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Today’sCryptoquipClue:JequalsM
TheCryptoquipisasubstitutioncipherinwhichone letterstandsforanother.IfyouthinkthatXequals O, it will equalOthroughoutthepuzzle.Singleletters,shortwords andwordsusinganapostrophegive you cluestolocating vowels.Solution is by trialanderror.
Herearetwoanalogypuzzlesthatwilltest your logicand literarybackground.
1.Hair:Rapunzel::Nose:? a) Falstaffb) Virgilc)Cyrano d) Jacobe)Attila
2. “A Tale of TwoCities”:Dickens::“The ThreeMusketeers”:? a)Camusb)Ciceroc) Dumas d) Austene) Defoe
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6Nottogether 11Precede
“Wheelof Fortune” category
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Pooltabletarget
“Eeewww!” 17Luster
19Biblicalverbsuffix 20Aperture
Vastexpanse
23Judicious
24Author Fielding
26 BingCrosby, notably 28Still
30America’sUncle
31Stonework
35Softfabrics 39 Tehran’sland 40 Dine 42Tidy
43Sermonsubject 44 “Poppycock!” 46 Rd.
47Judge’scaseload
49Riserapidly
51Bonelike
52Laundromat lineup 53 Twounder par 54Long
1Docyber-research 2Streetkid
3Albanianmoney
4Censusstats
5Black-cladteens, maybe 6Showsup
7Sound(Pref.)
8Joanof— 9Collectabundantly 10Nasty fly 11Goodpokerhand
13Bygoneanesthetic 18CommonMkt.
21Usethedressing room 2319thAmendment beneficiaries 25 Kyotocoin 27 Lummox 29Sawhorse 31Bungle
32 Melodic 33 Holyhideaways
34 “Uh-huh”
36 Sourceforthe press
37 Pub
38 Deles’undoers
41 Late 44 Ringout
45 Sported
48 Fratpartyitem
50 ValeriePlame’sold org.
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TheBest U.S. Trips to Take Duringthe Holiday Season
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Best PlacestoVisitin
November
• Montpellier, Vermont. Fromthe changingcolorsofthe leavestothemouthwateringsmellof freshly-bakeddesserts tobonfirestopumpkin everything,autumnisan all-aroundcozyseason— thisisespeciallytruefor thosewholivein Montpellier,thecapitalcity of Vermont. Montpellierisapicturesquecity locatedin NewEngland. It’s filledwithEuropean charm,breathtaking architecture,maple syrupfarmslike Morse Farm MapleSugarworks, andvineyards. In the fall, Vermont getsabit chilly,soyoumayneed tobundleup.But,that doesn’t meanyoucan’t enjoythegreat outdoors.
• Charleston,South Carolina. Ifyou’relookingforsomewherethat’s romanticandirresistibly charming, Charleston istheplaceto go. This smallcityhasaninterestinghistory, (several) deliciousfoodoptions, andseveralboutique hotelstochoosefrom. A few standoutrestaurants include TheGrocery, Fleet Landing,andOak Steakhouse.What’s more? In thefall,temperatures rangebetween58 and76degrees Fahrenheit—perfectweather forwanderingoneof themanycobblestone streets.
•Scottsdale,Arizona. Phoenixisn’t theonly gem inArizona. Scottsdaleis a beautifulcitytovisitinthe fall. The averagetemperatures rangebetween49 and 74 degrees Fahrenheit,whichisidealfor hikingoneofthecity’s many trails, strolling theScottsdaleArtwalk, horsebackriding,orviewingtheSonoranDesert while floatinginahot airballoon.(It’s typically colder at night,soyoumay wanttobringasweateror alight jacket.) Thanksto itsscenicviewsandmild falltemperatures,Scottsdale is alsoperfect for al frescodining.
Best PlacestoVisitin December
• New YorkCity, New York. New YorkCity is cinematicallyreferred toasoneoftheworld’s greatestcities—andfor goodreason. FromviewingtheRockefellerCenter Christmas Treetoice skatinginCentral Parkto shoppingonFifth Avenue tobrowsingtheholiday markets,there’salways somethingtodo in New YorkCity. In additionto museums,Broadway, and generalentertainment, New YorkCity isalso hometosomeofthe most prestigiousrestaurants inAmerica. Youcan find any cuisineyou’recraving.FBeforeyou gettoo excited,youshouldknow thatthe averagedaytime highinNYCis42degrees Fahrenheit.Ifyoudo
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decidetovisitNYCin December,besureto bringaheavycoat,gloves, andahat.
