Welcome — and thank you, readers — it's a special edition of Friday Flavors: Thanksgiving Flavors. From pumpkin pie power to holiday food hazards for dogs, below are some interesting reads from the week:
Thanksgiving meals are full of delicious food, but family conversations aren't always as delightful. Thank goodness for Adele.
Speaking of delicious food … it's often riddled with calories. A spokeswoman for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics recommended tricks for a healthier Thanksgiving, in case that's what you're going for this holiday season.
Don't want turkey? No problem. NPR offers recipes without Thanksgiving's traditional bird.
The Apple Bourbon Pecan Pie received the best pie at Industry Dive's third-annual pie contest. According to the Delta Dental Plans Association's 1st Annual Thanksgiving Pie Ranking, pumpkin pie holds the highest favor, with 37% of American adults calling it their favorite.
One restaurant in Detroit is free to all in need of a meal, and company on Thanksgiving Day.
Holiday hazards — for your dog
It's always tempting to drop a piece of food from a meal on any day for four-legged friends, though Thanksgiving in particular has dangerous foods for dogs, like bones, raw or uncooked turkey, and macadamia nuts.