Food
The build-up to Thanksgiving might matter more than the turkey
A recent Jennie-O survey finds most Americans start planning their Thanksgiving meals up to two weeks in advance, long before the turkey ever goes in the oven. That alone says something: for most of us, the season’s real joy isn’t in the turkey at all, but in the anticipation of it.
From the freezer: A tasty and elevated panzanella salad with fish sticks
Fish sticks, like any other frozen, breaded product, conjure up visions of a utilitarian meal. But there’s no reason fish sticks, which really can be very tasty, can’t be lent a little class by pairing them with marquee ingredients, such as fresh-from-the-vine heirloom tomatoes.
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