Entries tagged “thanksgiving”

Let's Give Thanks

This Thanksgiving, Amy and John show some gratitude.By Amy Kean and John D. SchwartzAmy:  I really love Thanksgiving, but growing up, I was always a bit disappointed that my family didn't have more family dinner traditions. I noticed on TV,...

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November 21st is Family Volunteer Day

My parents have always been community-minded, which I think has influenced a lot of the choices I've made, and work I've done as an adult.  One memory I have is of going with my dad to visit with folks at...

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Video: Thanksgiving with Sextuplets

From a giraffe in my last post to a turkey this time... here is a clip from the rough cut of episode three of Raising Sextuplets.  It doesn't have graphics to identify various people, there is additional editing to be done,...

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Ode to Mashed Potatoes

Humble, delicious, and a Thanksgiving staple--how to prepare THE perfect mashed potatoes this holiday! By Khalil Hymore If you ask most people about the foods they crave, chances are it always involves sugar. Scott's eyes always get wide around chocolate cake! Me? Not...

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Brussels Sprouts with Spicy Chorizo

By Khalil Hymore Brussels sprouts get a bad rap, most people hate them. My friend Kristen hates, hates, hates them...well, actually, she used to hate them. Let me explain....

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Brussels Sprouts: A New Turkey Day Tradition

The vegetable everyone loves to hate becomes a new Thanksgiving side dish!By Khalil HymoreThanksgiving is still three weeks away (ugh!) but it feels like it is going to be here tomorrow. Last week I mentioned that Scott and I plan...

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Chicken Pot Pie

A hearty dish full of the flavors of Fall.By Khalil HymoreMy friend Alyssa (check out her crafty blog Big A, Little A) and I are obsessed with this awesome little pie shop in Williamsburg, Brooklyn called The Blue Stove (it's...

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Cozy Cookbooks

With a chill (finally!) in the air, Khalil curls up with a few good books (cookbooks, of course).By Khalil HymoreWhenever someone asks me what my culinary specialty is I never know what to say. It's kind of a silly question...

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Pumpkin Cupcakes with Maple-Cream Cheese Frosting

No tricks here - this recipe is a tasty Halloween treatBy Khalil HymoreI may not be a big Halloween person, but I am a big pumpkin person. I love it in all forms--simply roasted, stuffed in ravioli, baked in bread,...

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Thanksgiving Prep: It's Almost Here!

Khalil shares his game plan for a low stress Thanksgiving holiday...yum!By Khalil HymoreFirst of all, let me just say, I'm loving this Fall weather we are having on the East coast. It's crisp but not cold, a little sunny, a...

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Thanksgiving Wine Pairings

Find the perfect wine pairing for your holiday feast.By Ashley HymoreAs the holidays draw nearer and nearer, I become more and more excited about two things: the glow of a Christmas tree in my little New York City apartment, and...

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Turkey for Halloween?

To prepare for Halloween, Khalil spends the week cooking for...Thanksgiving? By Khalil HymoreLately I feel like I am living in a time warp, where you are forced to experience holidays out of sync with everyone else. What am I talking...

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Soul Food

On sensible feasting during the holidays.By Chuck NiceIn honor of Thanksgiving and the holidays I decided to watch and blog about the movie Soul Food. This is one of my mother's favorite movies and I understand why; I'm sure it...

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