• Salt Lake City, Utah. Ifyou’rean avid skier,Decemberis the besttimetohitthe slopesof Utah’s Wasatch Mountains,whichare approximately21/2 hoursfromSalt Lake City. In additionto skiing,Salt Lake City hasa variety offestive holidayactivities, includinghorse-drawn carriageridesthrough TempleSquareand Christmas at theGrand American Hotel,a fivestarhotel knownfor itsdelectablebreakfast options.Ifyou’retravelingwithchildren,you may choosetohave breakfastwithSanta at GardnerVillageorsee the ZooLights! at Utah’s Hogle Zoo.
Ifyou’relookingto get away thisholiday season,you’resure to findafamily-friendly adventure at oneofthese amazingdestinations! Whatareyouwaitingfor?Book yourtrip today!
Talking Turkey
Minnesota ranks as the “turkey capital” of the United States. Annually raising 40 to 42 million turkeys, itis the No.1 state in turkey production, according tothe Minnesota Turkey Growers Association. It also boaststhe largest number of independent turkey farmers in the countr y.
The heaviest turkey on record came in ata whopping 86 pounds! According to Guinness World Records, theturkey, named Tyson, was sold ata charity auctionin London in 1989 for about $6,692. Contrast this with most typical Thanksgiving turkeys, which weigh around 15 pounds.
How about the heaviest pumpkin pie on record? Guinnessstates that the pie, made in 2010 by New Bremen Giant PumpkinGrowers in Ohio, weighed 3,699 pounds and was 20 feet in diameter. To make this gargantuan dessert, it took 197 cans of pumpkin, more than 200 dozen eggs, 100 gallons of evaporated milk, 525 pounds of sugar,3 pounds of pumpkin-pie spice,7 pounds of salt and 12.4 pounds of cinnamon. Phew!
We all know about the famous Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City, but which Thanksgiving parade is the oldest in the country– and the inspiration for Macy’s? That would be Philadelphia’s. The Philadelphia Gimbel Brothers Department Store parade in 1920 consisted ofonly 50 people, 15 cars anda fireman dressed as Santa Claus. From humble beginnings come great things!
Speaking of the Macy’s parade, itis famous for its giant balloons, but they weren’t alwaysa part of it. The Macy’s parade star ted in 1924, but it wasn’t until 1927 that it debuted balloons. Many have become staples, but the longest-running balloon award goes to Snoopy, which debuted in 1968 and has appeared more than 40 times.
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One letterstandsfor another.Inthissample, Ais used forthethree L’s, X forthetwoO’s, etc.
Wishing Well
HEREISAPLEASANTLITTLEGAMEthatwillgiveyouamessage everyday. It’sanumerical puzzledesigned tospellout yourfortune.Countthelettersinyourfirstname.Ifthenumber oflettersis6ormore, subtract4.Ifthenumberislessthan 6,add3.Theresultisyour key number.Startattheupperlefthandcornerandcheckeachofyour keynumbers,lefttoright. Then readthemessagethelettersunderthecheckedfigures giveyou.
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How to Host aChristmas Party Like an Event-PlanningPro
Fromfamilyget-togetherstoChristmasparties,the holidaysareabout spendingtimewithloved ones.Shouldyou becomethe host,youmayneedafewtipstogetyou throughthe planning process.Here’showtopull offanamazing nightwith ease.
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Fromfamily get-togethers toofficepartiestothemed Christmasparties,theholidaysareaboutspending timewiththeonesyoulove most.Shouldyoubecome thehostorhostessofsaid party,youmayneedafew pointersto getyouthrough it.
Hereareeighttips forhostingtheperfect Christmasparty.
Party PlanningTips
• Chooseatheme. Streamlineyour party planningbychoosing a Christmasparty theme.
Decidingonathemewill not onlyhelp guideyour menu,activities(such asgames,crafts,aphoto booth, etc.), anddecorations,butit’llshowyour guestsjusthowmuch thoughtand effortyouput intoplanningthe event. Potentialtraditionalholiday party themesinclude Ugly ChristmasSweater Party, Christmas Character Party, ora Gatsby Christmas.
