Mealtime Magic - Air Fryer Thanksgiving Recipes

While it may not be practical to cook an ENTIRE Thanksgiving dinner in the air fryer, there are a great number of dishes that can be eased and expedited using this highly efficient appliance. Below, Cathy Yoder —widely regarded as the "Queen of Air Fryers” boasting nearly 730,000 subscribers, over 6 million video views, and 35,000 cookbooks sold—serves up the very best recipes that are not only simple in the air fryer, but oh-so-tasty and sure to please.

“While it may not be practical to cook an ENTIRE Thanksgiving dinner in the air fryer, there are a great number of dishes that can be eased and expedited using this highly efficient appliance,” Yoder says. “As you may not want to cook every dish in the air fryer, although that is certainly possible, these recipes are especially perfect for those of you who are feeding a manageable crowd this holiday and want to enjoy the copious benefits of air fryer cooking—from greater energy efficiency and heating your house as the oven does to using less oil, the ability to use more affordable and versatile ingredients, and the ability to batch-cook inexpensive staples. Air fryers are also perfect for those leftovers to reduce food waste.”

Here are 12 of Yoder’s Thanksgiving entrée, side, bread and dessert recipes exemplifying how air fryers can foster a fun and more frugal, yet delicious, Thanksgiving meal. And, visual learners can also watch her make these recipes in a handy YouTube video.

 

Quick & Easy Air Fryer Turkey Breast

Tasty and tender turkey that is ready in one hour? Yes, please! While you often can’t make an entire turkey in the air fryer, you can make air fryer roasted turkey breast.

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How to Cook a Moist Fall-off-the-Bone Thanksgiving Turkey

Are you over whelmed about cooking your turkey this year? I just throw mine in the roaster & leave it! Here's how to make a moist turkey with little effort!

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Sweet and Savory Air Fryer Ham with Honey Brown Sugar Glaze

If you don’t love turkey, then try this tasty and delicious brown sugar glazed ham in the air fryer for Thanksgiving instead! I love making this recipe because the glaze is so flavorful and easy to make. Plus any leftovers you have from Thanksgiving, you can make some delicious ham and cheese slam sandwiches!

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Sweet Potato Casserole

The creamy texture with a crunchy topping makes this dish a hit for everyone. Whether served as a side dish or enjoyed as a dessert, we can never skip this sweet potato casserole for our Thanksgiving meal!

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Creamy Baked Green Beans

A fun and delicious way to make everyone’s favorite baked creamy beans in the air fryer is one of those recipes that is so simple and easy that you will just want to make it in the air fryer!

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Air Fryer Acorn Squash

The perfect autumn vegetable side that you can make perfectly tender in an air fryer with a delicious cinnamon sugar glaze.

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Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts with Bacon & Maple Syrup

Make these easy and delicious air fryer maple bacon brussels sprouts in less than 30-minutes for an easy dinner or side dish.

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How to Make Savory Air Fryer Carrots

If you love roasted veggies but don’t love how long they take to make, you can always make these savory roasted carrots in the air fryer and enjoy them sooner, while freeing up time in the oven! Enjoy air fryer roasted carrots in half the time with this easy air fryer carrots recipe!

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The Best Crispy Air Fryer Green Beans

Fresh green beans are one of the best vegetables to cook in the air fryer. Follow these air fryer green beans recipes for the best tips.

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Quick One-Hour Dinner Rolls

Bread and rolls can overwhelm because they take so much time, so many usually end up buying some from the store. Of course, they are never as good as the homemade stuff. But, this homemade roll recipe in the air fryer is way better than store-bought rolls. This recipe can be prepared and ready in an hour! It is amazing and delicious! Easy, delicious, and only takes an hour.

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Mini Pumpkin Pies

Mini pumpkin pies are a great way to indulge, but maybe still not overdo it, not to mention they are absolutely delicious.

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The Very Best Pumpkin Pie Cake Bars in the Air Fryer

Of course we can’t forget a pumpkin pie for a Thanksgiving dessert. This air fryer pumpkin pie cake bars recipe is the absolute best way to eat pumpkin for Thanksgiving. The recipe is so simple. You might want to double the recipe because it will be gobbled up! Air fryer pumpkin pie bars are the best to say the least. The recipe is simple to follow and the results are amazing.

• Check out this recipe

At Yoder’s Empowered Cooks online multimedia platform, not only will you find her wildly popular "Air Fryer Recipes" cookbook filled with over 150 recipes, but also access to an array of specialized digital download air fryer recipe e-books, an air fryer cooking catalog with over 300 video recipes, cooking accessories, a transformative video course, and interactive “Cooking with Cathy” class sessions where new and experienced air fryer enthusiasts gather with her to cook, chat and air fry foods live, in real time!

