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Tricks For Deep Frying A Turkey In Extreme Cold

Ken Hayes — Wed, 26 Dec 2012 16:21:13 +0000

I know I've been on a kick lately on deep frying turkey. I did one for Thanksgiving this year and it was such a hit, I was asked again to deep fry one for Christmas. We had a pretty big gathering with close to 30 people, so we needed several entrees. My turkey was one of the main meats, along with a ham, and a prime rib. Because we lacked oven space, it would work out great to fry a turkey outside. The only problem? It was -2 F outside.

Jason Aldean Reveals What He's Looking Forward to Most This Christmas

Cory Stromblad — Mon, 24 Dec 2012 21:16:53 +0000

As 2012 draws to an end, a very busy Jason Aldean has finally found time to reflect on a turbulent year. Despite his personal setbacks, the country superstar hopes to end his year on a personal high note -- spending the holidays with people who matter most to him.

Would You Eat A Deep-Fried Full Christmas Dinner?

Joe Student — Mon, 24 Dec 2012 19:40:25 +0000

Imagine everything you normally eat for Christmas dinner — turkey, sausages, potatoes, stuffing, vegetables, pudding (!)…everything. Now imagine all of it coated in batter and deep-fried until crispy on the outside. Yes, someone does that. Just watch the video below and try not to gain 10 pounds: Hollywood Fish Bar in Birmingham, England offers [...]

10 Unusual Historical Events That Happened During Christmas

Carl Pettit — Mon, 24 Dec 2012 18:56:18 +0000

Everyone knows Christmas Day is all about tearing open presents, spending time with loved ones, gorging on lots of good food and celebrating the holiday spirit in general. Even though most of us have got the holiday thing down by now, some folks out there might not be aware of some of the unusual and history-making events marking Christmas Day and Christmas Eve in the past.

Keith Urban Shares How He Used to Spend Christmas as a Kid

Amy Sciarretto — Mon, 24 Dec 2012 18:16:54 +0000

For most young children, there is nothing more euphoric than Christmas morning. Waking up early is a requirement. Flying down the steps to tear open presents is also a given. Country superstar Keith Urban was no different than your average, Christmas-loving kid while growing up in Australia. The singer revealed how he spent Christmas mornings and how he was the personal alarm clock of Mom and Dad Urban!

Find Out What Your Elf Name Is

Ken Hayes — Mon, 24 Dec 2012 15:15:31 +0000

The secret to naming elves has been leaked from the North Pole. Now you can find out what you’re elf name is. Mine: “Cookie Pickle Pants.” Cathy’s: Bubbles Superplumb. Use the guide to figure out yours! Share yours in the comment section!

10 Easy and Creative Last Minute Christmas Tree Decorations

Carl Pettit — Fri, 21 Dec 2012 17:22:22 +0000

Christmas is almost upon us, but that doesn’t mean you still can’t have some fun with your holiday decorations. Maybe you’re the kind of person who waits until the last minute to set up your tree, or perhaps you’ve noticed some bare spots on the limbs just crying out for a few more ornaments. Or maybe you need a last minute activity to keep the kids busy while they wait for the impending arrival of Santa Claus. Nothing is more maddening for a child than the last few days leading up to Christmas, before all of their holiday loot arrives.

Watch Jennifer Nettles Open 2012 CMA Christmas Show [VIDEO]

Ken Hayes — Fri, 21 Dec 2012 16:38:57 +0000

I know I may get a little bit of flack, but I’m just being honest. I thought the opening of the CMA Country Christmas last night was a little weird. A very pregnant Jennifer Nettles opened the show with “Naughty Would Be Nice For Christmas.” I couldn’t stop thinking that her pregnant belly was a [...]

The "Do's" and "Don'ts" of Holiday Parties

Ken Hayes — Fri, 21 Dec 2012 16:25:04 +0000

A lot of you will be attending your company's Christmas party this year. This can be a great time to socialize with your co-workers outside of the office and spread some holiday cheer. It can also be a time to totally screw up your job and what people think of you. Here's a quick one sheet that will help you get through the gathering without making a fool of yourself.

14 Adorable Dogs Dressed Like Reindeer

Cameron Simcik — Wed, 19 Dec 2012 19:20:54 +0000

Aww man! We’ve been sucked in again. It’s another edition of animals in costumes, but we swear it’s way worth your time. Why? Well, because there are few things more adorable than dressing up our dogs and cats in holiday garb and showing them off on the Web. We’re positive they love it! (Maybe.) After [...]

