All My Thanksgiving Recipes, Worksheets, Photos & Tables

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.mywell-being.com/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/Jenny-%20Whole%20table.jpeg?itok=JVVDufv-" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" border="0" class="media-image attr__typeof__foaf:Image img__fid__225381 img__view_mode__media_large attr__format__media_large" height="480" src="http://www.mywell-being.com/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/Jenny-%20Whole%20table.jpeg?itok=JVVDufv-" width="320" /></a><span style="font-size: small;">This is a post I share every year, and each year I update it with some of the new recipes I've added  - Hello, Kale Salad and Petite Pecan Pies.  I've also included the link to my Thanksgiving Planning Worksheets (below) to help you with your scheduling for the week... it is "go" time for those of you hosting! </span><br /><br />It is always fun putting this post together - all of my Thanksgiving recipes and posts from the last 5 years.  I love seeing how my photography and style has evolved.  Somethings haven't changed, like Baked Brie with Pecans being the best appetizer for Thanksgiving, and the BEST Turkey recipe that starts with a bottle of white wine and a pound of butter : ) Hope you enjoy and it helps you prepare for the big day.<br /><br />Even though we're not hosting this year (big house update coming tomorrow or wednesday!), we have a busy week making teachers' gifts for school, gifts for my work helpers, gathering flowers for centerpieces and getting ready for a holiday packed weekend.  This weekend marks the start of the most wonderful time of the year.  The old "kids" (as in me, my sister, brother and our husbands/girlfriends) going to the Mizzou football game, heading to the Christmas tree farm and Emma having fun with her "best" cousin, as she calls them.  I can't wait  :) </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilToN1-j6MjFASJii2rI6dZcV0RWOYOU4Ddmfl2auuUNvve41Ez58-9KuKl-OJAxiwvXNplxQBaJzQijVRFq8m2LxsmRj-zA1aIAqrS2Bc8EbAAN4UmmF9sL5Ly3Lu29UyMxf6rtucxdYS/s1600/Preview_of_Thanksgiving_Worksheet_.gif" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="494" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilToN1-j6MjFASJii2rI6dZcV0RWOYOU4Ddmfl2auuUNvve41Ez58-9KuKl-OJAxiwvXNplxQBaJzQijVRFq8m2LxsmRj-zA1aIAqrS2Bc8EbAAN4UmmF9sL5Ly3Lu29UyMxf6rtucxdYS/s1600/Preview_of_Thanksgiving_Worksheet_.gif" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Here is a link to download my <a href="http://mad.ly/signups/124324/join">Thanksgiving Worksheets</a>.  They will help you go on autopilot for the day so you can enjoy yourself and know that everything will be perfectly timed... or at least most things.   You will be prompted to add your email before the lists download, just FYI.  This adds you to my email list so you can stay updated on new posts and specials I have for the store.  I'm trying to decide what I'll be doing for Black Friday... any ideas?!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: black; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFt397v9YNwFmDhiEupG_sEUFK0w3bVBcndfXbMHHw5GllpseN_enjIhPaRXEywlaau1HN9t2AZ2zWvGpLlSyXv3HF9vwVRlD0R09jt6meuKTC9MXISSXKq-E8xGl35P1E8NBIibBtgCo/s1600/IMG_7964.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFt397v9YNwFmDhiEupG_sEUFK0w3bVBcndfXbMHHw5GllpseN_enjIhPaRXEywlaau1HN9t2AZ2zWvGpLlSyXv3HF9vwVRlD0R09jt6meuKTC9MXISSXKq-E8xGl35P1E8NBIibBtgCo/s640/IMG_7964.JPG" width="640" /></a></span></div><div style="color: black;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /><a href="http://jennysteffens.blogspot.com/2011/11/baked-brie-caramelized-pecans-in-puff.html" target="_blank">Baked Brie with Caramelized Pecans in Puff Pastry served with Apples </a></span></div><div style="color: black;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjabHJ5g_PbHJFx_9HMVM6tVwM4oTa1IlhU2rFLpJ6z-4Stwc6hnqIctjp-U2ZM2vstouYuD3LpyKfdm4PaKHlR6-jUEVfK45CGUSYYRsemeWQG5UQP8Nja4WF0KGJc7kkMrED7a83brgzt/s1600/kale-salad.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjabHJ5g_PbHJFx_9HMVM6tVwM4oTa1IlhU2rFLpJ6z-4Stwc6hnqIctjp-U2ZM2vstouYuD3LpyKfdm4PaKHlR6-jUEVfK45CGUSYYRsemeWQG5UQP8Nja4WF0KGJc7kkMrED7a83brgzt/s1600/kale-salad.jpg" width="266" /></a></div><a href="http://jennysteffens.blogspot.com/search/label/Salad">Kale, Pumpkin Seed, Apple & Cranberry Salad</a><br /><br />This is what I'm making for our Thanksgiving at Mike's parents house - we had it earlier this Fall (when this photo was taken...) and they've requested it for Thanksgiving.  Always nice to have something fresh and crunchy in addition to such an indulgent meal.</div><h3 class="post-title entry-title" itemprop="name" style="color: black; font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: small;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEeI9sfg1eZJVFWifi7LUSWFfHrKLifgZBikhe_jzttF0h8bvSU9ViFDTxbbAdo-OWJYBb1eT41_WSDM43-DhjBSub9RZ591mft6CK8oVd-7Wxl_MH0BNDz5ZTRviBoZJ_o6KGjDfZgKs/s640/IMG_8249.JPG" width="640" /> </span></h3><h3 class="post-title entry-title" itemprop="name" style="color: black; font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://jennysteffens.blogspot.com/2010/11/holidays-entertaining-thanksgiving_4099.html">Thanksgiving Planner | Traditional Herb Stuffing Recipe | Sage & Thyme Dressing Recipe</a></span><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></h3><div style="color: black;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div style="color: black;"><span style="font-size: small;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhc30cDS04gMS8HikLi7lftx98yo0EcOOTzWfOK_dCb61UAPFrFxPDAbAA3WSgqyhnDj4DvpLOdfASqwz7M_VAA0RSSnbxnShAH44ksrkzceJlffF-viKfA8wM6z_sLVHLKT9otz2Ol4hhT/s1600/IMG_2663.jpg" width="640" /></span></div><div style="color: black;"><br /></div><div style="color: black;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://jennysteffens.blogspot.com/2013/10/bacon-braised-green-beans.html">Bacon Braised Green Beans</a></span><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHJu5Lm4McTfH0Jg34IS9qniNRfTRdJq4AivzlLCtRTuGTYKvlTEW-BBhLHBlL3ZGgn2C44JBH8Ks3m-cTluHmDt5x0MTJ0EdgmJ_vW7Y2dZfgjzIqoETeHGQ95XVenVEn1V8nyFzO4hhx/s1600/IMG_9005.