TIP OF THE DAY: Seasonal Milkshake Dessert

‘Tis the season to take advantage of limited-edition ice cream flavors: candy cane/peppermint, cinnamon, eggnog and pumpkin. For a crowd-pleasing dessert, serve a small piece of pumpkin/apple/other seasonal favorite pie or cake with a small “side” milkshake (4-6 ounces) in a holiday flavor. If you’d like something lighter, substitute biscotti or cookies. Think of it…
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HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

Have a delicious Thanksgiving. Photocourtesy iGourmet.com.   Wishes For Today: May your stuffing be tasty May your turkey be plump, May your potatoes and gravy Have nary a lump. May your yams be delicious And your pies take the prize, And may your Thanksgiving dinner Stay off your thighs! – Anonymous Thanks to

Pumpkin Fritters Recipe For Thanksgiving & National Fritters Day

THE NIBBLE’s Kids & Family Editor, Cricket Azima, says that if you haven’t settled on a pumpkin dish for your Thanksgiving dinner, these South African Pumpkin Fritters are a snap. You can also serve them for dessert with ice cream or whipped cream, or make them for brunch over Thanksgiving weekend. And they’re delicious any…
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TIP OF THE DAY: How To Manage Holiday Eating

Thanksgiving celebrates the season’s bounty. In addition to an elaborate dinner, there’s often a generous amount of pre-dinner munchies: cheese, dips, spreads and more. While they’re all delicious, they can fill up guests so that by the time they sit down at the table, the edge is off the appetite. Some people may have even…
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THANKSGIVING DRINK: Ginger Martini

There’s one day left to buy the fixings for a special Thanksgiving Cocktail. Make a Ginger Martini with Ginger Soother (from The Ginger People, available at Whole Foods Markets) or use ginger syrup (recipe provided). Or go for a Crantini (a cranberry martini). For a non-alcoholic drink, serve ginger beer. It’s much more robust and…
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