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The November Giveaway/Winner Announced

BY Kevin Lee Jacobs | 1,118 Comments

Last updated on November 14th, 2013

RANDOM.ORG selected comment #86, from reader Tara: “We will be spending time with my in-laws and that side’s extended family all in St. Louis and interior Missouri…”Congratulations, Tara! To collect your prize, just send me an email. FOLKS, it’s the month of Thanksgiving. And because I’m thankful you found this website, I’m giving away a super-duper, 9-cup capacity Cuisinart Food Processor. For a chance to win this great gadget, just answer the following question:

What are you doing for the Thanksgiving holiday?

Are you hosting a dinner party at home? Are you packing up the car, and visiting friends and relatives? Are you flying to an undisclosed location for a tummy tuck and a butt lift? Are you…appalled that I asked that last question?

Whatever your holiday plans, shout ’em out in the comments field below, and you’ll be automatically entered in the random drawing.

Rules:
One comment per person, please.

Enter soon! This giveaway ends at 11:59PM EST on Wednesday, November 13, 2013.

As always, I’ll use the little number generator at Random.org to select a winner. The winner’s name will be announced on Thursday, November 14, 2013, so be sure to check back!

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This giveaway is sponsored entirely by Kevin Lee Jacobs

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Comments

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    Ginger L says

    This Thanksgiving I’m going to my aunt’s house and grandma’s house, and later visiting with my boyfriend’s family. I haven’t decided what dishes to make yet, but I’m working on it! =)

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    Mary says

    I am going to stay home and make a turkey. If the weather continues to hold above zero I would like to smoke that turkey, with all the traditional fixin’s…just tweaked a bit!

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    Missy says

    The required trip to Aunts house on Thanksgiving day for decent food and then on the weekend I will make my hubby and I a wonderful dinner to my standards 🙂 Always get a small turkey just for us and love making things with the leftovers in the following days. Especially stock and turkey soup!

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    Terri says

    My husband and I will be spending Thanksgiving dinner with my 83 year old mother. After a 5 year long moratorium on making Thanksgiving dinner, she decided she wanted to host this year!

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    Dia Koether says

    The holidays are always the most exciting as we will take side dishes and desserts to a family member’s home to share good food and fellowship 🙂

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    Lynn Pickett says

    First……………having a first time just the two of us Thanksgiving feast. Second……………going to Thailand for my tummy tuck and having the girls moved up in FEB oh yeah baby!!! OMG cant believe I wrote this! but you asked 😉

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    Ilene says

    Traditional Pennsylvania Dutch turkey dinner and of course the whole clan will show up!! Woo Hoo what fun. 🙂

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    Joan Cordeniz says

    Last year, I made Kevin’s cheese straws for one of our Thanksgiving appetizers, and were they a success! They have been permanently added to the Thanksgiving menu. We are hosting again this year, and I plan on making those this week – I love any recipes I can do ahead.

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    Lynn says

    Kids & grand kid coming over the day after to watch the local football ‘civil war’
    Game. Probably cook up turkey that day.

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    Christina says

    We are headed to Duck, NC in the outer Banks to celebrate with my husband’s family. I am looking forward to a little R and R!

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    Deb Flanagan says

    We’re in the middle of replacing our mobile home so cooking will not be easy, but have a couple of non-baking family favorites to take to our son’s house. Really looking forward to having a bigger kitchen.

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    Shannon A says

    I’ll be cooking my first Thanksgiving! I’ve helped in the past but this is the first time I’ll be entirely at the helm. Looking forward to making your monkey bread and cheese straws!

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    Paula Queathem says

    Since my divorce my son and I started our own tradition. We have a steak and crab dinner so that he doesn’t have to have two Thanksgiving Dinners. My entire family lives out of state, so its just the two of us and we love making our own traditions for every holiday. I hope I have taught him that life will sometimes throws you a curve and you can either struggle through it or make something incredibly special out of it. We have taken the stress completely out of all our holidays and just enjoy the beauty of each one.

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    Carla says

    We will get together with family for a huge dinner and lots of games and coffee!
    (Btw- I have eaten a small bowl of whipped cream for a snack; Gluten-free decadence!)

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    Judy Brocking says

    Cooking for my 87 yr old sick father, and my 79 yr old mom with cancer. Plus my hub and 2 girls. I’m not a great cook so all tricks and gadgets are always appreciated!

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    Leslie Thistle says

    Enjoying a joyous dinner with my daughter and her family at her father’s house (my ex) with my partner and my ex’s fiance, his mother and his nieces & families! We’re an interesting mix. I am responsible for butternut squash (with Jim Beam & a little brown sugar) and the pies – I must make the crusts from scratch.

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    Louise Brouillette says

    We’re hosting 30+ people, so wish me luck!! Thanks for this wonderful giveaway, Kevin!