• Setadate. There areonlyfourSaturdays intheholidayseason, whichmakeschoosing theperfectdateforyour Christmasparty a bit
tough.Ifthereare kids ontheguestlist,youmay needtopickatimethat’s earlyenoughthatthey’ll be tuckedinby bedtime. Beforeyoudecideona date,takeyourguests, theirpriorities,andyour visionfortheparty (such ascasualcocktails,office party,family-friendly affair, etc.)intoaccount.
• Decideonalocation. Throwingahouse party isconvenientand affordable. However,if youplanoninviting a largenumberofguests, youmay wanttoconsider rentingan eventspace.If you’reonatightbudget
andhostingtheparty at homeisn’t anoption,look forafreelocation(such as alocalpark,community center,orlibrary). To help you decideon a location, thinkaboutthenumber ofguests,thefood you’ll serve,whether ornot therewillbe alcohol at theparty, andtheoverall atmosphere you’dliketo create.
• Planthemenuand setabudget. After you’ve naileddownthetheme, date,andlocation,you’ll needtoplanamenu.If moneyis tight,consider makingtheparty a potluckoroptforsnacks
and appetizersinsteadof a full-onmeal.
• Sendan evite. Once you’ve figuredoutthewho, what,when,andwhere, sendoutemailinvites.
Thisway, you’ll be able tobypassthe stress of purchasingandmailing customizedinvitations.
Just besuretogiveyour guestsplentyofnotice!
Tipsfor Hostingan Unforgettable Christmas Party
• Createa Christmas party playlist. Aparty justisn’t aparty without music.Ifyou’rehavinga hardtimechoosingsongs foryourplaylist,online
streamingserviceslike Spotifyand Pandorahave hundredsofpre-made holidayplaylists available.
• Setthemood. For many, theholidayskindle memoriesof friendsand family, favoritedishes, and welcomingsmells. Bringthesememoriesto lifeby fillingyourhome (orthevenue) withcozy, seasonalscents. You candothisbymakinga stovetopofslow-cooker potpourri,orlightinga holiday-inspiredcandle.
Thesetipsaresure tomakeitan eventto remember.
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Eachpuzzleconsistsoftwoormore Sudoku grids overlappingeachotherinvariousconfigurations.Overlapping areasmustcomplywiththe rulesofmorethan onegrid.
Cryptoquip
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Take thisSuperQuiztothePh. D.Level.1pointforeachcorrect answerontheFreshmanLevel,2 pointsontheGraduateLeveland 3pointsonthePh.D.Level.
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TheCryptoquipisasubstitutioncipher in which oneletterstands for another.If youthinkthatXequals O, itwillequalOthroughoutthe puzzle. Singleletters,short wordsandwordsusinganapostrophegiveyou cluestolocating vowels.Solutionis by trialanderror.
The Essential Tools fora StressFreeThanksgiving Dinner
Making Thanksgiving dinnerisasignificant undertaking!Withsome planning,collaboration, andtherightsupplies, layingoutabeautiful tableofdelicious food canbe stress-freeand evenfun.
Belowarethefour essentialtoolsfora stress-free Thanksgiving dinner!
ThePlan
Theplanformaking Thanksgivingdinner isyourmostessential tool. Yourplanshould includeaguest list,a menu,ashoppinglist, andatimeline. It’s helpfulto startwithyour guestlistso youcanplan howmuchfoodto make, arrangeforseating,and planaheadforhaving enoughdishwareand glasses.
Themenuis keyto yourplan. Traditionally, theturkey isthecenterpiece,withsidesthat includepotatoes,vegetables, stuffing,cranberry sauce,anddessert,of course! It canbefunand creativetoputyourown twistsonthedinner.But, makesureto keepyour guestlistinmind.Will theybedisappointedif theirfavoritedish isn’t onthetable?Also,plan toaccommodatepicky children,vegetarians, vegans,andguestswith allergiesorspecificfood preferences.
Dividingyourshoppinglistinto twoor threecanbehelpfulfor
planning ahead. Make alistof everything that canbebought a fewweeksinadvance, includingcannedand boxeditemsandany newtoolsorgadgets youplantobuy. You canbuy most other itemsuptoaweek aheadoftime,includingtheturkey. In some places,turkeyscan runout,soitisvital topurchasethemin advance.Plus,itmay be frozenandneedtimeto defrost.
