Thanksgiving: Cook It

A little help from my kitchen fairy. One of my sous chefs (aka the kitchen fairy). If you’re coming over for Thanksgiving, this is what’s on our menu. Roast Turkey with Bacon-herb butter and cider gravy (Bon Appetit Nov. 2008) Roasted Fall Vegetables in Cheddar Crust (Eating Well Dec. 2008) Herb and Onion Stuffing (Bon…

Over the River and Onto the Cape: Thanksgiving Vacation

I love the tradition of American Thanksgiving.  Even though I grew up in Canada we never celebrated Canadian Thanksgiving until this year (in Cambridge, MA USA).  In Canada Thanksgiving isn’t really a holiday.  We learn about the pioneers and we talk about the harvest, and maybe colour in a horn of plenty or two in…