November is a month of change. A chill in the air signals the shift from fall to winter, the beginning of the holiday season, and another chance to renew or replace politicians locally and nationally. With Election Day, Veterans Day, and Thanksgiving Day, November hosts some important events in the life of Americans. We remember why we are thankful for what we have, the ones that have sacrificed to preserve it, and the families that make it all worthwhile.

We hope that these links to the best that the web has to offer this month, and that they will make your Thanksgiving a little easier by providing recipes, information, and other helpful facts and ideas about this uniquely American holiday.



 Recipes

Spice up an already fantastic meal with some suggestions from some of the finest sites available. Make something new, or try a traditional dish from another region with the recipes on these sites.

- Epicurious Thanksgiving Menu Maker - build (and print) your own menu, email recipes to your friends, and browse the extensive archives from Appetizers to Desserts.
- Butterball Recipes - recipes for turkey, leftovers, make-ahead menus, and a variety of side dishes. Don't miss the Turkey Talk-Line greatest hits.
- It Wouldn't be Thanksgiving Without - favorite family recipes from the Good Housekeeping staff.
- Norbest Recipes - from the Talkin' Turkey Diner.
- Vegetarian Thanksgiving Central - a variety of tasty recipes, articles, and complete menus. Eat up! From the MiningCo.
- Vegetarian Thanksgiving, 1998 - no turkey? Get some vegetarian and vegan recipes here.
- Pillsbury Mealtime Ideas: Traditional Turkey Dinner - don't forget the dinner rolls...
- Plainville Turkey Farms Recipes - includes Turkey Noodle Soup, for the day after Thanksgiving.
- Thanksgiving Roundup - trying to make Thanksgiving easy! From the No-Fuss Feast and make-ahead dishes, to easy table decorations and games for the kids.
- Fine Cooking: Baking Classic American Pies - "team a flaky but manageable dough with flavorful fillings for anxiety-free holiday pies."
- Traditional Southern-Style Thanksgiving Menu - sweet potatoes, desserts, and recipes for leftovers.

Special Categories

How about sending a virtual greeting card to someone this holiday season? Or maybe you've got big plans that involve a recliner and a remote control on Thanksgiving Day? These links should help...

- National Football League - Official site of the NFL
- Thanksgiving Virtual Greeting Cards - Send one of these virtual greetings to someone you're thinking of this holiday season.

 Thanksgiving Activities

Looking for something special to do for the Thanksgiving holiday? It's full of parades and special events, and these sites can provide all the entertainment and information that you may need.

- Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade - Visit the official site for New York City tourism and get all the information you need for the premier Thanksgiving Day celebration.
- Thanksgiving Fun - Various sites for entertainment with a Thanksgiving theme.

 Thanksgiving Sites

Family is an important topic around this time of year, and these sites provide a forum to read some inspirational stories or to post one of your own online.

- Thanksgiving: Traditions & History - take the Thanksgiving quiz.
- Aristotle's Thanksgiving on the Web - submit your own story or read others, including the "Most Memorable Thanksgiving Day" and "How Your Ancestors First Came To America."
- Thanksgiving with Reader's Digest - recipes, crafts, hosting tips, stories, and books to make your family's thanksgiving the best ever.

 Travel Information

Got a loved one that's traveling this holiday season, or doing some yourself? Enjoy the trip with these links that can take some of the aggravation out of a coast-to-coast journey and help you keep the holiday spirit.

- Amtrak - make reservations and check timetables.
- CNN Travel Guide - Getting Ready
- Greyhound - find out about routes, fares, and schedules.
- Road Watch America Direct - get tips on road conditions, including weather and construction problems.
- Weather Channel Forecast

 Turkey Tips

How do you make the perfect turkey? These sites can help make your Thanksgiving unforgettable by serving an absolutely fabulous bird. Who knows? You might even strike speechless that relative that only knows the words "Too dry."

- CSPI's Holiday Safe Food Tips - Check out this site to ensure a safe and healthy Thanksgiving dinner.
- Butterball University - Find everything you need to know about preparing a turkey from the folks at the famous Butterball.
- Norbest How-to-Tips - Got questions about turkey preparation? Find the answers at this informative site.
- Thanksgiving Turkey, Stuffing, and Gravy Tips - Check out the Hot Tips from the chefs...
- Good Housekeeping's Turkey Tips - Visit an authority on how to do a holiday right.
- National Turkey Federation - Didn't know they had one of these, did ya?
- Carving a Roasted Turkey - Yeah, yeah, we know you already know how. But just in case you might need some tips...
- Epicurious Food: Thanksgiving Dress Rehearsal At The CIA - Thats "The Culinary Institute of America" in case you were wondering.

 U.S. Colonial History

Explore some American history and discover how Thanksgiving was born.

- Archiving Early America - Explore this site and find out what happened on this day in early American history.
- Colonial Hall: America's Founders - Want to know more about the founding fathers? This is the place.
- Early America Review - A jounal of fact and opinion on the people, issues, and events of 18th century America.
- Virtual Tour of Plymouth Plantation - Visit the site for this living museum.
- Wampanoag History - Find out about the people that were here to greet the pilgrims on this website.




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