Six Simple Steps To Perfect Turkey Stock – Holiday Leftover Prima Donna Takes Center Stage

Making good stock, or broth, is a great tool for any cook to have. It is always easy to buy a package of broth, but why do that when you can make your own and add only the ingredients you want to have? Not only does this make perfect sense for the frugal chef, it is also perfect timing for the holidays. Let’s take a look at the 6 amazingly easy steps to the perfect turkey stock. Clean Your Carcass {Read More}

Two Birds Are Better Than One – Let’s Talk Turkey

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Norman Rockwell’s picture of a bountiful table. This is the image that comes to mind when we talk about the American family celebrating a traditional Thanksgiving dinner.  That huge turkey is the star of the meal! Just look at those happy faces gathered around that big table.  You don’t see a lot of fancy side dishes – just that delicious giant bird. Yes, I have roasted a few of those huge birds myself.  And, yes, a twenty-plus pound turkey is {Read More}

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Learn To Keep A Gratitude Journal

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It’s that time of year again when we get busy with planning & preparation and without a doubt, we also become forgetful. We forget to be thankful during a time that we specifically set aside for just that. To give thanks. But, why should we wait until Thanksgiving to be thankful? Why aren’t we grateful for our blessings all year round? We should be able to recognize when we feel thankful for something and express that gratitude. A good method {Read More}

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5 Tips For A Stress Free Thanksgiving Dinner

Image via Wikipedia Why do people always get stressed at the holidays? Is it the rush to get everything done? Is it wanting everything to be “perfect”? Is it having to deal with family members that know how to push our buttons? Most likely it is a little of each. What can you do to have a  stress free Thanksgiving dinner? Here are a few simple tips to help you have a more enjoyable Thanksgiving dinner. Plan Ahead Plan your {Read More}

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