This cute little turkey was made by our son back when he was five years old.  His homework for kindergarten was to decorate a turkey cardboard shape with his family.  This is what we came up with.   (Surprisingly, the cereal we glued on has lasted throughout all the years.  I guess that shows how many preservatives they put in foods.) Click here for Thanksgiving crafts to make with the kids.

The most important part about Thanksgiving is to remember why we celebrate that day and how it got started.  It originated as a day to give thanks to God for the bounty of food with which He blessed them.  This day of Thanksgiving has lasted through the decades as a day to give God thanks for all our blessing.

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Since I grew up and live in Texas, we eat a lot of Mexican food.  My stomach can’t take the real hot spice anymore, but here is a recipe that sounds like something our son and son-in-law would like:

INGREDIENTS:

• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1/2 cup pecan pieces
• 1/2 cup Real Bacon Bits
• 1/2 cup chopped green onion
• can of whole jalapenos

Cut jalapenos in half and clean out the insides. Mix the first 5 ingredients and stuff into halved jalapenos.

Mark your calendar for one day only for Sears Super Saturday Sale which starts at 7:00 a.m. and ends at 12:00 noon.  The prices are good only while quantities last, so the earlier the better on a doorbuster sale like this.  Here are some of the great buys you can get:

• 60% off their sweaters and outerwear for the whole family (Example: Misses Classic Elements fleece crew neck top or fleece pants for $6.99, regularly $20)
  
• An extra 15% off all fine jewelry already 40-70% off (Examples: Gift-boxed cubic zirconia 50% off;  sapphire and diamond hoops or 1/4 ct. diamond hoops for $59.99 which are regularly $199.99)
  
• Save $70 on a Kenmore Progressive Vacuum – sale price is $229.99
• Save $50 on a Craftsman C3 19.2 volt 3-piece Combo Tool Kit – sale price is $89.99

Go through your “People to Buy Gifts For” list and see what Sears has and what great deals you can get on these gifts.  Remember that this Doorbuster Sale is for one day only and while supplies last!  So tell your friends and neighbors, get up early, and save lots of money on your Christmas presents!  What is really fun is to go with a friend and then go get coffee or hot chocolate afterwards.

Here’s a great recipe for holiday appetizers for guests or to take to a party:

INGREDIENTS:

• 2 pounds sausage, uncooked
• 1 1/2 cups baking/biscuit mix (Bisquick)
  
• 16 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
  
• 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
• 1/2 cup finely chopped celery
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.  Mix all the ingredients together.  Form into 1″ balls.  Bake 15 minutes on ungreased cookie sheet until golden brown.  Makes 6 dozen.

Isn’t this a beautiful picture?  I love the Rocky Mountains in Colorado, and this picture reminds me of them.  I don’t know where this picture was taken, but that doesn’t matter.  I just know that I really like it, and it makes me want to go to Colorado!

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#1. What’s the worst tasting food you’ve ever eaten?

Hmmm…I can’t remember.  I know I have eaten some bad tasting food before, though.
#2. Share a funny or embarassing story about a meal you’re made.

I can’t remember about a meal I’ve made, but I remember one about a meal I ordered…does that count?

When our son was a baby and sick one day with awful diarrhea, I was so tired from changing yucky diapers that I decided to call and have pizza delivered for supper.  My husband was at work, and the phone rang and when I heard him say “Hello,” I proceeded to tell him about our sick baby and this one awful, messy diaper that leaked all over the place.  When I finally finished, the man on the other end turned out not to be my husband and finally had a chance to say something and said, “Ma’am, this is Pizza Hut confirming your order.”  I turned the brightest shade of red and said that I was sooo sorry.  When the pizza was delivered, the delivery boy couldn’t keep from laughing when he handed me the pizza.   My family and I have laughed about that story many times! 
#3. What food do you burn or have problems cooking most often?

Sometimes toast.  I try to get it a little browner and end up burning it every once in a while.
#4. Name two foods you’ll be eating on this Thanksgiving.

JUST TWO???   That’s hard to choose which two.  I guess it would be turkey and dressing.

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This is a dip that looks like a cheesecake.  Perfect for serving at parties:

INGREDIENTS:

• 2 8-ounce packages of cream cheese, softened
• 2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 2 cups sour cream, divided into 2 equal portions
• 1 envelope McCormick’s Taco Seasoning
• 3 eggs, room temperature
• 1 4-ounce can chopped green chilies
• Salsa
• Tortilla chips or Ritz Crackers

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  Combine cheeses and beat until fluffy.  Stir in 1 cup sour cream and taco seasoning.  Beat in eggs, one at a time.  Fold in chilies.  Pour into 9 1/2″ to 10 1/2″ spring form pan.  Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, until center is firm.  Remove from oven and cool for 10 minutes.

After “cheesecake” has cooled for a few minutes, spoon remaining sour cream on top and bake for 5 more minutes.  Cool completely on wire rack and refrigerate covered overnight.

The next day, remove “cheesecake” from pan and place on a pretty platter or plate.  Spoon on salsa.  Serve with chips and crackers.