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Thanksgiving Recipe Roundup: Get 'yer spatulas ready

Submitted by Becky Simmons, Community Web Producer
Monday, November 25th, 2013, 11:17am
Thanksgiving Recipe Roundup: Get 'yer spatulas ready

Over here at the Big 10, fresh yummy tasty food is never far from any staffer's desk....Especially during the holidays!  Ask anyone who works at WBIR - it's one of the perks.

Every single day, sometimes 3 or even 4,  our cooking guests fill the studio with the sweet smells of deliciousness baking in the kitchen.   

I've complied a list of the tastiest recipes for your Thanksgiving Day tables.  Hope you enjoy and have a FABULOUS Thanksgiving with your families!

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East TN watch out - prepare for messy Thanksgiving travels

Submitted by Becky Simmons, Community Web Producer
Monday, November 25th, 2013, 10:50am

East Tennesseans prepare for messy Thanksgiving travels - snow is on the way!

If you going to hit the road tomorrow, do it soon rather than later. Heavy rains with a chance of sleet will arrive Tuesday. Rain is expected to turn to snow overnight Tuesday and into Wednesday morning.

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Mission of Hope kicks off Blue Barrel Christmas Campaign

Submitted by Becky Simmons, Community Web Producer
Friday, November 22nd, 2013, 11:33am
Mission of Hope kicks off Blue Barrel Christmas Campaign

In our own backyard, there are thousands of people hungry and cold tonight. Thankfully, the Mission of Hope works all year to help ease the burden for our neighbors in rural Appalachia, and Friday, you can help make Christmas bright for thousands of children in that region.

The 18th annual Mission of Hope Blue Barrel Christmas campaign kicks off.

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MAKE THIS: Yumm-tastic Pumpkin Fluff Dip

Submitted by Becky Simmons, Community Web Producer
Thursday, November 21st, 2013, 1:07pm
MAKE THIS: Yumm-tastic Pumpkin Fluff Dip

Ingredients:

1- 8 oz container of low fat whipped cream

1- 5.1 oz package of vanilla instant pudding mix

1- 15 oz can of pumpkin

1- ½ teaspoon of pumpkin pie spice

Directions:

In a large bowl, mix the canned pumpkin and whipped cream. Stir in the pudding mix and pumpkin pie spice. Refrigerate until serving. Serve with graham crackers or apples.

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Thanksgiving Day meal costs a little less than predicted

Submitted by Anonymous on Monday, November 18th, 12:19 pm

Whether you're the kind who goes prepared with a list or a last minute shopper, Americans will soon be packing grocery stores to get ready for Thanksgiving dinner.

According to the American Farm Bureau Federation, the average cost of a Thanksgiving Day meal for a family of 10 is $49.04. Last year's average, according to the AFBF, was $49.48.

The study states volunteer shoppers looked for the best possible prices without taking advantage of special promotional coupons or purchase deals.

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Your Pictures: East Tennessee Sunrises

Submitted by Becky Simmons, Community Web Producer
Tuesday, November 5th, 2013, 9:22am
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Don't let spooky weather ruin your Halloween fun!

Submitted by Becky Simmons, Community Web Producer
Thursday, October 31st, 2013, 2:51pm
Don't let spooky weather ruin your Halloween fun!

Don't let bad weather ruin your Halloween fun! Here's a listing of some of the indoor events going on that you can enjoy on this spooky holiday!

Dead Man's Farm Haunted House: 7-10 p.m. Oct. 24 & Oct. 29-30; 7 p.m.-midnight Oct. 25-26, 7-11 p.m. Nov. 1-2; closed Oct. 31, 9567 Highway 11E, Lenoir City. $17 admission. High-intensity, interactive haunted house.

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