11/25/25 - Thaw That Turkey, Don't Wash Your Jeans, and Comedy Movies
- bribriny
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Tuesday 11/25/25
Celebrate:
Blasé Day
National Eat with a Friend Day
National Parfait Day
Shopping Reminder Day
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Time to thaw the turkey!!!
Fridge - 1-2 days. Allow about 24 hours for every 4 or 5 pounds. (the USDA recommended way)
Microwave - defrost based on weight and cook immediately after thawing (how big is your microwave??)
Cold water - Submerge in cold water and change it every 30 minutes (cook immediately)
It is safe to cook a frozen turkey, although the cooking time will be 50% longer.
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After years of casual serving, the traditional gravy boat is officially returning to the table, but with a practical update: some are now being sold with warming bases (often using a small tea light) to ensure the gravy is hot from start to finish. This signals a return to classic elegance in presentation, even as the food becomes more relaxed.
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Data shows that the day before Thanksgiving is officially the busiest day of the year for grocery delivery and last-minute store runs, with orders soaring nearly 90% higher than an average day. Cooks panic-buy meat thermometers, forgotten kitchen knives, whipped cream, and extra gravy mixes in a frenzy to save the meal.
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Ex-Levi’s CEO shares a warning to anyone who washes their jeans
Turns out we've all been doing it wrong.
Charles 'Chip' Bergh, who worked as Levi's president and chief executive officer from September 2011 until January 2024 says,
“True denim heads, people that really love their denim, will tell you to never put your denim into a washing machine. So that’s what I do.
If I drop some curry on my jeans, I’m gonna clean it. But I’ll spot clean it. And if they get really gross you know, if I’ve been out sweating or something and they get really gross, I’ll wash them in the shower.
He says, Personally, I like to just throw them in the washing machine inside out and put it on a soft cycle.
the Levi's website has some other strong nuggets of advice, which include doing up any zips or buttons and using the gentlest cycle in order to get the desired effect.
It also suggests that vinegar might be a great alternative to fabric softener, as it works to 'soften' denim 'naturally' and reduce any residue, even if it doesn't have the same flowery scent as you might want.
If you absolutely must wash your jeans then Levi's also suggests that doing it around once in every 10 wears, so maybe stop sticking them in the wash every time they get a bit mucky.
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Variety has made a list of the 100 Best Comedy Movies of All Time.
This is a fantastic list!!
1. The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad (1988) Leslie Neilson
2. Some Like It Hot (1959) Tony Curtis, Jack Lemmon, and Marilyn Monroe.
3. Annie Hall (1977) Woody Allen and Diane Keaton
4. The Great Dictator (1940) Charlie Chaplin
5. Waiting for Guffman (1996) Christopher Guest and his brilliant ensemble.
6. Monty Python and the Holy Grail (1975)
7. Duck Soup (1933) The Marx Brothers
8. Fargo (1996) The Coen Brothers, Frances McDormand, and William H Macy.
9. Young Frankenstein (1974) Mel Brooks
10. Groundhog Day (1993) Harold Ramis's brilliant movie with Bill Murray.
See the full list and commentary here.
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Today's Useless Fact of the Day - Historians believe the Pilgrims and the Wampanoag tribe did not use forks at the first feast in 1621. They used knives, spoons, and their hands, as forks did not become widely used in America until the 18th century.
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