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Thanksgiving Traditions: North vs. South

While we can’t support all Southern culinary traditions wholeheartedly (does everything have to be fried?), we will assert without a twinge of regret that a Southern Thanksgiving beats a Northern one, hands-down. Not only do Southerners not feel compelled to create a meal that unerringly honors the one our forefathers are said to have enjoyed, but they accept everyone’s contributions without reservation. As a result, the table groans with good (if unrelated) things, akin to a church potluck.

So, join us as we point out the distinctions between a Southern Thanksgiving and a Northern one, from side dishes to desserts to the main course. We may have a few biases, and you're welcome to disagree with our choices. But either way your opinion swings, you're sure to discover great traditions to stand behind, not to mention a slew of can't-beat recipes to try this year.

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Fall's Best Produce & Recipes (and the restaurants that serve them)

Autumn is upon us, complete with roadside stands selling bright orange pumpkins and grocery stores offering apple cider by the gallon. The air is crisper, leaves paint themselves in vibrant colors, and the wind dances across the land with the tell-tale sound of rustling leaves. Keeping with the theme, we take pleasure in seasonal menus featured at some of our favorite restaurants, which make the most of freshly picked fall fruits and vegetables. At 10Best, we’ve devoted ourselves to this one: Not only have we found the best recipes for just-ripe fall vegetables, but we've also scouted out the best restaurants offering fantastic of-the-season menus.

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Travel Tips: Getting a Passport

As with any government endeavor, getting a passport can be a daunting prospect. There are forms to fill out, documentation to obtain, circumstances to pin down, and rules to honor and obey. It’s a lot to face. Add in the detail-following, the extended process, and the necessity of national security, and it can almost result in inactivity. Nevertheless, a passport is mandatory if you expect to travel internationally, so the best thing to do is break down the various components and get moving.

Although the US Department of State website (http://travel.state.gov/passport/passport_1738.html) is the definitive resource on all things passport-related, 10Best can help you hit the high points and determine what needs to be done. The biggest considerations amid all the data-gathering are to make sure that you acquire and provide all of the paperwork requested and that you plan in advance – obtaining a passport is not about immediate gratification. Take things a step at a time, and you’ll be exploring the world before long!

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Outdoor Dining: Enjoy Summer Before It Ends

As distressing as the pronouncement is to hear, summer is coming to a close and, with it, the freedom of warm-weather play. In these waning weeks of the season, make the most of al fresco dining. We're showing off a clutch of our favorite restaurants that offer great terraces or incredible views. Better yet, they're set along the water, upping the ante on a terrific combination of fantastic food and spectacular vistas.

Make them a destination tonight, or consider them for a farewell-to-summer dinner. To help you with the seasonal transition, we're also sharing flavor-packed recipes that you can prepare on your own grill. At home and away, 10Best has you covered!

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Brice's Travel Essentials

An inveterate traveler, 10Best CEO Brice Bay regularly hits the road for much of each month, attending business meetings, participating in industry conventions, and scouting out new opportunities. With such a hectic schedule, he's learned through experience and by necessity how to get the most out of his time and how to travel smartly.

For this installment of Brice’s packing tips, check out the ten essential items that he never leaves behind. They may seem straightforward, but thanks to years of packing and traveling experience, Brice knows that these takealongs ensure smooth journeys and minimal stress. For more details on his clothing tips, take a look at his packing checklist.

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