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Thanksgiving Margaritas: The Pinterest trend we didn’t know we needed.

by Kate Etue | Nov 24, 2020 | Recipes, Thanksgiving

When I logged on to Pinterest recently to search for some yummy Thanksgiving recipes for my family, I was a little surprised by an apparent new trend: The Thanksgiving margarita. Is this a thing? Do people really drink margaritas on Thanksgiving? Being the dedicated...

The ultimate Sidesgiving menu, for a year when turkey just isn’t on your menu

by Kate Etue | Nov 20, 2020 | Recipes, Thanksgiving

So let’s talk that Sidesgiving menu, shall we? You know, a Thanksgiving dinner that’s made entirely of our favorite side dishes? We’re definitely not the only family who has had some really. hard discussions around Thanksgiving this year, and by that...

What to make for a smaller Thanksgiving this year: 8 ideas to help you see it as an opportunity

by Christina Refford | Nov 18, 2020 | Holiday Cooking, Thanksgiving, Tips + Tricks

So many of our readers and friends are asking about what to make for a smaller Thanksgiving this year. While this may be the prudent choice, I know it still comes with a lot of feelings. So many of us are skipping travels plans and raucous gatherings with...

How Trader Joe’s is helping me DIY an easier Thanksgiving this year

by Christina Refford | Nov 11, 2020 | Shopping Finds, Thanksgiving

For the first time in my adult life, I will be in charge of an entire Thanksgiving dinner for my family of five thanks to COVID-19 restrictions on indoor gatherings. That means that instead of just making a few side dishes and showing up at my sister’s home to...

Hands down, the best wassail recipe for fall ever: The one passed down to my mom

by Kate Etue | Nov 11, 2020 | Recipes, Thanksgiving

When the weather turns cold, one of the first drinks I whip up is wassail. (No, not pumpkin spice latte.) Never tried a wassail recipe? I can help, because I make batches of it each winter. In fact, this-cider based hot drink has come to be the flavor and scent of...

Taste the Nation teaches kids about real American food. Hint: It’s not hot dogs.

by Caroline Siegrist | Nov 2, 2020 | Columns, Thanksgiving

If you’re looking for something to get your mind off of current events right now, but wouldn’t mind an educational tour of America in some way, this is a perfect week to add Taste the Nation to your Hulu queue. I’ve watched more than my fair share of...