While Thanksgiving represents a time of tradition and family, it can also spell S-T-R-E-S-S for those planning a big feast. From figuring out how long to cook the turkey to putting together the perfect table setting, getting it all right can be really hard! To help you celebrate and prepare for your Thanksgiving feast, entertaining expert and cookbook author, Brooke Parkhurst has some great ideas and tips for a trouble-free turkey day. That way, when guests arrive - everyone will be able to relax, gobble, and enjoy!
Some of Brooke’s tips include:
• THANKS-GRIA- A delicious glass or two of wine is welcomed at any holiday gathering! Even easier? Put it in a pitcher so everyone can serve themselves. Lightly chill red wine and add a few spices and seasonal fruit to make a soon-to-be favorite holiday libation-- Thanks-gria!
• FORGET ABOUT FLOWERS, BUT DON’T FORGET YOUR HOSTS- Unless you have your own garden, decorating with fresh flowers can cost more than your meal. Instead, create centerpieces from seasonal fruits and vegetables, fresh greenery and berries. After the party’s over, make a meal from your centerpiece! And don’t forget about gift baskets for the hosts.
• JUICY WHITE MEAT- Who needs to roast the whole turkey when you can just bake the best part? The turkey breasts and legs cook at very different rates, which means that one will not be properly cooked. Instead, focus on cooking the turkey breast perfectly, roasting it at just the right temperature and saving a lot of time in the process.
• FRESH & FAST- It’s chilly out which makes us gravitate towards creamy, cheesy, heavy dishes. Want a little balance? Make your favorite potato casserole but off-set it with a delicious & easy arugula-pomegranate salad or butternut squash and ricotta crostini. Fresh dishes are usually the fastest to prepare!
Since ancient times, the egg has been regarded as a symbol of new life and has been associated with springtime celebrations, such as Easter and Passover. But, even during festive occasions, eggs can cause food poisoning (also called foodborne illness) if they are not handled properly. That’s why the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) reminds consumers to handle fresh eggs safely during their springtime celebrations and throughout the year.
To view the Multimedia News Release, go to http://www.multivu.com/players/English/7231951-u-s-fda-egg-safety/
Epson America, Inc. today announced that Millstone Medical Outsourcing, a Massachusetts-based provider of medical packaging outsourcing solutions, has selected the Epson ColorWorks® C7500G inkjet label printer to create high-quality color and black-and-white packaging labels for its growing roster of orthopedic and spine customers. As a leading provider of packaging and distribution services, including advanced inspection and validation of medical and clean room device packaging and re-packaging, Millstone Medical Outsourcing required a high-quality label printing solution to address the varying demands of its customers, and the Epson ColorWorks C7500G provided a flexible and easy-to-use option to meet their needs.
“Our customers demand durable, high-quality label and packaging solutions with sometimes very specific details such as barcodes, graphics and meticulous logos – expectations that laser printers, and even legacy two-step inkjet color printing solutions, just couldn’t meet,” said Michael Morrissette, program manager, Millstone Medical Outsourcing. “Using the Epson ColorWorks solution to print on-demand, full color labels has allowed us to better manage our expenses and keep up with the ever-changing medical packaging market. The Epson printer is a product that we can rely on to get the job done for our clients.”
To view the multimedia release go to:
http://www.multivu.com/players/English/7820752-epson-millstone-medical-case-study/
Zev is an elite hunter, fierce and lethal. But when Branislava wakens him in a warrior’s cave where he was put for his own protection, Zev feels a new awakening in more ways than he could have ever imagined. Vampires and rogue Lycans are not all Zev and Branaslava will have to fight if they are to survive. A mysterious evil lurks nearby. One that not even the Carpathians can see coming. One that may cost them all dearly. Find out more at http://www.ChristineFeehan.com. Paranormal Romance
It was too late. Andor Katona, an ancient immortal warrior, had fought his last battle, just as his lifemate arrived to save him. As he lies dying he realizes she is surrounded by danger and hopes his brothers will arrive in time to save her.
Lorraine Peters has seen enough of death. And she’s willing to fight death to have him. With wits, courage and new friends to help her she might survive this attack and those that are coming. But, even if Andor survives, the fight is far from over.
From #1 New York Times bestselling author Christine Feehan. Find our more at https//www.christinefeehan.com Romance, horror, paranormal
AARP Travel (http://travel.aarp.org), a valuable resource for America’s 76 million baby boomers who spend over $120 billion annually in leisure travel, today announced new research related to SOLO TRAVEL. Traveling solo has become a transformative way for people 45+ to get away and have the freedom to set their own schedules. Travel Channel host and AARP Travel Ambassador Samantha Brown and AARP Travel offer some valuable tips and even some discounts on solo vacations at www.aarp.org/solotravel.
