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A migraine is a headache that packs such a wallop that it “feels like God just punched you in the face.” That description comes from the writer Andrew Levy, who chronicles his own struggles with the condition in his book, “A Brain Wider Than The Sky.” In fact, migraines are a common condition that is […]
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It’s the day before Thanksgiving, so that probably means you’re prepping ingredients right now. You might be brining your turkey or making sure it’s on its way to being defrosted. Maybe you’re baking all your pies tonight so you don’t have to worry about that precious oven time tomorrow. Your home is about to smell amazing.
As you might imagine, prepping for Thanksgiving looks a little different when you’re hanging out in outer space. There are no pies baking in an oven (in fact, there’s no oven at all), and counter space is never an issue because prep work just looks so different. It might just make you a little more thankful for dry turkey and lumpy gravy.
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Mashed potatoes make any meal a little better. And let’s be honest — it wouldn’t be Thanksgiving without them. Sadly, I come from a long line of mashed potato forgetters. A familiar cry heard each Thanksgiving was, “The mashed potatoes!” This could mean one of three things: Either someone forgot to start them, someone forgot they were cooking (so the potatoes turned to a watery-potato mush), or someone forgot them in the kitchen and the mashed potatoes were cold by the time they hit the table.
This always bummed me out. I mean, we’re talking mashed potatoes here. Miracle mashed potatoes. So I set out to change my family’s mashed potato legacy. Thankfully, it was pretty easy.
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Gravy gets a bad rap as being fussy, tricky to make, and tricky to reheat, but that just isn’t true. You can make gravy weeks ahead, freeze, and reheat it on Thanksgiving day. You can make gravy a day ahead and reheat it even. As long as you stick to a few really basic principles, there is no need to fuss over gravy.
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Just over a year ago, my husband and I decided to separate, but since it was the holidays, we agreed we would wait to tell our kids about this life change. We both felt like we were wearing a mask to get through it all; I felt comfort and despair in continuing with some of our beloved family traditions. I knew it was going to be the last year we shared the same roof and did certain things together.
I became very good at taking the days minute by minute and not looking too far ahead. I dove into some of my favorite recipes like homemade applesauce, fudge pie, and roasted butternut squash soup. The kitchen became my church. I was able to be in the moment and tell myself I could worry about what the holidays would look like after our split, later.
And now it’s later.
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Celebrity chef BFFs Anthony Bourdain and Eric Ripert are a fascinating pair. They travel together, cook together, and drink an astonishing amount of alcohol together. Bourdain is a loud, opinionated TV host and writer with a habit of offending somebody every other week or so. Ripert has three Michelin stars and is a master craftsman who is widely regarded as one of the best chefs in the world.
They sound like they’d go together like oil and water, but it’s more like oil and really good vinegar. When they team up, good things happen. And, like the time Bourdain took Ripert to Hooters, those things are usually a little wild, over-the-top indulgent, and great fun.
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The team and I are hustling today, getting everything in place before the holiday weekend, and all of us are already thinking about the festivities (not to mention feasts) to come. So, you’ll forgive me if I indulge the holiday spirit and even wax a bit sentimental—just a little. (Thanksgiving IS my favorite, I’ll admit….) And, on a more practical note, let me share some “best of MDA” tips and recipes for making the holiday weekend healthier and happier.
By now most of us have the “stuff” that typically goes into the meal itself: the food, the napkins, the centerpiece, etc. We’ve unearthed the ginormous serving tray from the basement and dug out the carving set. We’ve taken down the box that holds the heirloom gravy boat. And we’ve likely ironed out the logistics of the occasion: when guests will arrive, when the turkey will go in the oven, and who will bring what. We’ve straightened the house, cajoled the kids to make their bedrooms presentable. Maybe the more ambitious and organized among us have even made a dish or two ahead of time.
Some of us tomorrow will be hosting large gatherings or perhaps celebrating with just immediate family, a partner, or a friend. A few of us will eat alone. Others of us will be guests in friends’ or families’ homes or part of larger groups hosted by religious or neighborhood communities.