Thetimelineisyour masterplanofwhatyou needto doneandwhen. This Thanksgiving 10-dayTimelinefrom Kitchnprovidesahelpfulbreakdown.
Sometipsforyour plan: Keep everything togetherinonenotebook,spreadsheet,or printableplanner. Shopforitemsonline inadvancetosavetime.
Lookforrecipes thatyoucanmakein advance,soyoudon’t havetodo everythingon ThanksgivingDay.
Askfor Help
No one expectsyou to puttogethertheentire mealonyourown! In fact,mostguestslook forwardtobringingtheir favoriteorsignature dish.Reachoutahead oftimeandinviteeach guesttobringaside, dessert,orbeverage. Ask themtobespecificabout whattheywillbring,so youdon’t endupwith four stuffingdishesand novegetables.Ifyou find iteasier, go aheadand assigndishestoeach personbasedon what youthinktheywillenjoy making.
Talkwithfamily membersortheothers whowill attend about necessaryroles.Will theydotheshopping,set thetable,cookaspecific dish,or stay byyour sidehelpingallday? Berealisticabout what helpyouhaveand what youwill need,thenaska friendorfamilymember tocomeearlytoassistif needed. Thelasthouris usuallythemosthectic, and evenone extrahelpinghandcanmakeabig difference.
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PointandSolve
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EvenExchange
Eachnumberedrowcontains twocluesandtwo6-letter answers.Thetwo answers differ fromeachother by onlyone letter, whichhasalreadybeen inserted. Forexample, if you exchangethe A fromMASTER foranI,yougetMISTER.Do notchangetheorderofthe letters.
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To play:Eachclue’ssolutionis ascramble of the answeraboveitwithone letter added orascrambleof theanswerbelow with one letterremoved, so you can workitinbothdirections. Placement of thesingle letter isgiventhroughout.Sproutswillgrow onyou!
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c)Cyrano.Rapunzelhadlonghair; Cyranohadalongnose.(Cyrano de Bergerac).
c)Dumas.AlexandreDumas wasthe authorof“TheThree Musketeers.”
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COMPUTER GEEKWHO ESPECIALLY LOVES TO WORK DURING A NOVEMBER HOLIDAY: A THANKSGIVINGTECHIE.
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TO TGIVE THANKSINSOLITUDEISENOUGH. THANKSGIVINGHASWINGSAND GOESWHERE ITMUSTGO.—VICTORHUGO
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Creative Stocking Stuffers That Won’tBreak the Bank
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The stockinghung by the fireplace stuffed to thebrimwith goodiesisaniconicsymbol of Christmas. They sit therejustwaitingtobe dumpedoutalloverthe floor.And,behonest: Whowantsapairof whitesocksorabagof candycoal?
These stocking stuffers aresuretobringouta“ho ho ho!”fromyoungand oldalike! Fromtechto coffeetofunandgamesfor kidsofallages,theselittle packagessnuggleddeepin aknitted stockingmayend upbeingthemost-loved giftsofthemall.Plus,they areallaround$10,sothey won’t breakyourholiday bank. Thesetrinketsprove that good things stilldo comeinsmallpackages!
Tech Talk
Acellphone stand keepstextsandvideos inclearviewandthem hands-free. Most options arecompatiblewith anysmartphone.Plus, the stand keepscables organizedontheirdesk, kitchencounter,or bedroomnightstand. Aretheytiredof messy fingerprintson theirtech gear?Ascreen cleaningpadisareusablefauxsuedecloth sizedforhomeoroffice useandisperfectfor alltheirtouchscreen devices.
Ensuretheynever misplacetheirAirPods orheadphonesagain withacarryingcase
thatprotectstheir investmentinregular orwirelessearphones. Many comeinalldifferentshapes,colors,and sizes—socheckyour localretailerforoptions and getcreative!
TimetoRelax
Dotheyneedsome relaxationafterthe hustleandbustleof holidaypreparations? Areusablepouch filled withskincareproductslikefacemaskand lotionsisgreatforyour on-the-golovedone. Whowouldn’t love luxurysoaps? They makeforabeautifullypackagedgiftand comeinall sortsof fragrances—lavender, carrot, cucumber, fig, peach,cherryblossom, tangerine,younameit! Thesearesuretopretty up everyone’s guest bathrooms!
