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Thanksgiving made simple: Top tips for hosting small gatherings

As we move through life, there will be times when smaller gatherings of friends and family naturally happen. We can’t change it, we can’t pretend that it’s anything different. But we can accept and embrace it. Maybe it won’t always be this way. Or you may decide to change how you celebrate completely. Whatever happens with that is in the future. You can make changes in the future. The only way to move forward this year with a smaller gathering is to embrace the good things about it, even if you don’t want to. You might discover a few things about yourself or come up with ...

Budget-friendly hacks for a Friendsgiving feast to remember

Friendsgiving is a fun, flexible way to gather with friends before the hustle and bustle of the holidays. But with the rising food prices, not to mention other holiday expenses, hosting can seem out of reach. Discover simple, budget-friendly hacks, from affordable menu ideas to DIY decor, to help throw an unforgettable Friendsgiving without breaking the bank. Friendsgiving explained Friendsgiving is a twist on the traditional Thanksgiving celebration, when friends, rather than family, come together to share a holiday meal, typically in the weeks before or after Thanksgiving Day. It ...

Thanksgiving countdown: dessert

As the countdown to Thanksgiving continues, I’ve been thinking a lot about desserts, a sweet way to show how thankful I am to have my family and friends around. I’m also grateful that I have you to share my favorite recipes with. Typically, Thanksgiving is the time for pie, pumpkin topping the list, and to be honest my favorite pumpkin pie recipe is from the back of the pumpkin can. I’ve also been known to serve big batch pumpkin pie squares perfect for feeding a crowd. No crust, but topped with a brown sugar and pecan streusel the only thing that could make these better is a ...

Thanksgiving food fights: The most heated dish debates this season

Thanksgiving dinner may be one of the most anticipated meals of the year for many people, but it is also one of the most debated. From the correct way to prepare the turkey to the best side dishes and desserts, here are the dishes worth fighting over this Thanksgiving. Thanksgiving is a time for coming together. Friends and family gather around to enjoy delicious food. Whether you take pride in cooking the entire spread yourself or celebrate Thanksgiving with a potluck, the feast is one of the most memorable parts of the day — and probably one of the most contested. Should you ...