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Simple Recipes for Thanksgiving

When I used to do food reviews for my college paper my focus was on cheap, filling foods, that were portable and easy to get and eat. One of the things I love about OurDeer is that I can talk about and reference foods that take a little bit…

Beyond Pumpkin Pie

Pumpkin pie is standard Thanksgiving fare, but this year, why not go beyond the usual and try something unique? Pumpkins make sense for Thanksgiving Day – not only because they are plentiful this time of year, but because they tie in to…

Percy Spencer’s Hot Pocket

When Percy Spencer felt an odd sensation in his pocket back in 1946, it changed the way Thanksgiving meals are prepared. And a lot of other meals, for that matter. Percy was an engineer for the Raytheon company. Sixty-four years ago…

Fresh Twists for Cranberry Sauce

Cranberry sauce is one of Thanksgiving’s oldest traditions. It’s likely the Pilgrims ate some form of cranberries – perhaps sauce sweetened with honey, since they didn’t have sugar. And most families wouldn’t consider Thanksgiving dinner…

Holiday Gifts from the Kitchen

Few gifts show thoughtfulness, a willingness to put effort and time into the present, or good taste as much as gifts you make in the kitchen. The giver can be almost positive the gift will be used. And home made kitchen gifts can be frugal,…

Beefing Up Vegetarian Dishes

One thing dedicated vegetarians and meat-eaters can agree on is that they want nothing to do with the others’ diet. I know some carnivores who are convinced a meal will not fill them up if there isn’t meat involved. Tofu doesn’t stick to…