Be helpful
So you’re expecting an epic feast in a few days, huh? We’re not gonna do the other-kids-are-starving guilt trip -we hope you totally enjoy your T-day feast. But don’t forget, helping others is one positive way to say thanks. Like, you could call your local food bank and ask about donating food or time. The Greater Chicago Food Depository has a recording during the holidays that says what food drives are going on; it’s 773-247-6164. And because there’s hunger all year round, you might want to help after the holidays; then, you can call 773-247-3663.
Thankful
After you chow, take a second to say thanks to someone who made the meal a success. (Did Dad whip up the greatest pumpkin pie or Mom concoct stuffing to die for?) Just fill out the card below:
Dear, ——-
Thanks for the
Wonderful
—————-
It was so thoughtful of you!
Sincerely,
Your very happy and full
,————
——————-
Be useful
So, what’s the stilo for Thanksgiving Day? Want to bring something to the table besides your good looks and charming personality? Here’s a delish dish from our fave kids’ cookbook, “Kids Cooking: A Very Slightly Messy Manual” from Klutz Press.
HOMEMADE APPLESAUCE
Ingredients:
4 medium apples
3/4 cup water
a few shakes of cinnamon
1/4 cup brown or white sugar
Cinchy preparation:
1. Peel the apples if you want (we don’t). Cut the apples into quarters, then cut out the seeds and stems. Let an adult help you or at least watch, because this is tricky.
2. Put the apple pieces, sugar, cinnamon and water into a sauce pan.
3. Cover and cook on medium-low heat for 15 to 20 minutes, stirring often.
4. Let the apples cool, then mash with a fork.
Suspenseful
When you get sick of turkey sandwiches after T-day, don’t chuck the leftover turkey – freeze it; next week we’ll bring you a recipe for turkey enchiladas!
Fanciful
When SI For Kids interviews famous athletes, it always asks their fave foods. The ‘zine shared its ’97 collection of cravings with us; here’s a peek (we’ll run more later). Can you match ’em? (Answers are at the bottom.)
a. Strawberry milkshakes
b. Grapes with whipped cream, M&Ms and sprinkles on top
c. Seafood gumbo
d.Double cheeseburger
1. Jackie Joyner-Kersee
2. Tiger Woods
3. Tara Lipinski
4. Grant Hill
Answers
1, D
2, A
3, B
4, C
Soulful
Fiona Apple has joined animal activists PETA in promoting a holiday hotline. Fiona isn’t offering turkey-cooking tips; the soulful singer, who is also a vegetarian, says there’s NO proper way to cook a bird. Callers who leave their name and address can get free vegetarian recipes. We have Fiona’s number: It’s1-888-VEG-FOOD.
Say a mouthful
Afraid you’ll run out of things to talk about at the Thanksgiving table? Or maybe you want some topics of conversation that’ll get you excused from the table. Either way, the new book “Virtual Grossology” by Planet Dexter will provide you with plenty of material! This new “Grossology” book allows you to do more than just read about gross stuff… you get to experience it, surround yourself with it, wallow in it! “Grossology” starts out: “Sometimes it’s stinky. Sometimes it’s crusty. And sometimes it’s slimy. But hey, it’s your body.” And then the book proceeds to explain -IN DETAIL -just how fascinat-ingly gross that bod can be.
The book has everything from scratch ‘n’ sniff armpits to push-button sound effects labeled stuff like “burp,” “spit,” “puke” and “flush.” Plus, you can learn about the “fartomaniac” who, uh, made musical toots more than 3,000 times in a televised performance. (Be sure to share that with Uncle Sal!) Or tell the relatives the inside scoop on the guy who discovered tooth plaque. Yum! Or recite an explanation of the different kinds of blisters. We could go on, but all this is making us hungry!
You can find or order “Grossology,” by Sylvia Branzei, for $20 at bookstores. That’s a lot of dough, but this book has years’ worth of grossout material!
Beautiful!
Question: Quick, quiz your table mates. What’s that red wrinkle of skin that dangles from a turkey’s throat called?
Answer: A wattle.