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHJu5Lm4McTfH0Jg34IS9qniNRfTRdJq4AivzlLCtRTuGTYKvlTEW-BBhLHBlL3ZGgn2C44JBH8Ks3m-cTluHmDt5x0MTJ0EdgmJ_vW7Y2dZfgjzIqoETeHGQ95XVenVEn1V8nyFzO4hhx/s1600/IMG_9005.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><h3 class="post-title entry-title" itemprop="name" style="color: black; font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: small;"> </span><a href="http://jennysteffens.blogspot.com/2012/01/best-mashed-potatoes-potato-ricer.html" style="font-size: medium;">The Best Classic Mashed Potatoes | Potato Ricer</a></h3><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: black; text-align: center;">This is what I'm making for my Mom's Thanksgiving - I'm making them ahead of time and we'll bake them to reheat.   She's having a crowd of 14 Adults and 7 kids, so I think I'm going to make 15 pounds to make sure we have lots of leftovers... I better start peeling potatoes today.   She's having all of our cousins from her side of the family, just like we used to when we were kids, but haven't done in almost 5 years since we all started having kids.  I'm excited for the house to be buzzing and kids to be everywhere like old times.  </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: black; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="color: black;"><span style="clear: left; float: left; font-size: small; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRrB2J6BIXwTneN9OBABjqKuxIVXeo11mlL59Ug5etgK7xkcCJW-aQakvbtFzuovmhh6HXoNE2peAcAoG_ZsVLEJAR9D_3VY9poWqNSmEjoJqcoRU8LZ1Ja5a9cu30AUtqAxLMqBkCSKax/s640/IMG_2695.jpg" width="300" /> </span></div><h3 class="post-title entry-title" itemprop="name" style="color: black; font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://jennysteffens.blogspot.com/2010/11/holidays-entertaining-thanksgiving_17.html">Holidays | Entertaining | Thanksgiving Planner | Countdown Day 9 | Roasted Turkey & Gravy Recipes</a></span></h3><span style="color: black; font-size: small;"><a href="http://jennysteffens.blogspot.com/2011/11/chive-smashed-potatoes-for-thanksgiving.html"></a></span><span style="text-align: center;">One thing that I highly recommend, is trying the Turkey recipe I have posted from Martha Stewart.  We stared using this method a couple of years ago and everyone goes crazy over it.  You stuff the bird with lemon, garlic, thyme, and sage, then baste it with a mixture of a bottle of chardonnay and 4 sticks of butter.  It makes the most unbelievable pan drippings for gravy.  Turkey is usually a little bland, but this recipe makes it amazing.</span><br /><br /><div style="color: black;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNZ3vo7dy4jKX85e7RmZOqc47DQL9TUixgOX2Eg41mRKCLuTgKZitGbN-fCF3cnMtT9Gt8TuKJOUXhNXNBdrnUNrgB8DvbszL5Q_I9kIRyKAPdbytFOf1jM0oWeNY6bMo1ZV4ARZgMe7Ta/s1600/IMG_8282.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNZ3vo7dy4jKX85e7RmZOqc47DQL9TUixgOX2Eg41mRKCLuTgKZitGbN-fCF3cnMtT9Gt8TuKJOUXhNXNBdrnUNrgB8DvbszL5Q_I9kIRyKAPdbytFOf1jM0oWeNY6bMo1ZV4ARZgMe7Ta/s640/IMG_8282.JPG" width="640" /></a></span><br /><h3 class="post-title entry-title" itemprop="name" style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://jennysteffens.blogspot.com/2012/11/leaf-topped-apple-cranberry-cobbler.html">Leaf Topped Apple & Cranberry Cobbler with Orange Zest, Cinnamon & Nutmeg</a></span></h3></div><br /><h3 class="post-title entry-title" itemprop="name" style="color: black; font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></h3><h3 class="post-title entry-title" itemprop="name" style="color: black; font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></h3><h3 class="post-title entry-title" itemprop="name" style="color: black; font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></h3><h3 class="post-title entry-title" itemprop="name" style="color: black; font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: small;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwjlf7ziqn3I68FhCfsbubCiVeQw3AOvIw_yWccujyTlaj0seJtZvVgxZDC8DgpIfoSuNPomay_mXMk5JsRtLpdvpXJL3FvavvDsNS6joR_LSZUHdO5k6LKUzIaGINxJiXe2tL40WelHJA/s640/IMG_8257.JPG" width="640" /> </span></h3><h3 class="post-title entry-title" itemprop="name" style="color: black; font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://jennysteffens.blogspot.com/2012/11/pecan-tart-new-twist-on-classic-pecan.html">Pecan Tart | A New Twist on a Classic Pecan Pie Recipe</a></span></h3><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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Wheat Centerpiece | Grosgrain Ribbon | Stationary | Kraft Loaf Pans </a></span></h3><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXSg435ijt4jG8yfqdNRx7g1cVJdnws7COU0WH-oyIFxF1UfPy_QOhTEmWrX9BfzdhwU3_cEQsqo8Nxp2V4-wEboEhpSYaXqZftHGLuf310eG66H6soJettcGmQLP094m5ls-7bDhpLi_I/s1600/IMG_5821.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXSg435ijt4jG8yfqdNRx7g1cVJdnws7COU0WH-oyIFxF1UfPy_QOhTEmWrX9BfzdhwU3_cEQsqo8Nxp2V4-wEboEhpSYaXqZftHGLuf310eG66H6soJettcGmQLP094m5ls-7bDhpLi_I/s1600/IMG_5821.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><h3 class="post-title entry-title" itemprop="name" style="font-weight: normal;">Enjoy this week of planning - my favorite part of Thanksgiving... getting everything ready!</h3><div>Jenny</div><span style="font-size: small;"></span><span style="font-size: small;"></span><br /><div style="color: black;"></div>

