Holiday meals can cause even confident cooks anxiety. I asked some of my food writer friends for their best advice and best tips for Thanksgiving. - Kathleen. Tips for Thanksgiving Planning 1. Make Lists "Make lots of lists," advises Diane Morgan, the author of The New … [Read more...] about 27 Great Thanksgiving Tips from Some of America’s Top Food Writers
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From a Box or Homemade? Real Mashed Potatoes vs. Instant
The next round of my Thanksgiving Dinner Firehouse Challenge compares real mashed potatoes vs. instant mashed potatoes. Don't get me wrong, I understand the lure of instant mashed potatoes. You want comfort and you want it now. I love them so much that if a food could be your … [Read more...] about From a Box or Homemade? Real Mashed Potatoes vs. Instant
I Went to My 40th High School Reunion — Here’s What Surprised Me
I never know quite what to expect at one of my high school reunions. High school itself can feel like one long audition to fit in. We try on identities, seek out our tribes, and often drift into the tide of expectation, carried along by who we believe we’re supposed to be, … [Read more...] about I Went to My 40th High School Reunion — Here’s What Surprised Me
Recipe: Mom’s Cranberry Bread
My mother passed away last September, and with the holidays approaching, I am longing for her cranberry bread. Gently warmed and slathered with butter, this cranberry bread tastes like Christmas morning to me. The flavor is sweet yet tart, and the look beautiful thanks to the … [Read more...] about Recipe: Mom’s Cranberry Bread
No-Fuss, Easy Roast Turkey Breast with Gravy
With so many people opting for smaller holiday meals this year, I wanted to share my foolproof method of roasting a turkey breast. I rarely roast a whole turkey. I usually break my turkeys down and cook the dark and white meat separately as they require different cooking … [Read more...] about No-Fuss, Easy Roast Turkey Breast with Gravy
