Nov. 23: Turkey Day Prep, Jazz and Ugly Pie

Only 48 hours remain until the turkey and all its trimming are prepared to perfection. Stay with North Fork Patch for recipes and other articles on how to make Thanksgiving 2010 the best it can be.

1. Learn how to make  with your kids ages 5 to 8 at the at 3:45 p.m. today with librarian Dana Hegquist. Call 631-765-2077 for more information.

2. Like a little jalapeno kick to your cranberry sauce? Check out this recipe for from , executive chef of 

3. Don't forget to brine that bird this Thursday., owner of Comtesse Therese Bistro in Aquebogue, tells you about the importance of brining a turkey here: http://patch.com/A-cgSG

4. Take a break from thinking of the holiday rush and listen to some from Ben Riley, Billy Johnson, and Teddy Charles tonight at 7 p.m. at thein Riverhead. Works will include original tunes by vibraphonist Teddy Charles and compositions from Charles Mingus and Thelonious Monk. The event is free. Call 631-369-2171 for more information.

5. Stay tuned to North Fork Patch for articles from our great crew of freelance writers on Thanksgiving wines, where to donate your time or food on Thursday and what to do with those turkey day leftovers.

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