3,000 homeless plus 400 volunteers makes for a festive mood at a Skid Row Thanksgiving Dinner today. More Downtown holiday news at blogdowntown. 1.85 million. That is how many people expected to be traveling in, out and through LAX this holiday weekend. That number is almost half of Los Angeles' population! NPR gives out 9 tips on how to have a more eco-friendly Thanksgiving. Tip #3, skip the Turkey and go for native protein... more ›

Tomorrow afternoon in Chef Eric's Culinary Classroom you can learn how to make your own complete Thanksgiving dinner. First time hosts and hostesses, this could be right up your alley, particularly if you're a newlywed with some in-laws to impress. On Chef Eric's menu: Roasted turkey breast with rosemary and lemon, homemade gravy with fresh herbs and garlic, creamy mashed potatoes and carrots, Portobello mushroom stuffing, fresh cranberry and orange compote, red pepper pudding with jalapeno, hearty corn bread with maple syrup, haricot vert in thyme cream with crispy onions, sweet potatoes baked with apples and oranges in maple syrup, sweet pumpkin pie, and pumpkin cheesecake with ginger snap cookie-crumb crust. The cost is $75.00 per person, and reservations are required. Could be a worthwhile investment if you're having a houseful of mouths on turkey day. more ›