Grateful for Doritos

Hosted by Evan Kleiman Nov. 22, 2008 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.

Music break: Girl From Uganda by Les Baxter

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Credits

Host:

Evan Kleiman

Producers:

Bob Carlson, Jennifer Ferro, Thea Chaloner, Candace Moyer, Connie Alvarez, Holly Tarson, Harriet Ells

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