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On NYTimes.com, reviews of larded caramels and musings from Maira Kalman.
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Time to Go Home
Final Q: I need gravy help! I am not satisfied with your gravy advice, but I loved the Dropkick Murphys video, thanks! Tell me about GIBLETS, HOLD MY HAND HERE.
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On the Question of Drinks
Q: What wine works best with traditional Thanksgiving dinner?
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On the Flexible Nature of Time and Other Questions
Q: We thought we had it all under control, baking 8 pies last night, but our host lives on a very hilly street. How can we secure the pies so that they won't flip all over each other in the trunk?
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You Taking Care of Yourself? Getting Some 'Me' Time?
I made a cream-based corn chowder yesterday. Fridged it overnight. Today it is very thick. Too thick. What is the best way to thin it for dinner at 5 p.m.?
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Radio, Radio
Want some Thanksgiving advice from The New York Times? Listen to this embedded radio device gizmo!
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Questions About (Among Other Things) Integrity, Stuffing, Cranberries
Every year, preparing a meal for 20, we cooked a turkey so large that it monopolized the oven. But we also needed large casseroles of dressing, sweet potatoes and other sides to fit in there. How to solve this dilemma?
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Questions on Sides, Stores and More
Q: Did we got a turkey with no giblets or is there a plastic bag lurking somewhere in the cavity and we just haven't found it?
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Carving Queries and Other Matters
Q: After a week of caring for my flu-sick son my goal for dinner is delicious turkey and simple companions. Can you offer advice for the turkey? Also, we are a dairy-free family.
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Do I Need to Panic and Other Questions
Q: I put the turkey on the back porch. The temp this morning is 45 degrees. Is the turkey okay to eat or do I need to panic?
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Torn Skin, Not Enough Sweet Potatoes and Other Questions
Q. I want to know how the heck to get the butter under the skin of my pastured turkey. That skin is adhered!
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Could I Be Killing My Guests? (And Other Thanksgiving Queries)
Q. How long should it take to roast a 21-lb brined turkey, and at what temperature?
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Early Morning Thanksgiving Questions
Q: HELP!! I'm roasting a turkey for the first time and as is usual I check many recipes to get the idea down first, but I'm finding every one is DIFFERENT!
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How to Use Thanksgiving 911
A round of answers before Sam Sifton gets rested for the final onslaught of last-minute Thanksgiving questions.
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When Is a Restaurant Bill Too Little?
If a restaurant undercharges you, should you tell them?
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Talking Turkey Under Slate Gray Skies
Sam Sifton answers questions on deep-frying turkey and wine pairings.
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Thanksgiving Questions Answered, Part XVI
Sam Sifton offers advice on the subjects of appetizers, unfamiliar stoves, leftovers and more.
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Trader Joe's Confirms It Is Coming to the Upper West Side
dinersjournal.blogs.nytimes.com — Trader Joe's confirmed it will be opening a store at Broadway and 72nd Street next year.... (more) Trader Joe's Confirms It Is Coming to the Upper West Side
Two Hours of Free Food From Michael Psilakis
Michael Psilakis, the Manhattan chef and restaurateur, has a two-hour free food giveaway planned on Dec. 4.
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Burgers With Sides Built In
An odd fast-food concept is set for Midtown.
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