All My Thanksgiving Recipes, Worksheets, Photos & Tables

This is a post I share every year, and each year I update it with some of the new recipes I've added  - Hello, Kale Salad and Petite Pec...

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Sausage, Thyme & Mushroom Dressing

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdCnPJjTeyR7j2Eflz2pKpNzvXiz1f_5HovwYstcYxwdTij9pbVbpkkIT109I57oKNTwnwlVsFDwAjMV51to7PHGUIAl9IB65MNAda7iMk7WUBMV1G99kTOGMHOdOZQLu1mX2-1ZMG6GNm/s1600/IMG_4078.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdCnPJjTeyR7j2Eflz2pKpNzvXiz1f_5HovwYstcYxwdTij9pbVbpkkIT109I57oKNTwnwlVsFDwAjMV51to7PHGUIAl9IB65MNAda7iMk7WUBMV1G99kTOGMHOdOZQLu1mX2-1ZMG6GNm/s1600/IMG_4078.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />I was just thinking about what I should make this weekend for my Grandma's family Thanksgiving, and I thought about this yummy Sausage Stuffing from last year... it might make a repeat appearance!<br /><br />......<br /><br />Last Sunday we got together for "Thanksgiving" with my Grandma's family - extended family.  My Grandma came from a family of 8 brothers and sisters.  Every year they (along with their children, their children's children, and so on...) get together for a family reunion in the church basement for a potluck Thanksgiving dinner.  Now, it is a great time for us to see our cousins and for our kids to play together.<br /><br />Last year I brought a chocolate meringue pie.  This year, I decided to go the savory route and put a new spin on traditional stuffing/dressing by adding sausage.  I loved the extra spice and flavor it added.  Since turkey can sometimes be a little bland, this is the perfect way to add real flavor to the Thanksgiving plate.<br /><br />*Note, this photo was pre-baking.  We had to mad-dash out the door as soon as it was done, so I forgot to take a picture.  The end result was nicely browned on top and moist inside.<br /><br /><span style="font-size: medium;">Sausage, Herb & Mushroom Dressing</span> (serves 8-10)<i></i><br /><br />1 pound of sausage <br />16 cups of sourdough bread cubes, 1-inch<br />1 stick of butter<br />2 cups of yellow onions, 1/2 inch dice<br />1 cup of celery, 1/2 inch dice<br />2 cups of mushrooms, sliced<br />2 tablespoons of flat-leaf parsley, chopped<br />2 tablespoons of thyme, minced<br />6 sage leaves, julienned <br />1 tablespoon of sea salt<br />1 tablespoon of pepper<br />3 cups of chicken stock (plus more, depending on bread)<br />2 eggs<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4DOfoRsop4IBa9fhFj4VuD58iG0R-fkp0oFae404iwYNX-72lpeEsNDHt3id2aiq1y6c6TerySgWzrPkk8s6w9FAa9LbfhGnpoYK0kIw4B1szwL41nNNZgeJKQenwEZZKzAYBJeD0jY2j/s1600/IMG_4073.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4DOfoRsop4IBa9fhFj4VuD58iG0R-fkp0oFae404iwYNX-72lpeEsNDHt3id2aiq1y6c6TerySgWzrPkk8s6w9FAa9LbfhGnpoYK0kIw4B1szwL41nNNZgeJKQenwEZZKzAYBJeD0jY2j/s1600/IMG_4073.JPG" width="640" /></a> <br /><br />Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.  Toast bread on a baking sheet for 6 minutes. <br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtzseK0Vp4piMQ6Pw9bXjCZJ0a0gYutY2SyeETU_c712R3ev-fxW7MZN5j9piPLGEp60nH8GSs5vu4qZi4Ka1ErCQPARIWATcuTf8-qo2wcxmH3FAkVR_oXZptX-_6YyxKHNzbODKZtX26/s1600/IMG_4070.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtzseK0Vp4piMQ6Pw9bXjCZJ0a0gYutY2SyeETU_c712R3ev-fxW7MZN5j9piPLGEp60nH8GSs5vu4qZi4Ka1ErCQPARIWATcuTf8-qo2wcxmH3FAkVR_oXZptX-_6YyxKHNzbODKZtX26/s1600/IMG_4070.JPG" width="640" /></a> <br /><br />Brown sausage, remove from fat and drain on a paper towel. <br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrtE7080zfqgwnFytKK-GcHYbFqTZgRgK4WtnPq-XAX5KpqA-2m8tve7n-0KvEYALM4eUajPNQ_AMA21PXbmk5CfgQDE5PQOELQv47rlEIne0AbhulJ3WWpOgq6bI6guHLZy898iBKB_7J/s1600/IMG_4072.