It would be because Marc Audet accidentally broke off the outside plumbing fixture and had to turn off all the water to the house and I can’t even start a loaf of bread without water.

SO how are YOUR preparations going?

Here is the menu I decided on which I will hopefully be finishing up shortly…

Hot Artichoke and Spinach Dip with Lavash

Maple Glazed Roast Turkey

Sage Stuffing

Gravy

Mashed Potatoes

Sweet Potato Casserole

Brussels Sprouts with Lemon and Pistachio

Green Bean Casserole ( YOU kno w the one)

Red Jello Salad (You have to be from the midwest to understand that jello is not a dessert…it is a SALAD)

Fruit Salad (mixed fruit with marshmallows and creme fraiche, lightly sweetened)

Potato Rolls

Whole Wheat Rolls

Cranberry Sauce (Erin is making it)

Pumpkin Pie

Praline Cheesecake (not sure..I may try to make a coconut praline cheesecake..I am still deciding)

The Daring Bakers Challenge which YOU can’t know what it is yet…

Chocolate Earl Grey Truffles

Starbucks Thanksgiving Blend Coffee

Earl Grey Tea

Lipton Caramel Truffle Tea

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I looked at the calendar and I was amazed.

Oh my gosh! It will be Thanksgiving  in about a month!  I am usually so prepared but this year has absolutely been insane!

So, have you begun to plan your Thanksgiving menu yet? If not we better get started!

Just wanted to remind you about some Thanksgiving-friendly posts from last year that may help…

Step By StepGuide to Preparing a Turkey has pictures for every step! I worked with the bird with one hand and took pictures with the other!

25 Best Pies for Thanksgiving need I say more?

Cooking with Kids-Cranberry Sauce

10 Easy Thanksgiving Recipes that Kids can Make

Make Ahead Buttermilk Dinner Rolls

Make Ahead Bourbon Spiced Sweet Potatoes

Sauteed Lemon Brussels Sprouts with Pistachios

There are others on site…but these are some of the best, I think, for a tradtional Thanksgiving with a gourmet twist.

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