What with all the talk of turkey, sweet potatoes, and pie, bread is often a last-minute decision for Thanksgiving. Who needs bread when there's stuffing? Well, in my family, that is not the case. My mom's potato dough rolls are one of the most coveted (and hoarded) items on the table. Bread seems essential on Thanksgiving, to sop up leftover gravy and to slather with homemade butter. Here are a few good bread recipes from the archives to fill out your table (and the bread basket).
We have a few family members and friends who swear by apple cider vinegar (or ACV, as they like to call it), drinking it by the tablespoonful and using it as a remedy for just about every ailment.
We might not go that far, but apple cider vinegar is certainly one of our pantry staples. Do you use apple cider vinegar?
We came across this lovely little idea for Thanksgiving while we were researching homemade hostess gifts. This is a snack mix designed just for Thanksgiving, with each little treat symbolizing a different aspect of the Thanksgiving holiday.
As Faith reminded us a few weeks ago, hard cider was the true drink of the early American settlers. How appropriate for Thanksgiving! And as it so happens, we also think that hard cider would pair particularly well with the turkey and all our favorite Thanksgiving sides. Do you have a hard cider to recommend?
We know, you haven't even roasted the Thanksgiving turkey yet, and already we're talking about leftovers. But we thought we'd give you a heads up on the panini idea, in case you want to throw a pear or an extra block of cheese in your grocery today. Yes, pear and brie are involved. So are cranberry relish and stuffing. Get the recipes below.
I'm a big fan of Marisa McClellan's blog, Food in Jars, along with her guest posts right here on The Kitchn. I've been in Thanksgiving preparation mode since last week, and when I saw her post on homemade cranberry jelly, I knew I was going to try it.
Alvar Aalto's name looms large in the world of modern design. He was a Finnish designer who was sometimes called the "Father of Modernism" and whose work was extremely influential in architecture, furniture design, and even tabletop and glassware. Aaron over at Apartment Therapy recently got to visit Aalto's studio complex in Finland, and we have a peek into the studio's kitchen!
With holiday plans all around us, it can sometimes be difficult to think about what we're eating in the days right before a big holiday celebration. It can be easy to feel like you have a refrigerator and pantry packed with food and nothing to eat! Do you end up calling for take out or eating odd combinations of mismatched food as to not spoil the upcoming feast?
We just saw this simple yet brilliant tip over at Martha Stewart: Transport your holiday pies from your oven to Grandma's house inside a bamboo steamer basket.
We love how food is more than just simple sustenance. When we think about food saving the day, we think about times when a special dish appeared just when it was needed most and lifted our spirits or those of someone we care about. Can you think of a time when food turned a horrible moment into a restoring one?
Name: 8 Person Red Classic Raclette Party Grill
Store: Swissmar
Value: $100
Description: This Party Grill keeps the Swiss tradition of Raclette alive with 8 individual raclette dishes and heat-resistant spatulas. Variable heat control and a reversible grill/crepe top allow great flexibility.
Kristan Cunningham is one of the hosts and designers of HGTV's “Design on a Dime,” and the LA Times has the full scoop on her own rental kitchen makeover! That plus gorgeous recipe cards and stuffed mushrooms worthy of a party.
We're used to buying our cranberries by the bag, but while we were visiting family in Indiana over the weekend, we spotted this mini cranberry bog in the produce section of the local food co-op. Fun!
Q: I've been asked to bring an appetizer to a dinner party that we'll be attending the day after Thanksgiving. Normally, this wouldn't be a big deal but the hosts live a good 90+ minute drive away and this has stumped me.
What appetizers travel well?
Sent by Rosie
We are pretty fanatical about our coffee. We brew it at home, at just the right temperature, with a carefully selected blend of beans from a favorite local roaster. Yes, we are pretty geeky. But that is nothing compared to the total fanaticism of true espresso geeks. Are you one of them, and if you are, do you make your espresso at home?
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