Today, Thanksgiving is a time of turkey, too much food, and a long weekend. Yet, historically it’s about much more – especially for Canadians. Most Canadians know the American story of Thanksgiving with the pilgrims, Plymouth Rock, and the Indians, but few know the history of Canada’s Thanksgiving: In 1578 English explorer Martin Frobischer, who [...]

If you have a family dinner or a holiday party coming up, or want to reinvent the Sunday roast, there’s nothing outrageous about buying a ham and roasting it. You can feed loads of people and the possible side dishes are endless. I prefer a side of creamed corn, and a sticky toffee pudding as [...]

This recipe for the short-of-time cook turns store-bought (or leftover) roast chicken, fresh Ontario apples and frozen pie crusts into flaky bundles perfect for entertaining or tucking into lunch boxes. 1 cup cooked shredded chicken    250 mL 1 cup lightly packed grated Ontario Apples* (about two) 250 mL 1/2 cup shredded old Cheddar cheese    125 [...]

Butter based mixture of Dijon mustard, orange and lemon zest for a new take on the Thanksgiving favourite. Prep Time: 25 minutes Total Time: 4 hours (approximately) 1/2 cup  125 mL  (1 stick) softened, unsalted butter 3 tbsp   45 mL   chopped fresh tarragon 3 tbsp   45 mL   chopped fresh marjoram 2 tbsp   30 mL   chopped [...]

Here are some Thanksgiving word search puzzles for adults and kids to enjoy.  Browse our site for even more holiday fun including Thanksgiving recipes, activities, and articles. Easy Thanksgiving Word Search Medium Thanksgiving Word Search  Thanksgiving Word Search – Hard