Showing posts with label Thanksgiving. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Thanksgiving. Show all posts

Thursday, November 22, 2012

Turntable Kitchens Thanksgiving Playlist

Festive, not cliche. Mellow, not sleepy. Creating the perfect Thanksgiving dinner soundtrack can be tough, so we sought the help of Matthew Hickey, co-founder ofTurntable Kitchena website dedicated to developing fresh, innovative recipes with hand-selected musical pairings. Matthew created a special Thanksgiving playlist just for Martha Stewart readers (click play below).

I wanted the overall vibe to be lush and slightly rustic, explains Matthew. I started the mix out with an upbeat tune: something that would be appropriate for that busy, lively moment when everyone is crowding around the table and getting ready to sit down. From there I wanted it to mellow out a little while everyone passes around the food, but while maintaining a fun, quirky vibe. Finally, I favored songs about those things were most often thankful for such as family, friends, and loved ones.


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Friday, November 16, 2012

The 9 Most-Pinned Thanksgiving Crafts

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Ugly matching sweaters. Grandmas goopy gravy.If youre like us, there are probably some Thanksgiving traditions youd rather retire. So we pulled together our Pinterest followers favorite Thanksgiving crafts to inspire use all to put a fresh, personal touch on the holidays.

1. Copper-Leaf Gourds

Take a shine to this clever Thanksgiving decor craft its been repinned almost 200 times!

2. Paper-Bag Turkey

Even herbivores wont object to this kid-friendly turkey craft.

3. Cork-Board Leaf Trivets

Elegant, inexpensive, and takes only seconds to make no wonder this craft has been re-pinned well over 2,000 times.

4. Walnut Place Card Holders

Perfect for busy hosts, this project can be put together while the pies are baking.

5. Flaming Foliage Candleholders

Seasonal colors come alive in these easy-to-make autumnal candleholders.

6. Bath Fizzies

Make a big batch of these now and be set for hostess gifts through the end of the year and you can be sure theyll love it. (Over 900 pins cant be wrong!)

7. Card Tree

Dont wait until Christmas to get your seasonal cards on display.

8. Great Pumpkins Centerpiece

Use up any pumpkins leftover from Halloween by hollowing them out to create an eye-catching vase.

9. Painted Glass Votive Candleholders

Get in on the dip-dye trend with this Thanksgiving craft, which has been pinned over 3,500 times!


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Wednesday, November 14, 2012

A Sommeliers Top Thanksgiving Wine Picks

Paul Grieco, co-owner and wine director of New York Citys Hearth Restaurant and Terroir wine bars, is a known champion of unusual wines. In an effort to think beyond our typical Thanksgiving reds, we turned to the winner of the 2012 James BeardOutstanding Wine, Beer, or Spirits Professional Award for his top pairing choices to go with a traditional Thanksgiving feast. The bonus? Griecos commentary was just as bright and offbeat as his tastes.

The wine: Schoffit ChasselasVieilles Vignes (Pinot Blanc/Pinot Auxerrois)
The vintage: 2010
The region:
Alsace, France
The price:
$20
The reasoning:On Americas great day, we send a vinous salute to Frederic Bartholdi, the Alsatian-born designer of the Statue of Liberty.

The wine: Nigl Riesling Dornleiten
The vintage: 2011
The region: Kremstal, Austria
The price: $27
The reasoning:Lets be honest, Riesling goes with everything and I mean EVERYTHING and that includes everything on your Thanksgiving plate!

The wine: Hatzidakis Nikteri
The vintage: 2008
The region: Santorini, Greece
The price: $29
The reasoning: From the home of democracy comes challenging white wine, filled with vim and vigor. It might even be a little revolutionary.

The wine: Tzora Vineyards Shoresh
The vintage:2009
The region: Judean Hills, Israel
The price:$33
The reasoning: To the Holy Lands we go for a masterpiece of balance one could even say it is divinely inspired.

The wine:Frank CornelissenMunjebel 4
The vintage: Nonvintage
The region: Sicily, Italy
The price:$60 (but its worth the splurge)
The reasoning: If you thought Grandmas basement smelled funky, wait until you encounter this wine. Grape juice never smelled so odd and so glorious. It is sure to provoke conversation.


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Friday, November 9, 2012

If Pinterest Planned Thanksgiving Dinner

If Pinterest were a place, it would be a wonderland of ombre decor, chalkboard menus, and bunting flags (Pinterestlandia!). And heres what your holiday table would look like if you made only our most-pinned Thanksgiving recipes:

Drink: Apple Cinnamon Rum
A spicy-sweet autumnal cocktail to kick-off the feast. The recipe has been re-pinned over 400 times!

Starter: Baked Brie with Pecans
Creamy Brie with toasted pecans and maple syrup gets stomachs growling.

First Course: Roasted-Pumpkin Soup
Butternut squash works, too, in this simple, healthy starter.

Side Dish: Muffin-Pan Potato Gratins
Who can turn down these portioned piles?

Side Dish: Roasted Cabbage Wedges
Out with the old (green beans) and in with the new (cabbage wedges), which were re-pinned over 550 times.

Side Dish: Old Bay-Roasted Sweet Potatoes
The natural sugars caramelize, giving each bite a smoky sweetness.

Side Dish: Roasted Spaghetti Squash with Herbs
Toss with brown sugar, salt, Parmesan, and plenty of fresh herbs.

For the Veggie Lovers: Butternut Squash and Sage Lasagna
Because vegetarians should stuff their faces silly at Thanksgiving, too.

For the Kids Table: Savory Autumn Leaf Pies
Sweet hand pies please even pickypants eaters.

Dessert: Pumpkin Whoopie Pies with Cream Cheese Filling
Cute enough to convince skeptics that skipping pumpkin pie isnt sacrilegious.

Main Course: The Perfect Roast Turkey
Why settle for (or re-pin) anything less than perfection? This recipe has been re-pinned over 1,000 times!


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