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The wine you like is the best wine for your Thanksgiving but, in case you are searching through all the options, I thought this would be a good time break down some of the classic pairings for Thanksgiving.
We Canadians have much to be thankful for today --not least for the relative stability of our economy has so far maintained amidst the steadily worsening global storm. It's no wonder, then, that Forbes magazine declared Canada the number one country in the world with which to do business, a fact celebrated by our blogger, David Gratzer. I will be celebrating the holiday with my family out in our little cottage in Prince Edward County, Ontario. Out in the county, pretty much everything we eat is grown within a 20-mile radius. If you have not tried this sort of produce, I urge you to follow the advice of our new contributor, Malcolm Jolley, and do so. You'll never go back to an imported waxy January tomato again. Happy Thanksgiving to all.
This year, let's thank the women and men who actually grow or raise the food that we put on the table on Monday because I swear that it tastes better to me for having seen the soil from which it sprung.
The turkey itself was an awe inspiring thing, huge, naked and -- quite frozen. With only 18 hours to go before Thanksgiving dinner we hadn't really thought that one through. Who knew that turkeys don't melt in a matter of hours?
It is imperative that you dress appropriately for turkey dinner. I don't know about your bunch, but the people in my family literally salivate in anticipation of turkey, and unless you're prepared with an elasticized or drawstring waistband on your pants, the price tag for the ensuing gluttony can be serious discomfort.
Fall is upon us and some delicious and nutritious produce is coming into season.This tasty, fall-inspired vegan recipe is a great way to get these nutrient-dense foods into your diet.
The Jewish High Holidays are just days away, Thanksgiving is just around the corner and I'm sure many are counting down the shopping days until Christmas. Celebrating holidays can be a stressful time when you're divorced -- but it doesn't need to be.
We don't have to fully understand something in order to acknowledge and see it as a gift. We don't have to make sense of it to say "thank you."
I think the fall in Eden was ultimately a failure to give thanks. It's strange how we'd rather live tripping and stumbling than murmur that one word...
Every family has a dish, or more than one, that speaks volumes of family history. The aroma brings back memories so powerfully that a single whiff can bring a nostalgic tear to a grown man's eye.
Here is a simple, well-thought-out nutrition and exercise plan for the four-day holiday weekend to help anyone avoid guilt and stress -- and the weigh...
These are a few things you can do after you've overindulged and want to start to remedy the mistakes you've made. Your body is capable of repairing itself, but you have to help it a little.
I'm thankful for many things, but let me focus on my deep appreciation for Beethoven somehow entering, and staying, near the center of my life, starting about four years ago. How did I end up as a Beethoven freak?
In the spirit of this Thanksgiving, I am actually thankful for my disability. It has opened my eyes to a completely and previously hidden reality, one filled with compassion and appreciation for things I had never even noticed.
Here are three mindful tips to spice up your 2010 Thanksgiving. I've also added two of my natural, whole foods recipes to get you started and hopefully inspired!
