Giving Thanks in 2020

11/29/2020 (Permalink)

Photo by Jed Owens via Upsplash

Thanksgiving is probably looking very different for all our friends and family this year.  Celebrations are scaled back due to Covid-19, but at the same time we are more thankful than ever after what 2020 has dealt us.  Thanksgiving is the leading day of the year for home fires involving cooking equipment. 

Please remember to

• Keep knives out of the reach of children
• Stay in the home when cooking your turkey and check on it frequently
• Make sure your smoke alarms are working
• Be sure electric cords from electric knives, coffee makers, plate warmers or mixers are not dangling off the counter within easy reach of children
• Never leave lit candles unattended
• Keep anything that can catch fire, such as oven mitts, towels, curtains, food packaging or wooden utensils away from the stove top

SERVPRO of Norwich and Windham County wishes all our friends, family and customers a happy and safe holiday!

 Need more recipe inspiration?  Check out our recipe from last year for dry rubbed deep fried turkey here:https://www.SERVPROnorwichwindhamcounty.com/blog/post/180883/fire-smoke-damage-restoration/avoid-a-recipe-for-disaster

 To go along with your deep fried turkey, give up the jelly in the can and try some fresh cranberry sauce instead! 

¾  cup White Sugar

½ cup Orange Juice

½ cup Water

12 oz Fresh Cranberries (rinsed and picked through)

Pinch of Salt

1 Cinnamon Stick

Zest of One Orange

 Combine sugar, orange juice, and water in a large saucepan over medium heat.  Add cranberries, salt, cinnamon and zest.  Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring frequently.  Continue cooking for about 10 minutes, or until most of the cranberries have popped.  Let cool for at least 30 minutes.  Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.  Can be made up to three days in advance.