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When Is It Time To Get A Christmas Tree?

Matt Herkimer — Mon, 26 Nov 2012 09:33:00 +0000

Thanksgiving 2012 is now a wonderful memory. The hustle and bustle of "Black Friday" is behind us. Now our thoughts turn to the upcoming Christmas holiday and all its traditions. One of the most popular is choosing the tree that will be decorated and enjoyed throughout the Christmas season. The question is when to get it?

Turkey Leftover Recipes

Greg Splashin' McShea — Sat, 24 Nov 2012 13:00:34 +0000

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. Here are some different ideas from allreciipes.com : “Turkey pot pie, turkey casserole, turkey soup: with these great recipes, your family might love [...]

Rescue Mission Of Utica Served Up Thanksgiving Dinners

Greg Splashin' McShea — Fri, 23 Nov 2012 18:10:46 +0000

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.

Thanksgiving Leftovers Recipes

Matt Herkimer — Fri, 23 Nov 2012 14:12:49 +0000

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?”. There are several great Thanksgiving leftover recipe sites. Here are some of the best on the web. From the “Food Network” [...]

What Did the Pilgrims Eat at the First Thanksgiving? Not Turkey

Tad Pole — Thu, 22 Nov 2012 22:50:04 +0000

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.

Why the Man Carves the Thanksgiving Turkey [VIDEO]

Matt Herkimer — Thu, 22 Nov 2012 12:20:51 +0000

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?

New Thanksgiving Weekend Movies [VIDEOS]

Matt Herkimer — Thu, 22 Nov 2012 09:00:01 +0000

Local movie theaters are bound to be packed over the course of the next 4 days as fans take advantage of the Thanksgiving holiday to check out holdovers such as "The Twilight Saga:Breaking Dawn Part Two" and "Skyfall" as well as several new entries. "Life of Pi" offers plenty of action as does "Red Dawn" while "Rise of the Guardians" provides lots of animated adventure. Check out the trailers and theater show times.

Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade – 2012

Greg Splashin' McShea — Wed, 21 Nov 2012 15:10:34 +0000

Every year, the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade is always on the kitchen TV in the Greg "Splashin' McShea household. For baby boomers like me, that parade is a must on Thanksgiving morning, and for our kids generation, many of them have grown up with it too.

Good Reasons For Having Thanksgiving Dinner At A Restaurant

Matt Herkimer — Wed, 21 Nov 2012 12:19:32 +0000

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?

Oneida Nation Float in Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade For 5th Year; Inside Look at Other 2012 Floats

Polly Wogg — Wed, 21 Nov 2012 12:08:54 +0000

As friends and family gather to enjoy a Thanksgiving feast don't forget to tune in to the Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade. You may see someone you know. For the 5th year in a row, the Oneida Nation will have a float in the annual parade. 'The True Spirit of Thanksgiving' float will roll through the streets of New York City with more than a dozen Indian Nations from across the country.

Turkey Hotlines

Polly Wogg — Wed, 21 Nov 2012 11:38:45 +0000

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. USDA hotline – 800-535-4555 available Thanksgiving Day 8am-2pm Butterball Turkey Talk-Line – 800-BUTTERBALL available [...]

William Shatner On Deep-Fried Turkey Safety

Greg Splashin' McShea — Tue, 20 Nov 2012 16:10:06 +0000

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.

Funny Thanksgiving Dinner Stories

Matt Herkimer — Tue, 20 Nov 2012 09:30:00 +0000

A pregnant turkey on the dinner table? "Oops! I dropped the bird!" Keeping the cat away from the food. An Arnold Schwartzenegger Thanksgiving? A pumpkin pie to forget? There are as many great, humorous Thanksgiving dinner stories as there are Thanksgiving dinners. Check out these and more.

What's The Earliest Thanksgiving November Date?

Greg Splashin' McShea — Mon, 19 Nov 2012 15:10:50 +0000

If you’ve been thinking that this year’s Thanksgiving Day this Thursday, November 22nd is a bit early, you’re right. In fact, it’s the earliest November date that the holiday can occur. Here’s the scoop for answers.com: “Thanksgiving Day is the fourth Thursday in November. Since sometimes there are five Thursdays in November, Thanksgiving may not [...]

Cost Of Thanksgiving Dinner Up But Not By Much

Matt Herkimer — Mon, 19 Nov 2012 09:30:08 +0000

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.

Free Thanksgiving Meals in Utica Area

Tad Pole — Thu, 15 Nov 2012 22:48:11 +0000

At least three Utica area groups will be serving free Thanksgiving meals this year. Some find it a rewarding experience to volunteer to help with the preparation and serving, while others enjoy the fellowship of others for the meal. Many ask that you please make reservations so they know how much food to prepare as cooking will being early next week.

A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving – Broadcast Twice This Year

Greg Splashin' McShea — Thu, 15 Nov 2012 15:13:39 +0000

In the Greg “Splashin’” McShea household, we love all those Charlie Brown holiday TV shows, and ’tis the season for “A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving”. The show was first broadcast in 1973, and it’s back twice this year! According to ABC-TV: “ABC Television Network will celebrate the start of the holiday season with the classic half-hour [...]

The Secret to the Juiciest Turkey You'll Ever Eat

Polly Wogg — Tue, 13 Nov 2012 14:35:40 +0000

Whether you’re making your first turkey for Thanksgiving or your hundredth, I’ve got a recipe I found for the moistest, juiciest bird you’ll ever eat. I posted it last year and thought I'd re post this year for anyone who missed it or didn't give it a try. This recipe will take some planning ahead of time. It’s called brining, where you soak the bird in a salt marinade for 24 hours before you roast it. OMG YUM!

10 Things You Probably Didn't Know About Thanksgiving

Danny Gallagher — Fri, 25 Nov 2011 22:20:23 +0000

This Thanksgiving, millions of Americans will sit down at the table and gawk over all the goodies they are planning to cram in their gullet. The holiday might seem as familiar as singing “Take Me Out to the Ball Game” during the “Seventh Inning Stretch” or packing a finger in ice that was blown off by a firework on the Fourth of July. However, like all traditions based on history and passed down through the ages, its genesis and story has been morphed and changed to fit the times.

10 Thanksgiving Cats To Be Thankful For

Lindsay Seim — Thu, 24 Nov 2011 19:00:45 +0000

We’re thankful for many things this Thanksgiving; loved ones, holiday traditions, the complete ‘Harry Potter’ series on Blu-ray…We’re also thankful for our furry feline friends and the heartwarming chuckles (read: countless hours of wasted work time) that their silly, adorable antics provide. (Right, Garfield?) With this in mind, we give you funny Thanksgiving cats! (You’re [...]