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrtE7080zfqgwnFytKK-GcHYbFqTZgRgK4WtnPq-XAX5KpqA-2m8tve7n-0KvEYALM4eUajPNQ_AMA21PXbmk5CfgQDE5PQOELQv47rlEIne0AbhulJ3WWpOgq6bI6guHLZy898iBKB_7J/s1600/IMG_4072.JPG" width="640" /></a><br /><br />Meanwhile, in a large saute pan, melt the butter and saute the onions, celery, mushrooms with parsley, thyme, sage and salt & pepper for 10 minutes until they begin to soften. <br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeh3py1RSMAorElB-7-4xL_DdGR__9I7JPGG_89bf8_aawl6Si1srYSjBjucC_g22bu6ccxfhn8nI983KZBQJRAjVxuYvFmGI41-CD4So1lg3F43GC6lUxygQNidfg5c50-92tGKD_uNjC/s1600/IMG_4075.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeh3py1RSMAorElB-7-4xL_DdGR__9I7JPGG_89bf8_aawl6Si1srYSjBjucC_g22bu6ccxfhn8nI983KZBQJRAjVxuYvFmGI41-CD4So1lg3F43GC6lUxygQNidfg5c50-92tGKD_uNjC/s1600/IMG_4075.JPG" width="640" /></a> <br /><br />Place sausage, vegetable mixture and bread cubes in a large mixing bowl.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixibF10L2Rd0irhEC37jvmWqI36olj5_PGnlA5uB53ZJBGJGzutVIXgtR9xh2CS4QbwB7ixhE5fNaGnQRUtlnUEkptp9jO3oQQ0Y9H9M7Qh_iAAgn410C53UGwjwlZreH1TUC3_mCtCJaf/s1600/IMG_4074.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; 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Sausage, Thyme & Mushroom Dressing

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Last Hurrah for Thanksgiving! Free Gift : "We Are Thankful For" Tags

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQdTtSzXiBBn1LAZ2gx1_yZkUofFI-vem4JLdRVwDLNa9kwOnie4w_6Ht4Rm-E6HpWol1hlZ1Dug-Aarh8WncZJ7SZJLg4pR4k2EQzurjHLaNRLX0SEEVEXIV3QQTJNKAT4yxMLK6LrJLh/s1600/IMG_5808.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQdTtSzXiBBn1LAZ2gx1_yZkUofFI-vem4JLdRVwDLNa9kwOnie4w_6Ht4Rm-E6HpWol1hlZ1Dug-Aarh8WncZJ7SZJLg4pR4k2EQzurjHLaNRLX0SEEVEXIV3QQTJNKAT4yxMLK6LrJLh/s1600/IMG_5808.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-h4uGryTekf9OA7kQWgmxJiGUQDNVq5eODHwmNuUOeDEHIOwg7FBesljT3gPvCcwwm0J3JMFHiX-8kWJhp23VNjos_Q15JHLbzy_vwgQ7SXElHglBAVcRsRgQX6ygDWrcJoIEHjndUKzb/s1600/IMG_6059.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-h4uGryTekf9OA7kQWgmxJiGUQDNVq5eODHwmNuUOeDEHIOwg7FBesljT3gPvCcwwm0J3JMFHiX-8kWJhp23VNjos_Q15JHLbzy_vwgQ7SXElHglBAVcRsRgQX6ygDWrcJoIEHjndUKzb/s1600/IMG_6059.jpg" width="426" /></a></div>There is one week before Thanksgiving... which means, tomorrow is the last day to order anything you need fore Thanksgiving.  Because of the store, I feel like I've skipped ahead a little personally, so I'm so excited to actually get out our Thanksgiving goodies (again) and set the table.  <br /><br />As a little Thanksgiving gift to you, I'm giving away my <a href="http://everyday-occasions.myshopify.com/products/we-are-thankful-for-folded-cards">"We Are Thankful For" cards</a> today and tomorrow - free!  While supplies last, of course.  Please only order 1 or 2 per order to allow enough for everyone that still needs these for Thanksgiving.<br /><br />If you're not hosting Thanksgiving, then that means you'll need a Hostess Gift - a great hostess gift, because hosting Thanksgiving is a lot of work : )  Here are some of my favorite and lovely gift ideas.<br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4r_kiA5NYcNETjIDRHjlbGA7p3srFXREV1AAxnGUT0lOuFiTRBQFqGAOHSvadfT6KUWXSEbj-UNCMvJtEx-3N9E01vIpItr19s8i1wsc2ZAYHi8axDkumZTpOsvgIrOx10IFvflwhsABZ/s1600/IMG_5953.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4r_kiA5NYcNETjIDRHjlbGA7p3srFXREV1AAxnGUT0lOuFiTRBQFqGAOHSvadfT6KUWXSEbj-UNCMvJtEx-3N9E01vIpItr19s8i1wsc2ZAYHi8axDkumZTpOsvgIrOx10IFvflwhsABZ/s1600/IMG_5953.jpg" width="426" /></a><br />I love giving really nice <a href="http://everyday-occasions.myshopify.com/collections/linens">Tea Towels</a>.  Everyone needs them - especially ones as pretty as these.   The neutral colors are perfect for this time of year... and every other time of year. <br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisvwpYKICRHEYisOSDiL0jlyl5qCpS5mxNo-N_l43nY3wDdySyNH1rlM-FuooeL1xlGi-iiB-6aCWDhpYYycCacgV2rLaDAQXCRLoiXddnzTx7VcuD6hVHwFC_DSbiq7UW9UXwsjjHfMbP/s1600/IMG_6055.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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Last Hurrah for Thanksgiving! Free Gift : "We Are Thankful For" Tags