Evenlittlegirlsand boysneedachanceto relax!CrayolaBath Dropzarefragrance-free, non-toxicwater-coloring tabletsthatwillmagicallychange yourtubto blue,yellow,orred. Whyshouldkidshave allthebathtimefun? Createrichbubblesand vibrantcolorswhile treatingyourskinwith beneficialingredients likesheabutter,cocoa butter,andessential oils.Bathbombsare theperfect stocking stufferforsomeone whoisalreadyafanor asanintroductionfor newbies. They often comeinfunshapeslike
cupcakes,hearts,and donuts,too!
Forthe Coffee Lovers
Apackageofcoffee pairedwithatrioof minisyrupsmakesa great stocking stuffer for everycoffeeloverin yourlifeoryourfavorite at-homebarista!
ForKidsofAllAges Haveabudding astronomerinyour midst?Amini star projectorbeamsthe constellationsofthe astrologicalzodiaconto thewallsofyour home. Funandeducational, amini starprojectoris theperfectwaytobring theplanetariumhome!
Doesyourfamilylove games?Codenames BoardGameisaspy gameformultipleplayersages10andup. Two rivalspymastersknow thesecretidentitiesof25 agents,andteammates knowthe agentsonlyby theircodenamesgiven onthecards.Addthis uniquegametoyour holidayfun!
Or, keepthemlaughingalldaylongwitha holidayjokebook for boysandgirls.
ForAnyoneand Everyone
Savetheplanetwith easy-cleanreusable straws. Most aredishwashersafe, andsome evencome withalinencarrying case! They’reperfectfor a greenerlifestyle. Youcanalso consider gettingthem
apersonalized key chain. Many retailersofferoptionswith commonnames,or surfthewebfor a waytomakeatruly customizedgiftin theirfavoritecoloror style. It’s just thething toletthemknowhow specialtheyare!
Aretheyreadyto travel? Get them preparedwitha universal powerwallchargerwith a powerplugadapter. Look foranoptionthatwill workinmanycountries. Ready,set?Shop!Time toshopto fillthose stockingswithfunandaffordablegiftsfor everyone.
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Simple In-Season Ingredients for Healthy Holiday Meals
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Whilemanyassociate summerwithanabundantharvestoffruits andvegetables,plentyof deliciousingredients are bestenjoyedintheearly weeksofwinter.
Usingin-seasoningredientsinyourholiday mealsisagreatwayto ensureyourfoodhasthe richest flavorsandis full ofnutrients. As abonus, in-seasonproduceisless expensive,soyour expansiveholidaymenuwon’t breakthebank! Hereare sixofthebestin-season fruitsandvegetablesto includeonyourholiday tablethisyear.
BrusselsSprouts
Winterisawonderful timetoharvestbrussels sprouts,solookforthem inyourlocalmarkets— inabundance! Lowin carbohydratesbuthigh in fiber,thisvegetable hasmadeapopular resurgencelatelydue toitsnutty flavorand versatility. Freshbrussels sproutstastefarsuperior totheirfrozencounterparts,sotakeadvantage andincludetheminyour holidaymeals. As aside dish,thisvegetablecan beroastedorshredded raw, soyoucan include it in variousformsonyour holidaytable.
Leeks
Anoften-overlooked vegetableinthesame familyasonionsand garlic,leeksareadeliciousandnutritious wintercropthat canadd asurprising twisttoyour holidaymeals.Because they’rehighin fiber,vitamin A, andantioxidants, leeksarean excellent choiceforsoupsandside dishesthatwouldotherwisebecomposedmainly ofcarbohydratesand refinedingredients. For example,this LeekGratin recipehasallthe flavorsof thetraditionalpotatodish butpacksabetternutritionalpunch.Ifyouliketo serveasimplevegetable appetizerduringtheholidays,trythis Parmesan Roasted Leekrecipefor inspiration.
Apples
Applesarea staplein holidaycooking,soit’s a bonusthatyoushouldbe ableto findawide variety of typesreadily available thistimeofyear. Full of flavonoids(a typeof antioxidant)and fiber, applescanaddsweetnesstoadishwithout contributingtoasugar crashlater. Useapplesas adessertingredient(like inthislow-calorieCiderSweetenedApplePie)or harnesstheircomplex flavorinasavorydish likethisvegetarianApple QuinoaSpoonBreadthat
couldreplacea typical holiday stuffingrecipe.
