This Cranberry Orange Relish is a Thanksgiving Tradition

     This is a recipe that has been in my family for as long as I can remember.  As a kid I was not very fond of this Thanksgiving tradition and refused to eat it for years.  But as the years have passed my taste buds have grown to enjoy this treat.   It is a staple part of our Thanksgiving table spread, along with the turkey, oyster stuffing, mashed potatoes, and green bean casserole. This recipe is made with fresh cranberries. Cranberries are a great berry for a healthy urinary tract (helps to fight off bacterial infections in the bladder). They are also an anti-oxidant that is linked to cancer prevention.

     Although cranberries can typically be found in cranberry sauce in the form of a jelly, and many times served in the shape of a can. Although I will confess that I do enjoy cranberries this way at times. I prefer fresh cranberry relish made with all fresh ingredients.

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How to Make Magic Reindeer Food

It’s that time of year again. We are all busy with office parties and special holiday events and last minute shopping for Christmas presents. Everyone remembers to make cookies and leave the milk for Santa Claus, but many forget his reindeer. The reindeer must fly all around the world in one night and will need their energy as well. Here is a great recipe for Santa’s reindeer that will help them find your house during the night.

What You Need:

½ cup oatmeal
Glitter
Small plastic bag
Construction paper
Markers
Ribbon

Steps:
1. Mix the oatmeal and the glitter until well mixed and add to the plastic bag.
2. Cut the construction paper 2 ½ X 4 ½ inches.
3. On the construction paper write this poem:
Sprinkle this magic reindeer food outside tonight.
The moonlight will make it sparkle bright.
As the reindeer fly and roam.
This magic dust will guide them to your home.

4. Attach the construction paper to the plastic bag. Make a bow out of the ribbon and attach to the bag with the construction paper.
5. On Christmas Eve scatter the magic reindeer food in your yard. The magic in the glitter will help to lead the reindeer to your house.


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