Archive for Archive for November, 2008

Vegetarian Thanksgiving Recipe - Roasted Acorn Squash with Wild Rice Stuffing

Vegetarian Holiday Recipe - Roasted Acorn Squash with Wild Rice Stuffing
INGREDIENTS:

3 medium acorn squash (about 1 1/2 pounds each), halved lengthwise and seeds removed
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1 tablespoon packed dark brown sugar
1/2 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
2 medium shallots, finely chopped
4 celery stalks, finely chopped
1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme leaves
2 cups cooked wild [...]

Posted by: Rocco on Wednesday, November 26th, 2008

How to avoid overeating at your Thanksgiving Feast

If you are like most people, you look forward to Thanksgiving dinner but dread the overstuffed belly you are left with afterwards. If you want this year to be different, check out these tips on how to avoid overeating at Thanksgiving.
Eat breakfast and lunch.
If you show up at Thanksgiving dinner with an empty belly then [...]

Posted by: Rocco on Wednesday, November 26th, 2008

Which celebrity would you want to have Thanksgiving dinner with?

AOL’s Popeater site recently did a survey to see which celebrity its readers would like to have over for Thanksgiving. Over 3,000 people took part in the survey and the results are in.
Here are the top 10 celebrities people want to have over for Thanksgiving dinner:
1. Jennifer Aniston
2. Tina Fey
3. Ellen DeGeneres & Portia De [...]

Posted by: Rocco on Wednesday, November 26th, 2008

Last Minute Tips for Saving Money on Thanksgiving

With a little more than 24 hours before Thanksgiving, you might be thinking that there is no way you can save a little money on your Thanksgiving feast. But there are some ways that you can save a little money on Thanksgiving still!
Save $10 on your turkey!
If you are in Southern California, Southern Nevada, Arizona [...]

Posted by: Rocco on Wednesday, November 26th, 2008

Black Friday Deals - Lucky Brand Jeans

Looking to score some great deals at Lucky Brand Jeans this Black Friday? Check out these savings offers:
Thanksgiving Day (11/27): 40% off everything Midnight to Midnight (Pacific Time)
Get 40% off everything at Lucky Brand Jeans. Offer good Midnight to Midnight 11.27
Black Friday (11/28): 12:01 am to Noon PT - Buy One Jean Get One [...]

Posted by: Rocco on Tuesday, November 25th, 2008

Chicago restaurants open on Thanksgiving

Chicago is a popular holiday destination in the US. If you will find yourself in the Chicago area on Thanksgiving and looking for a place to get a Thanksgiving meal you will find several restaurants open. In fact, Consummate Compendium has a list of Chicago restaurants open on Thanksgiving that is broken down by area.

Posted by: Rocco on Monday, November 24th, 2008

Los Angeles restaurants open on Thanksgiving

If cooking a big Thanksgiving dinner is not your thing, you might be looking for restaurants that are open on Thanksgiving. If you are going to be in the Los Angeles area then you will be pleased to learn that there are many restaurants open on Thanksgiving. In fact, you can get a complete list [...]

Posted by: Rocco on Sunday, November 23rd, 2008

The best places in NYC to see the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

If you are going to be in NYC for the big Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade you might be wondering where to lineup for the best viewing spot.
Resist the urge to go to the area around Macy’s on 34th near Herald Square. If you do go there, you will find so many people that you cannot [...]

Posted by: Rocco on Saturday, November 22nd, 2008

Sneak Peak the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade Balloons

Are you going to be in NYC for Thanksgiving? If so, you can get up close and personal with the giant balloons the day before the big parade.
This sneak peak event is called “Inflation Eve” by the locals. Basically all of the giant balloons are inflated and tethered along Central Park West in advance of [...]

Posted by: Rocco on Friday, November 21st, 2008

New York City Restaurants Open on Thanksgiving

If you are going to find yourself in NYC this Thanksgiving taking in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade you might be wondering where you can grab a bite to eat. Well, just because you are in New York does not mean that you can’t find a good Thanksgiving dinner! In fact, there are tons of [...]

Posted by: Rocco on Wednesday, November 19th, 2008