Found 26 blog entries tagged as Thanksgiving.

Thanksgiving gatherings in Palm Beach County may be different than in other parts of the United States just in part due to the glorious weather!  Bright skies, pleasant climate, and cool breezes are easy justifications to stay out of the kitchen and go outside with visiting family and friends.

Make time for a round of golf at one of the many signature golf courses in the Jupiter area. Have a smashing tennis match or a leisurely day at the beach with guests by simplifying the Thanksgiving menu just a smidge. Merely prepare some things in advance.  While the turkey is roasting away in the oven, nibble on a couple of The Food Network elegant light bites and reminisce on all things for which you are grateful.

Prosciutto and Cheddar Fig Slices

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The holidays are here!  Planning a holiday meal is a lot of work. Some years, it just makes sense to skip the hard work and go straight to the part where you are enjoying a delicious dinner, a glass or two of wine, and a relaxing day with your loved ones.  Whole Foods in Palm Beach Gardens is offering plenty of complete holiday meal packages.  There are so many options one is sure to be perfect for your feast.

Order your Whole Foods holiday meal at least 48 hours before you plan to pick it up.  The Classic Roast Turkey Dinner for 8 is $140.  A paleo-friendly turkey dinner for 4 people at $90.  You can get the classic dinner for 4 people or 12 people at different price points.  They are also offering a Festive Feast for 12 people is $299. There is…

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Thanksgiving turkey giveaway this Sunday to benefit kids and local families in need. The free event kicks off at 9 a.m. and ends when the last turkey is gone. With a bumpy economy and the coronavirus pandemic still looming, one West Palm Beach company wants to make 2021 a year to remember, instead of one to forget. And it’ll do it with the help of some local heroes. 

In the first of two holiday initiatives, Safebound Moving & Storage is giving away 500 turkeys on Sunday, November 21, 2021, at 9:00 a.m. to feed families in need this Thanksgiving. The drive to bring holiday cheer is a joint effort with the West Palm Beach Police Department and the West Palm Beach Police Athletic League. 

In December, Safebound Moving & Storage will team up again…

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It is “turkey time”.  Interested in making it a bit easier on yourself? Through November 23, 2021, you can pre-order turkeys, hams, rib roasts, and other complete prepared meals.  Sprouts Farmers Market, 3757 Military Trail, Jupiter, is also offering party trays and desserts.  Sprouts offer local produce from Florida farmers.  The fruit and veggies will arrive making them as ripe as the day they were harvested. 

These prepared meals are ready to heat and serve. The meal packages are priced from $35.99 to $79.99, including the main course and traditional trimmings and sides.

Main courses include:

-  Roasted Boneless Turkey Breast for 2 people

- Natural Whole Turkey for 6 to 8 people

- Spiral-sliced Ham

- USDA Choice Boneless Rib…

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Hosting Thanksgiving Dinner is a colossal undertaking.  If you have ever hosted dinner for 20 you know the amount of work, it takes to take on. Why not give yourself the grace and allow The Beacon, in Jupiter, to help by taking orders for holiday pies.

Traditionally, Thanksgiving features a couple favorite pies. Pecan, pumpkin, and apple are often found on the Thanksgiving dinner table. The pumpkin is a symbol of harvest time, and pumpkin pie is often eaten during the fall and early winter. In the United States and Canada, it is usually prepared for Thanksgiving, and other occasions when pumpkin is in season.  Holiday pies are filled with favorite fall flavors.

THANKSGIVING PIES:  Pumpkin, Pecan and Apple Dutch

$35 Per Pie

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Like all modern holidays, Thanksgiving has changed and developed into the uniquely American tradition that we all love and enjoy so much today. There is a lot about Thanksgiving that you probably don’t know. Here are a few interesting facts to either intrigue or annoy your relatives on Turkey Day in Palm Beach County.

The first Thanksgiving was held in the autumn of 1621 and included 50 Pilgrims and 90 Wampanoag Indians and lasted three days. Also, did you know that turkey wasn't even served at the first Thanksgiving — and that the Pilgrims didn’t use forks because they weren’t invented yet? Impress your kids (and the in-laws!) with these crazy, yet true, fun facts about Thanksgiving!

Thanksgiving leftovers led to the creation of frozen TV…

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Ready or not Southeast Florida the holidays are quickly approaching.  In Just a couple of weeks, Thanksgiving will be here.  Time to start planning for the annual feast.  We are thankful for Abraham Lincoln’s declaration of a national holiday back in 1863, he proclaimed the last Thursday of November to be Thanksgiving Day.  

Some interesting and quirky facts about Thanksgiving Day:

Americans prepare 46 million turkeys for Thanksgiving each year. The Butterball Turkey Talk-Line, 1-800-BUTTERBALL, answers almost 100,000 calls and text messages each season for all your cooking needs.  Americans eat a lot of turkeys, specifically, 22 million turkeys are eaten on Christmas and 19 million turkeys on Easter.

On Thanksgiving Day, Americans eat an…

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The holidays are right around the corner, and this Thursday, November 26th is Thanksgiving. Thanksgiving for many, traditionally revolves around family, friends, and delicious food. This Thanksgiving might be a little different than the previous years for many but here are some interesting facts and trivia about Thanksgiving.

  • The first Thanksgiving is commonly considered to be in 1621 and Thanksgiving lasts three days. The event lasted three days because the settlers’ first corn harvest proved to be successful, Governor Bradford reportedly invited the Plymouth Colonists’ Native American allies to come and enjoy.
  • Thanksgiving became an annual holiday under Abraham Lincoln. In 1863. Lincoln proclaimed the last Thursday of November to be…

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While dining at home surrounded by family may be ideal for most people on Thanksgiving Day, sometimes it's nice to avoid cooking and dishes all together while enjoying a gourmet meal cooked by a chef at one of the many wonderful restaurants in Palm Beach County. From Jupiter to Delray Beach, here are some restaurants pulling out all the stops for those who choose to dine out on the town.

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Jupiter Beach Resort & Spa

At Jupiter Beach Resort, savor the holiday at Sinclairs Ocean Grill. The dining room and outdoor terrace will be serving Thanksgiving a la carte with holiday specials adding to their regular menu for both lunch and dinner. Sip on a selection from the extensive wine list, and dine on gourmet dishes while overlooking the Atlantic…

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Thanksgiving gatherings in South Florida may be different than in other parts of the United States just in part due to the glorious weather!  Bright skies, pleasant climate, and cool breezes are easy justifications to stay out of the kitchen and go outside with visiting family and friends.

Make time for a round of golf at one of the many signature golf courses in the Jupiter area. Have a smashing tennis match or leisurely day at the beach with guests by simplifying the Thanksgiving menu just a smidge. Merely prepare some things in advance.  While the turkey is roasting away in the oven, nibble on a couple of The Food Network elegant light bites and reminisce on all the over all the things for which you are grateful.

Hummus Cucumber Rolls

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