holiday cooking tips

Holiday Eating Choices

Be present this holiday season  Change your holiday habits! Choose: Lower calorie appetizers, like fruit and vegetables Smaller plates and tall skinny glasses Stay on your regular schedule of eating, exercising and sleeping Know your limits: Eat before you go to a party or out holiday shopping.  You will be less likely to overeat. Make […]

Demystifying the Annual Rites of Turkey

Preparing a Thanksgiving turkey—whether it’s your very first or you are a (poultry) seasoned veteran—can be scary. There are so many ways to prepare a turkey. Brining and deep frying have become popular lately, but many still prefer a simple, old fashioned, golden roasted turkey.  Buy/store your turkey Whether you buy a locally produced fresh […]