Wednesday, November 19, 2025: Questionable Sides; Turkey Safety; Dangerous Toys!

From shocking textures to strange flavors, Anna and Plum hear listeners wildest cuisines listeners have dared to try this time!  Anna thought it was normal that her family had tortellini soup every Thanksgiving, until she found out that it isn't traditional. She and Chef Plum hear all about other unique dishes from other families.   With the biggest cooking week of the year coming up, Anna and Chef Plum answer questions about how to prepare for the best holiday ever.  Will mom-guilt keep Christmas cards in business? Maybe for Annas family. Is there a controversy about reciprocal card sending? Annas daughter recently received a fun but ptoentioanlly ddangerous toy for her birthday. Anna and Chef Plum discuss the most dangerous toys from their own childhoods! Everyone knows not to talk about politics around the Thanksgiving table. Anna and Chef Plum try to eliminate more touchy subjects. For everyone feeling adventurous, Anna asks Chef Plum what the best, safest way to fry a turkey this season is! Couples Court: Denise and Steve are pregnant with their first baby and don’t live near much family. She’s almost 37 weeks. His boss just informed him that he needs to do a quick three-day trip to Chicago for work to meet with a client and he said yes. She is furious. He says that she’s not due for three weeks, babies rarely come early. And it’s only three days! She’ll be fine and he’s not going to miss the birth. Is he wrong to go? Jeanine has a chance to win a Target gift card right in time for the holidays! All she has to do is win a round of Thanksgiving-themed Heads Up with Anna and Chef Plum.