Eggnog
This is basically a dessert in a glass. It is very rich and should be served in small portions. You’ll Need: 4 ½ cups whipping cream 4 ½ cups whole milk 18 large egg yolks 1 ½ cups sugar 2 ¼ teaspoons ground nutmeg 1 cup (about) bourbon...
Happy Thanksgiving Everyone!!!!
Happy Thanksgiving Everyone!!!! There are so many wonderful things about this day, and I just want to wish everyone the warmest of wishes. And today, of all days, we will most likely be feasting on Turkey. So, let’s look at the nutritional properties of this bird that Ben Franklin...
The Original George Dubya
Before Thanksgiving was a national holiday, it had to be assigned as one, each year, by an act of congress. Can you imagine? While this may seem like a Parlimentary Pain in the Pantaloons (and I’m certain it was), one good aspect about it was that each President —...
Congress Gives Thanksgiving Official Stamp
There was a lot to be grateful for, in 1782. With the help of France (who loved us because they hated England … the enemy of my enemy is my friend), we won. We beat the unbeatable nation and stood isolated by oceans and united in our determination to...
Apple Pie
“An apple a day …” Benjamin Franklin was correct (again!), and there are so many reasons apples are a super health food that this pie should be 100% guilt free! Plus, I have pulled back on the sugar used to accent the natural tartness of the Granny Smiths. In...
First Pilgrim Proclamation of Thanksgiving
On June 20, 1676, the governing council of Charlestown, Massachusetts met to decide how best to express thanks for the good fortune that had seen their community securely established. By unanimous vote they instructed Edward Rawson, the clerk, to proclaim June 29 as a day of thanksgiving. That proclamation...
Golden Roast Turkey
You’ll Need: 16 pound turkey 1 cup butter ¼ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon pepper Directions: Remove giblets and neck from turkey: wash and set aside Wash turkey thoroughly inside and out. Pat dry with towels. Remove any excess fat. Prepare your choice of dressing. Preheat oven to 325 F...
Thanksgiving Week starts with “Mary Had A Little Lamb”
Throughout Thanksgiving week, we will be talking about our traditions, trivia, and even turkey nutrition. You may not know this, but had it not been for the author of the poem “Mary had a little lamb”, we may not have Thanksgiving at all!! This person essentially pestered the President...
Cheddar Stuffed Potatoes
You’ll Need: 4 baked potatoes 2 slices bacon 2 chopped green onions Salt and pepper to taste ½ cup sour cream ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese ¼ cup butter Directions: Bake the potatoes and cool. Cook bacon. Combine sour cream, cheese, butter, onion salt and pepper. Cut the side...
Labels
Data glut. Information overload. Knowing more and more about less and less. Isn’t this how it feels when you look at the encyclopedic information on the back of a food label? It’s not helpful … but we have to do something. Our problem with Overweight and Obesity threatens to...
Brining the Turkey
To properly brine a turkey you need to start the night before you plan to cook. You will need at least 10 to 12 hours (plan on 1 hour per pound of turkey), a container large enough to hold your turkey and enough brine to cover it. You’ll...
Timing on Thanksgiving Day
If you choose to stuff your turkey, stuff loosely. The stuffing should be moist, not dry, since heat destroys bacteria more rapidly in a moist environment. Place stuffed turkey in oven immediately. You may also cook the stuffing outside the bird in a casserole. Judging cooking time for your...