Turkey Pardon 2009: Obama to Pardon Thanksgiving Turkey "Courage"

President Obama will give a presidential pardon to Thanksgiving turkey "Courage" on Wednesday November 25, 2009. This will be Obama's first turkey pardon. Courage will head to Disneyland in California after the pardon, to join the annual Thanksgiving Day parade. "After the...

A Cajun Turducken Thanksgiving Recipe from Chef Paul Prudhomme

In the video above, Cajun Chef Chef Paul Prudhomme of K-Paul’s Louisiana Kitchen gives you the details you will need to begin to cook Turducken, a Cajun Thanksgiving specialty made of juicy boneless layers of...

Last Minute Thanksgiving Tip: Brine Your Turkey For Juicy Flavor

When it comes to Thanksgiving, everyone knows that the #1 enemy of a perfect holiday is the dreaded Dry Turkey Syndrome. Has this ever happened to you? You’ve spent hours on Thanksgiving making the perfect...

Pocahontas -- A Play for Thanksgiving

" You have to go to http://webook.com and sign in to access the project by the title below. It is a draft work in progress. Visits that Changed the View-Pocahontas When the Algonquin Native Americans met...

Thanksgiving Worksheets

If you are a fan of Thanksgiving, other holidays, or just doing word and math games and puzzles you should check out the Thanksgiving themed worksheets.  There are varied difficulty levels so everyone can play with them.  All you have to do is print them off and...

Assigning Blame by Arnie Sherr

Human nature is a dramatically amazing condition. Its defenses are keen and its illusionary tactics are amazing. The act of transferring culpability is a defense mechanism. It is an altruistic attempt to save face and self-respect. It is the antithesis of owning-up. I...

Drinking the Fruits of Fall: 15 Drinks to Put You in the Mood

When I think of Fall I think of the nostalgic taste of pumpkin, apple, caramel, and butterscotch…in short some of the most comforting yet delicious flavors of the year. Drinking such drinks as fresh apple...

Sweet Pumpkin Desserts and Savory Meals in Time for Thanksgiving

Because of the success and popularity of our recent post, 20 Fresh and Canned Pumpkin Recipe Ideas, we thought we’d continue to celebrate all things pumpkin by sharing 22 more pumpkin recipes that showcase both...

Ravioli dolci di Puglia

A friend of mine received a gift of Ficoco - fig jam with cocoa, and was looking for ways to use it. Ravioli dolci di Pulgia is a perfect cookie for any type of jam.  Italy has many jam filled cookies and...

Columbus Day/Thanksgiving Day Stat Holiday In Canada

Columbus Day closures are much the same in Canada as they are in the US. Both banks and schools are closed on the holiday that is known in Canada as Thanksgiving. Columbus day or Thanksgiving Day has manifested...

US Bank Holidays 2009: When are Banks Closed?

Since July 4 falls on a weekend in 2009, many are wondering when US banks will be closed around the fourth of July.  While Friday, July 3 is technically a federal holiday, many banks will be open on the 3rd, but closed on Saturday, July 4. Whether your bank is closed on...

Taxpayers Foot Bill for College Football Bowls

It appears writer Eric Crawford was ahead of the journalistic pack with his article that appeared inthe Louisville Courier-Journal on Black Friday — the one after Thanksgiving, not Christmas.  In Bailout...

Thanksgiving Meals Around the World: A Culinary Remembrance of Meals Past

In honor of Thanksgiving, the folks at Foodbuzz have helped coordinate a special series of posts featuring nearly 2 dozen food bloggers reminiscing about the meals and the memories they shared on Thanksgiving...

Online Retailers See Unprecedented Traffic for Cyber Monday Sales

Following a surprisingly successful Black Friday, in which retailers saw a small gain in sales despite preparing for record-low numbers of shoppers, Cyber Monday bargain hunters are running into problems as online...

CNN Heroes honored in Hollywood

St. Bernard Project co-founder Liz McCartney has been selected as CNN's "Hero of the Year", on their Thanksgiving special hosted by Anderson Cooper and taped earlier this week.McCartney left a lucrative career in...

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