How to Gobble and Give This Thanksgiving

Guest Blogger: When Coffee Isn't Enough
Nov 18, 2015
1 min read

The holiday frenzy is upon us and excitement circles around our Thanksgiving feast that is just around the corner. Why not do things a bit differently this year?

We're going to teach you how to successfully gobble and give by updating your dated recipes and inspiring you to help the less fortunate this Thanksgiving season.

Revamp your gobbling with these fun, updated Thanksgiving recipes.

GOBBLE:

1. Check out these 10 kid friendly dessert recipes to get the whole family involved!

http://www.merakilane.com/thanksgiving-desserts-to-make-with-your-kids/

2. Want to spice up your stuffing recipe? Check out the new tradition of shrimp and grits dressing!

http://www.wellseasonedlife.net/2011/11/shrimp-and-grits-dressing-my-new.html

3. Planning on staying more traditional this season? Keep the turkey, but change the way you cook it! Check out these 19 updated versions of turkey cooking.

http://www.buzzfeed.com/rachelysanders/great-ways-to-cook-your-thanksgiving-turkey#.wk9vVN7je

GIVE:

1. Get in the spirit of giving by following chef Micheal Millro's story.

http://www.king5.com/story/news/local/2014/11/26/bread-of-life-mission-volunteer-free-thanksgiving-meals/19561637/

Last year, this Seattle native spent three days over his Thanksgiving break preparing over 600 meals for the homeless shelter and recovery program. Once homeless himself, he can appreciate how many others are in need of a warm meal during the holidays.

2. Not sure what to do with those leftovers? Give, and donate them locally!

The Harrisonburg area has a plethora of facilities to donate your leftovers. Check this list of places out to see where your meals can make a difference.