Happy Thanksgiving!

Thanksgiving is next week. Are you ready? Do you still need a few last minute ideas to add to your menu? Are you looking for some decorating tips? Or maybe you want some craft ideas to keep your kids busy while you prepare the meal?

If so, you've come to the right place. Check out these websites and books and DVDs from the county library collection for lots of great ideas.

And have a Happy Thanksgiving!!

On the Web:

PBS Food -- Thanksgiving recipes, meal planning tips and more.

King Arthur Flour -- For your baking needs (includes gluten free recipes).

Eating Well  -- Looking for a healthier menu for the big day? Then be sure to check out the recipes from the cooks at Eating Well.

Cooking Light -- More recipes and advice for a healthier menu at Thanksgiving.

Martha Stewart -- Feeling ambitious? While it might be a bit late to plan a Martha Stewart style Thanksgiving, you might still find a thing two that might work for you.

Food Network -- From the many chefs at Food Network, you will find all kinds of Thanksgiving advice.

Cook's Illustrated -- A Thanksgiving Guide from America's Test Kitchen. Also, check out their cooking timeline for helping in getting organized.

From Our Collection:

How to Cook a Turkey : And All the Other Trimmings by the Editors of Fine Living -- Never cooked a turkey before? Have, but it's been awhile? Then this is the book for you.

Thanksgiving: Festive Recipes for the Holiday Table by Chuck Williams -- This Williams-Sonoma book well help you create a happy and festive holiday atmosphere.

Thanksgiving : How to Cook It Well by Sam Sifton -- From a former New York Times restaurant critic comes this handy book that tells you how to prepare, and survive, your Thanksgiving dinner.

All New Crafts for Thanksgiving by Kathy Ross -- This book has instructions for kids to make place cards, napkin rings and even a cornucopia out of everyday items from your home.

Jacques Pepin Celebrates! Thanksgiving -- Want to try a French take on Thanksgiving? Then check out this DVD with famed chef Jacques Pepin and his family sharing their holiday traditions.

Vegetarian Times Complete Thanksgiving Cookbook by the editors of Vegetarian Times -- If you'd rather have a vegetarian Thanksgiving check out this cookbook filled with lots of meatless alternatives for Turkey Day.

Thanksgiving: The American Holiday by Laurie C. Hillstrom -- If you are all prepared for Thanksgiving day, then you might want to spend some time learning more about the history and traditions of this great holiday.


-- Post by Tracy