Make your own pumpkin puree

    Make your own pumpkin puree

    Nov 24, 2011 | Food, German Specialties, Thanksgiving

    To me, Thanksgiving is not officially Thanksgiving without pumpkin pie. There were several years here in Germany that we just let Thanksgiving day slip by, cooking something traditionally American for the day, but not really going to all the trouble. And a few times,...
    Best turkey brine ever

    Best turkey brine ever

    Nov 13, 2008 | Entertaining, Food, Thanksgiving

    Last year, I tried something new: brining a turkey. It’s a simple process, where you let the bird soak for 24-48 hours in a bath of spices. It will leave your turkey so moist and tender, it may end up completely falling off the bone when you go to carve it. The...