holiday hotlines

• Put together the perfect cheese platter this Thanksgiving. — Los Angeles Times
• Turkey hotline operators reveal the biggest trends in turkey over the past 20 years. — Washington Post
• This holiday season, try these gluten-free desserts on for size. — The Oregonian
• Stay calm during the holidays by running your kitchen like a business leader. — New York Times
• Why demand for Beajolais nouveau has been on the decline. — Wall Street Journal
• A new book by British food journalist Bee Wilson uncovers the history of food fraud. — Boston Globe
• A shopping list guarantees you won't miss any ingredient. — Chicago Tribune
• Master these 10 techniques, and you'll be set for a lifetime of Thanksgiving dinners.— San Francisco Chronicle

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• How novices can put together a successful Thanksgiving. — Boston Globe
• This year, give your guests something to talk about: unusual wines. — The Oregonian
• At home with chef Tyler Florence in his new Mill Valley digs.— San Francisco Chronicle
• For last-minute holiday help, consider calling one of these hotlines. — Chicago Tribune
• What's the science to roasting a (nearly) perfect turkey? — Washington Post
• The supporting star of Thanksgiving is the gravy; how to get it right. — New York Times
• Pay a pretty penny for the newest wave of refrigerators, which claim to keep food fresh for longer. — Wall Street Journal
• The US Department of Agriculture is finalizing parameters for organic milk. — USA Today
• As a Thanksgiving guest, think of the host when considering which sides to bring. — Los Angeles Times

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Happy Thanksgiving! We hope you're enjoying the best feast of the year. However, if your meal is turning out to be more hell's kitchen than heavenly bliss, you may want to give one of these numbers a call.

• USDA Meat and Poultry: 1-888-674-6854, 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. EST
• Butterball: 1-800-BUTTERBALL, 6 a.m. - 6 p.m. CST
• Honeysuckle White Turkey: 1-800-810-6325, automated info 24 hours a day
• Jennie-O Turkey Hotline: 1-800-TURKEYS
• Lightlife: 1-866-474-6985, meat-free tips
• Reynolds Turkey Tips Hotline: 1-800-745-4000, 24 hours a day

And if all else fails, order up a pizza and laugh about it next year!

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