Monday, November 26, 2012
Share your best recipes below.
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Monday, November 26, 2012
Dinner is done and the only thing more stuffed than the bird is you. Now the question becomes: What to do with all those leftovers? While many say simply reheating is all that’s necessary to have a “day after” feast, others have elaborate recipes for turning Thanksgiving leftovers into gourmet delights. From savory turkey soups to sinfully delicious pot pies and mile-high sandwiches, everyone has their own ideas on what to do with what’s leftover. The Food Network even has an entire recipe collection dedicated to the topic. We’d like to hear from you! What are your favorite Thanksgiving leftover recipes? Share them in the comments section below.
Saturday, November 24, 2012
Pumpkin pie? Pecan? A little of both? What dessert did you enjoy the most at Thanksgiving dinner?
What did you serve for dessert this Thanksgiving? With so much attention given to the bird, stuffing and cranberry sauce, dessert might be forgotten. However, some families still adhere to old recipes and labor all day to make a homemade pie. Some bakers are becoming really creative in mixing and mashing desserts, such as the Cherpumple, a monster pie-cake with apple, pumpkin and cherries. Portsmouth Patch wants to know what dessert you enjoyed the most this year? Tell us in the comment section below!
Thursday, November 22, 2012
Here's a look at the stores and restaurants open this holiday on Thursday, Nov. 22.
This Thanksgiving, when the cranberry sauce turns a little runny or the bird turns a bit too black for Uncle Buck, where do you turn for help? Luckily, we have the rundown on where to grab that last-minute can of cranberries or bandages when things get a little too rough at the family's Wii football game. Here's a list of the open stores and restaurants in Portsmouth this Thanksgiving: Grocery Stores Convenience Stores/Gas Stations Coffee Shops Taverns Most restaurant and stores will be closed today at owner's discretion, but you might want to call to double check. A full list of Portsmouth businesses can be found in our directory here. What else is closed today? Transportation
There are several venues in Newport County area offering meals so those in need do not go hungry this Thanksgiving.
Several sites in Newport County and southeastern Massachusetts are offering free Thanksgiving meals this Thursday, Nov. 22.
The annual Thanksgiving Day Football game will be held in Middletown this year.
Thanksgiving means more than just loads of turkey, stories of pilgrims and a day off work; it is the day for the Middletown vs. Portsmouth annual football game Although this is a non-league game and is not ranked, Middletown is currently undefeated and Portsmouth holds a 6-2 record going into this game. Portsmouth walked away with the bragging rights last Thanksgiving. Here are the details for this year's game: Where? The game is scheduled for Thanksgiving Day this year on the Turf Field at the Gaudet School in Middletown. When? Kickoff is at 10 a.m. How Much? The entrance fee is a straight $5 for everyone. The Middletown Athletic Passes will also be accepted at this game. Concession will be open and Middletown Spiritwear will be sold…
Wednesday, November 21, 2012
Everything you need to know about this year's pie run
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Wednesday, November 21, 2012
The Newport Running Club organizes the annual Pie Run, held Thanksgiving morning, in Middletown. This year's race will be on Thursday, Nov. 22, 2012, starting promptly at 8:30 am. The 5 mile USATF sanctioned road race and 3 mile non-competitive walk starts and ends in front of the Newport County YMCA, 792 Valley Road, and is a scenic course with panoramic views of Sachuest Beach. Entrants are asked to bring one non-perishable food item to be contributed to a local food bank. Long sleeve technical shirts are available for all preregistered participants whose registrations are received prior to November 8th, 2012. Entry cost is $25, both pre and post registration. To register: Register online at Raceit Number Pickup and Post Registration is …
Is it a pumpkin pie? A well-dressed turkey? Show us your favorite Thanksgiving dish!
Thanksgiving is a time to give thanks, but it's also a time when cooks, chefs and kitchen-lovers grab hold of the nearest recipe box and try their skill at making a culinary masterpiece. Some well-skilled cooks slave over stoves all day to prepare a magnificent turkey, while novices try for the first time to craft candied yams or a homemade cranberry sauce. Whatever your cooking skill, we want to see what you are making this Thanksgiving! Upload photos of your best dishes to this gallery by clicking the green "upload photos and videos" button above! We can't wait to see what your serving at the kitchen table this year!
Your Portsmouth neighbors have provided easy drink recipes to serve on Thanksgiving.
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Wednesday, November 21, 2012
Your neighbors and fellow Portsmouth Patch readers have provided easy drink recipes to try this Thanksgiving and throughout the holiday season. A reminder: These drinks should only be consumed by responsible adults over 21-years-old. Do not drink and drive. --- Rum Punch Provided by Ashley Troutman, North Reading Patch Editor Combine over ice in a punch bowl: 1 quart orange juice 6 oz. lime juice 1 quart club soda 1 quart unsweetened pineapple juice add one 750 ml. white or gold label rum --- Caramel Apple Martini Provided by Katie Curley-Katzman 2 parts Schnapps, butterscotch 2 parts Sour Apple Pucker 1 part Vodka Mixing Instructions Shake ingredients in a cocktail shaker with ice. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass. --- Pumpkin Pie …
AAA Releases its Thanksgiving 2012 Travel Forecast.
Thanksgiving is nearly here and that means people are thinking about the three Ts: turkey, trimmings and travel. Not only will it be a busy time in the kitchen, it will also be busy on the roads and at the airports. But according to the AAA Thanksgiving 2012 Travel Forecast, this year will be busier than last, but not by much. According to the report, AAA estimates 43.6 million Americans will travel more than 50 miles from home between November 21st and November 25th, up 0.7 percent from 43.3 million people during the holiday last year. Some 90 percent of this year's travelers will be hitting the roads, 39.1 million of them traveling by automobile. And as Thanksgiving approaches, gas prices are expected to continue on a downward trend …
Don't know the deadline for buying a pie this Thanksgiving? Check out our list below to find out!
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Wednesday, November 21, 2012
Looking to treat your Thanksgiving guests to pie this year, but don't want to cook? Lucky for you, several Portsmouth businesses are busy baking pies this Thanksgiving from classic pumpkin to coconut custard. Check out our list here to find out the deadlines to order and when to pick up the sweet dessert. Want to order a pie by phone? Click any of the business links highlighted to find contact information.
Thomas Vanicek
2:24 pm on Sunday, November 25, 2012
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