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Thursday, November 22, 2012
Wednesday, November 21, 2012
Stay Safe on Georgia Roads This Holiday Weekend
The Georgia State Patrol will be in full force.
The Thanksgiving holiday travel period begins this evening and traffic is expected to be heavy on Georgia roads throughout the holiday weekend. The Georgia State Patrol will be ready as well and in full force, according to a press release. Colonel Mark W. McDonough, Commissioner of the Georgia Department of Public Safety, troopers will patrol during the holiday period in an effort to keep the number of traffic crashes, injuries and fatalities as low as possible. “We know from past experience that speed, alcohol, and failing to use seat belts are the primary contributing factors in fatal crashes,” he said. “By conducting concentrated patrols or holding roadchecks across the state, troopers, deputies and officers can intercept violators …
Fantastic Thanksgiving Sides
A cheesy potato casserole and delicious cranberry sauce are sure to light up your Thanksgiving dinner table.
It’s time for Thanksgiving, my favorite time of the year! Not only do you get to see family, but the food is plentiful and delicious. If your family is anything like mine, there are multiple side dishes to choose from to accompany the all important turkey. Everything from green bean casserole to sweet potato pie has been served at our table and now, I would like to share some fantastic side dish recipes that may become a part of your Thanksgiving tradition. Ingredients Cheesy Potato Casserole 3 lbs red potatoes, sliced 1 lb broccoli, chopped 1 10.75 oz can cream of chicken 1 cup sour cream ½ lb ham, sliced 1 tsp paprika 1 tsp black pepper 1 tbsp kosher salt 1 tsp garlic powder 1 tsp basil ½ cup cheddar cheese, grated ½ cup Asiago, grated ½…
Video: How to Cook a Turkey, Plus 10 Turkey Tips
In this special holiday cooking video, Patch shows you how to prepare the centerpiece of your Thanksgiving feast.
Here's your turkey grocery list: Turkey (determine size based on Tip 1 below) Stuffing (see package for amount needed based on turkey weight) Chicken Broth Onions Celery Butter Spices: Sage, Thyme, Poultry Seasoning, Basil, Salt, Pepper Aluminum Foil Thermometer (if you don't already have one) Roasting Pan Tip 1: When purchasing your whole turkey, figure 1-1-½ pounds per person, which allows ½ pound for leftovers. Tip 2: Frozen turkeys should be defrosted in the refrigerator for 2-5 days prior to cooking depending on the size. Figure approximately 1 day for every 4 pounds. Never defrost at room temperature. Tip 3: Always remove the neck and giblets and rinse your turkey inside and out with cold water and pat dry. Tip 4: When prepping …
Tuesday, November 20, 2012
Thanksgiving Recipes: How to Cook Stuffing and Other Favorite Side Dishes
A turkey can't just sit alone on the table. Here are some recipes for Thanksgiving's most popular side dishes.
What would a turkey be on Thanksgiving without its faithful side companions? Often more popular than the turkey itself, stuffing, mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce and other favorites are staples of the food coma-inducing meal. Try one of the recipes below to bring a new taste to your Thanksgiving feast. Roasted Winter Squash Gauge the amount of squash you’ll need by allowing 1 small squash (acorn and butternut are good choices) for every four people. Cut each squash in half lengthwise and remove seeds. Brush sides and inner cavity with olive oil and place flesh-side down on a lightly oiled baking sheet. Roast for approximately 45 minutes or until flesh is very soft and easy pulls away from the skin. After removing squash from oven, let …
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Monday, November 19, 2012
The Frugal Thanksgiving
Tips and sales to help you plan for the big feast.
It’s that time of year…the Thursday we’ve all been waiting for is starting to draw near. Diets go by the wayside, and budgets fly out the window. Only at Thanksgiving does it seem perfectly normal to have four desserts and 15 side dishes atop the groaning table, and the cost can be staggering. So, in preparation for the Black Friday sales, I offer my take on the “Black Thursday” Budget Thanksgiving. Don’t miss any Cumming news. Subscribe to Cumming Patch’s free newsletter, like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter.
Wednesday, November 14, 2012
This Holiday - Don't Forget The Table
The perfect holiday table usually includes delicious food and plenty of cheer. But this year, don't forget to add a touch of the season to your table.
The table is the heart of the home. It’s the place where everything stops and we can focus on what’s really important. With my family and friends, I’ve found that people always gather around places in the home where they are most comfortable: the kitchen, a cozy den with a fireplace, and ultimately the dining table for dinner. The table is significant because it’s a place that's all about the people you enjoy, great food and great conversation. Too often, though, the table is neglected. We take weeks inviting guests, days planning a menu, and hours preparing food. However, the tablescape is usually an afterthought or a last-minute, hastily made decision. If a centerpiece is used, it's usually a few flowers from your local grocery store …
Thursday, November 24, 2011
Frugal Family: Thanksgiving Day and Black Friday Store Hours
Here is a list of store hours beginning on Thanksgiving Day for all of you deal seeking shoppers.
Black Friday is almost here and for all of you die hard deal seekers, this is your favorite shopping day of the year. The deals will be great as will the crowds. Grab those jackets and coffee to stay awake and get shopping. Black Friday is the official kick off to the holiday shopping season. Here is a list of the stores in Cumming that will be opening early that we have found so far. If you know of others, please add them below in the comments section. Thanksgiving Day Old Navy is open Thanksgiving Day until 8 p.m. It reopens at midnight after Thanksgiving. Clothes for the whole family will be on sale. Michaels is open until 10 p.m. on Thanksgiving with sales on crafts, holiday decor and home items. Toys R Us will open at 9 p.m with …
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Because I Said So
Oops, I Dropped the Turkey and Other Thanksgiving Day Mishaps
Community members tell us about their favorite Thanksgiving Day blunders–and these pilgrims are all thankful for their memories!
Despite a solid command of most things culinary, I've definitely had my fair share of mistakes in the kitchen, especially on Thanksgiving Day, when my stunts seem to take on a whole new meaning for the word "disaster." I have made a Thanksgiving fool of myself on more than one occasion, and my family has come to expect it. "What will it be this year?" they ask in a joking tone, but I can detect a scant hint of true concern in the question. They are secretly wondering if we are all going to end up at a Chinese food restaurant because I forgot to defrost the turkey. Well, I'm not alone. There are plenty of you out there with the same reputation, yet surprisingly, everyone one of us will pull off a splendid and bountiful Thanksgiving spread …
I'm Thankful...Really!
Being thankful requires thinking...ouch.
It's Thanksgiving and in that frame of mind, I began to contemplate the things for which I'm most thankful. It's a strange list to say the least, but then, I suppose it suits its author. Obviously, I'm thankful for my family, even though they're slowly driving me insane. They'll tell you it's a short drive, since I'm already close to that destination. Well, it comes with the territory of being a writer. After all, my best friends are imaginary. As a writer, I'm thankful for my critique partners: Atilla the Holmes, Genghis Griep, and Ludwig von Frankenstein. As their names imply, they each have their strengths (shudder) and whip my words into shape. I'm thankful for my dog, Shadrach, even when his slingers reach the top of my walls and …
