Paul Smiths, NY, Jan 31, 2013 — Martha Foley and Dr. Curt Stager talk about tryptophan, and why you may need a new excuse for falling asleep after a turkey dinner.  Go to full article

Nov 21, 2012 — Students, teachers and staff at Long Lake Central School celebrated Thanksgiving with a special lunch this week. It included turkey and the usual side dishes: potatoes, stuffing, corn bread, carrots, and pies o'plenty for dessert.

For the last three years, the school has celebrated the Holiday with special meals during their usual lunch periods. But on Monday, the entire school celebrated with one big meal -- everyone ate together in the gymnasium. The highlight was locally grown vegetables and dishes prepared by the students.

The staff and teachers are hoping the annual event allows their students to learn more about creating community, cooperation and fun by commemorating our national harvest festival. Todd Moe has more.  Go to full article

Canton, NY, Nov 24, 2011 — With so many Americans facing diabetes, heart disease, and other health problems, the Thanksgiving meal has become a battleground in some families. Some family members want to make it a healthy meal, others want to stick with their traditional family dishes. Julie Grant reports:  Go to full article

Canton, NY, Nov 24, 2010 — As families and friends gather for Thanksgiving meals this week, food and stories will be shared around the dinner table. Friday is the National Day of Listening, and you can celebrate by recording interviews with people you care about. You can use your mobile phone, tape recorder, computer or pen and paper. So, in the spirit of Thanksgiving -- a time of the year to get together and enjoy the company of others - we'll listen as four longtime friends in Canton share their Thanksgiving memories of family, food and glimpses into their lives.  Go to full article

Plattsburgh, NY, Nov 23, 2009 — Martha Foley talks with horticulturist Amy Ivy about using local vegetables, some still fresh from the garden, at the Thanksgiving dinner. And Amy shares ideas for extending the growing season.  Go to full article

Nov 27, 2008 — In many households today is the day to prep the big turkey. But, some people will be eating Tofurky instead. It's a meat substitute made out of tofu. Rebecca Williams got a cooking lesson from a devoted Tofurky fan and her meat-eating boyfriend.  Go to full article

Nov 27, 2008 — On this Thanksgiving, a consumer expert says you can avoid wasting a lot of food with just a little planning. Lester Graham reports.  Go to full article

Nov 26, 2008 — Thanksgiving is traditionally a time to gather with family and friends. But let's face it, for most of us it's all about food. Martha Foley and Todd Moe put out the call for Thanksgiving menu plans from listeners with a focus on local sources and local foods for North Country Thanksgiving feasts.  Go to full article

Oct 13, 2008 — Families may pick different days to gather over the weekend, but today is the official Thanksgiving holiday in Canada. On Sunday, The Branch Restaurant in Kemptville, Ontario welcomed all comers for their second annual free Thanksgiving community dinner as a benefit for the local Salvation Army Food Bank. For transplanted Americans, holding Thanksgiving ahead of Halloween takes a lot of getting used to. But Ottawa correspondent Lucy Martin was only too happy to show up and sample the fare. Branch Chef Bruce Enloe talked about what's different and what's the same while getting ready to feed his adopted home town.  Go to full article

Nov 19, 2007 — Martha Foley talks to horticulturist Amy Ivy about getting a feast onto the table that isn't full of antibiotics and pesticides, and didn't come from thousands of miles away.  Go to full article