Welcome to Rexanne's Thanksgiving  Brought to you by: Rexanne.com May we be a channel of blessings for all that we meet. - Edgar Cayce   This is America's holiday, folks! We are celebrating our past good fortune of having landed at Plymouth Rock, met up with some friendly Indians and had a feast together. No other country celebrates Thanksgiving Day in quite the same way we do. So, put on the aprons or hop in the car to the nearest ambitious relative's (or friend's) house and pig out ... er, turkey out. And remember to say thank you to who or whatever swings your skirt for all your good fortune! P.S. ... remember the fizzy, digestive aid stuff. ;-) Click the link category you'd like to visit today: Cooking Tips Thanksgiving Food & Cooking Sites  Thanksgiving Party Supplies & Decorations Thanksgiving for Kids Thanksgiving History Thanksgiving Cards, Flowers & Graphics Other Good Thanksgiving Sites Thanksgiving Games  Football Give thanks to the WWW! Send a bountiful Thanksgiving Gift Basket to a loved one near or far away! Old Rhyme: Thanksgiving The year has turned its circle, The seasons come and go. The harvest all is gathered in And chilly north winds blow. Orchards have shared their treasures, The fields, their yellow grain, So open wide the doorway ... Thanksgiving comes again! Thanksgiving Food & Cooking Sites Rexanne's Thanksgiving Dinner Menu Cooking Turkey All the gadgets and turkey cooking paraphernalia you're going to need. Thanksgiving Party Supplies Decorations, paper goods, party supplies. Appetizers Delivered The ease and convenience of appetizers, ready to heat and serve, delivered fresh to your door.   Meat Thermometer Color Changing Thermometer removes the guesswork.  I would be useless without this to tell me 'when.'  Turkey Lifter I wouldn't dream of trying to lift a hot turkey without this awesome gadget! Sur La Table Kitchen & Home Beautiful and functional Thanksgiving cookware,  bake ware, table settings, etc. National Turkey Federation Turkey facts, recipes, cooking tips and Thanksgiving inspiration. Butterball Turkey The official web site of Butterball. Recipes, cooking tips, Thanksgiving guide, etc. Norbest Turkey Norbest Turkey's official site. Recipes, tips. Turkey 101 All about preparing and cooking turkey. Saveur Thanksgiving Meals, tips and recipes. Great site for TDAY! Recipezaar Thanksgiving Headquarters Thanksgiving recipes. from appetizers to pies. Foil-Wrapped Turkey From the Reynold's foil guys. A Thanksgiving Celebration Turkey, cornbread, cranberry relish. Full menu & recipes. MyRecipes - Thanksgiving Not mine but lots of TDAY recipes. Out of the Frying Pan Turkey Dinners Two complete turkey dinner recipes. Martha Stewart Thanksgiving Classic Thanksgiving menu and recipes. Culinary Café Holiday Favorites Slightly challenging TDAY fare. Appetizers to Desserts. Low Calorie Thanksgiving Recipes For those with will power. ;-) Last Minute Thanksgiving Recipes for a quick feast. Orange Apricot Turkey If you wanna ditch tradition this year. :-) Crock Pot Turkey Recipes If you're good with the crock pot, this might be your answer.  Turkey Stuffing Cups Excellent leftovers recipe! An Alternative to Turkey  Stuffed pork loin and all the trimmings. Apple Sausage Stuffing My recipe. Thanksgiving Stuffing With pumpernickel & rye bread. Cornbread & Water Chestnut Stuffing How to Make Perfect Gravy How-to for the best gravy plus links to other gravy recipes & tips.  Vegetarian Thanksgiving Appetizers, main course, desserts. Mashed Potatoes My recipe. They're awesome! :-) Baked Yams My recipe and they're just as awesome. ;-) Sweet Potato Recipes Challenge your imagination & taste buds. Sweet Potato Biscuits Alternative or in addition to basic biscuits. French Green Beans Ambrosia Salad Pumpkin Pie Dip Yep, dip. Awesome with apples or cookies.  Pumpkin' Patch All recipes pumpkin, seeds to pie.  Libby's Famous Pumpkin Pie The all-time best recipe! Pumpkin Cheesecake If you fly in the face of tradition ;-) Pumpkin Pie Tarts For individual servings. Perfect Apple Pie Another tradition on our Thanksgiving dessert table. Pie Making Tips Including pie recipes. Turkey Cake Not made from turkey ... just looks like one. Make it in this great: Turkey Cake Pan Chocolate Pumpkin Cake Thanksgiving Cupcakes Great fun and yummy for the little ones.  Turkey Cupcakes Easy recipe and instructions. Thanksgiving Cookies Beautifully decorated. Oreo Turkeys Very cute and the kids can help. Chocolate Marshmallow Pilgrim Hats Fun to make and yummy! Cranberry Squares For a touch of color on the dessert table. :-) Turkey Cake Pan A must if you're baking a cake for your Thanksgiving table! Thanksgiving Checklist Print it out and save your brain for more important things.

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Thanksgiving Flowers & Seasonal Centerpieces

Thanksgiving Gift Baskets 

While we're on the cooking subject, here's a few tips from this cook:

First and foremost ... do NOT overcook that bird! Dry turkey is a drag. I always buy the turkeys with the pop up thingie. Works like a charm. Let them figure out the timing ... I'm way too preoccupied. Or use a meat thermometer. It'll tell you when.

A turkey is done when the meat thermometer reaches 180 degrees F deep in the thigh. Also, juices should be clear, not pink when the thigh muscle is pierced deeply. A stuffed, 20 pound turkey takes about five hours to cook in a 325 degree oven.

You can never get enough gravy how-to tips: How to Make Perfect Gravy

Next tip ... the very best pumpkin pie is, in my experience, the recipe on canned Libby's pumpkin. It's easy, safe and always gets raves. I've had some pretty awful pumpkin pie in my time. Don't understand why, it's so simple. 

Another goodie I like (this will make my buddy Queen Can-ivore happy) is Cool Whip. Yeah, I know it's full of ingredients but it's sooooo yummy! 

And remember to buy extra foil and plastic wrap for take home goodies and leftovers. 

Kid's Thanksgiving Links

Thanksgiving Games to Print from Your Computer
Keep the kids busy with these fun Thanksgiving games while the adults watch football. :-)

Q. Why Did Pilgrims' Pants Always Fall Down?
A. Because They Wore Their Belt Buckle On Their Hat.

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Thanksgiving History

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Following is a song traditionally performed by American school children during the Thanksgiving Holiday:

A Boy's Thanksgiving Day
by Lydia Maria Child

Over the river and through the wood,
to Grandfather's house we go;
the horse knows the way to carry the sleigh
through the white and drifted snow.
Over the river and through the wood,
to Grandfather's house away!
We would not stop for doll or top,
for 'tis Thanksgiving Day.
Over the river and through the wood
when Grandmother sees us come,
She will say, "o, dear, the children are here,
bring a pie for every one."
Over the river and through the wood
now Grandmother's cap I spy!
Hurrah for the fun! Is the pudding done?
Hurrah for the pumpkin pie!

Other Great Thanksgiving Sites

Send a Thanksgiving Gift Basket to a loved one near or far away!

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Thanksgiving Cards, E-Cards, Flowers & Graphics

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Let's not Forget Football!

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Christmas is right around the corner!