With Thanksgiving right around the bend, it only seemed fitting to select a cornucopia of seasonal apps to share. Whether you’re planning the perfect dinner party or just looking forward to riding out a tryptophan-induced food coma on the couch, check out these five Thanksgiving themed apps.
5. Madden NFL 11:
Though the Bengals and Jets will take the field Thanksgiving evening, you can set up your own pre-game skirmish with this great app from EA. If you’re a fan of the Madden franchise on home consoles and have never experienced it on iOS, you owe it to yourself to give this app a try. With great graphics optimized around the iPhone 4’s Retina display, the game looks great. Even more fun, however, are the play mechanics. Taking full advantage of Apple’s multi-touch technology, players can manage both offense and defense with simple gestures. $4.99
4. In the Kitchen:
This official app from Food Network places thousands of recipes from the network’s stars at your fingertips. Featuring chefs such as Guy Fieri, Paula Deen, Alton Brown, Bobby Flay, and several more, the app provides quick access to recipes in a well designed interface. Currently, the app includes a Thanksgiving 2010 section which is full of great recipes for the upcoming holiday. The app also includes a helpful shopping list and a handful of useful kitchen tools. $1.99
3. Mixologist: Drink Recipes:
Entertain your guests in style this Thanksgiving with this useful drink recipes app. With nearly 8,000 recipes, it sports one of the largest catalogs in the App Store. The interface is well organized, and it is fairly easy to find the drink you’re looking for. The Liquor Cabinet feature is especially useful. By entering all the liquor and mixer types you have on hand, the app will present you with a range of possible cocktails. $0.99
2. Big Buck Hunter Pro:
The popular arcade/bar game rears its antlers on iOS. Though the game centers around deer, for an additional $1.99, users can download the “Moose Adventure” which includes a turkey hunting mini game. If you plan to acquire your own turkey this holiday, this game provides some great training… ok, not really. $0.99
1. TV Guide Mobile:
Whether it’s tuning into the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade or catching the big game, this app provides an accurate and up-to-date listing of your local cable channels. Upon launching the app for the first time simply input your zip code and select the appropriate service. You can your save favorite shows, and even set a customized channel list. FREE