Happy Thanksgiving!
On Wednesday morning, I made my usual appearance on the Today show, and of course, it was all about Thanksgiving. I really love the tradition of this holiday and I especially love all the flavors of the traditional meal. Stuffing is one of my favorite parts of that meal and this year, I decided to make one using white bread, pecans, and dried cherries. There are many methods of roasting turkey, but a really foolproof way is Turkey 101, where the bird is draped in cheesecloth and basted with butter and wine. It develops a rich amber color and the meat is simply succulent. My very best wishes to all of you on this Thanksgiving day.
1 This is Norton, an English Mastiff - we made friends on my way into the Today show - what a great dog!!!!
2 Bon Jovi - NBC's artist in residence - were performing on Rockefeller Plaza.
3 Bon Jovi playing to the crowd
4 Here we are talking turkey.
5 Here I am with the today show gang - Meredith Viera, Ann Curry, Al Roker, and Matt Lauer.
6 How to make gravy was in everyone's interest.
7 I had a Martha Stewart gravy separator from Macy's on set - everyone was fascinated with it.
8 The stuffing that I demonstrated is made with white bread, pecans, and dried cherries.
9 A gorgeous gilded turkey centerpiece
10 A 'family' portrait with a bountiful Thanksgiving feast
11 On a sobering note - this lovely seven-year-old girl, in remission from a brain tumor, appeared on the Today show to talk with her parents about the St. Jude Hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Francis and their daughter, Maerrit, were so calm and composed, having been through a horrible ordeal, reminding us that we all have so much to be thankful for.
12 Marlo Thomas has done so much good for St. Jude's.
13 This is the crowd outside in Rockefeller Plaza cheering for Bon Jovi. Many fans had slept in the plaza overnight to hear them perform!
14 What a crowd - 'wanted dead or alive!'
15 Thankful fans went wild for Bon Jovi as they performed on Rockefeller Plaza on the morning before Thanksgiving.
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DEAR MARTHA,
HAPPY THANKSGIVING!
MAY THE BLESSING OF GOD BE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY IN GOOD HEALTH, GRACE, HAPPINESS,PEACE AND PROSPERITY.
BEST REGARDS,
ROWAIDA FLAYHAN
Posted by: Rowaida Flayhan | November 26th, 2009 at 1:26 am
Happy Thanksgiving, Martha!
Posted by: Chrissy | November 26th, 2009 at 1:36 am
we don't celebrate thanksgiving in finland, but i sure enjoy the turkey tips, i like to do turkey at xmas instead of the traditional ham.
happy thanksgiving to all!
Posted by: liisamarja | November 26th, 2009 at 5:14 am
Happy Thanksgiving, Martha! I love the English Mastiff - he's awesome. I also liked the picture of Maerrit. It's so unfair that some of our beautiful children have to go through cancer. St. Jude's is an awesome place.
Posted by: Lynn from For Love or Funny | November 26th, 2009 at 8:06 am
Wow you got to see Bon Jovi too! Lucky you.
Here in Canada we celebrate Thanksgiving in mid-October.
Wishing you all a Happy Thanksgiving and enjoy your holiday week-end!
Posted by: Maureen | November 26th, 2009 at 8:18 am
Hi Martha! Thank you for all of your tips! Happy Thanksgiving!
Posted by: Jennifer Beaudet | November 26th, 2009 at 12:15 pm
Happy Thanksgiving to you and to all at MSLO!! Glasses raised to you all, and thanks to all that you guys do!! Kristin
Posted by: kristin svens | November 26th, 2009 at 1:04 pm
*Happy Thanksgiving*
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Posted by: Alison | November 26th, 2009 at 2:01 pm
Happy Thanksgiving Martha,
I am in the middle of mine, and its a happy one.
Hope yours is a great one. Wishing all fellow bloggers a very Happy Thanksgiving.
Linda
Phila., PA
Posted by: Linda | November 26th, 2009 at 2:14 pm
Happy Thanksgiving and many blessings to you Martha.
Your dedication in teaching your followers and fans will appear countless ways in numerous homes around the world on this Thanksgiving Day. From succulent turkeys and wonderful side dishes, to gorgeous table settings and fall decorations. Such a gifted talent from you, right down to adding only even one "good thing tip" to make the day more festive.
Thanks Martha, and we all look forward to more "teachings and ideas" for this holiday season, and year ahead.
HAPPY THANKSGIVING !
Posted by: Becky HK | November 26th, 2009 at 2:49 pm
Best wishes this Thanksgiving! Thanks for continuing to inspire us.
xo,
cristin
Posted by: cristin @ simplified bee | November 26th, 2009 at 3:13 pm
Dearest Martha, Thank YOU for being a friend! I am so enjoying listening to Sirius Radio 112 and love who ever picked the fantastic music to play for today. Hope you, Alexis, Kevin and F&S are having a great day. Happy, happy, happy, happy, happy Thanksgiving to all of you. Love, Jan and Dudley Do Right
Posted by: Jan Erickson | November 26th, 2009 at 5:18 pm
Happy Thanksgiving to you too! I'm making your mother's Polish Mushroom Soup today. I have made it before and it was delicious! Thanks for sharing it! However it is almost 70 here today so I'll probably only get my company to taste a small sample. Will have to send it home with them ( our weekend gets cooler). My daughter is living in NYC and called us from there because she went to the Parade today. I'm looking forward to the pictures even of them deflating the balloons and packing them up. I had no idea the City takes out light poles for the Parade! Thanks again for all your "tips", sharing your life in pictures and all you do! Kandy
Posted by: Kandy Maharas | November 26th, 2009 at 5:34 pm
Hi Martha! I've been watching your show since it aired on Lifetime Television at (I think) 11:00 PM each weeknight. And, you probably don't remember, but we actually had a long chat when you were in Cambridge, MA visiting (at Harvard). So now, I watch your show and Alexis and Jennifer's, too, as often as I can (thank God for TiVo!!). You (and Oprah) are the very best of this crazy business; you give so much of yourself, and (I'm sure you've heard this a million times before) you make me want to be a better person. Ever think of running for office?? Seriously!
