. It is America Recycles Day and National Clean out your Refrigerator Day. Talk about double duty! Just in time to fill the fridge with Thanksgiving goodies. Go and ruthlessly toss those random containers in your fridge. Since we are also recycling today, see if you can recycle any of those leftovers into a meal for tonight. Kill two birds with one stone, the fridge gets clean and dinner is a breeze. Don’t go crazy cleaning the fridge since next … Continue reading →