Cauliflower
Cauliflowerisapopularvegetablechoice thesedays,andfor good reason. Itshigh nutrient content(includingvitaminsC,E,and K, folate, fiber,lutein)andantioxidantsmakeitagreat choiceforaddingsomethinghealthytoameal. Thisholidayseason,use in-seasoncaulifloweras asubstituteforpopulardisheslikemashed potatoesandcheesy sides. You’ll get asimilar textureand flavorprofile withfarmorenutrients andfewercarbohydrates.
Pears
Pearsarealatefall/ earlywinterfruitin manyareas,soyou canoften find them in-season at yourlocal market. Highinvitamin C,potassium,and fiber, pearsareagreatingredienttouseinyour holidaycookingtopromote overallhealth. Youcan featurethisingredient alongsidemeattoadd some naturalsweetness tothedish. As adessert ingredient,pearsbring moistureandsweetness toadish,soyoucan chooserecipesthat are lowinaddedsugaror oilsliketheseCranberry and Goat CheeseStuffed Pears.
LeafyGreens(Kale, Chard,Etc.)
Leafygreensare a popularchoiceforhealthy recipesyear-round,but duringwintermonths, thesevegetablesare in-season in manyareas andthusless expensive Addingleafygreensto yourholidayrecipeswill infusethemealswithvitaminC,folate,calcium, and potassium,a keynutrient tocombatingbloating andwaterretentionfrom highlevelsofsodium (acommonoccurrence duringtheholidays!). You canadd greenstoasoup toturnleftoversintoa fillinganddelicioushealthy mealinthedaysfollowing abigcelebration. Includingthese seasonalfruitsandvegetablesinyourholiday mealswillmakethem nutritiousanddelicious!
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Creative Cooking:6Thanksgiving Side Dishes to Try This Year
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As youplanyour Thanksgivingfeastthis year,you’llundoubtedlyplacetraditional favorites frontand center—butdon’t stop there! Let yourcreativity shinebyfeaturing a fewunusualsidedishes withbold flavorsand beautifulfallcolors. Whoknows,youjust may findanewfavorite thatthewholefamily loves!
CharredSweet Potatoeswith Hot Honey ButterandLime
Lookingforasweet potatodishthatisn’t quitesosweet? These charredpotatoespaired withaspicyhoneybutter saucearetheperfect alternative. Choose smallersweetpotatoes sothatportionsare vrightforyourguests, andmakesureyou get a goodcrisponthem intheoven. Thesauce iseasyifyouuseroomtemperaturebutter;just incorporatehoneyand hotsauce,thenspread onthepotatoes.Garnish withroastedpumpkin seedsforafestive crunch,andletguests squeezelimeoverthetop astheyenjoy.
BakedPineappleand CheeseCasserole
Servingpineapple at Thanksgivingisn’t
common,butpairit withcheese? That’s truly a raredish.Onceyou trythisdelicioustreat, you’llputitintoyour regularholiday rotation. Startbycoatingcheddarcheesewith flour andsugar,thenadd indrainedpineapple. Createyourtoppingby crushingRitzcrackers andmixingthemwith butterandthepineapple juice.Bake everything togetheruntilthetop iscrispyandthecheese hasmelted. Thisside dishistheperfect complementtothemore savoryitemsonthe table,and evenguests who don’t typicallylove pineapplewillask for seconds!
GlazedShallotswith Chileand Thyme
Addingalittlespice toyour Thanksgiving tablethisyearissure tomakeitmemorable. Theseglazedshallots are agreatcomplementtothericher, traditionalsidedishes andoffertheperfect balance ofspiceand flavor. The keyisto sautétheshallotsin butteruntilthey’re goldenonallsides, thentransferthem totheovento finish bakingwithsprigs of thyme,chile,andsugar. Theglazethatformsis memorableenoughthat yourguestswillask for therecipenextyear!
Asparagus Puff
Pastry Tart
Creamedspinachor greenbeansare typically thegreenvegetableson the Thanksgivingtable. Trysomething newthis yearbyservingasparaguspuffpastrytarts. Thesetartscould even doubleasthebiscuit, too! Using store-bought puffpastrydough,form enoughshellssothat eachguest canhave theirown.Cookthepuff pastry shells forabout 10minutes,thenremove anduseaforktopress downthemiddlesoit stays flat.Whilethese cool,cookyourasparagusonthe stovetopto giveitanicesearonall sides. Make a sauce using sourcream,horseradish,andspicy mustard, thenspreadintothe pastry shells. Addseveral asparagusspearsontop, and you have aneasyyet sophisticateddish!
