Thanksgiving

We had a great Thanksgiving, although it was off to late start as Mrs. rayman decided she wanted to take a shortcut and we got lost. (see video).

Thanksgiving is on record as being America’s second-favorite holiday (Christmas wins first prize, of course), so it makes sense that Thanksgiving lore is a part of our shared cultural history and something we start learning early in our lives. But it turns out a lot of what we think we know about Turkey Day is wrong.

Realistically speaking, turkeys don't stand a chance this Thanksgiving. But that hasn't stopped these fowl-tempered (sorry) beasts from fighting back against their would-be devourers, us humans.

Thanksgiving time is near; and many people's minds are on pie, stuffing, mashed potatoes, and turkey. So...what's your turkey name? Now you can find out your turkey name with this handy little two-step turkey name generator. What is your middle initial...

The holidays can bring out people's stranger sides, and Thanksgiving is no exception.

Roasting a turkey is one of the easiest things you can make, so it's strange that so many people get so nervous about the process.  I have full details on the entire process in a past post, but if you're looking for a quick answer to how to know when your turkey is done cooking -  read on.

For the past couple nights I've heard strange noises coming from the kitchen. I thought perhaps Mrs. Rayman left the radio on overnight, so I went back to sleep. Last night was the final straw.

All the boys from Kool 101.7 had a blast at this years Christmas City of the North Parade last Friday night. Ken and I took the hot rod, Chris and Steve rode in the Kool van. Folks really loved the hot rod, and it was fun for us to see so many people having a good time in the cold and wind..even some snow!

Just in case you need another warning: deep-frying turkeys can be dangerous. And here's proof.

Thanksgiving, which we've been celebrating in America for centuries now, is a time of family, food and, especially, tradition. Even so, many of the stories we take as gospel about this wonderful holiday—wonderful if you’re not endlessly bickering with your relatives, that is—aren’t true at all. Myth, legend and wishful thinking play into a lot of the misconceptions surrounding Turkey Day. Read Mor

Thanksgiving without turkey would be like Easter without eggs. But could it happen?

The small, plucky band of rebels known as meat eaters struck a mighty blow against the vegetarian forces that otherwise dominate our society so strongly... by forcing Joan Jett to move her (still happening) performance from one float to another at the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.