Years ago, I went to my aunt's house, and she made this really fun Jello mold that was red and had bits of food-processed cranberries, walnuts, celery, and pineapple bits. It was soooo delicious! Since then I've tried to replicate it a few times, all to no avail. Each time, the Jello doesn't set and it comes out like basically a cranberry sauce that tasted like whatever Jello flavor I use. Can anyone point me to a good recipe AND include some tips for success? Many thanks in advance!!
posted by choochoo on Nov 22, 2009 - 7 answers

Have you ever used an electric roaster oven to cook a large turkey? [more inside]
posted by Lylo on Nov 21, 2009 - 2 answers

I'm hosting my first Thanksgiving. I have zero idea what I'm doing. Advice, s'il vous plait! [more inside]
posted by zoomorphic on Nov 20, 2009 - 45 answers

My unplanned-pregnant soon-to-be-single-mother friend was unexpectedly invited to Thanksgiving dinner with the, err, donor and his parents. She is freaking out, convincing herself that it will be terrible, etc. Suggestions? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Nov 19, 2009 - 11 answers

Santa Barbara Thanksgiving Dinner Location [more inside]
posted by silsurf on Nov 18, 2009 - 4 answers

What should I do (by myself, possibly with two dogs) for Thanksgiving within a couple hundred miles of Houston, TX? [more inside]
posted by junipero on Nov 18, 2009 - 4 answers

What are some good alternatives to turkey for a thanksgiving main dish? [more inside]
posted by CharlesV42 on Nov 16, 2009 - 31 answers

My significant other will be abroad for Thanksgiving & our anniversary. What recipes can I make to celebrate belated Thanksgiviversary for two? [more inside]
posted by anthropomorphic on Nov 16, 2009 - 13 answers

Help me think of something delicious to bring to a Thanksgiving potluck. [more inside]
posted by miskatonic on Nov 13, 2009 - 11 answers

I am going to smoke a turkey this year for Thanksgiving. Uh. 'Smoke' like a brisket, not 'smoke' like a cigarette. Any advice? [more inside]
posted by dirtdirt on Nov 11, 2009 - 8 answers

Turkeys. Which festival consumes the most? [more inside]
posted by popcassady on Nov 5, 2009 - 14 answers

Celebrating Thanksgiving by myself for the first time. Tips on making it meaningful and memorable? [more inside]
posted by fishmasta on Nov 4, 2009 - 21 answers

What can I make using a can of jellied cranberry sauce that not only doesn't involve a turkey, but doesn't involve an oven or (most) cheese? [more inside]
posted by acidic on Nov 3, 2009 - 16 answers

How can I handle my feelings for my parents during this holiday season? [more inside]
posted by bananaskin on Nov 1, 2009 - 32 answers

I have a week vacation for Thanksgiving. Usually I take off for a road-trip, but last year - British Columbia - I found for the first time the thrill of the open road being overtaken by a sense of loneliness and (somewhat) isolation. I'm single and have travelled a lot on my own, but now I kinda don't wanna, but I would like to have an experience with my week off. And it's been a pretty tough year (right?) and I could use a break. How do single people navigate this? [more inside]
posted by forallmankind on Oct 25, 2009 - 10 answers

I'm looking for a good restaurant near Rochester NY where we can go for Thanksgiving dinner. I can't see us cooking for hours when there's only going to be four of us this year. My wife is going to want to eat a traditional turkey dinner, although I wouldn't mind eating a steak if I can get one.
posted by 14580 on Oct 20, 2009 - 4 answers

My girlfriend and I are looking to spend a few days in a cabin on a lake with a chance of snow (but not a blizzard!). We were thinking Lake Tahoe, but adding up the expenses puts it out of our price range. Any suggestions for how to have a peaceful vacation on the cheap?
posted by jander03 on Oct 12, 2009 - 13 answers

Give me your best cranberry salsa recipe! [more inside]
posted by runaway ballista on Oct 4, 2009 - 3 answers

I'm in Australia. I have two friends from Canada with whom I'll be celebrating Thanksgiving. What special treats can I get them? One is from Vancouver and the other Quebec.
posted by dantodd on Sep 27, 2009 - 15 answers

Should I go to Mobile, AL for thanksgiving? (more inside) [more inside]
posted by shrabster on Sep 26, 2009 - 10 answers

New Orleans Thanksgiving for out of towners? Restaurant recommendations needed! [more inside]
posted by batgrlHG on Sep 6, 2009 - 7 answers

Where can we find a fresh turkey in Massachusetts before Sunday? [more inside]
posted by olinerd on Jul 22, 2009 - 7 answers

Can you ID this wonderful vintage photo? [more inside]
posted by taz on Dec 29, 2008 - 16 answers

Chapel Hill / Durham NC, we feasted in the early afternoon, can we get a light dinner somewhere around here? [more inside]
posted by amtho on Nov 27, 2008 - 4 answers

Is everyone in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade lip-syncing? [more inside]
posted by allkindsoftime on Nov 27, 2008 - 13 answers

Turkey brining fiasco - Is my turkey that has been sitting in cold tap water for the past 18 hours still good to cook? [more inside]
posted by AMP583 on Nov 25, 2008 - 29 answers

