I am planning for a small gathering on Thanksgiving this year. It doesn’t need to be fancy but I would love to try some new recipes. I’m craving something “en croute” as a main course and maybe a dessert covered in caramel!

I sometimes use Pinterest for meal planning and decided to create a board for Thanksgiving this year.


I do have a few favorites that usually find their way to the table too. Here are a few things that I have made and loved in the past:

Mushroom gravy
Sweet potato casserole
Stuffing
Pumpkin gingerbread with spiced buttercream
Braised tempeh Wellingtons
Roasted Brussels sprouts
Persimmon apple breakfast cake

What are you having?

A fall photo series: Each day during the month of November I will be posting something that I am thankful for along with a photo or two. I invite you to join me by posting a link to your blog, Instagram, or Facebook page in the comments.

Day 15:

I am thankful for our local libraries (we have 3 in Roseville), where I can even check out audio and Kindle books. I spent a little time in this lovely sunny spot today.

A fall photo series: Each day during the month of November I will be posting something that I am thankful for along with a photo or two. I invite you to join me by posting a link to your blog, Instagram, or Facebook page in the comments.

Day 14:

I am in love with the way that my kids sit down every day with a box of markers, a bottle of glue, a roll of tape- whatever supplies they can get their hands on, and make stuff just because they want to.

A fall photo series: Each day during the month of November I will be posting something that I am thankful for along with a photo or two. I invite you to join me by posting a link to your blog, Instagram, or Facebook page in the comments.

Day 13:

I am so, so thankful for my husband, best friend, and partner in everything. My life is better every day because of you. xoxo

A fall photo series: Each day during the month of November I will be posting something that I am thankful for along with a photo or two. I invite you to join me by posting a link to your blog, Instagram, or Facebook page in the comments.

Day 12:

Today I am thankful for massages, sweatpants, dark chocolate, and flannel sheets. That is how my day ended and it was exactly what I needed. Goodnight.

A fall photo series: Each day during the month of November I will be posting something that I am thankful for along with a photo or two. I invite you to join me by posting a link to your blog, Instagram, or Facebook page in the comments.

Day 11:

I am thankful for the access that I have to so many wonderful foods, farmers markets, recipes, and online inspiration so that I can feed my family healthy and delicious foods.


PS: The recipe for this yummy bean soup can be found here!

A fall photo series: Each day during the month of November I will be posting something that I am thankful for along with a photo or two. I invite you to join me by posting a link to your blog, Instagram, or Facebook page in the comments.

Day 10:

I am grateful to all who have served and who are currently serving our country. Thank you for your bravery.