It’s that time of year again! Pumpkin pie, autumn colors, family dinners, and the most iconic of all, turkey!   No matter what side dishes, stuffings, or desserts your family prefers, turkey is and has always been, the star of the Thanksgiving dinner table. Whether this is because the pilgrims ate turkey at the very…

Can you believe that Thanksgiving has come and gone so quickly? If you are like me, I still cooked up a storm even though it was just me, my husband and one of my daughters.   What about you? Do you have a frig full of leftovers that you don’t know what to do with?…

Many states are seeing COVID-19 cases on the rise with new restrictions on the number of people allowed to gather together.   Thanksgiving this year will look and feel different however, there are still many safe ways that you can celebrate this festive holiday without compromising tradition. And even though Thanksgiving gatherings will be smaller,…

Did you know that Americans throw away approximately 290 million dollars’ worth of food on Thanksgiving? That is a lot of wasted money, especially when much of that thrown out food can be saved and stored for leftovers. This can be especially true when it comes to Thanksgiving, which is why it is so important…

Did you know that turkey wasn’t served at the first Thanksgiving? However, early celebrators did have cranberry and pumpkin on the menu!   While everyone celebrates this holiday a little differently, the one thing everyone has in common is that there is always something delicious on the table.  As you gather with friends and family…

Do youoften hear that red meat should be avoided because of its high saturated fat, which can lead to heart disease? This is typically followed by promotingwhite meat.  However, there has been a recent study that shows that both white meat and red meat can cause high levels of cholesterol.  The study was publishedin the…

Can you believe that Thanksgiving is Thursday!? Personally, I always find that November flies and the holidays come upon us so quickly!  In some ways, I wish it would slow down, but I also love the holidays and feel like there is a sense of comfort because it’s a great time to spend with my…

Thanksgiving is one of the best times to be with friends and family. Meals bring us together, especially around the holidays. For some however, the holidays can bring on stress, as there are higher chances of overindulging, which can lead to guilt. This does not have to be the case!   Here are my 4…

Are you someone that loves a juicy burger, but are interested in swapping out the beef every now and then? What better way to focus on burger alternatives than in celebration of National Hamburger Day! While the origin of National Hamburger Day is unknown, there is one thing that we all can agree on –…

If you only think “Thanksgiving” when you hear “turkey”, think again! Did you know that June is National Turkey Lover’s Month?   National Turkey Lover’s Month was introduced by the National Turkey Federation. It takes place in June of each year, and is a way for consumers to learn the various ways in which turkey…

I love Thanksgiving. Don’t you? Hopefully your Thanksgiving was filled with family, friends and delicious food!   Now that the turkey’s finished and the guests are gone, what do you do with the leftover potatoes, cranberry sauce, and stuffing? There are so many creative ways to reuse your leftovers to make new and tasty dishes that…

Thanksgiving is hands down one of my favorite holidays.  I love having the whole family in one place and a table full of good food.  It is the perfect way to kick off the holiday season!   However, I do know that with the joy of Thanksgiving comes the stress.  Usually the stress comes from…

Sandwiches are the classic lunch time food but they often get a bad rap because of the myth that bread is bad. However, when a sandwich is made right it can be the perfect complete meal containing each main food group all packed together in a yummy portable way. Since August is National Sandwich Month,…

Are you among those people who leave Thanksgiving cooking for the last minute?  Well, fear not.  There’s still time to make your favorite traditional dishes healthy!  Thanksgiving is the number one holiday where people tend to overeat.  By following the healthy substitution tips below, you can significantly cut down on calories, fat, sugar, sodium, and…

When people think of Thanksgiving they typically think of a massive dinner containing all sorts of rich and delicious foods.  What they don’t think about, are all the calories they are consuming.  The average Thanksgiving dinner contains over 2,000 calories!  That’s a full days worth of calories being squeezed into one meal! Let’s be honest,…

I hope you had a relaxing, wonderful Thanksgiving!  Did you use some of the healthy tips I provided to make this one of your healthiest Thanksgivings ever?  I hope so!  One of the best things about the Thanksgiving meal is there’s usually a ton of food left over.  And what better way to stretch your…

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