I'm a little late to the party on this one, but I need recommendations on where I can buy a heritage turkey tomorrow in NYC, hopefully Brooklyn. I would prefer it be kosher, and thus, brined and hopefully raised humanely, but it is not a requirement. Will Wednesday be too late to find this specific thing?
posted by josher71 on Nov 25, 2008 - 7 answers

Have you ever dry-brined a turkey? [more inside]
posted by peachfuzz on Nov 24, 2008 - 12 answers

How should we class up a patriotic Jello pie? [more inside]
posted by ITheCosmos on Nov 24, 2008 - 15 answers

I'm making Thanksgiving dinner with my American friend for her German host family. We want to share a little of our American "Thanksgiving culture" with them. My family in Maine always gets Indian carryout. What to do? [more inside]
posted by comfortinsound on Nov 23, 2008 - 12 answers

Thanksgiving Day dinner drive: we're driving on Thanksgiving Day — with our three year old boy. We'll need to stop. And run. And climb. And jump. And throw things. It's easier if the weather is pleasant but what if it's not…and everything is closed. Suggestions for this route through mid-south Ohio or across the middle. [more inside]
posted by Dick Paris on Nov 22, 2008 - 5 answers

Can anyone suggest a bar around Miami that will show the Grey Cup this Sunday? And what are some ways to experience S. Florida Thanksgiving? [more inside]
posted by bookley on Nov 21, 2008 - 1 answer

Non-alcoholic travel-friendly Thanksgiving gift ideas? [more inside]
posted by Riki tiki on Nov 21, 2008 - 8 answers

I would like to make my boyfriend's longstanding dream of sushi-thanksgiving happen in Sarasota, FL. [more inside]
posted by kavasa on Nov 19, 2008 - 7 answers

Thanksgiving dishes that don't use the oven? [more inside]
posted by like_neon on Nov 17, 2008 - 19 answers

This is the first Thanksgiving we're having since my mom passed away 4 months ago, and I'm not looking forward to it. My sister has invited my little family (me, hubby, and 3yr old) to her in-laws house, but I'm not comfortable with their family. I want to start a tradition at our home, cook something small but special, and do something so I'm not thinking about her all day and how much my heart is broken. [more inside]
posted by czechmate on Nov 15, 2008 - 23 answers

Where in the San Francisco Bay Area can I be of service on Thanksgiving Day? [more inside]
posted by SoftSummerBreeze on Nov 11, 2008 - 7 answers

How do I make my new-ish boyfriend feel at home with my family Thanksgiving weekend? [more inside]
posted by roomthreeseventeen on Nov 10, 2008 - 13 answers

I'm nervous about spending Thanksgiving weekend with my boyfriend's Midwestern family out-of-state in Indiana. They're flying both of us out for Thursday-Sunday, and I want to be sure to make a good impression. Advice? [more inside]
posted by booknerd on Nov 10, 2008 - 54 answers

Where do we eat Thanksgiving dinner out, traditional style, under $30 per person in Portland, Oregon; family of 4 adults. Bonus points for live music of any kind, and/or great ambiance/view. We're familiar with Portland, and would love to use public transport rather than drive...we'll be staying in Rose Garden district, walking distance to light rail.
posted by mumstheword on Nov 9, 2008 - 5 answers

Where can I buy a cooked turducken for Thanksgiving in Los Angeles? [more inside]
posted by poulet on Nov 8, 2008 - 4 answers

Ultimate Thanksgiving music set: Help me find as many food-referential jazz, blues, jump-blues, swing, and generally dance-y songs as possible. [more inside]
posted by the luke parker fiasco on Nov 6, 2008 - 24 answers

Advice for moving to a new place, 1 hr. from the old place, with 2 cats, and leaving town 4 days later for Thanksgiving holiday. [more inside]
posted by iamkimiam on Nov 5, 2008 - 4 answers

Oven management strategies for thanksgiving? I am hosting thanksgiving at my house this year, and need help planning the best strategy for making a large roast meal with insufficient oven space. [more inside]
posted by Joh on Oct 29, 2008 - 22 answers

Need advice on somewhere to go on the Thanksgiving weekend in the greater New York area. [more inside]
posted by falameufilho on Oct 23, 2008 - 4 answers

Where can I take my visiting parents and sister for a nice Thanksgiving meal in New York City? [more inside]
posted by chinese_fashion on Oct 15, 2008 - 9 answers

Last Thanksgiving, the sight of the raw turkey brining in the fridge tipped my wife from being somewhat "icked out" out by some meat (specifically, uncooked and bone-in cooked) over to being a (lacto, semi-ovo) vegetarian. She is uncomfortable with having turkey in the house at all this year -- but to me a Thanksgiving without a turkey seems hardly a Thanksgiving at all. What to do? [more inside]
posted by SeanCier on Sep 24, 2008 - 28 answers

How much weight could a healthy adult gain in one indulgent weekend of overeating?
posted by roger ackroyd on Feb 21, 2008 - 20 answers

A friend of mine says that schools are starting to use the label Fall Feast Day instead of Thanksgiving. Is that true? And if so, what was wrong with Thanksgiving?
posted by rsol44 on Jan 16, 2008 - 27 answers

Mom left me bogged down with more than a quart of cranberry leftovers after Thanksgiving. I would relish recipes for exciting things to do with it. [more inside]
posted by olinerd on Nov 26, 2007 - 24 answers