VeganWild-Rice-
StuffedButternut Squash
It’s always a good ideatooffervegetarian andvegan mealoptions for yourguests,sothis dishcouldserveasthe maincourseforthose skippingtheturkey For everyoneelse,this stuffedbutternutsquash is adelicioussidedish that couldeasilyreplace moretraditional stuffingrecipes.Roastthe
squashhalves with a rubofmaplesyrup, vinegar,andoilfor about40minutesuntil tender.Whileit’s baking, prepareyourwildrice fillingbycooking your riceofchoicewith onions,cayennepepper, currypowder,andsome cinnamon. These flavors mix wonderfullywith othertraditionaldishes. Addsomechunksof squash,cherries,and sagetocook,thenspoon the finishedmixture
intotheroastedsquash halvesandtopwith walnuts.
WinterBrussels Sprout Salad
Insteadofrelyingon cookedvegetablesforyour Thanksgivingtable,try thisdelicious raw brusselssproutsaladinstead. Combiningthin strips ofbrusselssprouts with roastedgrapes,pecans, andorangesegments addsbright flavorsto yourtable. The starofthis
saladisthedressingmade frombalsamicvinegar, oil,brownsugar,andred pepper flakes.Coatthe brusselssproutswiththe dressingandmassage themintotheleavesto tenderizeabitbefore addingtherestofthe ingredients. Yourguests willwelcomethesecrisp, fresh flavorsalongside moretraditionaldishes. Incorporateone (or more!) ofthesecreativeside dishesintoyour Thanksgivingmenuthisyear!
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BY DANAJACKSON
Q:PeteDavidsonlooked really healthywhenheappearedin asketchon “SaturdayNightLive” ecently.Didhehave a bunchof histattoos removed,orwerethey veredupwithmakeup?-- D.E.
A: Former“SaturdayNightLive” castmemberPeteDavidson used tohave historsoandarmscovered intattoos butstarted havingthem removedaboutthreeyearsago.He toldSethMeyersonhis talkshow in2021thathe wasstartingthe painstakingremovalprocesssothat hedidn’thave tospendthreehours inthemakeupchairgettingthem eredduringactinggigs.
Asyoumayknow,Davidsonlost his ather,aNew YorkCity firefighter, inthe9/11terroristattack,andhe’s waysbeen veryproactive withhis mentalhealthissues.Hesuffersfrom borderlinepersonalitydisorderand post-traumaticstressdisorder, and herecentlyfinishedastintinrehab dealingwiththeseissues.He put on someweightand looked healthier whenherecentlyappearedin an “SNL”sketchonNov. 2withhost JohnMulaney. xtupforDavdisonarethefilms izards!”withNaomiScottand OrlandoBloomand“ThePickup” withEvaLongoriaandEddieMury. He’llalso voicetheroleofPetey theCatintheupcominganimated vie“DogMan,”based onthehit children’sbookseries. ***
Q:I’menjoying“Doctor Odyssey” with Joshua Jackson. Iwasahugefanof“Dawson’s eek”whenhe wasonit.Whatis ames VanDerBeek up tolately? --S.C.
A:James VanDerBeek,JoshuaJack-
son,KatieHolmesandMichelle Williamsbecamehugestarspractically overnightwhentheteendramaseries “Dawson’sCreek”beganairing in1998.Allfourhave beenacting steadilywith varyingdegreesof fame and awardsfortheir work. Inrecentyears, VanDerBeekstarred intheRyanMurphyseries“Pose” andtheanimatedseries“Vampirina.” Nextupforhimisthe Tubioriginal film“Sidelined:TheQBandMe,” whichisbasedonthehugelypopular youngadultnovel“TheQBBad Boy andMe”by TayMarley. VanDerBeek,whois47,recentlysharedthathe’sbeenprivately battlingcolorectalcancerbutremains optimisticabouthisprognosis. InDecember,he’llappearinthe two-hourlive specialon Fox“The RealFullMonty,” with TayeDiggs, tohelpraise awarenessofprostate, testicularandcolorectalcancers. SendmeyourquestionsatNewCelebrityExtra@gmail.com,orwritemeatKFWS,628 VirginiaDrive,Orlando,FL32803. (c)2024KingFeaturesSynd.,Inc.