It’s true that there’s something about a holiday meal itself—the variety, the rich flavors, the calm (and flurry) of annual preparation rituals, the deep-seated emotional associations and memories. Nonetheless, the day has the potential to feed us in ways the best turkey or family recipe can’t.
Our culture and even individual responsibilities sometimes encourage us to get so caught up in the practical operation of the holiday that we find ourselves shuffling through the motions, hitting all the obligatory dishes and events, but never really touching down emotionally or interpersonally. It’s likely that some of us have previously taken the lesson and pared down or honed in on what we deem the most essential (and enjoyable) aspects of the holiday. (The gathering, the gratitude, the giving of time….)
In this hectic part of year, the suggestion bears repeating. Carpe Diem. Enjoy the moment—the company, the conversation, the chance to connect and tell stories new and old. Start some fresh traditions or revive some old ones (a pre-dinner family game of touch football, an after-dinner walk, an evening around the board games or family albums, a morning of volunteering).
Whether you’re alone or with a whole horde, here’s to making the most of the day in such a way that we’ll all go to bed that night fulfilled (not just full), inspired, at peace, nostalgic, and grateful for the day instead of just relieved the dishes are done or glad we made it through.
Whatever you’ll be doing, wherever you’ll be celebrating, whatever you’ll be looking back on (or looking forward to) in the spirit of thankfulness, everyone here wishes you the best for your holiday.
No matter how we’re observing the day, celebration and gratitude offer significant benefits as well as meaningful reflection.
15 Primal Ways to Savor the Holiday Season
What It Means to Be Thankful for Your Health
The big feast doesn’t have to be an all-or-nothing event. Where does your health commitment best intersect with your enjoyment of the meal? That’s your sweet spot for approaching the holiday.
A Primal Take On the Holidays: Surviving or Thriving?
The Importance of Non-Negotiable, “No Matter What” Rules
Gateway Foods: The Slippery Slope of “Just a Bite”
No judgment… We Primal types don’t deal in regret after all. We do, however, pride ourselves in being informed.
How to Recover from Holiday Overindulgence
Over the years, we’ve put together a small cookbook’s worth of delicious holiday recipes. (It’s hard to pick favorites, but I might have to go with the turkey legs.)
Balsamic Roasted Brussels Sprouts
Simmered Cranberry Sauce and Spicy Cranberry Relish
Braised Turkey Legs with Fennel and Artichoke Hearts
Heritage Turkey and Mashed Parsnips
Crock Pot Turkey and Primal Stuffing
Cornish Game Hens With Egg and Sausage Stuffing
Crispy Roast Duck with Holiday Seasonings and Sauces
Breadless Cauliflower and Mushroom Stuffing
Ultimate Walnut Pie Crust with Pumpkin Filling
And for those of you who can never get enough ideas (for this year or next), here’s yet a whole set of menus to choose from.
Have a great holiday week and weekend, everyone. What’s on your mind—and on your menu—this week? I’d love to hear in the comment board. thanks for reading.
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Science has proven that stronger people live longer. So, essentially, that makes strength training the fountain of youth. Now that you know the secret to youthful vibrance, you have an even better reason for desiring to increase your strength this winter, right?
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Thanksgiving dinner is nice, but the leftovers are arguably the very best part of this food-filled holiday. Perhaps you’re happy to experience a second, third, or even fourth round of your Thanksgiving feast. But for those of you who want something different, there’s a world of possibilities for the leftover turkey, stuffing, potatoes, cranberry sauce, and more. Here are our 21 most popular ways to put your Thanksgiving leftovers to work.
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You know the joy of tearing apart a dinner roll to have tufts of steam pour out of it, because it’s still warm from the oven? You can enjoy that same feeling every day until the rolls run out with three simple methods for reheating leftover dinner rolls, whether they’re store-bought or homemade.
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