How to Make the Best of a Virtual Thanksgiving
There's no denying 2020 has been...a rollercoaster. By now, many of us are tired and ready for what's to come in 2021. But this year isn't over, and there's still time to make the best of an otherwise whirlwind of a year, including celebrating Thanksgiving virtually. No, it's not ideal, but conversations with loved ones can still happen, good food can be eaten, laughter can be shared and memories can be made.
Here's how we want to help make the best of virtual Thanksgiving.
Good Food
For many of us, one of the first things we think about when it comes to Thanksgiving is the food. Turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, green beans, mac 'n' cheese, cranberry sauce...the works. Here are some of our Thanksgiving favorites to help you celebrate a little better.
The making of a home-grown Thanksgiving meal
What's even better than a homemade Thanksgiving meal is a locally-grown homemade Thanksgiving meal. Here we meet a Southern Maryland farmer raising Thanksgiving turkeys, visit an Eastern Shore farm growing different kinds of sweet potatoes and learn what makes a perfect pie pumpkin, all courtesy of Maryland Farm & Harvest.
A Full Thanksgiving Meal
If it's your first time cooking a Thanksgiving meal, or your 50th time and you're just looking for some inspiration, Patricia Martinez has got you covered. In this Thanksgiving episode she makes glazed ham, cranberries, green bean casserole, dressing, gravy and pecan pie, courtesy of Just Like That! Cooking with Patricia Martinez.
How to Fry a Thanksgiving Turkey Without Burning Your House
We do love a good fried turkey, but it's imperative to stay safe while making it. We're here to help. This week Reactions is looking into the chemistry behind deep fried turkey for your Thanksgiving dinner. There's a lot of science that goes into cooking that bird. But before you whip out that deep fryer, you're going to want to watch this video. Today we're bringing you the do's and don'ts of turkey frying.
Casserole Roast Chicken
Don't feel like making a full Thanksgiving meal? The French Chef, Julia Child, teaches you how to make a great French meal: the all in one casserole. In this episode you'll learn how to truss and brown a whole chicken, as well as how to roast one with vegetables, available to Passport members.
Good Fun
Spending time with friends and family over the holidays is something many of us look forward to doing. This year, with gatherings shrinking and many events moving virtual, we're giving you some clips to help lighten the mood this Thanksgiving.
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Thanksgiving usually means laughter and fun. Well, in this hilarious piece performed from his Broadway show Latin History for Morons, watch as Tony Award nominee John Leguizamo describes how he wishes the first Thanksgiving took place, courtesy of Great Performances. You won't be disappointed.
The surprising history behind the Thanksgiving turkey pardon
It's not Thanksgiving without a little history mixed in there too. So how about the history behind the Thanksgiving turkey pardon? The tradition of the U.S. president’s pardoning a turkey at Thanksgiving was repeated once again at the White House, as President Trump performed the ritual before heading to Mar-a-Lago. But what started this peculiar custom? Yamiche Alcindor reports on the surprising history behind the holiday practice, courtesy of PBS NewsHour.
How Does it Grow? Pecan
OK, you caught us. This one's a combination of history and fun. Plus, you've You’ve never seen a harvest like this! Watch how pecans — America’s native nut — get from a Georgia orchard to your table in time for Thanksgiving, courtesy of How Does It Grow.
Thanksgiving Crafts for Kids
Entertaining the kiddos isn't always easy, but both PBS for Parents and PBS Kids have tons of craft ideas, videos and experiments so this Thanksgiving is full of fun.
