Gearing Up For Thanksgiving

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I gotta lay it all out there for you. I have guidelines when it comes to holidays. And for me? Comfort is found in my traditions. It’s a couple of weeks before Thanksgiving (how’d THAT happen) and so Turkey day is on my mind.

One of my biggest guidelines is NO December holidays until we’re firmly past Thanksgiving. So I’ll have to save my crazy list of rules for the most famous of December holidays a little later.

Thanksgiving is one of my most comforting holidays. You have the food, the family, not a lot of commitments to parties, and no gifts to shop for. You can light a fire and snuggle up with your loved ones while the tryptophan does its work.

This year my original plans fell through, but I’m seizing the opportunity. My parents were originally going to try to come up, so being an optimist I made plans for a fantabulous meal. Since they just couldn’t make it I have decided to bring some of that comfort to those who might not have it this year. I’ve done this for other holidays and have had such fun. I’m opening my home to extended friends that have nowhere to go this year. Usually when I have done this it also turns out that someone else’s plans fall through at the last-minute and the group ends up way bigger than original, and bigger is always fun. I make too much food anyway.

You know you want to eat this menu:

• Herb Butter Roasted Turkey
• Sourdough, Wild Mushroom, and Bacon Dressing (normally I actually stuff the bird, but this year I’m making an exception)
• Sweet Potato Gratin
• Creamed Kale with Crispy Shallots
• Cranberry, Fig, and Pinot Noir Chutney
• Pumpkin Bread Pudding with Spicy Caramel Apple Sauce

All that deliciousness will be in my mouth in two weeks.  I found it through Bobby Flay’s Bar Americain cookbook and I can’t wait.

What brings you comfort this Thanksgiving?

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