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Black Friday sales roundup
By Shalonda Rodgers
November 20, 2009, 11:38AM
Thanks to our Good Deals bloggers, we have a list of Black Friday ads that have leaked early. Full story »
Birmingham Bargain Mom live blogging from Junior League Market: 'It's hopping'
By The Birmingham News
November 21, 2009, 10:58AM
Event supports programs for children and women. Full story »
Sharing that which makes us grateful
By Kristen Campbell
November 21, 2009, 4:20AM
Thursday, of course, is the official day for giving thanks. Between spoonfuls of sweet potatoes and replays of thwarted touchdowns, many Americans will take a moment to express appreciation for blessings received. They will do so in keeping with a tradition that dates back centuries, though Congress didn’t make it an official national holiday until 1941. It’s a lovely... Full story »
Huntsville-Madison County Convention and Visitors Bureau announces Home for the Holidays in Huntsville
By Jon Busdeker
November 20, 2009, 12:18PM
Visit the Huntsville Museum of Art, Sci-Quest, Burritt on the Mountain and Santa's Village and you could win $1,000. Full story »
'Thanksgiving On Trailer Park Avenue' at Birmingham Festival Theatre lets audience have their say
By Alec Harvey -- The Birmingham News
November 20, 2009, 10:30AM
"Being on stage and connecting with an audience is really what it's all about." Full story »
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Soul Food: Introducing Thanksgiving tapas
By Doug L. Mendenhall
November 20, 2009, 7:13AM
Here's a way to put the 'thanks' back into Thanksgiving one bite at a time. Full story »
Thanksgiving meal ingredients cheaper this year, survey shows
By Jerry Underwood -- The Birmingham News
November 18, 2009, 9:25AM
Prices drop for turkey, ham, sweet potatoes, according to Alabama Farmers Federation Full story »
Your first Thanksgiving: Plan menu, then follow it, for stress-free holiday
By Chanda Temple Guster -- The Birmingham N...
November 18, 2009, 5:30AM
Alabama women remember their first time cooking for their families. Full story »
The right slice: How to carve turkey the right way
By David Holloway
November 18, 2009, 5:00AM
Everything is ready: The final plans have been made, and the guests have been notified to show up wearing their best gravy-colored clothes. The turkey is in the fridge, ready to go into the oven; the side dishes have been decided upon; and the rolls are on order. All that’s left is for everybody to show up and... Full story »
Falling for autumn's gourds
By David Holloway
November 18, 2009, 5:00AM
By SALLYE IRVINE Special to the Press-Register Pumpkins, squash and gourds are all classic symbols of the season. From late September through Thanksgiving, they crop up everywhere — piled on porches, atop tables and overflowing the aisles in the grocery store. Some serve simply as festive fall décor. Many, however, are quite edible, very nutritious... Full story »
Time to get your gameplan ready
By David Holloway
November 18, 2009, 5:00AM
Football coaches and fans of the game with the funny-shaped ball talk a lot about the need for having a game plan. They like to prattle on about putting together a plan of attack before the game and then sticking to it. The idea is that if you talk enough about what you want to do at least... Full story »
Giblets make good gravy
By David Holloway
November 18, 2009, 5:00AM
In our discussion thus far of the turkey and its role at the Thanksgiving Day meal, we have pretty much covered all the bases. We’ve talked about baking, smoking, grilling, frying, brining and today we offer some tips on how to cut up the bird so that even your fussiest uncle can tell a wing from a leg.... Full story »
Tans for Cans food drive is Nov. 19-25
By Special to the Press-Register
November 17, 2009, 1:41PM
Club Sun Tanning Salons hold Tans for Cans food drive Nov. 19-25 Full story »
Community called to joint Thanksgiving service
By Kay Campbell
November 13, 2009, 11:42AM
The Community Thanksigiving Service, jointly hosted by the Greater Huntsville Interdenominational Ministerial Fellowship and the Southeast Cluster of Clergy, will be Nov. 22, 2009, at 5:30 p.m., at Faith Presbyterian Church, corner of Airport and Whitesburg. Full story »
Secrets of fried turkey
By David Holloway
November 11, 2009, 4:59AM
If you seek admittance to the Lower Alabama Turkey-Fryer Legion of Honor, you first must learn the secret handshake. Among the growing legion of folks who prefer their Thanksgiving turkeys deep-fried, that handshake is very simple and direct. It goes like this: 3 minutes a pound, 340 degrees. Learn it so you can say it in your sleep; the... Full story »
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