Friday, November 23, 2012
Share your best recipes for the day after.
Dinner’s done and the only thing more stuffed than the bird is you. Now the question becomes: What to do with all those leftovers? While many say simple reheating is all that’s necessary to have a “day after” feast, others have elaborate recipes for turning Thanksgiving leftovers into gourmet delights. From savory turkey soups to sinfully delicious pot pies and mile-high sandwiches, everyone has their own ideas on what to do with what’s leftover. The Food Network even has an entire recipe collection dedicated to the topic. We’d prefer to hear from you! What are your favorite Thanksgiving leftover recipes? Share them in the comments section!
Thursday, November 22, 2012
I hope today you are happy and thankful.
I said to my uncle the other day, “You know what really makes me mad?” His response? “Everything?” And so, I realized that today of all days, I should stop thinking about all the stuff that makes me red, and concentrate on what we all should be: The people, places and things that make us happy—that make us thankful. G.K. Chesterton said, "I would maintain that thanks are the highest form of thought; and that gratitude is happiness doubled by wonder." What makes me thankful? I have a family who loves me. I have friends who care about me. I have a job I love—and one that I think actually makes a difference in the lives of others. I’m thankful for my cat Linc, who has become the unofficial spokescat of my Patch activities (and delights in …
State Sen. Tim Solobay gives special thanks this holiday.
Like most families, mine is making plans for the Thanksgiving holiday and that means food, football and friends. But I know first-hand that there are many families in our community making different plans. Firefighters and EMTs are stretching their schedules to make sure the day is covered in case a turkey fryer gets out of hand. Health-care providers are switching days for their celebrations so hospitals, nursing homes, and emergency rooms will be ready. Police officers, prison guards and night watchpeople are shuffling their time off to keep the rest of us protected. Hotel housekeepers are telling their children that their family meal might be off by a day or two because the holidays mean heavy travel. Lately, even retail workers are …
Wednesday, November 21, 2012
Slightly more Americans will hit the road this Thanksgiving, according to AAA.
Thanksgiving is shaping up to be beautiful with a high temperature expected to be in the upper 50s. Forecasters are also predicting sunny skies with light wind and no precipitation. The only chance for rain this week appears to be on Friday. Good for all of you hitting the road or traveling by air to visit Grandma, and for all those Turkey Bowls. AAA predicts 43.6 million Americans will travel at least 50 miles from home over the holiday, up just 0.7 percent from last year. Air travel is expected to decline, one sign that many households continue to feel financially pinched. Here's the local forecast, according to the National Weather Service in Pittsburgh: By car or by airplane, how do you like to travel on Thanksgiving? Tell us in the …
A turkey can't just sit alone on the table. Here are some recipes for Thanksgiving's most popular side dishes.
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Wednesday, November 21, 2012
What would a turkey be on Thanksgiving without its faithful side companions? Often more popular than the turkey itself, stuffing, mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce and other favorites are staples of the food coma-inducing meal. Try one of the recipes below to bring a new taste to your Thanksgiving feast. Roasted Winter Squash Gauge the amount of squash you’ll need by allowing 1 small squash (acorn and butternut are good choices) for every four people. Cut each squash in half lengthwise and remove seeds. Brush sides and inner cavity with olive oil and place flesh-side down on a lightly-oiled baking sheet. Roast for approximately 45 minutes or until flesh is very soft and easy pulls away from the skin. After removing squash from oven, let …
Tuesday, November 20, 2012
If you need a new recipe for your Thanksgiving turkey, give one of these non-traditional twists a try.
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Tuesday, November 20, 2012
There are many ways to cook everyone’s favorite holiday bird. Each family has its own special technique for cooking a turkey, whether it's using an old family recipe, adding a secret ingredient or shopping at a certain store in town that helps make the turkey taste all the better. If you're hosting Thanksgiving this year, you can try any of the recipes below to add a new kick to your feast. If you're attending someone else’s dinner, hopefully their turkey will taste as good as one of these! Just the name of this recipe makes my mouth water. An Allrecipes.com user contributes this Greek take on turkey, which combines ground beef and pork with tangerine juice, rice and other ingredients for an in-bird stuffing. This one requires no pre-made …
Monday, November 19, 2012
Busy week—here's what is happening.
Editor's Note: Did I forget anything going on this week? Tell me in the comments!
Sunday, November 18, 2012
Several major retailers are planning to open their doors as early as 8 p.m. on Thanksgiving. Will you be waiting in line?
With each passing year, it seems Black Friday begins earlier and earlier—6 a.m., then 5 a.m., then 4 a.m. This year, Black Friday is actually starting on Thanksgiving Thursday. Walmart has announced it will open its doors at 8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 22, and offer holiday doorbusters while supplies last. These include deals on TVs, iPads, an electric scooter for $79 and a steam mop for $39. Not to be outdone, Target and Best Buy are also planning all-out holiday shopping assaults. Target's deals begin at 9 p.m. According to an ad leaked online, its best deals will be for TVs, a Nook tablet, a Nikon camera and an Xbox 360 Kinect bundle. At Best Buy, doors open at midnight. Doorbusters include deals on TVs, phones and Samsung laptop bundles. …
Wednesday, December 7, 2011
One Canon-McMillan Patch reader tells you why she has earned a steak.
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Wednesday, December 7, 2011
By Faye Kennedy It is coming up on the two-week mark and I have just entered the fourth and final stage of our Thanksgiving meal. We all know that prancing around with the big, beautiful, brown bird just before it meets the knife is phase one and met with smiles and thunderous applause by guests thankful first and foremost that they were not hosting. My brother-in-law was pressed into service to carve the heart of the meal and he did not disappoint. Like a samurai, he was quick and accurate—white meat on one side, dark meat on the other, wings attractively placed on the serving platter. After the meal he sunk his hands into stripping the bird clean. Bags of turkey were filled one after the next and the carcass was tossed in the freezer…
Friday, November 25, 2011
Canon-McMillan Patch readers share their favorite recipes for holiday leftovers.
A person can only eat so many cold turkey sandwiches. If you've found yourself with a bounty of leftovers, here are two recipes from Canon-McMillan Patch readers that might add more fab to your fowl. This first recipe is from Cara Rolinson—and she promises it's a hit. Curried Turkey Soup (i doubled the amounts below so that there was a large amount) 4 tablespoons butter 1 tablespoon curry powder 1/2 cup minced onion 4 - 8 tablespoons flour (depending on the amount of mashed potatoes used) 5-6 cups of stock, warmed Optional ingredients: mashed potatoes (used to thicken), broccoli, asparagus tips, carrots, really anything goes here. 1/2 cup heavy cream 1 large cup of diced turkey (I usually add more, you really can't have too much in the …
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8:49 am on Sunday, November 25, 2012
Mr. Soloby continues to work for the community.and what he does on his own time is his business.We have State Rep Jesse White and all he does is write messages and he his hurting my friends in Cecil Twp. He has prevented drilling in Cecil Twp Because of his issues with Range. Mr Soloby is doing a great job. that is all you can sell me. more ›