Thursday, November 22, 2012
We've got grocery coupons, gas prices, travel tips, recipes, a turkey emergency hotline and more for all your Thanksgiving Day needs!
Happy Thanksgiving, Affton, Shrwesbury, Concord, Lakeshire and all you wonderful South County Patchers! Gifts may not be a Thanksgiving tradition, but allow us to present to you a gift for the ears: South County-native Nicole Westbrook's hit song 'It's Thanksgiving.' Press play above and enjoy. Are you traveling today? Find the cheapest gas prices in the area here. AAA estimates the national average price of gasoline will drop to between $3.25-3.40 a gallon by the holiday, similar to last year’s average of $3.32, which was the most expensive average ever on Thanksgiving. Lambert-St. Louis International Airport is, of course, expecting a major increase in the number of people trying to catch their flights, and the busiest flying day of the …
Beat the leaftover turkey blues and think beyond the sandwich with casseroles, turnovers and salads.
Turkey Day is over—now what? Thanksgiving leftovers can become a blessing or a curse. Turkey sandwiches can be good for a while, but they get boring fast. Leftovers should begin with a plan. Pick recipes that are easy to make while creating a new dish that isn't immediately recognized as including leftovers. Food historian Suzanne Corbett offered some tasty ideas during last year's Thanksgiving holiday. Here are a few options: Turkey Croquettes Mix two parts of leftover dressing with one part finely chopped turkey. Moisten with beaten egg and a little milk, broth or leftover gravy. Shape into balls and roll in Panko-style crumbs. Place on a baking pan, lightly spray with oil and bake at 375 degrees until browned and crisp. Serve with …
Gather around my metaphorical Patch dining room table and share the blessings and gifts you and our community have received this year. I'll go first.
What am I thankful for? My health, first of all. A year ago, I was evacuated from the teeny-tiny country of Moldova with a long list of strange health problems. Now, after a lot of work with my team of doctors, a personal trainer, my friend and my family, I obtained a diagnosis of Crohn's disease and I'm working to bring my disease under control. There's nothing like a health problem to teach you how precious health really is. I'm also greatful for my puppy, Persie. (See the picture??) She's my first dog, and I'm still learning how to manage all her energy. But I love her, and I'm glad the boyfriend and I brought her into our home. And I'm immensely thankful to be employed and doing a job I'm passionate about: sharing meaningful, …
What should you talk about at the kids table? Should you bring a guest to dinner? How loud can you cheer for your football team? Find out!
Wednesday, November 21, 2012
Spending your Turkey Day in St. Louis and looking for a family-friendly activity? Skip the Black Friday lines and watch a movie on Thanksgiving.
Thanksgiving 2012 is quickly approaching, which means it's time to stuff your face with pumpkin pie, play with Thanksgiving crafts and watch some NFL football. And unless you're preparing for Black Friday deals, Turkey Day also serves as a great day for movie-goers. If you decide to stay home, Moviefone published a list of the Top 21 Films About Thanksgiving for you to consider. But if you're looking to go out with family and friends in South County, be sure to check listings at Keller 8 Theaters and Wehrenberg Theater's Ronnies 20 Cine. Here's a list of movies that are opening the week of Thanksgiving: The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part II Anna Karenina Silver Linings Playbook Life of Pi Rise of the Guardians Red Dawn Of course, there…
Officials urge Thanksgiving travelers to come early and be prepared.
Lambert-St. Louis International Airport (Lambert) officials said they expect a 10-15 percent daily increase in passengers each day through the Thanksgiving holiday. In its annual Thanksgiving travel forecast, AAA predicts 43.6 million Americans will travel at least 50 miles from home over the holiday, up just 0.7 percent from last year. The biggest single travel day of the holiday weekend for Lambert is projected to be the Sunday following Thanksgiving. Officials at Lambert-St. Louis International Airport are urging passengers traveling through the airport to show up early, be patient and prepared. Officials add that people picking up guests should consider parking away at designated lots. “The busy holiday travel season will mean more …
Watch White Castle Chef Phillip Bach prepare his version of traditional Thanksgiving stuffing.
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Wednesday, November 21, 2012
Give thanks this holiday season for White Castle’s tasty twist on a traditional recipe for turkey stuffing that is sure to impress your guests. For all fans of White Castle this recipe is a must as it calls for 10 Sliders and has satisfied Cravers for more than 20 years. "Surprise your guests and their taste buds with this mouthwatering stuffing that is sure to be a hit this holiday season," said White Castle Chef Phillip Bach. "This turkey stuffing uses all the traditional ingredients, but adds a new kick of flavor with White Castle's 100 percent all-beef Sliders and savory grilled onions.” This signature recipe was created by a White Castle team member who got creative and substituted crumbled Sliders for the breadcrumbs. The balance …
Tuesday, November 20, 2012
Post your family recipes—at least the ones you're willing to share!—in Patch's announcements section. It's free, easy and instant. Don't forget a photo!
If you're like me, you spend the week before Thankgiving scrolling through recipes, looking for tips and tricks on cooking this once-a-year meal. (My sweet potatoes will never be the same after learning this Patcher's famous recipe!) As a Patch reader, you're connected to a network of local news junkies just like you looking for the same thing. So this year, we thought we'd find a way to help each other! We're putting out the call: Share your recipes with us! Post your recipe for your favorite side dish, drink, dessert or family tradition as an announcement on Patch, and let us share it with neighborhoods around St. Louis! You'll be giving other families recipes they can trust while finding new inspirations for your own Thanksgiving table…
Monday, November 19, 2012
Deep-frying a turkey can be delicious, but dangerous without the right safety tools.
Each year, families gather around a roasted or baked turkey for the holidays. Some families decide to go outside of the box and deep-fry turkeys for the holidays, which is when things get more serious. I grew up with my dad frying turkeys for the holidays. As newlyweds, my wife and I will fry a turkey for our first Thanksgiving together and may continue the tradition. Several dangers can mount from deep-frying a turkey, though. More than 4,000 fires occur on Thanksgiving across the country, according to the U.S. Fire Administration. Therefore, in order to ensure a safe holiday season, we’re showing how to safely deep-fry a turkey. In order to reinforce the safety issues, we teamed up with Florissant Valley Fire Protection District to give …
Ask questions and share your ideas with other readers to help each other prepare for Thanksgiving.
In our newest edition of "Ask the Patch Pro" we want to help you with your Thanksgiving plans. Whether it's your first time cooking a turkey or you're just looking for a new recipe, Patch wants to help find the answers to all your questions That's why this week, You are the expert on Thanksgiving 101. In the latest edition of "Ask the Patch Pro," we invite all of our readers to ask and answer each others questions, and trade favorite traditions and recipes. Share your ideas with other readers and ask questions to help your neighbors with their Thanksgiving preparations in the comment section of this article from now until Thursday! Have a question or want to share something special your family does on the holiday? Ask or tell us below…
Bill Kowalski
10:29 am on Monday, November 19, 2012
There's a reason Underwriters' Laboratory refuses to list a single turkey fryer: they're inherently dangerous. I doubt this matters to many of the people who enjoy deep-fried turkey, but even doing it "safely" as described above includes a pretty good chance at hurting someone or burning down your house. Why not just cook your turkey the usual way in an oven? more ›