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Thanksgiving Recipe: Make Ahead Cranberry Sauce

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Make Thanksgiving easier on yourself with this make ahead recipe for cranberry sauce.

When you think about Thanksgiving a few weeks in advance, it probably leaves you with a warm feeling. On the holiday, friends and family gather to share a traditional meal, express gratitude, and enjoy each other’s company.

On the day of Thanksgiving, you might be feeling differently. If you’re the chef to whom the bulk of the cooking falls, this day can get pretty crazy. Between preparing a fairly large bird, crafting plenty of side dishes, and still being expected to turn out a decent looking pie or two, Thanksgiving isn’t easy in the kitchen.

We know the struggle, and we want to help! That’s why we’ve handpicked this Thanksgiving recipe for cranberry sauce that you can make ahead. To take at least one thing off your to-do list, you’ll need:

  • 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoons of freshly grated ginger
  • 1 cup of orange juice
  • ½ cup of dark brown sugar
  • 16 ounces of fresh or frozen cranberries
  • ½ cup of orange marmalade
  • 2 tablespoons of minced cilantro
  • ½ teaspoon of black pepper

Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium. Add the ginger and cook for two minutes, stirring regularly. Add in the orange juice, sugar, and cranberries.

Cook until the cranberries burst open, forming a thick sauce. Stir in the marmalade and remove from the heat.

Right before you serve the sauce, stir in the cilantro and pepper.

You can make this sauce up to four days in advance; just keep it refrigerated!

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Ways to Give Back This Thanksgiving

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Thanksgiving is a time of giving back and showing those around you how much you appreciate everything they do on a daily basis. In giving back this Thanksgiving, there are a variety of ways in which you can spread the holiday cheer to those less fortunate. Whether you choose to volunteer at a local charity or simply show your gratitude to another, giving back makes the world a better place. Gathered are a variety of ways in which you can give back this Thanksgiving:

  • Nearly every county has a nonprofit organization that accepts donations during the holidays to help the hungry during Thanksgiving. While the anticipation for the delicious feast continues to build, think about how others will not have the opportunity to enjoy a warm turkey and stuffing on this day.
  • Supporting a local food drive on Thanksgiving is a great way to give back during the holidays. Whether you choose to donate food, money, or even volunteer at the food drive, this will mean the world to those who get to enjoy a warm meal on Thanksgiving.
  • Imagine the sorrow of not being able to spend the holidays with your family. Our troops overseas will not be seeing their family this holiday season, nor will they be enjoying Thanksgiving Dinner. Therefore, sending a care package or phone card to our soldiers is a great way to spread the holiday cheer and make a difference.
  • Rather than shoving your freezer with a bunch of Thanksgiving leftovers that will likely end up being tossed, why not bring your leftovers to a homeless family or shelter instead.

To find out how you can help your community this Thanksgiving, simply Google search “charity volunteer for Thanksgiving in [your city]!”Contact Stromsoe Insurance Agency in Murrieta for all of your California insurance needs.

 

Thanksgiving Inspirational Stories

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In a world where turning on the news often means tuning into the world’s daily dose of bad news, the Thanksgiving holiday has taken on an even greater significance. Thanksgiving is a time to celebrate with loved ones and remember all that you have to be thankful in our daily lives. For a certain World War II veteran, each year Thanksgiving is a special reminder of how his life was saved and provides the basis for his inspirational stories.

On Thanksgiving Day in 1944, a platoon sergeant in the Yankee Division under General Patton made the fateful decision to walk his entire platoon straight down a deserted road. Usually the sergeant would have had his men travel through the protection of the woods; but that day, something told him to keep walking straight. Upon reaching the end of the road he and his men turned back to look at the woods. Much to their surprise the trees were covered in signs stating, “minen” or mine in German. The platoon sergeant had saved his soldiers’ lives by choosing to follow his intuition and being thankful for a deserted road to travel upon.

As Thanksgiving 2013 approaches us, remember to pause and think of this man’s inspirational story. Perhaps you have moments in life, like the World War II solider, where you made a simple choice that ended up being a defining moment in your life. This Thanksgiving the Share the Harvest Dinner, hosted by Murrieta Mesa High School is proud to offer a chance for more defining moments. The Share the Harvest Dinner is a free community event; Thanksgiving meals will be provided to people in need. Canned goods, non-perishable food items, and monetary donations are all being accepted to support the community members who need them most.

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