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    Robert Meehan says

    Gonna be mom, me maybe the sister for a small turkey dinner. As it gets further into the fall/winter, I’m getting that baking urge too. 🙂

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    Sara says

    My husband and I moved 3000 miles away from our friends and family, so we will be making a small, but yummy thanksgiving dinner and enjoying the time together.

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    Lisa G says

    We are flying to Kauai and hiking in Waimea canyon. We’ll have some dehydrated food in our packs to enjoy!!

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    Cherylann McGuire says

    This year Thanksgiving falls on my birthday. So, I told my husband I would like to get away for a long weekend, just the two of us. We found a lovely campground in the White Mountains of New Hampshire with working fireplaces. Leaving the day before and coming home on Sunday. What a treat!
    Thank you for your wonderful site and the giveaways (BTW, the Tuscan Flatbread was a hit with my Anthropology Food and Culture class!)

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    Stella Clark says

    I will be having family for dinner. My two sons and daughter-in-law and granddaughter. I always look forward to the wonderful smells coming from the kitchen, and my husband always makes a pie.

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    Deena says

    Spending it with family at my mothers house. Then Friday starts my Christmas decorating weekend.

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    Martha says

    My partner and I were each other’s first love, 40 years ago. We lived together for six years when we were young, then went our separate ways, and now we are reconnected and living together again! We will be spending Thanksgiving Day with his family, who still feel like family to me. Life is full of miracles. Thank you for your awesome and inspiring newsletter, Kevin!

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    Lynda B says

    Spending it with my family, parents, grown children and hopefully my brother and his girlfriend if they can get away. Love having the time together, even with the food coma after the meal.

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    Marilyn Purdy says

    I am fortunate to be spending the day with my beloved family…husband, sons, mother-in-law, siblings, their spouses, their children and grandchildren.

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    moyra says

    I’m looking forward to sharing Thanksgiving with children and grandchildren (sadly, not all of them), lots of good food, and laughter!

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    Linda King Pruitt says

    Unlike huge family dinners in the past years, it will be a small turkey this year, with thanks for still having my dear mother-in-law with us, and the memories of Dad and our other loved ones.

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    Susan says

    Family gathering at my brother’s new home, which he recently bought and has now finished renovating. Always a great time when we all get together.

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    Keenya says

    We will be having Friendsgiving. That’s celebrating with friends and not family. Not that we don’t like our families, but only a few of us can travel this time, so the rest of us will spend it together.

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    Kathy Woicik says

    I am blessed and on Thanksgiving, my daughter has taken over this holiday and does such a wonderful job at it. Happy Thanksgiving

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    Lisa F says

    We’re volunteering at Equinox’s Annual Thanksgiving Dinner and then cooking at home, hopefully trying that delicious lime pie recipe, and relaxing with my family. I’m very thankful for all that I have. Happy Thanksgiving, Kevin!

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    Deb W. says

    My husband is an OTR driver, so with God’s blessing, he will be home and we will share Thanksgiving with our only family here, his brother. If not, I have wonderful friends that always share their day with me if I am alone.

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    Kay daniels says

    Traveling to Dallas to join the family gathering at my brother’s. Haven’t been able to go for several years so am really looking forward to seeing everyone!

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    Rosemeri says

    I will be having my daughter and her family over for a great turkey and all the fixin’s dinner. I love Thanksgiving more than any other holiday. It’s just family, friends, and good food. And the best part…..left overs.

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    Aimée Cleveland says

    November is my birth month (27th) and this would be the best gift! I love that sometimes my
    Birthday is on a Thanksgiving so I can celebrate with family!

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    Pam Whitman says

    Expressing love and thanks to and for my family – in one of my favorite ways – cooking. Love your recipes and of course Camille and Lily. Happy Thanksgiving!
    Pam

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    Tracy says

    I’ll be heading over to my sister’s house….where I’ll end up cooking half the meal anyway! But any time we all get together, it’s good.

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    Gaye M says

    I’ll probably roast a turkey breast and make all the “fixins” for just me and my son. Most of our family is in another state and I’ll be headed there over Christmas, so planning to stick around home for Thanksgiving.

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    Caitilin says

    Going to visit our 19 year old son, who moved out on his own a little less than a year ago. Brave soul to try to make it on his own so young. He’s doing well, and wants to show us where he lives. So, packing the younger kid in the car and leaving the dog, cat and chickens in the care of a neighbor. It’ll be our family’s first Thanksgiving away from home.

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    Mary says

    We will skype with our oldest daughter who is spending this Thanksgiving teaching English at a high school in a rural French village. We will set the computer at her place at the table.