There is one week before Thanksgiving... which means, tomorrow is the last day to order anything you need fore Thanksgiving.  Because of the...

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Repost : Pecan Tart | A New Twist on a Classic Pecan Pie Recipe

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwjlf7ziqn3I68FhCfsbubCiVeQw3AOvIw_yWccujyTlaj0seJtZvVgxZDC8DgpIfoSuNPomay_mXMk5JsRtLpdvpXJL3FvavvDsNS6joR_LSZUHdO5k6LKUzIaGINxJiXe2tL40WelHJA/s1600/IMG_8257.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwjlf7ziqn3I68FhCfsbubCiVeQw3AOvIw_yWccujyTlaj0seJtZvVgxZDC8DgpIfoSuNPomay_mXMk5JsRtLpdvpXJL3FvavvDsNS6joR_LSZUHdO5k6LKUzIaGINxJiXe2tL40WelHJA/s640/IMG_8257.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><a class="pin-it-button" count-layout="horizontal" href="http://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fjennysteffens.blogspot.comhttp%3A%2F%2Fjennysteffens.blogspot.com%2F2012%2F11%2Fpecan-tart-new-twist-on-classic-pecan.html%2F2012%2F05%2Fbaking-pantry-in-cabinet.html&media=http%3A%2F%2F2.bp.blogspot.com%2F-oqBwZIgx-FU%2FUKUppnZVKeI%2FAAAAAAAAOZo%2F46JXdNQRfmc%2Fs640%2FIMG_8267.jpg&description=Pecan%20Tart%20with%20Maple%20Leaves%20for%20Thanksgiving%0A%0Ahttp%3A%2F%2Fjennysteffens.blogspot.com%2F2012%2F11%2Fpecan-tart-new-twist-on-classic-pecan.html"><img border="0" src="//assets.pinterest.com/images/PinExt.png" title="Pin It" /></a><br /><br /><br />It is not Thanksgiving without multiple dessert options. Everyone has a pumpkin pie, of course. Pecan is usually a close second. Instead of a second pie at the feast, I like to make something a little different, either <a href="http://jennysteffens.blogspot.com/2011/11/petite-deep-dish-pecan-pies-pie-recipes.html" target="_blank">Mini Deep Dish Pecan Pies</a> or this Pecan Tart.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMZ76mpbNQtnDE6ci7EWjPn6FMw-lnWAndPe5Pu39cDtEBRUjl-OqjR0skgnApp2kBLK0Ijq8BLLBB96cik4PiEmrdxy35rOOMJYiH3kooGByiiAhtJilHBQhHDToweXwx1LE5xUr7cpKI/s1600/IMG_8255.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMZ76mpbNQtnDE6ci7EWjPn6FMw-lnWAndPe5Pu39cDtEBRUjl-OqjR0skgnApp2kBLK0Ijq8BLLBB96cik4PiEmrdxy35rOOMJYiH3kooGByiiAhtJilHBQhHDToweXwx1LE5xUr7cpKI/s640/IMG_8255.JPG" width="640" /></a> <br /><br />Based on the <a href="http://www.barefootcontessa.com/recipes.aspx?RecipeID=130&S=0">Barefoot Contessa's recipe for Pecan Bars</a>, I altered it to make a tart.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1MKvN_b_3qh9JfNUdWndz1lxhG7zBK0NvTgF8vSp7mzTcGvohBdnlRfWrtTrPWXhHK2DlKzXi5gMy7SAIlUGLk7YB7kCDKLOo_neVlBiFsBBRLEx0t38RQhuy1F4ShZzE7i2EIieyoBVW/s1600/IMG_8263.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1MKvN_b_3qh9JfNUdWndz1lxhG7zBK0NvTgF8vSp7mzTcGvohBdnlRfWrtTrPWXhHK2DlKzXi5gMy7SAIlUGLk7YB7kCDKLOo_neVlBiFsBBRLEx0t38RQhuy1F4ShZzE7i2EIieyoBVW/s640/IMG_8263.JPG" width="640" /></a> <br /><br />I featured this recipe at my Thanksgiving Workshop and to make it even more festive, I added a maple leaf boarder from pie crust.  I just used store bought pie dough and cut out maple leaves with a cookie cutter.  Then, after I poured the pecan filling into the crust, I placed the dough cutouts around the boarder, then baked it as instructed. <br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhouwGFsfLCExeAe4pGNQAQrDGEF5J-BsUJrJwtaQeGY0wL86ORUCu6W80N4YCx8FNpDnokhoraGqTMU1-UWQVsQkMpg5avMaMSwj_9hH-Mqglxyr1kT37eQQ0BesIbGEIQKBB8EWL_TPPf/s1600/IMG_8267.