Peapod to give away free dinners on Thanksgiving

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Peapod plans to provide holiday dinners worth $6000 to firefighters of Chicago. Peapod will give the dinners on the eve of Thanksgiving. It should be noted that Peapod is a large internet grocer.

According to reports, The planned to give away the Thanksgiving dinner to twenty fire stations i.e. $250 will be given to each fire house. Peapod also plans to give $50 to each fire house so that they can buy holiday dinner for needy families.

"We know how hard our local firefighters work, and we just want to say thank you for a job well done", said Scott DeGraeve, G.M. of Peapod.

"We also know that fire fighters have first-hand knowledge of families who have suffered losses and aren't in a position to prepare a holiday feast this year. By delivering a fully cooked Thanksgiving meal to these families, the fire fighters have a chance to take the spirit of giving one step further", he added.

"Chicago Fire Fighters Union, Local 2 is proud to partner with Peapod in this holiday endeavor. We would once again like to thank Peapod for their generosity to the fire fighters of Chicago and communities that we both serve", said Tim O'Brien. Tim is the PR director for Chicago's Fire Fighters Union.

Peapod was founded in the year 1989 with the objective to provide smart shopping choice for people who are busy. Today, Peapod is one of the leading online grocers. Peapod currently operates in Illinois, Wisconsin, Indiana, Maryland, and District of Columbia in addition to many other states and locations. ~ Peapod Chicago's Fire Fighters Union

Colt Brennan Accident: Former Hawaii QB Seriously Injured in Car Crash

Peapod to give away free dinners on Thanksgiving

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Colt Brennan Accident: Former Hawaii QB Seriously Injured in Car Crash

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Colt Brennan's accident from Friday night, November 19, is the latest buzz on the web.

Brennan was the passener in a two-car head-on collision. His girlfriend, Shakti Stream, was the driver of the vehicle.

According to a report by ESPN, the cause of the accident has not yet been determined. His agent, Brian Tollner is describing his client's injury as serious, per ESPN.

Colt Brennan's father spoke with news reporters rearding his son's accident and gave a statement to KHON-TV in Honolulu about a move to a different hospital for their son.

"I talked to the doctor, the doctor from Kona," Terry Brennan told KHON-TV. "He was saying 'Hey, we've done what we could do over here, we think it's best he gets over to Oahu.' "

Brennan was drafted by the Washington Redskins in 2006, in the 6th round.

His injuries have not been reported as life threatining. He is believed to have broken ribs, a broken left collarbone, and head injuries. While his girlfriend also has a broken collarbone.

The driver of the other vehicle is said to have leg injuries from the accident. ~ Colt Brennan's accident

Holiday Turkey Brine Recipe (Gluten-Free)

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Holiday Turkey Brine Recipe (Gluten-Free)

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Make the best holiday turkey ever with this turkey brine recipe. Any knowledgeable chef will tell you that brining is the key to roasting a moist, flavorful bird. Brining a turkey is easy. With a big clean bucket, a big stock pot, some broth, some herbs and some salt, and you've got the basics for a good brine. Some recipes add fruit juices or other exotic components, but this brine is simple, easy, and guaranteed to produce a tasty, juicy turkey that yields pan drippings that will make a delicious gravy. This brine will work for any type of poultry. This recipe makes two gallons, enough brine for a 12 to 20 pound turkey.

Ingredients

1 gallon vegetable broth
1 cup sea salt
6-7 fresh Juniper berries
1 small bunch fresh rosemary, or 1 tablespoon crushed dried rosemary
1 small bunch of fresh sage or 1 tablespoon dried sage
1 small bunch of fresh thyme or 1 tablespoon dried thyme
1 small bunch fresh savory or 1 tablespoon dried savory
1 gallon ice water

Preparation

In a large stock pot, combine the vegetable broth, sea salt, juniper berries, rosemary, sage, thyme, and savory. Bring to a boil, and stir well to dissolve salt. Remove from heat, and let cool to room temperature.

When the broth mixture is cool, pour it into a clean 5 gallon bucket. Stir in the ice water.

Wash and dry the turkey, and remove the innards. Place the turkey, breast down, into the brine. Make sure to fill the bird's cavity. Place the bucket in the refrigerator overnight.

Remove the turkey carefully draining off the excess brine and pat dry. Discard excess brine.
Cook the turkey as desired reserving the drippings for gravy.

Keep in mind that brined turkeys cook 20 to 30 minutes faster so watch the temperature gauge.

The Huffington Post offers an excellent Turkey Preparation Guide with handy turkey Dos and Dont's to help you roast the best possible Turkey Brine.

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