To view the Multimedia News Release, go to http://www.multivu.com/players/English/66070-aarp-new-travel-website/
“Not even the most sophisticated pundits will be able to predict how the national opinion polls will pan out ahead of the next election,” according to Mick Temple, Professor of Journalism and Politics at Staffordshire University.
Professor Temple is heading up a panel of Staffordshire University experts poised to give comment and opinion on all things political in the run up to the General Election.
To view the Multimedia News Release, go to: http://www.multivu.com/players/English/7393251-uni-campaign-election-debate/
The Clayton home building group has released a video showcasing the talented men and women who, along with other team members, build thousands of manufactured and modular homes every year for families across the U.S.
The video showcases stories from some of the real people behind the Clayton Built™ brand who work hard every day to help others realize the dream of homeownership. Nearly 9,000 workers across the U.S. build Clayton’s multitude of housing floorplans, giving homebuyers the freedom to choose or customize a home that fits their unique lifestyle needs.
“Our team members are our greatest asset, and we are proud to have them represent the Clayton family,” Clayton home building group President, Keith Holdbrooks said. “Some of them have even been building Clayton homes for decades. Generations of craftsmen mean that our customers are getting outstanding quality in their homes.”
To view the multimedia release go to:
http://www.multivu.com/players/English/7716452-clayton-built-brand-craftsmen/
The Static is a new act signed to Mitch Allan's (SR-71) Guest House Entertainment. Made up of several members of local pop-rock sensation Hotspur, their new outfit finds them embracing their kinetic energy and arena-rock grandeur head-on. The result? Catchy rock songs that sizzle and soar, laced with heart and perspiration -- with a touch of swagger and a good dose of dance-floor thump. Led by charismatic front man Joe Mach, The Static is ready to bring their glam-powered rock & roll party machine to the masses.
Check out the band online:
Website: http://www.the-static.com
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/TheStaticOfficial
Twitter: http://twitter.com/TheStaticDC
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WTF or WHAT THE FLUSH! The makers of the Stealth® ultra-high efficiency toilet and Bravo’s “Flipping Out” Star Jenni Pulos want to see more people saving both water and precious dollars when they flush.
On average, 27 percent of water consumption in the home comes from flushing it right down the toilet, which is completely avoidable – that’s not even mentioning the water lost by old or deteriorated flappers that leak. Niagara Conservation Corp. created the Stealth Toilet which uses less than one gallon of water per flush (0.8 gallons per flush to be exact) relative to the average toilet that uses 3.5 to 5 gallons per flush.
“As a California resident, I feel the gravity and importance of water conservation. That’s why I’m asking America to stop this invisible drain on our planet,” said Pulos. “With the Stealth Toilet we can do our part to save water and money with every flush. So join the cause for water conservation and say it with me – #WhatTheFlush!"
To view the multimedia release go to:
http://www.multivu.com/players/English/7789051-niagara-conservation-whattheflush/
This year, the nation’s largest barbecue franchise is making it even easier for guests to order their barbecue honey hams, Cajun fried and smoked turkeys along with full holiday feasts through the on-line ordering option. All locations are also offering discounts to guests registered for the company’s loyalty program, the Big Yellow Cup Club.
To view the Multimedia News Release, go to: http://www.multivu.com/players/English/7103952-dickeys-barbecue-new-online-ordering-for-the-holidays/
Blood is an essential component for life, but many people do not think about it until the need is critical. Each year 234 million major operations are performed worldwide, many involving blood transfusions or treatments resulting in a continuous need for donations.
That’s why Abbott (NYSE: ABT) and Real Madrid soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo are partnering to bring even more attention to this important cause. Regarded as one of the top soccer players in the world, Ronaldo will serve as the first global ambassador for the BE THE 1™ movement – developed to inspire young people around the world to regularly donate blood.
“We can all make a difference by donating blood. Each donation can benefit up to three people in emergency situations and for long-term medical treatments,” said Cristiano Ronaldo, forward for Real Madrid and Captain for Portugal National Football. “That’s why I am enthusiastic to be partnering with Abbott to bring awareness to the importance of blood donation and to encourage people around the world to become lifelong blood donors and help save lives.”
To view the multimedia release go to:
http://www.multivu.com/players/English/7668251-abbott-cristiano-ronaldo-donate-blood/