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhouwGFsfLCExeAe4pGNQAQrDGEF5J-BsUJrJwtaQeGY0wL86ORUCu6W80N4YCx8FNpDnokhoraGqTMU1-UWQVsQkMpg5avMaMSwj_9hH-Mqglxyr1kT37eQQ0BesIbGEIQKBB8EWL_TPPf/s640/IMG_8267.jpg" width="425" /></a><span style="font-size: large;">Pecan Pie Tart</span><br /><i>with shortbread crust </i><br /><a class="pin-it-button" count-layout="horizontal" href="http://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fjennysteffens.blogspot.comhttp%3A%2F%2Fjennysteffens.blogspot.com%2F2012%2F11%2Fpecan-tart-new-twist-on-classic-pecan.html%2F2012%2F05%2Fbaking-pantry-in-cabinet.html&media=http%3A%2F%2F2.bp.blogspot.com%2F-oqBwZIgx-FU%2FUKUppnZVKeI%2FAAAAAAAAOZo%2F46JXdNQRfmc%2Fs640%2FIMG_8267.jpg&description=Pecan%20Tart%20with%20Maple%20Leaves%20for%20Thanksgiving%0A%0Ahttp%3A%2F%2Fjennysteffens.blogspot.com%2F2012%2F11%2Fpecan-tart-new-twist-on-classic-pecan.html"><img border="0" src="//assets.pinterest.com/images/PinExt.png" title="Pin It" /></a> <br /><br />Crust<br />12 tablespoons of butter (1 1/2 sticks) at room temp<br />1/4 cup granulated sugar<br />1 egg<br />1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract<br />1 1/2 cups flour<br /><br />Filling<br />12 tablespoons of butter (1 1/2) sticks of butter<br />1/3 cup of corn syrup (light or dark)<br />1 cup brown sugar, packed<br />1/4 cup heavy cream<br />2 cups pecans<br /><br />Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.<br /><br />For the crust, mix together butter and granulated sugar in mixer fitted with a paddle attachment. Add the egg and the vanilla. Add flour with the mixer on low speed until just combined. Press the dough into an ungreased tart pan making an edge around the outside. Flour your hands to make it easier to press into the pan. Bake for 10 minutes.<br /><br />For the filling, combine the butter, corn syrup, brown sugar in a saucepan. Cook over low heat until the butter is melted. Cook until bubbly - then let cook for 3 more minutes. Remove from the heat. Add heavy cream and pecans. Pour into the crust. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes. Cool. Refrigerate until cold before cutting with a hot knife. <script src="//assets.pinterest.com/js/pinit.js" type="text/javascript"></script>

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Thanksgiving Guide | Recipes, Tables, Easy Centerpieces & Photo Gallery

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiwXMaBwY77kM4xdBx6ZhFEObOonZzGTSs1zANJ2N_o4yTnXHrp-w79Cs_9oH0pycDo-un4tsUdW5CTdEnCH-9wRTfubSF1jpABonHSX_LTMuzfbD8pHxFDvvDOgj2YErVwqhqYdkmT7bg/s1600/Thanksgiving+Guide.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiwXMaBwY77kM4xdBx6ZhFEObOonZzGTSs1zANJ2N_o4yTnXHrp-w79Cs_9oH0pycDo-un4tsUdW5CTdEnCH-9wRTfubSF1jpABonHSX_LTMuzfbD8pHxFDvvDOgj2YErVwqhqYdkmT7bg/s1600/Thanksgiving+Guide.jpg" /></a></div><i><span style="font-size: large;">The Thanksgiving Guide</span></i><br /><br />I remember when I hosted my first Thanksgiving, at the time I owned a small catering company and had done countless dinner parties in my client's homes - it should have been easy!  However, I discovered Thanksgiving is an entirely new world of entertaining - so many traditions, recipe expectations, family favorites and requests.  Dad wants chocolate pie, Uncle Kevin wants Pecan, Jill likes Banana Cream... Mike doesn't like mushrooms, but the family's favorite stuffing has mushrooms, so I guess I'll make two versions... oh, and everyone wants to bring something.  It can get kinda crazy - for everyone.<br /><br />For me, I had to just rein it in - I did what I do.  I simplified, I made some new, some old and I made the day about relaxing and enjoying. <br /><br />I've just finished completed this year's <a href="http://www.jennysteffens.com/">Thanksgiving Guide</a> full of favorite Recipes, inspiring table settings, easy centerpiece ideas and lots of photo galleries. <br /><br />I've also included my <a href="http://www.jennysteffens.com/">Thanksgiving Worksheets</a> that I created for that first Thanksgiving and I still use anytime I'm hosting a dinner - checklists and cooking timelines that help you be on "autopilot" the day of.  It really does help me organized, prepare as much as possible ahead of time and be able to enjoy the holiday.   I hope you find it helpful, too. <br /><br />Happy Saturday!<br /><br /><br />

