However, whenever, whatever you do — December is the time to celebrate! Thanksgiving is an American holiday. Most Americans eat the same basic menu of turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing, salad and pie. In December, we gravitate to our own traditions. Some celebrate Christmas. Some, ...

On Thanksgiving Day, turkey, squash, potatoes, pie gobble, gobble, gulp. For food, fun, friends, family, give thanks today, and always. Thanksgiving — a time to be grateful and give thanks — is an American tradition. We give thanks for the blessings we’ve received: blessings of food and ...

This November has been cold and snowy, but the ground is still not frozen. Harvest the leeks before a hard frost! These alliums add their distinctive, delicate flavor to all types of culinary delights — soups, stir-fries, chicken, pork, salads and egg dishes. If you haven’t yet tried ...

“Pease porridge hot, Pease porridge cold, Pease porridge in the pot. Nine days old.” — Traditional English nursery rhyme. We’re past Election Day and looking ahead to Thanksgiving. Chilly, cloudy, wet, dreary November days are here. When days grow dark and the weather turns ...

Chilly, gray autumn brings fresh fall flavors — tough, pungent greens like kale and collards; sweet winter squash; sweet and tart apples; and sweet roots like carrots and beets. Dark green, frilly leaves of kale or collards and graceful stems topped with green cabbage roses (Brussels ...

Tamaracks are golden. Leaves are falling. Temps are getting colder. We’re getting much-needed rain. It’s the end of October. That means ... Halloween will be here on Friday, October 31st. Saturday, Nov. 1, is All Saints Day; Sunday, Nov. 2, is All Souls Day. These first days in November ...