It's the first time I've planned and cooked a Thanksgiving dinner myself, and I have NO idea of how big of a turkey to get. I've got 10 people coming, and I'm planning to deep fry the turkey. Will a...
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I've been instructed to bring an appetizer to Thanksgiving that doesn't require heating (to save on oven space). I have a few ideas, but what would YOU bring besides a salad?...
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As the eatin' season begins, it seems to me that someone out there can discuss the difference between pumpkin pie and sweet potato pie. I've only had SP pie once, a good while back. But it seems to me that...
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Do you skip or eat minimal amounts saving up calories & tummy room for the feast later that day? Fix your usual breakfast? Nibble on whatever you're preparing for the holiday dinner? Or do you plan & eat a breakfast...
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With the turkey & dressing, multi-sides, other nibbles & dessert...does salad find itself on your menu? Never liked those gelatin concoctions that were traditional in my growing-up years :( When I do plan a Thanksgiving dinner, I include a fruit...
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Over the years, I'm sure there have been a few holiday meals that a dish or two just didn't measure up either taste or appearance-wise. Was it something prepared by family? Left the little bag of giblets inside the turkey?...
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It is said that friends are "the family we get to choose". Every year, I invite friends to my an annual Halloween popcorn ball making party which will be this weekend. The second weekend in Dec is set aside for...
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Since holiday discussions are in full swing, I must talk about one of my favorites: cranberries. I freeze them when they are available, so I can make cranberry sauce all year. I use the dried ones in salads, stuffings and...
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I go for hot chocolate on Halloween. Then Thanksgiving thru the New Year, I like the grocery store "custard-style" cartons of eggnog. Occasionally order one of those gingerbread or eggnog lattes at the coffee shop. What do you sip on...
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Thanksgiving is a little over 4 weeks away, and I'm already in planning mode. Yesterday I tried out a pecan pumpkin cheesecake. I'll be testing more recipes, and ripping out magazine pages for menu and decorating ideas. Is anyone else...
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