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Pumpkins & Gourds Harvest Table Setting for Thanksgiving

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkOcc6El9J4ZRUZ6e-_JiLwIt7twh4jEV69_MEHl9ESQUIkm_fZ3XJjOoQdnqzJ4Gg8Fafce_gzay5awjA0mDONx5NHkau2tHT3QO9BLcPwACUA69G6V9KDdG10-ZUwzQ70nvtThyphenhyphenCRRDY/s1600/IMG_6122.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkOcc6El9J4ZRUZ6e-_JiLwIt7twh4jEV69_MEHl9ESQUIkm_fZ3XJjOoQdnqzJ4Gg8Fafce_gzay5awjA0mDONx5NHkau2tHT3QO9BLcPwACUA69G6V9KDdG10-ZUwzQ70nvtThyphenhyphenCRRDY/s1600/IMG_6122.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUnbVSKr5P11rpa-t0kI1zHK7IDoOO6NdFevJY-PJE78M_zp7d6r389aHQ_epSO83vKw8tQ2K6a33iJucU0Yy82FLijNMFGaSuhMqcxWX-OH-Lsa79AyCR_ei0GGcZqwukNdqAGENEuvgT/s1600/IMG_6131.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUnbVSKr5P11rpa-t0kI1zHK7IDoOO6NdFevJY-PJE78M_zp7d6r389aHQ_epSO83vKw8tQ2K6a33iJucU0Yy82FLijNMFGaSuhMqcxWX-OH-Lsa79AyCR_ei0GGcZqwukNdqAGENEuvgT/s1600/IMG_6131.jpg" width="426" /></a><br />It has been so cold a couple of nights this week that we've had to bring our pumpkins and gourds in from the front porch.  I decided to use them to make a centerpiece on our table - this version a little more rich in color than my <a href="http://jennysteffens.blogspot.com/2014/11/my-tips-for-setting-table-wheat-harvest.html">wheat table from last week</a>.  I can't decide which I love more. <br /><br />I love how warm and comforting the centerpiece is.  And, just like the wheat centerpiece, it will stay "fresh" for the entire month of November.<br /><br />I used two dark brown/green Hubbard Squash, a Cinderella Pumpkin, a couple of smaller pumpkins/squash and a mixture of <a href="https://everyday-occasions.myshopify.com/collections/thanksgiving/products/hand-dipped-taper-candles-12-set-of-3">Mizzou Gold, Navajo Cream, and Lexington Wheat candles</a> in my <a href="https://everyday-occasions.myshopify.com/collections/thanksgiving/products/candle-holders">Small & Medium Wooden Candleholders</a>. <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEja7we3e0Z2t0qb4LULwJ2oDbouNTD_1spygfTNtj-pIBXP_OC0lKQz2sDikv8el4TO6ISfu00Edmw-x1ybxSwmmm6VkFthXkSw-T-F0yIeaITMulprRYE5gBu0PGxadHVsmMSGutWDEHAb/s1600/IMG_6124.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEja7we3e0Z2t0qb4LULwJ2oDbouNTD_1spygfTNtj-pIBXP_OC0lKQz2sDikv8el4TO6ISfu00Edmw-x1ybxSwmmm6VkFthXkSw-T-F0yIeaITMulprRYE5gBu0PGxadHVsmMSGutWDEHAb/s1600/IMG_6124.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLXQK3rspt25tQcrep0OzDlx7YnIz1i6MccPoEQKye9CAhJE7xl05aTShUbmNny_TXICFuv60aktMecW8slBHL-9sfNswNbexDOtvcQNLOsMOEyDMUN-Ru5fRXftAj7eJWRhyphenhyphen5gHgBhi2k/s1600/IMG_5966.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLXQK3rspt25tQcrep0OzDlx7YnIz1i6MccPoEQKye9CAhJE7xl05aTShUbmNny_TXICFuv60aktMecW8slBHL-9sfNswNbexDOtvcQNLOsMOEyDMUN-Ru5fRXftAj7eJWRhyphenhyphen5gHgBhi2k/s1600/IMG_5966.jpg" width="266" /></a></div>I used the large Cinderella in the middle, then the two darker on either side, then on the ends I staggered the colors and sizes a bit.  It feels balance, but eclectic at the same time. <br /><br />I used the same <a href="https://everyday-occasions.myshopify.com/collections/thanksgiving/products/natural-cream-striped-linen-collection">Natural & Cream Stripped Tablecloth</a> ($88) as I used with the <a href="http://jennysteffens.blogspot.com/2014/11/my-tips-for-setting-table-wheat-harvest.html">Wheat table</a>.  I only 2 left right now, but it also comes in <a href="https://everyday-occasions.myshopify.com/collections/thanksgiving/products/natural-cream-striped-linen-runner">Runner</a> ($34) version for similar effect.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-rc8dlW0wapQbMzPnQVRhV9c797q083zFxARH7xli1DVEitL-Y9CZcKhM5A0igaPMkDY15jI0LsCdOgCwHVofJdW7l_BNT3qIliuj28mAlJjWSNOPBUahDAhFB8KLrP5vJd_MbWFBPK-c/s1600/IMG_6085.