Thanksgiving

 

Seasonal Decorating Throughout the Year When spring has sprung, that doesn't mean you should haul out the Easter decorations. Same thing is true for taking down Halloween decorations on Nov. 1st only to feel compelled to bring out the Thanksgiving themed displays on Nov. 2nd. There's a better way. Rather than worrying about decorating for the next occurring holiday, just think in terms of seasonal accents throughout the year that can be supplemented by Easter Bunnies, Ghosts and Goblins, Pilgrims with Turkeys, and Santa Claus without jumping ahead of the season. For example, winter suggests bringing out the heavy comforter, perhaps some red table napkins, and even a tasteful wreath. Those window stick-on snowflakes will also add to the seasonal feeling. This is all without a single Santa, or a premature Christmas tree. The nice thing about decorating for the season is that when it DOES become time to bring in the "official" Christmas decorations, you've got some of the work already done. AND when you take down the Christmas decorations, you can leave your winter-themed items in place. When Spring springs switch the heavy comforter for a light throw. Spring flowers real or scented silk floral arrangements can set the tone. The heavier, darker colors and fabrics you used for winter accents can be replaced with the fresher, lighter greens and yellows of spring. Again, the Easter eggs and the bunnies come later. Supplement the examples above with your own ideas. Using seasonal accents in your home can provide

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How to cook a turkey Food and Wine shows 4 ways. Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center can help you with the right appliances to prepare your holiday meals. Food and Wine Magazine has the recipes. For best results during the holiday cooking consider a new range or oven from UAKC. Choose from the top brands: BlueStar, Bosch, Electrolux, Frigidaire, GE, Jenn-Air, KitchenAid, Miele, Thermador, Viking, Whirlpool, and more. "Brined, dry-brined, deconstructed or deep-fried: Each chef's technique leads to a phenomenal bird."Here are proven turkey recipes from top chefs. Each recipe was perfected and certified in the Food and Wine Magazine test kitchen. Deep-Fried Turkey with Berbere Spices CONTRIBUTED BY MARCUS SAMUELSSON ACTIVE: 30 MIN TOTAL TIME: 2 HRS 15 MIN SERVINGS: 6       "Deep-frying keeps the turkey very moist," says Marcus Samuelsson."It's also a huge time-saver—the bird cooks in about 45 minutes." Ingredients Canola oil, for deep frying1 head of garlic, halved crosswise 2 rosemary sprigs One 10- to 12-pound turkey, rinsed 1 tablespoon garlic powder 1 tablespoon smoked paprika 2 teaspoons kosher salt 2 teaspoons celery salt 2 teaspoons ground cumin 2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper 1 teaspoon ground ginger 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper Instructions In a turkey deep fryer, heat the oil with the garlic halves and rosemary to 350° following the manufacturer's instructions; discard the garlic and rosemary. Put the turkey on a rack set over a rimmed baking sheet and thoroughly dry it inside and out

Sale at Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center Thanksgiving Sale Going on at UAKC   History of ThanksgivingWhile prayers of thanks for a successful harvest have occurred in various civilizations for hundreds, maybe thousands of years, the English tradition became formalized in the Reformation during the reign of Henry VIII in 1536. In the New World, though poorly documented, Thanksgiving was first celebrated by the Puritans in 1621. As President, George Washington declared a national Thanksgiving holiday in the U.S. on November 26, 1789. This year, 2013, the U.S. Thanksgiving Holiday will be on Nov. 28th. No need to wait until Nov. 28th to save on appliances and plumbing fixtures. At Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center, they're rolling out Thanksgiving Sale prices right now. That's correct! Right now during this giant Thanksgiving Sale you can save hundreds even thousands of dollars on appliances and get up to 30% off on plumbing fixtures. Save up to $2500 on Sub-Zero Wolf Save up to $3500 on GE Monogram Save up to $6025 on Viking Just Look at these prices on Jenn-Air Kitchen Packages: Maytag Washer and Electric Dryer Only $399 each. Save $250 In addition to the great prices, check out the special 12 months free financing, free delivery, free installation, and free haul away. No need to wait! Hurry in to Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center right now during the huge Thanksgiving Sale on appliances and plumbing fixtures. Two locations to serve

Traditional Turkey Recipe from Wolf Sub-Zero Get the new Wolf Ovens at Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center We recently wrote about the new ovens being launched by Wolf Sub-Zero.   Click here to learn more: New Wolf Ovens Now, it's time for an awesome recipe for your Thanksgiving turkey. Wolf recommends the Convection Bake Mode for a brined turkey and the Convection Roast Mode if you do not brine the turkey. INGREDIENTS Brine: 1/2 gallon apple cider 2 gallons cold water 1 1/2 cups kosher salt 1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar 1 whole turkey (any size) fresh or thawed, and cleaned Seasoning: 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened 2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme 2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley 2 tablespoons chopped fresh sage PREPARATION The Day Before (12 to 15 hours before roasting) In a large clean 5-gallon bucket, mix cider, water, salt and brown sugar until fully dissolved. Twelve to 15 hours before roasting, place turkey in brine. Cover and refrigerate in Sub-Zero refrigerator or outside if it is between 20-40°F (-7-4°C). The Roasting Day Bake Mode: (with brined turkey) Preheat Wolf oven in BAKE at 325°F (163°C). Rinse turkey with cold water and pat dry with paper toweling. Mix together butter and herbs and gently tuck under the skin over the turkey breast. Place turkey, breast side up, on a roasting rack on the roasting pan. Insert temperature probe into the turkey thigh and set for 180°F (82°C). Roast until temperature probe chimes