Back from vacation, I suddenly realized that Thanksgiving is next week! I have much to do this weekend.
I hope that you have a wonderful Thanksgiving.
- The fires in CA have been devastating. Here are some organizations that help fire victims.
- This New York Times article, with suggestions of how to help fire victims, includes a reminder that we should always research the organizations before donating. The article mentions that Charity Navigator is a good tool to use for that research.
- Get into the true spirit of Thanksgiving by doing a good deed — I’m getting some good ideas from this video.
- The First Thanksgiving is a wonderful story of a Syrian refugee cooking her first Thanksgiving dinner. It sounds delicious!
- Looking for Thanksgiving food ideas? Here are some recipes that caught my attention:
- Dukkah Spiced Yogurt Dip
- Sweet Potato Avocado Tartare
- Eric Korsh’s Farm Lettuces Salad with Dill Vinaigrette
- Garlic-Aioli Roasted Turkey with Lemon-Parsley Au Jus
- Skillet Stuffing with Sausage and Mushrooms
- Hasselback Butternut Squash with Bay Leaves
- Kale and Olive Oil Mashed Potatoes
- Roasted Cauliflower with Pumpkin Seeds, Brown Butter and Lime
- Citrus-Pomegranate Relish
- Apple Cardamom Oat Crumble
- Cranberry-Lime Pie
- Spending an amazing weekend in Los Angeles.
- Goodness: Congratulations to #Houston19!
About the photo: Gourds at a local farm stand.