Happy Thanksgiving!!
Big Turkey! (photo by Mary R. Vogt, courtesy of morguefile.com) “There is one day that is ours...Thanksgiving Day is the one day that is purely American.” - O. Henry "I awoke this morning with devout thanksgiving for my friends, the old and new." - Will Carleton "A thankful heart is not only the greatest virtue, but the parent of all the other virtues." - Cicero "Small cheer and great welcome makes a merry feast." - William Shakespeare "As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter

Turkey, Rice & Bean Salad Recipe
Holiday Turkey (© Photographer: Paul Cowan | Agency: Dreamstime.com) Does everyone enjoy having leftover Thanksgiving turkey as much as we do? There are the sandwiches in the days that follow, but we thought we’d pass on a more imaginative and very healthy use of your cooked bird from Roger Corder’s book, “The Red Wine Diet, Drink wine everyday and live a long and healthy life" (Penguin Group USA). In the book Professor Corder writes, “This main course salad is a lovely mixture of colors, flavors and textures…The c

American Black Walnut & Native Wild Rice Pilaf Recipe
Turkey (photo by George Bosela, courtesy of morguefile.com) This gem of a side dish is the creation of American Feast's Sue Tango. It's a perfect accompaniment to a holiday feast and a special treat for guests at her lovely home on Long Island. Her recipe calls for two of America's great heirloom foods, native wild rice and black walnuts. The authentic wild rice is harvested by the Ojibwe community on the lakes of northern Minnesota. The Ojibwe have been harvesting wild rice for centuries and continue h

Real Christmas Trees are Eco-Friendly & Renewable
Christmas Pine (photo by Scott Liddell, courtesy of morguefile.com) Many American families have become concerned that the cutting down of so many pine trees every Christmas Season poses a danger to the environment. Some have opted for trees with the roots intact so that they can be replanted. Our friends at American Farmland Trust have sent us a message explaining that Christmas trees can be farmed and enjoyed in an eco-friendly way: Tis still the season for farming at 21,904 Christmas tree farms throughout the country. Christmas tree farms can

Robin's Handcrafted & Artisanal Chocolate Sauces
Can a meal be truly great without a dessert? "Maybe" was a reply that came up a few times during a small, informal poll. And then there was a welcome completion of the thought: "But why chance it?" Our friend Robin sees no need to to take that chance and she has created a selection gourmet chocolate sauces capable of satisfying dessert lovers everywhere. Place a jar of her creation in a microwave oven for just 30 seconds and a warm sauce du jour is ready for service over a favorite treat. Iice cream, cheesecake, fresh fruit, or homema