Kudos to Yoder for motivating and instructing home cooks to learn the basics of air frying and feel empowered to experiment with a more diverse range of recipes as they progress with this apt appliance. Yoder empowers throngs of home cooks to dust off their air fryers and turn quick, tasty meals and desserts into a daily routine. She helps home chefs elevate their air fryer cooking, or gifting, game without breaking the bank.

Shopping Savings - Jewelry Black Friday/Cyber Monday Deals

Shine bright this holiday season with the best Black Friday/Cyber Monday deals of 2024! 

Brand: Astrid & Miyu 

Date: 11/18 - 12/3

Sale Details: 25% Off Almost Everything

Brand: AMYO 

Date: 11/15 - 12/02

Sale Details: 20% Off Sitewide with $50+ Spend. No Code Required. 

Brand: Baby Gold

Date: November 12- 28

Sale Details: Black Friday Sale - 25% off site wide | Code BGBF24

Date: December 2 - 6

Sale Details: Cyber Monday Sale - 25% off |Code: CYBER24

Brand: GemsNY

Date: 11/29 - 12/2

Sale Details: Up to 20% OFF (For orders placed on or after October 15, 2024 - the 30-Day Return period will be extended until January 15, 2025.)

Brand: Haverhill

Date: 11/7- 12/2

Sale Details: 15% off & receive a premium leather jewelry trays, expertly handcrafted in Rhode Island, designed to beautifully complement our personalized fine jewelry, valued at up to $150.

Brand: Made by Mary

Date:  11/26-12/2

Sale Details: 25% Off Sitewide; exclusions apply 

Gift with Purchase $150+ on 11/29

Brand: Mignon Faget

Date: · 11/29/24 - 12/2/24: 

Sale Details: Save 20% Off Almost Everything Sitewide

Brand: Pura Vida Bracelets

Date: Black Friday (11/25-29)

Sale Details: 50% off sitewide, Free shipping, Excluding licensing, advent, personalization, demi-fine; including Engravables, Charms @ 50% off, $10 promo packs, $15 ornaments, Sale page up to 80% off  

Date: (11/30-12/2) Cyber Monday

Sale Details: Same BFCM deals continue, GWP: Holiday nail art stickers with $50 purchase, Stores will offer GWP mystery bracelet, Including Demi-Fine @50% off

Brand: Sarah O. Jewelry

Date: 11/28 - 12/2

Sale Details: 

• 15% off bands 
• 25% off Necklaces, Earrings, Bracelets 
• 40% off select One Of A Kind & Gemstone styles

Brand: Tiny Tags

Date: 11/27-12/2

Sale Details: 20% off sitewide

 

Thrifty Thinking - Upside

 The start of the holiday season is just two weeks away and as Americans prepare not only for holiday entertaining — but the biggest travel day of the year — they can combat increased costs, particularly on groceries and dining, with the Upside app. (Use code AFF25 for an extra $0.25/gal bonus.)

 

As the largest food and fuel app in the US, Upside provides cashback on holiday travel essentials like fuel, snacks at convenience stores, and purchases from well-known coffee spots while on the road. It also helps consumers save on groceries and restaurants to manage higher costs associated with the holidays and entertaining.

 

Upside is a digital marketplace which partners with over 100,000 grocery stores, restaurants, gas stations, and convenience stores nationwide. The offers are delivered to consumers via the Upside app and when claimed, consumers get the cash back delivered to their bank account or via gift cards.

 

Key benefits for Upside app users 

 

• The Upside app is free ​ 
• Users earn real cash back every time they use it: 
  • Up to $10 cash back every time they go to the grocery store or dine out 
  • Up to 25¢/gal cash back on gas 
• Frequent users earn an average of $260 a year 
• Users can cash out their balance any time. It goes straight to their bank account, PayPal, or as a gift card to places like Amazon 

 

And since Upside is available nationwide, wherever travelers happen to be heading this holiday season, the app will continue to deliver updated offers for a current location.

 

The Upside app also routinely trends as a top downloaded travel app on Apple and Google. At the time of this release it is #14 on Apple and #6 on Google for free travel and local.

 

For additional information, visit https://www.upside.com.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fun Freetime - Most Popular Game Console and Game Worldwide

 

Futbin.com has collected data looking at the most popular gaming consoles & video games in different countries around the world, according to Google searches of the past 12 months. 