Posted by: Lou | November 27th, 2009 at 12:30 am
I tried your step by step recipe for my christmas turkey last year and it was FABULOUS! I posted about my little adventure, including a long search for cheese cloth
http://thegreenhousediaries.blogspot.com/2008/12/snowed-in.html
Posted by: Tamara | November 27th, 2009 at 12:53 am
Just wanted to take a moment to thank you for a great roasting pan. I purchased one last week and my turkey came out great. Thanks for such a high quality product.Happy Holidays!Geula Rapp
Posted by: Geula Rapp | November 27th, 2009 at 9:57 am
Dear Martha,
Happy Thanksgivings to you.
But unfortunately I can't see your TV program here in Asia.
I really miss watching your shows and learning good things from you every day when I lived in New York.It always brings me warm and happy.
Would you consider selling your TV program rights and air them in local TV station here in Asia?
I'd really like to see you everyday on TV if you would consider this.
If you do, please let me know.
Or if you are representated in Asia, please let me know the contact.
Best Wishes,
PERI HUANG
Posted by: PERI HUANG | November 27th, 2009 at 10:04 am
Turkey 101 saved my Thanksgiving, I added Emril's bacon and herd roast to it! It was Great and a Good thing!
Posted by: Brandon Jones | November 27th, 2009 at 10:55 am
Martha
Your turkey 101 was a smash hit here. I've cooked turkeys for over 35 years and this is the best way ever!! I was a bit skeptical, but my husband was so impressed with the nice crispy skin and the juicy meat we are totally sold on this method and will use it from now on.
Posted by: Kathy | November 27th, 2009 at 12:27 pm
I'm still amazed that whenever I watch your show I always come away with greater proficiency at something. Isn't that what great television is about? Today it was a Greek Filo pastry treat that was super easy (I think I'll make a mini one and try it out). Another time you gave me confidence to try the Flip cam, and now I enjoy taking videos. Thank you, and God bless you for making me a better, more skilled person.
P.S. Anyone who can show how to right oneself in a kayak and still be at ease is alright by me! You go girl!
Posted by: Sharon Strong Carmichael | November 27th, 2009 at 6:00 pm
Hello Martha, I have a question. Some time ago you had a recipe for HOW TO MAKE HOME made marshmellow's? I can"t find a recipe anywhere. Can you help???
Posted by: terrie hildebrant | November 27th, 2009 at 7:01 pm
To Terrie Hildebrant,
I don't think Martha will mind that I took the liberty of hunting up this marshmallow recipe for you because I too have always wanted to make them. They looked so delicious when she made them on her show with the help of a neighbor boy I believe. Here's the link:
http://www.marthastewart.com/recipe/best-homemade-marshmallows
~
Trish
Posted by: Trish | November 28th, 2009 at 11:32 am
Hi Martha, You are my idol and thank you for Matha Living magazine-Thai editon, all i love that's you do everything. karb food stylist - Thailand
Posted by: suthipong suriya | November 28th, 2009 at 1:06 pm
That mastiff is adorable! You both have such adorable expressions on your faces.
Posted by: MetalSmitten | November 29th, 2009 at 9:12 pm
These are great photos. Lol! Thank you. That stuffing looks to die for. Oh, I've got to watch the clip and get the recipe.
Posted by: Marie | November 30th, 2009 at 6:10 am
Just before Thanksgiving you had a show about Mushrooms and you featured an special chestnut slicing unit. I have searched the internet and I am not able to find it anywhere. It looked like a garlic press, and scored the chestnuts prior to putting them in the oven or in a frying pan. I would love to order one of these for a special friend for Christmas and I would appreciate your help. Thank you
Posted by: Anita | November 30th, 2009 at 9:38 am
We had a delish meal with quite a few of your recipes. I think our turkey was quite spectacular. It came close to what yours looked like! Thanks for all your tips!!
Posted by: Megan | November 30th, 2009 at 6:50 pm
nice looking turkey.
Posted by: magda | December 1st, 2009 at 9:07 pm
Just loved the video about how you make your delicious turkey. As a matter of fact I love all your recipes...and I would not think of entertaining without reviewing some of my Martha Stewart books for something new and exciting to WOW my guests.
I am glad I found this site. You are just incredible!! Thank you.
Posted by: Bobbi Henderson | December 5th, 2009 at 11:58 pm
Dear Martha, I wish you very happy holidays! I was just catching up on your adorable pics! Everything's so perfect. Absolutely beautiful. God bless you always for sharing all your talents with all of us.
Posted by: Suri | December 8th, 2009 at 1:20 am