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Thanksgiving is all about having family get-togethers, savoring culinary favorites, and kicking off the holiday season. And because it is the season of giving, it’s also an opportune time to give back to Mother Nature by reducing your carbon footprint and creating an environmentally friendly Thanksgiving.
Shop locally
You can begin creating an eco-friendly holiday by visiting your local farmers market or signing up for a community-supported agriculture (CSA) program, through which you can buy...
There are few celebrations on the calendar that compare to Thanksgiving. It’s a holiday that often creates long-lasting memories packed full of food, fun, and family. However, no matter how special the day is, it can be a demanding experience when you’re hosting loved ones. Use these tips to help you have a stress-free Thanksgiving celebration this year.
Prepare food ahead of time
A table full of food is the main attraction of Thanksgiving. While it does take a considerable amount of work to m...
Thanksgiving is inspiring, isn’t it? There’s something about this particular holiday that causes us to reflect on what’s really important and brings a fresh perspective into our lives.
But as we all know, that warm and fuzzy feeling doesn’t last forever.
Too often, we treat gratitude as a holiday ornament that we pull from the attic when we’re ready to decorate. After the festivities are over, we pack it away and get back to the daily grind of life.
But when we do this, we miss out on all the a...
‘Tis the season to pull out all the stops in the kitchen. Try this delicious family recipe from Pennsylvania Farm Bureau‘s Kristina Watson featuring one of the Keystone State’s major fruit crops: apples.
Ingredients
For the crust:
⅓ cup butter, softened
2 tablespoons sugar
1 egg, slightly beaten
1 cup flour
½ teaspoon baking powder
For the topping:
3 to 4 medium baking apples, thinly sliced and peeled*
¼ cup sugar**
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon cinnamon
⅛ teaspoon nutmeg
1 maraschino cherry (optional)
Start a new Thanksgiving tradition this year! Leading up to the holidays, encourage loved ones to to participate in a thankful thoughts jar, which will not only decorate your home but also act as a visual reminder of all there is to be thankful for. When Thanksgiving Day arrives, pass the jar around, and have everyone read the joyful notes aloud to enhance the gratitude.
Materials
Glass jar Various decorations (stickers, ribbons, etc.) Scrapbook paper Scissors Bowl or plate F...
In this fall-inspired main dish, turkey is brushed and basted with a maple-garlic butter throughout the roasting process, creating both sweet and savory flavors that harmonize into the perfect bite.
Ingredients: For the maple-garlic butter
- 1 cup maple syrup
- 1 stick butter, softened
- 8 garlic cloves, peeled and minced
- ½ cup parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon rosemary, chopped
- 1 tablespoon sage, chopped
- ½ tablespoon thyme, chopped
- 1 tablespoon salt ½ tsp. black pepper
