Once the Thanksgiving turkey has gone from drumsticks to a pile of sticks, the bone of contention begins – toss the carcass or make something of it?

I'm a holiday kind of guy, which is probably pretty evident. I like any chance to celebrate, hang with friends and family, cook and eat and have some dessert with a bit less guilt.
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My own newspaper has called me a "wine expert." Flattering, but not my perception of myself.
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It's the time of year when the thirsty masses raise their glasses and say, "Yay for Beaujolais!" The third Thursday of November – Nov. 20 this year – marked the annual release of Beaujolais Nouveau, or "Beaujolais Day."

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We hadn't finished the first course when my wife looked up to ask, "Sure you want to give this up?"
Eating-wise, there's a lot to like at the Quarry Ponds Center in Granite Bay.
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Sacramento-area restaurateurs wish every day was Thanksgiving Day.
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At the darkest corner on the darkest street in the darkest hour of the economy, what should come bounding onto this grim stage with hope and cheer but the Cosmopolitan.

Click on the image to access the Bee's interactive farmers market graphic, where you can look at a list of markets, see what's new and even get some shopping tips.
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My own newspaper has called me a "wine expert." Flattering, but not my perception of myself.

I'm a holiday kind of guy, which is probably pretty evident. I like any chance to celebrate, hang with friends and family, cook and eat and have some dessert with a bit less guilt.