Archive for ◊ October, 2011 ◊

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• Monday, October 31st, 2011

Enjoy a traditional Southern feast this year with herb roasted turkey, sweet potato casserole, Southern cornbread dressing, pumpkin pecan pie and other dishes. Get these and other Thanksgiving recipes at SouthernFood.About.com.

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• Saturday, October 29th, 2011

Wondering what to serve at Thanksgiving? Answer six easy questions, and the interactive menu planning tool at Epicurious will choose the perfect recipes for your Thanksgiving meal.

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• Friday, October 28th, 2011

Creating your own homemade Thanksgiving centerpiece can be an economical solution for your holiday table decorating. Ordinary items can be made into an interesting Thanksgiving centerpiece. Turn flowers, fabrics, candles and even vegetables into centerpieces that will show off your creative side. [read full article at eHow.com]

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• Thursday, October 27th, 2011

If you’ve been invited to Thanksgiving dinner and are among the 91% of Americans who drive to their feast, you’ve probably asked yourself, “What can I bring that won’t spill, leak or taste disgusting by the time we get there?” Luckily, there are lots of recipes you can make, and by following the rules below, you can make it to your destination mess-free. [read full article at Woman's Day]

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• Wednesday, October 26th, 2011

Planning a Thanksgiving getaway? The Biltmore Estate in Asheville, NC offers 3-day Thanksgiving packages that include three nights accommodations, Thanksgiving dinner and admission to the Candlelight Christmas Evening. Get details and pricing at Biltmore.com.

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• Tuesday, October 25th, 2011

Think there’s just one way to make pumpkin pie? Why not try a maple walnut, chiffon, apple butter or double layer pumpkin pie? Go small by creating pumpkin tarts or a mini pumpkin pie. Get recipes for the best pumpkin pies at AllRecipes.com.

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• Monday, October 24th, 2011

Tired of cooking everything for family and friends at Thanksgiving year after year? Consider hosting a potluck instead. Ask each guest to bring one beverage item (beer, soda or wine) plus an appetizer, salad, entrée, side dish or dessert. Download this potluck planning guide from Real Simple to help you keep track of what everyone’s bringing.

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• Saturday, October 22nd, 2011

Create a crowd-pleasing feast with Thanksgiving recipes from Alton, Bobby, Paula, and more. Learn how to cook a Thanksgiving turkey, and find top-rated recipes for holiday appetizers, stuffing, side dishes, desserts, and everything else you need to host your best Thanksgiving dinner yet. [get recipes at the Food Network]

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• Tuesday, October 18th, 2011

Gourd swags, fall garlands, paper leaves and pumpkin topiaries are just a few ideas for easy Thanksgiving crafts. Get project material lists and instructions for these harvest-theme crafts at Better Homes and Gardens.