According to the results of an analysis of 100+ search terms in 195 countries around the world: 

• PS5 is the most popular gaming console - it is the most googled gaming console in 107 countries, translating to a market share of 54.87% 
• Nintendo Switch & Xbox Series X are the second and third most popular consoles, respectively
• Baldur’s Gate 3 is the most popular video game - it is the most googled game in 67 countries around the world (equating to 34.36% of the total searches), followed closely by Resident Evil 4, which was the most popular in 50 countries
• eFootball 2024 is the most popular sports video game - it is the most googled sports game in 93 countries, translating to a market share of 47.69%
• Surprisingly, in spite of its recent name change, the search terms for (technically non-existent) FIFA 24 / FIFA 2024 game were the second and third most popular

To see detailed interactive maps showing the data results of the most popular consoles and video games country by country, please have a look here. 

Futbin’s spokesperson comments: “PlayStation 5 dominating the global Google searches could be attributed to multiple factors - its cutting-edge hardware, strong lineup of exclusives, and seamless backward compatibility, which attracts a wide range of gamers. When looking at video games, Baldur’s Gate 3 is incredibly popular because it combines deep storytelling and player choice - its broad appeal spans both casual and hardcore audiences, marking it as a standout in modern gaming.”

Post courtesy of Futbin.com 

METHODOLOGY 

• Total number of search terms: 107, number of countries analyzed: 195
• An analysis was made exploring the volume of Google searches of the most popular video games and gaming consoles over the last 12 months in 195 countries
• The countries with limited results were omitted from the final results

Least and Most Reliable Delivery Services

 Online shoppers are expected to spend record amounts this holiday season (forecasts of $240.8 billion), which means more shipping and more packages being delivered to our homes. 

Bitcoin Postage surveyed Americans about their habits around receiving packages to determine the states with the most shipping anxiety this holiday season.

Key takeaways:

• Americans feel more anxious when the U.S. Postal Service and FedEx are delivering their package.
• UPS and Amazon are the most trusted delivery services. 
• Nearly 1 in 5 Americans admit to checking on the status of a pending delivery 6 or more times in one day.
• Tracking packages to their door and immediately bringing them inside is the most common precaution Americans take to keep their packages safe. 

Take a look at the full report 

Caring Connections - Politics and Thanksgiving Survey

New data from Prolific captures the pulse of American sentiment post-election as we head into the holiday season. With Thanksgiving fast approaching, Prolific’s latest poll reveals heightened political tensions within families across the country, with many Americans bracing for potentially uncomfortable dinner conversations—or opting to skip family gatherings altogether.

Here are a few highlights from the data:

Rising Family Tensions: 22% of Americans report increased polarization within their families following the 2024 election, and among younger voters (ages 18-24), that figure jumps to 36%.

Thanksgiving Concerns: One-quarter of young Americans worry that political discussions could lead to arguments at Thanksgiving.

Skipping Family Gatherings: 20% of respondents plan to skip traditional gatherings, opting instead to spend Thanksgiving alone, avoid family interactions, or even leave the country to sidestep uncomfortable conversations.

Dissatisfaction with Leadership: 62% of Americans express disapproval of the current government’s record, while over 58% hold an unfavorable opinion of Donald Trump.

Strong Conviction Among Voters: Despite the divisions, 96% of Americans feel confident in their voting decisions with no regrets.

 As Americans grapple with the fallout from the recent election, new polling data from Prolific reveals the growing political tension within families across the country. Following a divisive election season, 22% of respondents report that polarization has deepened within their families, with the impact felt most strongly by younger generations—36% of 18-24-year-olds believe political divides are more intense than in previous election cycles.

National Sentiment: Widespread Disapproval of Government Performance
Prolific’s post-election data highlights a significant dissatisfaction with government leadership, with 62% of Americans disapproving of the government’s record to date. Even among Democrats, 42% expressed disapproval, signaling a broad-based frustration across party lines. The survey also underscores the ongoing divisiveness surrounding former President Donald Trump, with over 58% of Americans, including nearly 63% of women and 54% of men, holding an unfavorable opinion of him.

Americans Brace for Politically Charged Thanksgiving Discussions
With Thanksgiving around the corner, many Americans are anticipating tense political discussions at family gatherings. According to Prolific’s findings, 25% of young voters (18-24) are concerned about potential arguments during the holiday. Reflecting this concern, 20% of respondents plan to skip traditional gatherings, opting instead to spend Thanksgiving alone, avoid family interactions, or even leave the country to sidestep uncomfortable conversations.

Strong Voter Conviction Despite Polarization
Despite the contentious election season, Americans remain steadfast in their voting decisions, with 96% indicating no regrets about their choices. This strong conviction points to a deeply entrenched political landscape. When asked about their neighbors’ political leanings, 54% of respondents believe their neighbors voted for Donald Trump, while among African American respondents, 43% feel their neighbors supported Kamala Harris.

