Archive for ◊ November, 2007 ◊

Author: patricia
• Monday, November 12th, 2007

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Author: patricia
• Saturday, November 10th, 2007

by Cyndi Roberts

Here it is – that time of year when everyone’s thoughts turn to food! I’m thankful that at our house, we have plenty of food, but sometimes I am not so grateful that I am the one who usually gets to cook it!

So I am always on the lookout for simple, tasty recipes that are also easy on the budget. Here are a few of my family’s favorites: [read full article]

Author: patricia
• Thursday, November 08th, 2007

by Constance Weygandt

From Thanksgiving to Christmas, increased stress and overeating are a part of life in our society. Due to increased stress levels, we are more likely to eat for emotional reasons. The smells in our homes, on Thanksgiving day, stir up childhood memories of happy times spent with family and friends. This can be a wonderful time of the year and with a few tips, we can manage both emotional needs and caloric intake. [read full article]

Author: patricia
• Monday, November 05th, 2007

by Will Clower, Ph.D.

The turkey tsunami hits on the 3rd Thursday in November. It comes complete and replete with piles of potatoes, pies, sauces, stuffing, and all the rest. When you survey that mound of food, you realize that everything in there is healthy. [read full article]

Author: patricia
• Sunday, November 04th, 2007

by Skip Lombardi

You’ve been nominated; or perhaps your family has issued a decree; or perhaps it’s simply your turn. No matter what the reason, you’re hosting Thanksgiving dinner this year. This need not be a burden. In fact is can be a pleasure, given the right planning and organization. [read full article]

Author: patricia
• Saturday, November 03rd, 2007

by Adriana Copaceanu

Many of us believe Christmas is one of the most celebrated holidays, right? Actually, one of the most notable occasions is Thanksgiving. Thanksgiving is surprisingly a widely celebrated holiday that crosses over many nationalities and religions. [read full article]

Author: patricia
• Friday, November 02nd, 2007

by Lydia Quinn

It’s that time of year, the leaves are falling and there’s a little chill in the air as summer takes its last breath. Just around the corner, we’ll gain an hour of sleep. Good thing too, we’ll need that sleep to prepare for the onslaught of holiday guests we have coming over for Thanksgiving this year! To help you get through this Thanksgiving holiday, here are some essential tips for making sure things go smoothly and to make your holiday just a little less frantic. [read full article]

Author: patricia
• Thursday, November 01st, 2007

by Caroline Shaw

…Put up plain candlesticks with fall colored candles and don’t forget the whole theme of Thanksgiving is giving thanks for our bounty. Use displays of fruit and gourds, pumpkins and mums. Get out an old watering can and fill it with leaves to place on the porch, any old galvanized buckets? Put wheat or tall dried grass display in your bucket. Don’t forget the grapes. Take a nice glass pedestal compote and cascade different varieties…[read full article]