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-rc8dlW0wapQbMzPnQVRhV9c797q083zFxARH7xli1DVEitL-Y9CZcKhM5A0igaPMkDY15jI0LsCdOgCwHVofJdW7l_BNT3qIliuj28mAlJjWSNOPBUahDAhFB8KLrP5vJd_MbWFBPK-c/s1600/IMG_6085.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUjWUIgwO7DliW7qOC7BnHXqJrVQC2ByUZQlPg8to0MFWyCH6i17A9ZMCUEEyPhtVXLE4XorTp6FEA2WT7RO_ynVToVKTY1w-itwDmc1AS3EWi8DWuKYXE5L3IAGShukCjAHbY57ELXvRT/s1600/IMG_6093.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUjWUIgwO7DliW7qOC7BnHXqJrVQC2ByUZQlPg8to0MFWyCH6i17A9ZMCUEEyPhtVXLE4XorTp6FEA2WT7RO_ynVToVKTY1w-itwDmc1AS3EWi8DWuKYXE5L3IAGShukCjAHbY57ELXvRT/s1600/IMG_6093.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;">What direction are you leaning toward?  Colorful like this harvest table or more monotone like the wheat table?  </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicbewSqRc7XQe_ejaMqCNXW1H5C_D8kx-l1biCNL-0sBC9FtFd5-0f19A2z2ItD5yYcyE8HDfafSs2J0VEifW8QsFCPTfHQezZ4M9tbjvG_AFJ6LtAW3sTdj734aK0_aq3BQ9z8W0eTC-U/s1600/ml_1003_pumpkin_party_xl.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicbewSqRc7XQe_ejaMqCNXW1H5C_D8kx-l1biCNL-0sBC9FtFd5-0f19A2z2ItD5yYcyE8HDfafSs2J0VEifW8QsFCPTfHQezZ4M9tbjvG_AFJ6LtAW3sTdj734aK0_aq3BQ9z8W0eTC-U/s1600/ml_1003_pumpkin_party_xl.jpg" /></a></div>This is one of my all time favorite Thanksgiving tables - Martha Stewart around 1998?  I have been obsessed with this since.  I even remember watching them dissect it on the tv show.  I was a junior in high school...  ; )<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinPnm4CXTrx3cOvCU7t2TJJcoA1HdsAsp71PTxop4xYydeuJUtM5QyjzOfwZcPJf7txlUxlz4eieHDESw_GtjAqUPxScnvhLcv1Gss1rSVZdrKAW9OJb9i8qN7l1lr_cLWMyUBzOJuaJ4V/s1600/thanksgiving+pumpkins.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinPnm4CXTrx3cOvCU7t2TJJcoA1HdsAsp71PTxop4xYydeuJUtM5QyjzOfwZcPJf7txlUxlz4eieHDESw_GtjAqUPxScnvhLcv1Gss1rSVZdrKAW9OJb9i8qN7l1lr_cLWMyUBzOJuaJ4V/s1600/thanksgiving+pumpkins.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjnGbp1ByR3uGXakzveiLq3AqFjyHEisB0ec3cES3vomHmEaYfbAViyHGYqi5sUgByvVWLcnNBCyodLeyiMCLoGakuH4IwRvXU52QXv4SraC4-QswujFNfYCuwkg7cBW4sgqSjnAh_Vx2V/s1600/Jenny-+Whole+table.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjnGbp1ByR3uGXakzveiLq3AqFjyHEisB0ec3cES3vomHmEaYfbAViyHGYqi5sUgByvVWLcnNBCyodLeyiMCLoGakuH4IwRvXU52QXv4SraC4-QswujFNfYCuwkg7cBW4sgqSjnAh_Vx2V/s1600/Jenny-+Whole+table.jpeg" width="426" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;">ABOVE : This barn Thanksgiving was featured in Martha Stewart just a couple of years ago.  Also, another obsession.  Those candles are the same candles exact I carry in the store - <a href="https://everyday-occasions.myshopify.com/collections/thanksgiving/products/hand-dipped-taper-candles-12-set-of-3">Edgartown Sand</a>.  </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="text-align: center;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="text-align: center;">Here is the table I set last year that was inspired by the Barn Thanksgiving above - bountiful & colorful featuring my <a href="https://everyday-occasions.myshopify.com/collections/thanksgiving/products/we-are-thankful-for-folded-cards">"We Are Thankful For" Placecards</a> (10 for $6) and <a href="https://everyday-occasions.myshopify.com/collections/thanksgiving/products/hand-dipped-taper-candles-12-set-of-3">Mizzou Gold Taper Candles</a> (2 for $10.50).</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="text-align: center;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="text-align: center;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="text-align: center;">For more Thanksgiving Table inspration, visit my <a href="https://everyday-occasions.myshopify.com/collections/thanksgiving">Thanksgiving product page in the store</a>.  Happy planning!</span></div>

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