Two great stories seem quite appropriate as kitchens all over the country seem to be gearing up for some spectacular activity. I hope you will find them entertaining and inspiring. And truthfully, I can see them as being useful long past the holidays.

Lynne of The Splendid Table posted a menu where turkey is optional because she felt sorry for vegetarians. I laughed out loud at that because I never feel sorry for myself.

Planet Green has 50 Ways to keep from wasting food. I thought they were brilliant and creative. I would have never thought about freezing eggs! Next time we're about to travel somewhere and I fear something will go bad, I'll be consulting this source for what to do to save my food.