What's Your Favorite Christmas Movie [POLL]

Ken Hayes — Tue, 18 Dec 2012 18:43:11 +0000

Christmas has been the background for many great films. My personal favorite: National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation. Other great ones are Elf, Miracle on 34th Street, a Christmas Story, A Christmas Carol (many versions), Home Alone, and more. For this poll, we’ll stick to live action Christmas movies. Take the poll and vote for your favorite! [...]

10 Christmas Fails to Get You Through the Holidays

Cameron Simcik — Tue, 18 Dec 2012 17:40:16 +0000

Attention everyone: we now officially have T-minus eight days until Christmas, and preparation time is running out faster than we can shove holiday cookies in our mouths. We still have to buy last-minute presents, dig out those stockings from the back of our closets and make time for that awful office party.

15 Gingerbread Houses That Are Way Better Than Ours

Cameron Simcik — Mon, 17 Dec 2012 20:25:16 +0000

There's something about the holidays that puts a lot of us here at TheFW into extra crafty moods. Maybe it's all those awesome Etsy decorations we so wish we could copy or just the fact we're feeling particularly festive this time of year. Either way, trying to get all creatively crafty is just plain old fun.

10 Adorable Reactions on Christmas Morning

Cameron Simcik — Mon, 17 Dec 2012 17:50:21 +0000

On Christmas morning, there's nothing worse than getting a bad reaction to one of your presents. This is especially prevalent among the younger crowd, particularly those under age 12. Why? Well, the kiddos don't necessarily have an understanding of faking appreciation and re-gifting later, so it just comes off as bratty behavior.

10 Festive Christmas Photobombs

Cameron Simcik — Thu, 13 Dec 2012 19:00:48 +0000

Contrary to popular belief, photobombing is super hard, and it requires a lot of skill. For starters, you have to get the timing down perfectly and do it so no one posing actually notices your moves leading up to the photobomb. We don’t know why, but animals have already got this whole thing down pat. [...]

My Dream of Writing a Hit Christmas Song Actually Came True — Here's How, By Elizabeth Chan [VIDEO]

Chris Allen — Wed, 12 Dec 2012 18:49:38 +0000

KOOL 101.7 has been featuring a new song by Elizabeth Chan called "A Christmas Song" along with some of her other songs like "Vixen". KOOL was the first to break it nationally to help her achieve her dream, and now Elizabeth has weighed in on what it took to get there.

Make the Tedious Task of Wrapping Gifts Fun, Throw a Gift Wrapping Party

Cathy Kates — Wed, 12 Dec 2012 18:25:30 +0000

Unfortunately, neither Ken or I are that great at wrapping gifts. But, that doesn't stop us from volunteering! (You've been forewarned), bring your gifts to tomorrow (Thursday, December 13) at the Salvation Army Gift Wrapping booth in the Miller Hill Mall. We'll be there from 4-6. Or, if it's been a while since you've hooked up with friends, host a gift wrapping party to get the tedious task completed. Taste of Home has some ideas.

What is Figgy Pudding, Besides Lyrics of a Christmas Song? [Recipe]

Cathy Kates — Mon, 10 Dec 2012 15:37:37 +0000

What IS figgy pudding? Well, based on my research, it a pudding containing figs that is most often made during Christmas. It can be cooked a bunch of different ways, baked, steamed in the oven, boiled or fried. But there is some history to it too. There is actually history of figgy pudding, other than [...]

Z Wireless \ Verizon Wireless – B105 DJ's 2012 Duluth Holiday Gift Guide

Staff Writer — Fri, 07 Dec 2012 23:15:41 +0000

Z Wireless has been servicing customer’s wireless needs for over a decade and has recently hit a milestone becoming the largest Verizon Premium Wireless Retailer in the Midwest with over 150 locations. The company attributes its accelerated growth as direct result of meeting our customer’s demand for a superior wireless shopping experience. Consultants are both [...]

15 Kids Who'd Do Anything To Get Off Santa's Lap

Cameron Simcik — Fri, 30 Nov 2012 18:55:38 +0000

One of the best parts about the holiday season is when Santa comes to town for a visit. Every single year, he makes his rounds to American shopping malls so little kids (and adults-- we’re guilty) can have an up-close-and-personal gift-begging session with the guy. The whole thing is pretty impressive if you think abo