Articles tagged “Thanksgiving”

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           

Last Minute, Quick and Easy Crafts for Fun Thanksgiving Decor By Craftster.org IN Home & Garden Nov 23 2010 Thanksgiving is right around the corner, but there's still time to whip out one (or more!) of these quick and easy crafts. Whether you wish to decorate your table, accessorize an outfit, or just keep the kids busy while you cook, here are some great ideas for all ages and skill levels. + READ MORE

Celebrities That Are Going Veg for Turkey Day By Sara Novak IN Food & Health Nov 23 2010 Here are some quotes via Farm Sanctuary from celebrity vegetarians that are giving up turkey this holiday season. + READ MORE

7 Ways to NOT Gain Even 1 Pound This Holiday Season By Laurel House IN Food & Health Nov 22 2010 The average person eats almost 5,000 calories on Thanksgiving... over 2 days worth of calories. When you think about the fact that 3500 unburned calories equals 1 pound of fat, it's not hard to see why the average person gains between 1 and 7 pounds during the holiday season. And while that same average person might soon lose the extra weight, fact is that 1 pound tends to stick... for good. Sure, maybe 1 pound isn't much. But add 1 pound onto 1 pound onto 1 pound... every year, and it's a slow but steady gain that will almost go unnoticed... until, that is, your trusty holiday get up no longer fits! No, age didn't shrink it. You simply gained weight. + READ MORE

Creamy Vegan Pumpkin Soup By Sara Novak IN Food & Health Nov 16 2010 Allergies have been a killer the past couple months in South Carolina. I guess that's what you get when you live in a place where short sleeves are worn into October. It was recommended to me that I give up dairy in order to soften the punch of my allergies because dairy is known for producing mucus in the body. So for the most part, I try and stay away from dairy during the week, though I'll cheat a bit on the weekends. And it actually seems to be working quite dramatically. + READ MORE

30 Recipes for November: Thanksgiving and More By Kelly Rossiter IN Food & Health Nov 3 2010 November has rolled around again and we all know what that means: Thanksgiving. Whether you are planning the whole dinner yourself, or adding a side dish or dessert to the big family dinner we'll give you some ideas to help out. And while the focus of this month's round-up is Thanksgiving, if you are Canadian and you've already celebrated that wonderful harvest dinner, there is still plenty here for you to try. + READ MORE

Preserving the Harvest: Cranberry-Ginger Relish By Kelly Rossiter IN Food & Health Oct 8 2010 I remember the first time I had a turkey at my in-laws, I was shocked. There was no gravy. My inlaws were cranberry sauce people and my parents were gravy people. I had never before in my life had a turkey that was not accompanied by copious amounts of gravy. When I later told my mother about the dinner, she had a sharp intake of breath and then whispered "how did you manage to eat it?". Actually the same goes for roast beef, my in-laws favoured horseradish and my parents favoured, of course, gravy. But I digress. + READ MORE

Ellen DeGeneres Wants You to Adopt a Turkey This Holiday Season By Sara Novak IN Food & Health Oct 5 2010 As we inch closer to the holiday season, and turkey day for that matter why not consider a new take on the holiday? This year adopt a turkey rather than eating one. Make Thanksgiving as pleasant for the turkeys as it is for us. + READ MORE

How to Go Green: Thanksgiving Day By Team Planet Green IN Home & Garden Jun 1 2010 With all the planning, cooking, and cleaning, the last thing you want to think about is greening your Thanksgiving Day, right? But this is the perfect time to reflect and reassess your holiday preparations with a nod to sustainability. + READ MORE

Turn Extra Mashed Potatoes into Potato Fritters By Sara Novak IN Food & Health Nov 24 2009 Mashed potatoes are a quintessential part of Thanksgiving. You can't help but to love them. But when it comes time to use them up after the holidays, it can be hard to think of fresh ideas. + READ MORE

Turn Your Leftover Bird into Spicy Turkey Enchiladas By Sara Novak IN Food & Health Nov 24 2009 This recipe is from Dedric McGhee, executive chef of Thyme on the Creek, in Boulder. It will make you forget you're using leftovers entirely as you sink your teeth into this delicious enchilada. + READ MORE

9 Ways to Cut Waste this Holiday Season By Cara Smusiak, NaturallySavvy.com IN Work & Connect Nov 24 2009 The holiday season produces a lot of waste, but you can reduce your environmental footprint by following these tips for reducing holiday waste. + READ MORE

Beyond Poinsettias: 6 Holiday Plants That Will Actually Last By Colleen Vanderlinden IN Home & Garden Nov 24 2009 If you're tired of the same old poinsettias for your holiday decor, consider one of these beautiful alternatives. + READ MORE

7 Green Gifts to Wow Your Thanksgiving Dinner Host By Cara Smusiak, NaturallySavvy.com IN Home & Garden Nov 18 2009 Instead of picking up the usual hostess gift, look for eco-friendly alternatives. It may sound like extra work, but with so many green products available, it's more about thinking green as you shop. + READ MORE

Missed Out on a Fresh Local Heritage Turkey This Year? Go with a Green Last Minute Option By Collin Dunn IN Food & Health Nov 18 2009 You meant to do it this year. You wanted to spend the time to get the greenest possible turkey. You daydreamed about the fabulous possibilities of cooking and eating such a majestic bird. You forgot. Don't worry, it isn't too late to get a good green bird. Here's how. + READ MORE

Relax! 8 Super Easy Make-Ahead Thanksgiving Recipes By Kelly Rossiter IN Food & Health Nov 17 2009 I have given countless dinner parties over the years and the most important thing I have learned is to keep it simple. That means making things a day ahead if you can, avoiding recipes with last minute fussy details, and making things that you know and love. Make this Thanksgiving a more relaxing day for yourself by simplifying dinner. + READ MORE

Vegan Stuffing Fit for A Meat Eater By Cara Smusiak, NaturallySavvy.com IN Food & Health Nov 16 2009 Go green this Thanksgiving with an organic vegetarian stuffing that is so tasty no one will know it wasn't cooked in a bird. + READ MORE

12 Ways to Declutter for the Holidays By Colleen Vanderlinden IN Home & Garden Nov 16 2009 Here are some ideas for decluttering your life, just in time for the holidays. + READ MORE

8 New Traditions for No Stress Quality Holiday Entertaining By Colleen Vanderlinden IN Work & Connect Nov 16 2009 Here are ten new rules for making your holiday season less stressful and more green. + READ MORE

Do You Give Green Thanks? (Quiz) By Sara Novak IN Work & Connect Nov 13 2009 Celebrate Thanksgiving like the pioneers did and avoid all the waste that goes along with the holiday. Avoid buying and preparing too much food and skip Black Friday entirely. Test your Thanksgiving impact knowledge in our quiz: Do You Give Thanks With Minimal Impact? + READ MORE

Soup of the Week: Puree of Chickpea By Kelly Rossiter IN Food & Health Nov 13 2009 This soup is a great addition to the Thanksgiving dinner for any vegetarian or vegan guests you have. You can make the soup a day ahead to avoid all the last minute pile ups in the kitchen, then just reheat it gently, adding any oil you are going to drizzle on it just when you are ready to serve it. + READ MORE