November 27, 2012 During the holiday season, eggnog is a beverage that some of us like, spiked or just plain. I never saw eggnog in anything but a store-bought cardboard carton until about two years ago, when we were at a party, and someone made homemade eggnog. I didn't know that you could do that, but you can, and here's a simple recipe.
November 24, 2012 Even into the weekend, I'm sure you have plenty of turkey left over, and most of the fixins'. Now, there must be other ways to use up that turkey other than sandwiches.
November 23, 2012 Since 1891, the Rescue Mission Of Utica has been there for those in need in the local community providing shelter, meals, help from addiction and spiritual guidance. And one of the most visible events of the year for the Mission is serving Thanksgiving Dinners. Many of your friends and neighbors volunteer each year to serve meals on the holiday at the Mission.
November 23, 2012 Thanksgiving dinner is over. The clean up has--pretty much--been taken care of. Family and friends are either gone or preparing to leave. Now the question is, "What do we do with all the leftovers?".
November 22, 2012 Separating fact from fiction on the details of the first Thanksgiving Day feast with the Pilgrims and Indians is difficult at best. This much seems sure, it was a huge banquet filled with the bounty of the season's harvest. Many of today's menu items weren't on the list, including turkey. Check out the complete menu.
November 22, 2012 Most men are lost when it comes to kitchen duties but today, Thanksgiving, is the exception. Today the family expects dad or whoever the man of the house is to get off of the couch, turn off the football game and head to the dinner table to do that most traditional of manly activities, carve the turkey! Why is this such an important task for men?
November 21, 2012 Art Ginsburg, the quirky chef better known as Mr. Food, has passed away. He died at his home in Florida at the age of 81. Ginsburg was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer just over a year ago. It had gone into remission after treatment and surgery but recently returned.
November 21, 2012 The tradition family Thanksgiving at home dinner is still the most popular way to celebrate that holiday. However those Thanksgiving dinner preparations are tiring and oh, so time consuming and with an already hectic schedule many people are finding that enjoying that dinner at a restaurant is an easier more relaxing option. What are the benefits of dining out on Thanksgiving?
November 21, 2012 Don't you wish there was someone you could call when you run into a problem in the kitchen, getting ready for Thanksgiving? Who wants to ask their Mother-in-law for advice? You can call the turkey hotline, and there are several options.
November 20, 2012 If it seems like William Shatner is everywhere...he is! And going strong at 81 years old. Now, Shatner has an entertaining video for those of you who are thinking of deep frying your turkey. From what I'm told, deep-fried turkey is delicious, and leave it to Bill Shatner to be out front on deep frying-turkey safety.
November 20, 2012 Cracker Jack's have been around for over a century offering delicious molasses flavored peanuts and popcorn. There will soon be a new version of the treat called "Cracker Jack'd" containing caffeine, an idea some consumer groups aren't thrilled about.
November 19, 2012 Gathering the family around the Thanksgiving dinner table is a long and established American tradition. This year that tradition will cost less than last year despite a rise in price for the bird itself. The American Farm Bureau Federation came up with a list of some Thanksgiving staples and their costs, 2012 compared with 2011.
