Microsoft announces the Thanksgiving collection for Windows Phone

Thanksgiving is only two days away. Across America, people have begun thawing out their turkeys in preparation of the big meal. Yes, the carcass of a slaughtered bird is being prepared for consumption, as is the custom. While the traditions of the holiday go back hundreds of years, there is no reason that modern technology cannot be utilized to improve upon it. Today, Microsoft announces the best Thanksgiving apps for Windows Phone.

"With T-minus two days to Thanksgiving 2013 here in the US, many people are double-checking shopping lists and firing up their stoves for a lazy day of holiday feasting, family, and football.  That’s where our newly updated Thanksgiving collection for Windows Phone comes in: it’s full of apps to help organize, upgrade and generally ease your plans for the big day", says Michael Stroh of Microsoft.

Stroh further explains, "the collection spotlights some of my favorite kitchen companions including All Recipes, Everyday Food, and Big Oven -- plus a bunch of others to keep you entertained while you digest".

Including the aforementioned selection, there are sixteen apps in total, which can be downloaded here. While most of the apps are cooking related, such as Betty Crocker and Cooking Timer, there is also a game called Chicken Invaders 4 Thanksgiving. So even if you don't need your Windows Phone to cook your meal, you can use it to distract your children while you do.

Are you celebrating Thanksgiving on Thursday? If so, try these apps and tell me how you like them in the comments.