If there's any one seasonal flavor people love to hate, it's gotta be pumpkin spice.

Come fall, the dynamic duo you once tasted only in pumpkin pie — and probably only at Thanksgiving — suddenly seems to dominate everything (and anything) from your morning latte to everyday products such as yogurt, hummus, pancake mix, hot sauce, Oreos and ...Read more

As Thanksgiving edges closer, many people — even children — are thinking about what they’re thankful for this year.

Gratitude, however, does not come easy for everyone. This can be especially true for children.

Jody Baumstein, LCSW, a Strong4Life licensed children’s therapist at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, said there is no ...Read more

As families gather around their Thanksgiving tables, the great turkey choice will inevitably have to be made: “White or dark meat?” Although many opt for white meat, believing it’s the healthier option, nutrition expert Dr. Lauri Wright said both have their positives.

“From a nutritional standpoint, the differences between white and ...Read more

Thanksgiving is often one of the year's most celebrated meals for many families because it brings people together before a bounty of absolute deliciousness.

The kids are off school and/or home from college, in-laws and other relatives have made it to town for a visit and there might even be a stray friend or two on the invite list. With so many...Read more

An extended stretch of warm weather has its benefits, including more patio time and a grace period for finishing those outdoor chores we’ve been putting off. There are downsides, too, and chief among them, at least in the kitchen, is a delay in soup season. It just didn’t seem right to simmer and slurp when it’s sunny and 80 degrees.

But ...Read more

Cooking a turkey isn't difficult, but there are important steps to take to ensure you don't have delightfully crisp skin on the outside, and underdone meat on the inside.

We've accumulated plenty of tips over the years, so we're sharing some of the most useful ones, whether you're a first-time Thanksgiving host or a veteran looking to switch ...Read more

More than any other holiday, Thanksgiving is for the makers. The ones who carefully curate the menu, making sure everyone’s favorites are represented. The ones who bake love into fussed-over feasts, and who rise while the frost still sparkles to start playing oven gymnastics while the house is still quiet.

Some of the dishes we prepare have ...Read more

On slate gray mornings, pumpkins on doorsteps shine orange and bright, lighting a path to soup season. While Halloween’s jack-’o-lanterns grin with ghoulish delight for the night, their petite cousins, sugar pumpkins, are the base for the comforting dishes of winter. With names like Baby Pam, Autumn Gold, Ghost Rider and Cinderella, these ...Read more

Add a bit of greenery to your front steps, window box or patio with a winter container garden. You'll find all the ingredients you need at your local garden center, craft store and maybe even a few in your backyard.

Start with a walk through your yard and look for evergreens and other potential ingredients for your winter containers. Fruits ...Read more