“Post-election, Americans are not only divided but increasingly wary of engaging with family over political issues,” said Andrew Gordon, Senior Research Consultant at Prolific. “This data captures a striking shift in how people are choosing to approach Thanksgiving, with many opting to avoid gatherings altogether rather than face potential conflict. Prolific’s insights reveal that this election has left a lasting impact, with Americans holding firm on their choices while bracing for potentially challenging family interactions.”

Since launching in 2014, millions of people have undertaken or contributed to studies on Prolific. Over 100 million survey responses have been collected, completed in 2 hours on average. 700 new studies launch every day, connecting the platform’s 35,000 researchers to a community of over 200k active, verified, and vetted participants.

About Prolific
Prolific is a technology company that enables researchers to collect high-quality human-powered data at scale. With Prolific, people are driving breakthroughs in science, technology, and society. The company's products and services make it quicker and easier for people to secure data they can depend on - data from a global community of verified, diverse, and ethically treated research participants. Prolific has been ranked among the fastest-growing businesses in the Financial Times 1000 in 2024 and the Deloitte Technology Fast 50 in 2023.

As part of the UK election in July 2024, Prolific polling accurately predicted the final outcome. Every two weeks in the lead up to the election Prolific polled UK voters to track how the UK public felt about various societal issues, such as AI and the cost of living, and to track voting intention. Prolific became the 6th most accurate pollster of the UK election. More information available here.

For more information on Prolific’s original poll and methodology please visit: https://www.prolific.com/polling

Music Minute - Gibson Voices: Joaquina

 

Gibson, the iconic, leading American instrument brand has shaped sound across generations and genres of music, becoming one of the most relevant, played, and loved brands around the world. As part of Gibson’s commitment to artist-first culture, and elevating new music from emerging musicians around the world, Gibson’s Artist Spotlight Program highlights an evolving roster of musicians who are celebrated across Gibson’s global channels.   Today, Gibson is thrilled to introduce Latin pop star JOAQUINA into Gibson’s Artist Spotlight program.

JOAQUINA   At just twenty years old, singer-songwriter JOAQUINA has quickly become one of the most exciting rising stars in Latin pop. By the age of 8, she was already writing songs after studying guitar, piano, and honing her vocal skills. Her poetic pop-rock reflections on heartbreak, anger, and teenage angst evoke the early works of contemporary artists as well as renowned songwriters.   JOAQUINA’s musical style, focused on a return to the roots of Latin pop, quickly caught the attention of established talents. GRAMMY®-winning producer Julio Reyes Copello (Marc Anthony, Ricky Martin, Jennifer Lopez) selected her to participate in the prestigious music program with Abbey Road Institute, and she has continued refining her skills on stage, recently opening for Fonseca, Alejandro Sanz, and Morat on their tour. She was also nominated twice during the 24th Annual Latin GRAMMY® Awards. JOAQUINA is the youngest artist ever to be nominated in the category of “Best Singer-Songwriter Album” for her debut EP Los Mejores Años, taking home the coveted Latin GRAMMY award for “Best New Artist.”   Listen to JOAQUINA’s Los Mejores Años EP HERE.   Released last year (2023) and critically acclaimed, Los Mejores Años (notas de diario) brings together live recordings, words recorded via voice notes, and classic Spanish pop-rock. The EP, produced by JOAQUINA and Julio Reyes Copello, features songs like the main track “Rabia,” the title track of the album, which encapsulates folk-pop traditions in a sonic experience that anyone who remembers their first heartbreak can relate to. An upcoming reissue of the EP delves deeper into the diary-like theme, with JOAQUINA openly sharing her creative process.   The Venezuelan-American singer and songwriter continues to prove why she is considered one of the most talented and promising artists in Latin music. Recently, JOAQUINA, joined Andrea Bocelli as the only Latin music artist on his 30th anniversary celebration concert where she performed “Vivo por ella” as a duet in front of 30,000 fans at Hyde Park in London. JOAQUINA also performed in Mexico and Spain with sold-out shows this year, and achieved a historic feature on the cover of Cosmopolitan Spain.   This year, the singer-songwriter has released several singles, including “Quise Quererte,” “Escapar De Mi,” “Pesimista,” “No Llames Lo Mío Nuestro,” and “El Alquimista,” which will be part of her first full-length album, that will debut in 2025.   Listen to music from JOAQUINA HERE.   Read the new Gibson Artist Spotlight interview with JOAQUINA on the Gazette: HERE. Watch/share as JOAQUINA performs her new single “todo y nada” live HERE.

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