The Economics Of Thanksgiving 2014
More people will be driving and flying this Thanksgiving holiday weekend. Gasoline isn't the only thing that's cheaper. Turkey is too, along with its companions, stuffing and cranberries.
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Gravy And Gallstones: Your Memorable Thanksgiving Grace Moments
Especially at Thanksgiving, saying grace is a family ritual for many Americans. We asked you to share your stories and traditions — and they ran the gamut, from heartwarming to horrifying.
Can Breeders Cure What Ails Our Breast-Heavy Turkeys?
The standard commercial American turkey is the product of decades of intense selective breeding. But breeding for efficiency and size has created new health problems scientists must grapple with.
Sandwich Monday: The Thanksgiving Hot Durkey
For this week's Sandwich Monday, we make our own holiday turkey — out of hot dogs.
Gluten-Free? Vegan? Thanksgiving Recipes For Alternative Diets
It's like the start of a bad joke: a vegan, a gluten-free and a paleo walk into a bar — except it's your house, and they're gathered around the Thanksgiving table. Don't panic — we've got recipes.
For More Local Turkeys To Hit Holiday Tables, You Need An Abattoir
Demand for locally raised birds is growing faster than small farms can keep pace with. One New England farmer is making a bold move to get more gobblers to the table.
For Native Alaskans, Holiday Menu Looks To The Wild
Thanksgiving menus traditionally celebrate the bounty of late fall. In rural Alaska, that means walrus, moose, fermented fish heads and Eskimo ice cream — salmonberries mixed with Crisco.
Thanksgiving, Frozen: A 6-Day Guide To What To Cook Ahead, And When
You don't have to leave all the cooking for Thursday. We offer tips for getting most of the meal ready in advance so you can sleep in a little later on the big day.
The 3-Bird Turducken Has Nothing On This 17-Bird Royal Roast
The Frenchman who was the world's first restaurant critic launched the world's first serial food journal in 1803. To wow readers, he offered a recipe for rôti sans pareil, the roast without equal.
Mama Stamberg's Cranberry Relish Put To The Test At Amish Market
A woman on the Eastern Shore of Maryland said she'd love to make and sell Susan Stamberg's mother-in-law's famous cranberry relish. Naturally, Stamberg had to inspect the operation and try it out.