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Thanksgiving Cooking!

JulieK — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:20:46 GMT

I love homemade cranberry sauce, although, I grew up with the canned sauce. I don't think it is too bad! It does the trick of balancing out all of the savory Thanksgiving dishes with something a little sweet and tangy, that's for sure.

Peanut Butter

AdamO — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 04:01:22 GMT

The Smart Beat Peanut Butter is gone (on the way to work) and I down to the Skippy Extra-Chunky Peanut Butter.

Next jar might be the tried and true Adam's Peanut Butter.

Thanksgiving Cooking!

houdiniphile — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:47:54 GMT

Sounds great! Do you and your wife find it is too hot in San Jose to run the oven all day?

Thanksgiving Cooking!

AdamO — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 03:26:42 GMT

I modified the traditional cranberry sauce recipe, with a small can of mandarin oranges.

Very nice extra zing to the sauce.

Thanksgiving Cooking!

PaulaTrz — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 17:29:02 GMT

I don't actually have the recipe written down as I just grab it off the back of the cranberry package every year. It super easy though. You just throw a bag of fresh cranberries in a pan with one cup of sugar and one cup of water, bring it to a low boil, let it boil for 10 minutes until the cranberries burst open and get all mooshy and nice. Then let it sit for about a half hour (off the stove), transfer to a pretty dish and refrigerate. It's super delicious.

My aunt makes it fresh too but she sometimes adds things to hers, like walnuts, oranges, and blueberries. I like it just plain.

Peanut Butter

AdamO — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 11:17:38 GMT

Our two dogs LOVE peanut butter in their "Kongs".

They'll nurse on those toys for over an hour.

The Best Holiday Candy

AdamO — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 11:14:57 GMT

The store just got in some Hershey's old fashioned chocolate containers, presumably with chocolate inside.

Would anyone have any idea what division/department "87" is?

The box says perishable/ rush to shelf.

Which shelf?

It's a BIG store!

I could just buy one at the tool register...

Thanksgiving Cooking!

JulieK — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 17:46:58 GMT

I want your recipe, too aynfarika! Sounds yum!

I usually do a bunch of roasted root vegetables, which are delicious and seasonal. It also adds some color to the table. I feel like there is a lot of beige food being served at our Thanksgiving!

Thanksgiving Cooking!

aynfarika — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 17:43:30 GMT

PaulaTrz said…

Oddly enough the most popular thing I make every year is homemade cranberry sauce. It's almost as quick and easy as opening a can of the stuff but it's 9000% times better.

Oooh I would love to have that recipe I love cranberry sauce!

Thanksgiving Cooking!

PaulaTrz — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 17:17:43 GMT

Oddly enough the most popular thing I make every year is homemade cranberry sauce. It's almost as quick and easy as opening a can of the stuff but it's 9000% times better.

Thanksgiving Cooking!

AdamO — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 15:58:30 GMT

Sweet potato and pineapple mashed potatoes.

It's a Weight Watchers recipe.

Delish!

Thanksgiving Cooking!

aynfarika — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 15:39:44 GMT

I usually make a green bean caserole for family get togethers but this year I'm making Sauteed italian beans with roasted red peppers, I picked up the recipe from Publix Supermarket this past weekend. I'm looking forward to trying it :) I'll post up the recipe when I get a chance :)

Thanksgiving Cooking!

JulieK — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 22:41:09 GMT

What's your never fail recipe for your Thanksgiving feast? Do you have something you make every year that is a big hit?

I am always looking for something new to cook, that my whole family will enjoy!

The Best Holiday Candy

aynfarika — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 21:35:54 GMT

Candy Cane Hershey's Kisses those are soo addicting.

The Best Holiday Candy

PaulaTrz — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 21:11:57 GMT

At christmas I HAVE to have those Ferraro Rocher hazelnut thingies. The gold packaging just screams holidays and I cannot resist them. I always eat way too many but they're soooo good.

The Best Holiday Candy

AdamO — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 06:44:20 GMT

Mmm...

If that stuff came in tins, I'd be in REAL trouble.

The Best Holiday Candy

SearsPro — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 20:27:53 GMT

Candy Corn YAY!

The Best Holiday Candy

AdamO — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 20:13:18 GMT

I like pretty much anything that comes with a tin.

Fudge is good.

Cookies rock!

Assorted chocolates help one "feel the love" (chemically).

And, all of the various mints, that come in them small tins, are great, too.

Tins

AdamO — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 20:10:14 GMT

The holiday tins are starting to show up in stores.

Round tins.

Square tins.

Tins that hold my stuff.

Big tins, small tins...

Tins that are so TUFF!

And, they come with "edible" stuff inside of um...

Peanut Butter

AdamO — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 20:07:13 GMT

Individually wrapped, peanut and peanut butter products would make GREAT stocking stuffers, for the holidays (or any time).

Planters, Reeses, Smart Beat are all good stuff!