Here’swhattowatchand wheretowatchitforthe weekof Nov.17,2024.
ONNOW: “Landman” (Season1)-- Paramount+
ONNOW: “BadSisters” (Season2)--AppleTV+
ONNOW: “Silo” (Season2)--AppleTV+
19-Nov:“MakingManson” (Docuseries)--Peacock
20-Nov:“TheMerry Gentlemen”(NR)--Netflix
20-Nov: “A ManontheInside” (Season1)--Netflix
21-Nov:“TheSexLivesof CollegeGirls”(Season3)-- Max
22-Nov:“JimGaffigan:The Skinny”(ComedySpecial) --Hulu
22-Nov:“ThePianoLesson” (PG-13)--Netflix
25-Nov:“GetMillieBack” (Season1)--Max (c)2024 KingFeaturesSynd.,Inc.
“MyOldAss”(R)-- MaisyStella(“Nashville”)and AubreyPlaza (“AgathaAll Along”)playtwo versions ofthe samepersonforthis funcoming-of-agefilm, which wasproducedby MargotRobbie(“Barbie”) andherhusband, Tom Ackerley. Stellaportrays thefreshly18-year-old Elliot,whohasnothingfigured outbesideswhereshe’sgoing tocollege.Onthe eveofher birthday, Elliotdecides to take hallucinogenicmushroomswith herfriends,andwhileshe’s trippingout,a39-year-old version ofherself (Plaza) materializes infrontofher.Atfirst,thisdiscoveryunnervesyoungerElliot, butwhenolderElliotproves herselftobe veryuseful,youngerElliotfindsgreatcomfortin thisstrangebond with her own self. Availablenowtostream. (Amazon Prime Video)
asetlistwithsongsfromthe aforementionedalbum,as well assome majorhitsfromher firstalbum,which launchedher singingcareerback in 2021. ThisfilmencapsulatingRodrigo’s latesttour wasshotduring thetwodatessheperformedat IntuitDome in Inglewood,California,and is now availablefor allthe“Livvies”tosingtheir heartsoutto! (Netflix)
“OliviaRodrigo:GUTS World Tour”(TV-MA)-- Pop starOliviaRodrigokicked offher very first worldtour earlierthisyear,with97shows spanningacrossNorthAmerica, Europe,Asiaandmore.The Guts World Tour,aptlynamed tosupporthersecondstudio album,Guts (2023),features
“Poolman”(R)-- Veteranactor ChrisPine(“Dungeons & Drag ons:HonorAmongThieves”) decidedtomakehisdirectorial debutwithacomedy-mystery film,which is availablenowto stream.Pinealsostarsasthe maincharacter,DarrenBarrenman,whoisapoolcleanerfor hisapartmentcomplex,The Tahitian Tiki.Inhisfreetime, Darren is anadvocateandacti istforseveralcauses, whichhas gottenhimonthebadsideof citycouncilor Toronkowski.But whenthecouncilor’sassistant, June,secretlydivulges Toronkowski’scorruptiontoDarren, heagreestosetasidehispool poletobecomeanamateur detective Unfortunately, most ofthereviewssoundedoff aboutthefilm’sshortcomings, soPinewillhave togobackto thedrawingboardifheplans to continuedirecting. (Hulu) (c)2024KingFeatures Synd.,Inc.
1. Venom:TheLast Dance (PG-13) TomHardy, Juno Temple 2.The WildRobot (PG)LupitaNyong’o, Pedro Pascal 3.Smile2 (R)NaomiScott, RosemarieDeWitt 4.Conclave (G)RalphFiennes, Stanley Tucci 5.Here (PG-13) TomHanks, RobinWright 6. We Live in Time (R)AndrewGarfield,
FlorencePugh 7. Terrifier3 (NR)LaurenLaVera, DavidHowardThornton 8.BhoolBhulaiyaa3 (NR)KartikAaryan, VidyaBalan 9.SinghamAgain (NR)AjayDevgn,KareenaKapoor 10.BeetlejuiceBeetlejuice (PG-13)Michael Keaton, WinonaRyder (c)2024KingFeatures Synd.,Inc.
Courtesyof Peacock PeteDavidson (“SaturdayNightLive”)
CourtesyofMovieStillsDB ChrisPine,left,andDannyDeVito starin“Poolman..”