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Category Archives: Thanksgiving

A guide to Thanksgiving recipes, turkey tips and holiday themed design and style.

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Zero Hour Leftover Recipes

We’re nearing a week since Thanksgiving and if you still have leftovers, the clock is ticking until all that goodness regrettably needs to leave your refrigerator. If you’ve grown tired of recreating the Big Feast, or eating yet another turkey sandwich, we found four ways to transform your leftovers into something special… while there’s still time. Read more

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A cloud of thankfulness

We asked our fans to tell us in one word, what they are thankful for this holiday season and created this tag cloud with the results: Happy Thanksgiving from everyone at La Crema Winery!  

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Thankgiving’s BFFs: Chardonnay and Pinot Noir

It is a perennial story this time of year: “What are the ultimate wines for Thanksgiving?” In most cases, Chardonnay and Pinot Noir are the top picks among food writers. We asked La Crema Winemaker, Elizabeth Grant-Douglas to explain why these varietals pair perfectly with the Big Day. Read more

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Finding Thankfulness

La Crema Designer and New Yorker, Marc Blackwell conjures up a fantastic way to realize what makes you thankful… even if your life was turned upside-down by Superstorm Sandy. Read more

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Five Tips for Throwing a Wine and Cheese Party

As the holiday season nears, social calendars quickly fill with special occasions and impromptu get-togethers. And on the week of Turkey Day, a wine and cheese party is a great way to minimize the need to cook, while still offering a savory selection of noshes.  Read more

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Turkey Tips: Time to Get Cookin’

In our last article we talked about the different types of turkeys that are available to help you make the best choice on Thanksgiving. This is where the rubber hits the road: preparing and cooking your turkey for the big day. Read more

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Turkey Tips: Choosing the Right Bird

The centerpiece of any Thanksgiving celebration is of course, the turkey. But for those of us who have chosen to cook the darn thing, it can be a source of hand-wringing holiday stress. Ultimately, the most important variable is in the cooking, but choosing the right type of bird can pay dividends on the big day. Read more

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Chanterelle Soup with Turkey & Cranberry Garnish

This simple-to-prepare soup is an elegant, moment-making way to elevate Thanksgiving leftovers. Read more