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Good Food

Doritos for Thanksgiving

Hosted by Evan Kleiman Nov. 25, 2010 Food & Drink

Dietician Carol Meerschaert creates new Thanksgiving traditions by letting her kids design the holiday menu. The children choose foods they are thankful for.

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Credits

Host:

Evan Kleiman

Producers:

Harriet Ells, Bob Carlson, Gillian Ferguson, Candace Moyer, Connie Alvarez, Laryl Garcia

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