Thanksgiving Dinner

We're planning on going to New York for Thanksgiving to watch the parade. Are there any restaurants open on Thanksgiving? And, do any of them serve a traditional holiday meal? T.H., Dedham New York is the city that not only never sleeps, but also never shuts down, holidays included. There you will have your pick of Thanksgiving feasts. Celebrity chef Bobby Flay will serve maple horseradish glazed turkey with cornbread, wild mushroom and bacon stuffing, fig and Pinot Noir chutney, sweet potato gratin, and creamed kale at his midtown restaurant,...

New Hampshire Gov. John Lynch is spending part of his Thanksgiving serving up meals to the needy. As he has in past years, Lynch will go to Concord's Windmill Restaurant to join a legion of volunteers in serving up Thanksgiving dinner. The restaurant typically serves about 700 people. It has been offering free meals on Thanksgiving for more than 20 years. Earlier in the week Lynch helped distribute turkeys at the Nashua Soup Kitchen and Shelter and kicked off the Toys for Tots campaign in Manchester.

New Hampshire Gov. John Lynch is spending part of his Thanksgiving serving up meals to the needy. As he has in past years, Lynch will go to Concord's Windmill Restaurant to join a legion of volunteers in serving up Thanksgiving dinner. The restaurant typically serves about 700 people. It has been offering free meals on Thanksgiving for more than 20 years. Earlier in the week Lynch helped distribute turkeys at the Nashua Soup Kitchen and Shelter and kicked off the Toys for Tots campaign in Manchester.

Connecticut Gov. Dannel P. Malloy says he'll be in charge of the cooking for his family's Thanksgiving dinner, being held for the first time at the official residence in Hartford. The freshman governor told reporters on Tuesday that he's planning to cook a "traditional" meal with a large turkey and a couple of turkey breasts. For the record, Malloy, an avid cook, does not brine his turkey to make sure it's juicy. Rather, he recommends cooking at a low temperature. Malloy said he's also planning to cook a big pot of meatballs and sausage to eat over the weekend, as well as two...

Connecticut Gov. Dannel P. Malloy says he'll be in charge of the cooking for his family's Thanksgiving dinner, being held for the first time at the official residence in Hartford. The freshman governor told reporters on Tuesday that he's planning to cook a "traditional" meal with a large turkey and a couple of turkey breasts. For the record, Malloy, an avid cook, does not brine his turkey to make sure it's juicy. Rather, he recommends cooking at a low temperature. Malloy said he's also planning to cook a big pot of meatballs and sausage to eat over the weekend, as well as two...

TALLAHASSEE - Monsignor William A. Kerr, a leading human rights figure whom serial killer Ted Bundy sought out to be his spiritual counselor on death row, died Wednesday. He was 68. Monsignor Kerr was hospitalized May 3 after suffering a stroke as he concluded celebrating a Mass. "Monsignor Kerr traveled all over the globe, touching lives everywhere as he worked to build a more peaceful world," Florida State University president T.K. Wetherell said in announcing his death.

Food section contributor Debra Samuels, who is living in Tokyo, sent in this post. I'm exhausted just reading it.   TOKYO -- It is always a great challenge to make Thanksgiving dinner in a small Japanese kitchen, but the challenge is what makes this so much fun. Before I left the U.S. in October, I had mailed pie pans and spices to myself. Oh yeah, and we don't have a car. Couldn't mail that. So food shopping is a particularly interesting activity. You would be amazed at what you can carry on a bike, or drag with...

TRENTON, N.J. - Feel sleepy after the big Thanksgiving meal today? Contrary to popular thinking, it's not the turkey's fault. While there is an amino acid in turkey that induces sleepiness, specialists say it's much more likely that you're tired after having Thanksgiving dinner because you ate and drank too much and didn't sleep enough. So don't blame the turkey. "The poor turkeys have enough problems on Thanksgiving," said Dr. Carol Ash of Somerset Medical Center's Sleep for Life Center in Hillsborough, N.J. Turkey gets blamed for making...

There's something special about Thanksgiving in New England -- after all, that's where the tradition began (although some will argue the point). While most people will gather in the homes of family members, an increasingly sizable minority will spend the day in cozy inns and digging into a professionally prepared Thanksgiving dinner. Here are some New England lodging spots with packages that promise a memorable holiday: The Woodstock Inn in central Vermont considers Thanksgiving dinner just the start of things.

