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Deep-frying. Wood-smoking. Sous vide. The mind-numbing number of suggestions for mining flavor from the typically unforgiving Thanksgiving bird have proliferated in recent years.
This year, leave them all behind.
For tasty fowl on Turkey Day, the new thing can be the old thing: a classic one-two punch of an overnight brine followed by a quick morning rub before the bird goes into the oven for a slow roast.
The good news is that while the process requires a little planning, little hands-on time is needed. And the payoff - white meat that doesn't need a gravy bath to be choked down - is worth it.
Wine and Dine
 The 2008 pinot gris has been released at Greenvale Vineyards on Wapping Road in Portsmouth. It's described as a wine loaded with fruit aromas and flavors, and soft on the palate with a smooth finish. Wayland Bakery on Wayland Avenue in Providence on Fridays has sugar-free pies and challah. www.waylandbakery.com and 401.421.2900 They had a grand opening celebration Sunday for Wine & More of Rhode Island, which has opened on Sockanosset Cross Road in Cranston next to the Whole Foods Market in Garden City. Thursday, November 19 Art, Food & Wine Creating Awareness for a Cause, Gallery Z, Providence, 5-7 p.m., www.galleryzprov.com and 401.454.8844 Wine tasting, East Side Prescription Center, Providence, 5-7 p.m. Beaujolais Wheelbarrow Race, River Promenade, Providence, 10 a.m. Absinthe Tasting, Worcester Art Museum, Worcester, 5:30-8 p.m. www.worcesterart.org 508.799.4406x3073 Food and wine pairing, Hosted by Gasbarro's Wines, Adoption Rhode Island, Providence, 6:30-9 p.m., $75 & $125. 401.421.4170 or 401.865.6000 Sommelier Smackdown, Gordon's Fine Wine & Culinary Center, Waltham, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m., $65. 781.893.1900 Seventh Annual Women in Wine Share your Strength for Abby's House, The College of Holy Cross Hogan Center, Worcester, 6:30-9 p.m., $50. 774.242.4599 Friday, November 20 Wine Tasting, Blackstone River Theatre, Cumberland, 7-9 p.m., $25. 401.334.4643 Beer 101, Gordon's Fine Wine and Culinary Center, Waltham, 7-8:30 p.m., $10. 781.893.1900 Holiday Wine Tasting & Museum Tour, Varnum Memorial Armory, East Greenwich, 7-9 p.m., $25. 401.884.1776 The French-American Beaujolais Festival, Rhodes on the Pawtuxet, Cranston. 7-10 p.m. $65. www.beaufestri.com and 401.274.3325 Fireside Chat: Red Wine Blends, The Fireplace, Boston, 3-4:15 p.m., $30. 617975.1900 |
T-Day party starts early in Plymouth
Ready for Thanksgiving? Well, if you need to get in the mood, head to Plymouth - America's Hometown - this weekend.
Tomorrow at 6 there's a free Patriotic Concert at Memorial Hall and on Saturday there's a parade on the waterfront at 10:30.
All along the waterfront Saturday there will be crafts and such on Saturday.
Linda's Kitchen
Our host, Linda Karaberis of Attleboro, keeps it simple to encourage people to try cooking.
Diet Detective
Squash and Apple Purée
Food, Recipes and Entertaining
(ARA) - The upcoming holidays will not turn out the way Stephanie Andrews initially planned. The tight economy is forcing her to cancel her vacation to a sunny destination. But she's really not that disappointed. That's because Andrews is going to stay home and go all out decking the halls to create memories that she believes will end up being far more meaningful.
(ARA) - Has your snacking and cooking become boring? It's easy to fall into a flavorless rut. If this sounds like you, take note from top chefs and health enthusiasts alike and look to citrus for the flavors and nutrients we love.
(ARA) - If you're trying to lose weight, it's likely that you've heard or read about foods and behaviors that will derail your diet efforts. Whether it's a chat with your friend or a blog on the Web, dieters face dilemmas about what are the best and worst choices when trying to cut calories and trim the waist. Instead of listening to gossip, take the advice of a registered dietician who can help you solve the five top diet dilemmas.
(ARA) - Recipe and food-related Web sites have recently exploded in popularity, in part due to consumers who have cut back on dining out. Online resources like AllRecipes.com and TasteofHome.com have experienced a 10 percent rise in traffic, with more cooks searching by ingredient rather than by recipe, according to a 2009 eMarketer study.
(ARA) - Parents, let's face it -- the average child will never really fall in love with Brussels sprouts, broccoli or cauliflower. But few kids object to fruit, making it easier to help children tap into its wealth of health benefits.
(ARA) - Kids need more than new notebooks and pencils to thrive at school. Maintaining a healthy diet and exercise routine plays an important role in ensuring a successful school year, too.
(ARA) - To determine the freshness of a fruit or vegetable, a person might squeeze, smell or even sneak a taste at the grocery store. However, when it comes to packaged foods, many Americans find it difficult to evaluate the quality and nutritional value of food items sold in cans, plastic containers and paper boxes.