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OK, the final countdown to Thanksgiving has begun!  Are you ready yet?  I hope this final countdown post will help you with your final preparations, and make this the least stressful Thanksgiving you’ve ever had.  It can’t be said enough, the more you can get done ahead of time, the easier the day will be. […]

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Thanksgiving cooking is pretty stressful. This is probably the biggest meal you will cook all year, and the time when a lot of people are cooking things they don’t normally cook under stressful conditions, and with a timer running!  It is also when you have the opportunity to expose your loved ones to illness if […]

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November is nearly here, and that means pies for Thanksgiving.  I’m not sure what your family eats, but for us it’s apple pie, pumpkin pie, and pecan pie.  I like them all though apple pie may be my favorite.  Apple pies have been around for centuries, and they’re not as American as we’ve been led […]

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I know it’s still eight weeks away, but don’t think it’s too early start getting ready for Thanksgiving!  This year I will be going to my sister’s house in Maryland, and there will be lots of cooking going on.  I think the preparation involved can be a bit overwhelming for many people. There are many […]

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Butternut Squash-Apple Bisque Makes about 2 Quarts 1 Small Butternut Squash, peeled and cubed* 2 Large Apples; I used Fuji Apples 1 Sweet onion diced 1/4 Tsp Ground Cloves 1/4 Tsp Ground Cinnamon 1/2 Tsp Ground Cumin 1/2 Tsp Smoked Paprika 2 Tsp Kosher Salt** 1 Qt Chicken Stock 2 TBL Unsalted Butter 1 Cup […]

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