SAN SALVADOR -- It wasn't exactly traditional, but it got to the heart of the holiday. A group of 16 Americans and Salvadorans living in the United States flew to El Salvador to have Thanksgiving dinner yesterday with families who live at a trash dump. Like many others in Latin America, the scavengers survive by sorting through waste to find old tin cans, food, and other items they can sell or eat. Instead of the traditional US Thanksgiving turkey dinner, the scavenger families asked for a Salvadoran favorite: fried chicken from...

Okemo Mountain Resorts is offering a sweet Thanksgiving lodging deal with stuffing and family fun. The Ludlow Vermont resort has a tempting package for $79 pp/day based on a family of four (2 adults and 2 juniors) staying at the expansive Jackson Gore Inn with Thanksgiving Dinner and all the fixins at the award-winning Coleman Brook Tavern. The best part of this package is the Adventure Zone pass that's included.  On Friday after Thanksgiving, you and your family can cruise down the mountain on Okemo's exciting Mountain Coaster - the Timber Ripper, you also get your choice...

Cooks making their Thanksgiving shopping lists should be prepared: Turkey dinners are going to cost more this year as rising energy costs, bad weather, and growing demand drive food prices higher. This year, the cost of a basic Thanksgiving dinner for 10 - a 16-pound turkey with stuffing, cranberries, pumpkin pie, and basic trimmings - will jump 13 percent, to an average $49.20, according to a national survey by the American Farm Bureau Federation, which represents farm and ranch families.

Food section contributor Debra Samuels, who is living in Tokyo, sent in this post. I'm exhausted just reading it.   TOKYO -- It is always a great challenge to make Thanksgiving dinner in a small Japanese kitchen, but the challenge is what makes this so much fun. Before I left the U.S. in October, I had mailed pie pans and spices to myself. Oh yeah, and we don't have a car. Couldn't mail that. So food shopping is a particularly interesting activity. You would be amazed at what you can carry on a bike, or drag with you...

Today's question is an eternal one, with a seasonal twist:  I have a question related to responding to demeaning and/or racist comments in a group setting while a guest in someone else's home.  Occasionally, when I am at a dinner table with a group of people, such as at Thanksgiving dinner, someone will speak in a very derogatory manner with regard to people who are gay, disabled, or of a different ethnicity. When I do say something, no matter how gently phrased, an uncomfortable silence usually falls over the crowd and it takes quite a...

Local residents without plans for the holiday are invited to the fifth annual Carlisle Community Thanksgiving Dinner, a potluck held every year at the First Religious Society at 4 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day. There is no charge, but participants are expected to contribute food and labor. For reservations and more information, call 978-369-5236 by Nov. 21. - Nancy Shohet West

These kid-friendly Thanksgiving table decorations will not only brighten up your holiday home, but will also get the kids involved in preparing the dinner table. Whether you choose to do these projects before the holiday or as a Thanksgiving day activity, there are crafts for all skill levels included in this week's collection. Danielle's Place: Thanksgiving Crafts and Activities for Kids www.daniellesplace.com/html/thanksgiving.html Although Danielle's Place features Bible-based crafts, these Thanksgiving crafts are suitable for families of all faiths.

Today's question is an eternal one, with a seasonal twist:  I have a question related to responding to demeaning and/or racist comments in a group setting while a guest in someone else's home.  Occasionally, when I am at a dinner table with a group of people, such as at Thanksgiving dinner, someone will speak in a very derogatory manner with regard to people who are gay, disabled, or of a different ethnicity. When I do say something, no matter how gently phrased, an uncomfortable silence usually falls over the crowd and it takes quite a while before normal...

Okemo Mountain Resorts is offering a sweet Thanksgiving lodging deal with stuffing and family fun. The Ludlow Vermont resort has a tempting package for $79 pp/day based on a family of four (2 adults and 2 juniors) staying at the expansive Jackson Gore Inn with Thanksgiving Dinner and all the fixins at the award-winning Coleman Brook Tavern. The best part of this package is the Adventure Zone pass that's included.  On Friday after Thanksgiving, you and your family can cruise down the mountain on Okemo's exciting Mountain Coaster - the Timber Ripper,...

NOV. 18-21 BRIDGETOWN, Barbados Barbados Food & Wine and Rum Festival: Rum has been part of Barbados's history and economy for more than 350 years and rum punch is even the national cocktail. So it's no surprise that rum tastings and distillery tours play a prominent role in this food extravaganza. There will, of course, be demonstrations by celebrity chefs, including Tom Colicchio and Ming Tsai, as they enjoy a few days in the sun. For a true taste of the island, check out the Bajan lunch prepared by local chefs or take advantage of special menus and deals at about 20 local...

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