Charlie Brown reminds me of my childhood in a very comforting and joyous way.  So, to get myself in the holiday mood I’m posting this short video of Charlie Brown, Linus and Snoopy preparing Thanksgiving dinner.  I always thought it was so cute their Thanksgiving consisted of only toast and popcorn yet they were so [...]

(ARA) – You’ve spent the entire day in the kitchen cooking the perfect holiday meal. But it’s an hour before your guests arrive and you find yourself standing in front of the table listening to that little nagging voice inside your head. Do the water glasses go to the right or left? What side does [...]

(NC)—Thanksgiving isn’t just a North American tradition. People around the world gather with friends and family to reflect on blessings and appreciate the good things in life. “Whether you own a little or a lot, you can always find something to be grateful for,” says Mark Lukowski, CEO, Christian Children’s Fund of Canada. “And a [...]

(NC)—When planning her Thanksgiving menu, Canadian chef Lynn Crawford, host of the Food Network show “Pitchin’ In”, likes to keep it close to home. Crawford passionately seeks out the best that Canadian farmers have to offer. Her local love affair also extends to the grape-growing wine producers of Niagara-on-the-lake and the Okanagan Valley. She found [...]

(NC)—While it is customary to create a food dish first and then choose a complementary wine, Canadian celebrity chef Lynn Crawford is anything but predictable. To shake things up this Thanksgiving, Crawford, chef at restaurant Ruby WatchCo and host of the Food Network show “Pitchin’ In”, challenged herself to flip her dessert planning and begin [...]

(NC)—It’s that time of the year again and you’re just not feeling excited about Thanksgiving. Maybe you’re going through a rough time, you’re stuck on campus with a massive workload, or you’re just finding it hard to feel thankful about anything lately. Having a heart full of gratitude may not happen overnight, but if you [...]