Thanksgiving Day Special Edition Safety, Healthy Choices, Vegetarian Ideas, Singing Turkeys with a Message and a Special Wish

How to Cook a Whole Chicken or Turkey

The only way to know food has been cooked
to a safe internal temperature is to
use a food thermometer.

Healthy Eating Tips for Thanksgiving

Controlling Thanksgiving Portion Size


Plan Meals Using
Portion Control to Minimize Waste

Vegetarian Thanksgiving Menu

Vegetarian Turkey

Protesting Turkeys

You Can't Gobble Me by the Turkey Singers.

A Thanksgiving Day Wish

“As we express our gratitude, we must never forget 

that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, 

but to live by them.” 

– John F. Kennedy

May your Thanksgiving be filled with special moments,
happy traditions, and the love of family and friends.

warm wishes, Sandra and Jake Frank

Thanksgiving Song
by Mary Chapin Carpenter

The Day After Thanksgiving - Food and Nutrition Topics

Black Friday Exercise Guide

Maize Day, also known as corn, is a large grain plant.

National Flossing Day
The Medical Benefit of Daily Flossing Called Into Question. The American Dental Association responds.

Sinkie Day. Celebrated the day after Thanksgiving for people who enjoy eating over the kitchen sink.

November 22, 2012 Comfort Soups for Thanksgiving

A comfort food can be a warm bowl of soup surrounded by loved ones

 on Thanksgiving Day.  - Sandra Frank, EdD, RD, LDN

Split Pea Soup with Reduced-fat Sour Cream 

and Basil in a Winter Squash Bowl

Canon EOS T3i; focal point: f/4; exposure time: 1/25 sec;

ISO 3200; focal length 47 mm; artificial light with diffuser; 

nutrition:139 kcal; 5 g Fiber

Vegetable Soup served in a Pumpkin Bowl

Canon EOS T3i; focal point: f/3.5; exposure time: 1/30 sec;

ISO 3200; focal length 21 mm; artificial light with diffuser; 

nutrition:106 kcal; 5 g Fiber

Visit Dietitians Online Blog for a Thanksgiving Day Special Edition

May your Thanksgiving be filled with special moments,
and the love of family and friends.

warm wishes, Sandra and Jake Frank

Thanksgiving Song

by Mary Chapin Carpenter

Turkey Basics, Safety and Health; Protesting Turkeys; Vegetarian Turkey; and a Thanksgiving Wish

Turkey Basics and Safety 

Learn the basics for storing, handling and preparing the holiday bird and prevent foodborne illness.

The USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline

The USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline can help answer your questions about
the safe storage, handling, and preparation of meat, poultry, and egg products.

Thanksgiving Gluttony without the Guilt


Controlling Thanksgiving Portion Size



Protesting Turkeys
You Can't Gobble Me by the Turkey Singers.

The Turkey Lady sings "I Will Survive"

Vegetarian Turkey

made from Kidney Beans, Pinto Beans, White Beans, Carrots,

Cherry Tomatoes, Blackberries, Banana and Orange Slice.

A Thanksgiving Wish
Each year we make a list of all we are thankful for and at the dinner table we share our list. Some are quite touching and others humorous, but one item is always on our list - "We our thankful for the support and love of our family and friends."

We want to wishing you and your loved ones a Happy and Healthy Thanksgiving.
        - Sandra and Jake Frank

Thanksgiving Song
by Mary Chapin Carpenter