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Thursday, November 22, 2012

900 Turkeys Fill This Lehigh Valley Home

Nancy and Willard Miller have been amassing all sorts of turkey collectibles for nearly three decades.

Nancy and Willard Miller of Zionsville near Emmaus in Lehigh County aren't sure, but they think they could hold the world record for owning the most turkey collectibles. They have more than 900. After Willard was successfully treated for lung cancer in 1984, his doctor told him to get out and exercise. The Millers decided to walk around flea markets. "He's my big turkey," Nancy joked. So, during their flea marketing, Nancy decided to start picking up turkeys – stuffed, ceramic, glass, knitted, wooden and metal. They have turkey magnets, salt and pepper shakers, cookie jars, jewelry, bags, statues and flags. Naturally, family and friends soon caught on to the trend and increased their collection by giving turkey gifts for birthdays, …

Tell Us: What's the Best Part of Thanksgiving?

What do you enjoy most about Thanksgiving?

  Thanksgiving has a lot to offer - special recipes, parades, football and time to spend with family and friends. What's your favorite part of the holiday? Take our poll and add your comments below.

Carl W

12:59 am on Saturday, November 24, 2012

Great if I could good friends to celebrate. As U.S. Coast Guard Aux, I went to shore to relieve a regulare a Guardsman so that, with all they've gone through from hurricane, he could spend Thanksgiving w/ wife & kids.   more ›

Thanksgiving 911: My Dog is Stuck Inside the Turkey!

Calls to the Butterball Turkey Talk-Line have been bizarre and hilarious over the years

Butterball's Turkey Talk-Line is famous for helping hapless cooks on Thanksgiving, but Snopes.com says some of the hotline calls have been downright strange. Weird cases include: Do you have a whacky Thanksgiving story from your family? Tell us in the comments section below.

Wednesday, November 21, 2012

Thanksgiving Recipes: How to Cook a Turkey

If you need a new recipe for your Thanksgiving turkey, give one of these non-traditional twists a try.

There are many ways to cook everyone’s favorite holiday bird. Each family has its own special technique for cooking a turkey, whether it's using an old family recipe, adding a secret ingredient or shopping at a certain store in town that helps make the turkey taste all the better. Locally, Frey's Better Foods is known for its selection of organic turkeys. Saylor's & Co. and Giant are other Saucon Valley outlets you might want to consider as you ponder your 2012 turkey selection. If you're hosting Thanksgiving this year, you can try any of the recipes below to add a new kick to your feast. If you're attending someone else’s dinner, hopefully their turkey will taste as good as one of these! Just the name of this recipe makes my mouth water. …

Grocery Store Hours for Thanksgiving

Here's a handy list of grocery store hours for Wednesday and Thursday in case you have last-minute Thanksgiving shopping to do

Most Lehigh Valley grocery stores have limited hours on Thursday for the Thanksgiving holiday. If you have last-minute grocery shopping to do, below are local store hours for Wednesday, November 21 and Thursday, November 22.  BOTTOM DOLLAR, 3255 Hamilton Boulevard; 2919 Lehigh Street; 1856 Catasauqua Road GIANT, 3070 Tilghman Street and 3015 West Emmaus Avenue REDNERS, 1201 Airport Road and 2300 Lehigh Street WALMART Super Center, 1091 Mill Creek Road WEGMANS, 3900 Tilghman Street WEIS, 1500 North Cedar Crest Blvd. and 365 South Cedar Crest Blvd. AHART'S MARKET, 410 Montclair Ave BOTTOM DOLLAR, 719 Stefko Boulevard; 1856 Catasauqua Road GIANT, 2100 West Union Boulevard; 3926 Linden Street; 2918 Easton Avenue PRICERITE, 1001 Eighth Ave., …

5 Little-Known Thanksgiving Facts

Here are five facts about Thanksgiving to brighten your holiday

Frying a Turkey for Thanksgiving? Here's How to Do It Safely

Follow these safety tips for deep frying your Thanksgiving turkey

  Deep frying a turkey may sound like the perfect way to serve a moist and delicious bird on Thanksgiving. But it's important to use that deep fryer safely to prevent a disaster! Remember: You're working with 350-degree oil. The trick is to keep that oil inside the fryer. Click here to read more and for links to deep-fryer safety videos.

Walter

10:23 am on Wednesday, November 21, 2012

Ok … the number one rule in the article is: •DO NOT deep fry a turkey inside your house or on a wooden deck. And, of course, the photo shows deep frying on wooden deck. Gotta love it. Call me old fashioned, but, why would you want to turn a wonderful bounty into a fast food deep fried mess?   more ›

Tell Us: Eating Out or Having a Home-Cooked Thanksgiving Dinner?

What are you plans for Thanksgiving dinner this year?

  Is your family having a big traditional Thanksgiving dinner at home or are you giving mom a break and making reservations? Tell us about your plans.

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Theresa Cole

1:37 am on Friday, November 23, 2012

Mary Ellen, I don't mind working on the holiday. I work in a nursing home. Many of the residents there are lonely and have lost so much. It's nice to be there for them and give them some support and love. I only hope someday that when I am faced with such a situation, someone will be there for me. Thank you for the appreciation. Have a nice Thanksgiving.   more ›

Butterball Turkey Hotline Offers Toll-Free Help

Dial 1-800-BUTTERBALL to reach the Turkey Talk-Line through November and December

  No question is too tough for the turkey talkers at 1-800-BUTTERBALL -- or you can send them your question here any time throughout November and December. The Butterball®Turkey Talk-Line is open annually in November and December. Open to residents of the United States and Canada. Bilingual assistance is available (English and Spanish). Over the years, the Butterball® Turkey Talk-Line experts have solved some puzzling turkey situations, like which pan to use, what to do when the turkey is on fire, and when to start roasting the turkey so it’s ready by halftime. Read the answers to their most frequently asked questions. When the Butterball Turkey Talk-Line opened twenty-nine years ago, six home economists responded to 11,000 phone calls in …

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 (or filling, or dressing), 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…

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