Parents and caregivers: How to stop feeling like a Grinch and be more present with your kids this holiday season

Future-oriented thinking, rather than careening from moment to moment, can help parents have more meaningful moments with their children.

Crystal Cederna, Clinical Psychologist & Associate Professor of Public Health, Michigan State University • conversation
Dec. 19, 2024 • ~9 min

How to cook turkey without making people sick

How can you avoid foodborne illness this Thanksgiving? An expert has tips to help you cook your turkey safely.

Matt Shipman-NC State • futurity
Nov. 25, 2024 • ~10 min

Meat has a distinct taste, texture and aroma − a biochemist explains how plant-based alternatives mimic the real thing

Whether your holiday table has turkey or Tofurky this year, you’re consuming a combination of proteins, fats and water.

Julie Pollock, Associate Professor of Chemistry, University of Richmond • conversation
Nov. 25, 2024 • ~9 min

No need to overload your cranberry sauce with sugar this holiday season − a food scientist explains how to cook with fewer added sweeteners

With a few science-backed culinary tricks, you can make a delicious cranberry dish that’s friendly to Type 1 diabetics.

Rosemary Trout, Associate Clinical Professor of Culinary Arts & Food Science, Drexel University • conversation
Nov. 22, 2024 • ~8 min

What’s the best way to store leftovers?

With Thanksgiving right around the corner, a food safety expert tells you how to best store your leftover food.

Matt Shipman-NC State • futurity
Nov. 21, 2024 • ~5 min

Thanksgiving: An American Tradition
VOA Learning English • voa
Nov. 22, 2023 • ~5 min

This Thanksgiving − and on any holiday − these steps will help prevent foodborne illness

Keeping guests safe involves far more than just careful cooking − hand-washing, keeping work surfaces clean, safe handling and proper storage are also key ingredients.

Kimberly Baker, Food Systems and Safety Program Team Director and Assistant Extension Specialist, Clemson University • conversation
Nov. 20, 2023 • ~9 min

Thank gluten's complex chemistry for your light, fluffy baked goods

Ever wonder why bakers spend so long kneading their dough? They’re trying to form a gluten network, which helps the bread rise.

Kristine Nolin, Associate Professor of Chemistry, University of Richmond • conversation
Nov. 20, 2023 • ~6 min

Thanksgiving sides are delicious and can be nutritious − here's the biochemistry of how to maximize the benefits

The turkey doesn’t have to be the star this Thanksgiving. Vegetable side dishes are packed with nutrients − depending on how you prepare them, they can help keep you energized this holiday season.

Julie Pollock, Associate Professor of Chemistry, University of Richmond • conversation
Nov. 17, 2023 • ~8 min

Cranberries can bounce, float and pollinate themselves: The saucy science of a Thanksgiving classic

Cranberries add color and acidity to Thanksgiving menus, but they also have many interesting botanical and genetic features.

Serina DeSalvio, Ph.D. Candidate in Genetics and Genomics, Texas A&M University • conversation
Nov. 9, 2023 • ~9 min

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