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    Yvonne Shelley says

    Thankful that my son and his family will be visiting with us the whole of Thanksgiving. I am so looking forward to having them with us to celebrate this wonderful holiday

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    Laurie Jimenez says

    Oooohhhhh! I could whip up a ton of Pate’ Brissee for my pies with that bad boy. Kevin, you have the nicest giveaways! Happy Fall y’all from Muskogee, Oklahomee!

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    Linda says

    Packing the car up with kids, dog and cranberry sauce (along with other foods) and heading up north to celebrate with relatives.

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    Laurie Jimenez says

    Oh and P.S., I will be cooking and taking it to my Sisters, where all the family will be gathered.

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    Heidi Haas says

    Home w/Chewbacca the dog, who 2 years ago stole the roasted parsnips (pyrex pan and all) right off the counter…Last Easter he learned how to open the fridge & stole the ham while I was at work…I plan to keep a sharp eye on the thief…
    I might keep that tummy tuck idea for next year…

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    Jackie Lehr says

    Looking forward to spending time with my mom and sisters, and visiting others in the family.

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    Oreet says

    Traditional turkey and all the associated trimmings at my mother in law’s house, with the entire extended family including my folks!! Always a great time!!

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    Jay says

    We’ll be gathering in Kentucky, all 50 or so of us, to laugh and hug and tell stories, and eat a LOT. On Friday, we’ll do a little shooting, a little crafting and a whole lot more of the above. It’s all so satisfying.

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    Robin Graber says

    I will be cooking for my children this holiday season as I normally do. Last September I lost my husband and have since had to learn how to cook in different proportions. I have not changed the menu, it is one that they all love. Turkey of course, sausage cornbread stuffing with wild rice and pine nuts, mashed potatoes with fresh herbs, of course pan gravy, brussell sprouts with red onion and balsamic vinegar glaze. dessert will be Ambrosia. Wishing you all the best!

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    Rebecca says

    Visiting with the family that lives in our area. I’m glad we don’t have to travel, for sure. I get to bring dessert!

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    Tara says

    We will be spending time with my in-laws and that side’s extended family all in St. Louis and interior Missouri. A long drive with 3 year old twins (we live in Ohio), but usually turns out to be a good time!

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    Lucy Provost says

    I think I’ll be cooking all the usually suspects except for the turkey this year…probably have baked-stuffed salmon instead for a change. Have a lovely holiday everyone!

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    SN says

    We will spend Thanksgiving at home and be thankful that we can all be together. 2 yrs ago my husband was deployed. Last year I spent the holiday traveling to visit my dad who was dying of cancer. Per special requests from my daughter who will be home from college and my husband there will be roasted duck and bacon wrapped venison for the Thanksgiving meal. Non-traditional but happy to be together.

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    Stephanie Hamilton says

    my husband and i will be staying home this year and having thanksgiving dinner together! we will be doing some wonderful cooking and would LOVE to use the cuisinart food processor to do it!

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    Carolyn Contois says

    As with most holidays, I am working long days…but I do something most people never have a chance to do…. I’m home, taking car of my client’s dogs. They get to do whatever they need to do and they know that their dogs are having fun at camp. They say to me, ” don’t you ever take a break?” I do, but being with my dogs… well, its the best time!

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    Charlotte Hanson says

    for the first time in years, I will be with family in Catskill, NY. I sure could use the food processor to make some delicious items to bring with me. PLEASE, PLEASE, I have never won anything. Have a nice Thanksgiving Kevin!!!

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    Kathy says

    Heading to the In-Laws home for dinner this year. Not sure yet what I’ll bring….I’m a last minute kinda gal 🙂 The gathering will be small this year as all four of our kids are too far away to make it home for just a weekend. We’ll make the best of it and probably have tons of leftovers to enjoy for a few days!

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    Ms. Eddie says

    Traveling to spend as much time with family as possible prior to knee replacement surgery. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving everyone!!!

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    Linda says

    I’m spending the day at my parents with friends and family. Then I’m heading home to hibernate while everyone else shops.

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    Deborah says

    So excited, both girls and their families will be ‘home’ :-). I ask them to let me know a dish they would like me to make or a dish they liked from their childhood. So fun and looking forward to making their favorites.

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    Beth Leszczynski says

    My family will be enjoying Thanksgiving with my Brother and Sister-in-Law in their New Home this year!!!

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    Kara says

    Driving to family 2 hours away. Taking the required sweet potato casserole, that I don’t even eat. But since my mother always made it, it falls to me on years she is spending Thanksgiving elsewhere. Gotta love family! Thanks for your posts. Keep up the good work. The hominy casserole was even liked by the teen age boys in my house!! Well done. :).

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    Jeanne says

    Dinner at my house with family. Everyone has to bring something we have never had before.

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    Terry McLemore says

    We will be enjoying Thanksgiving at our new house and in a new state. It will be quiet and simple as all the grandkids are now living on the west coast and we are in the south.

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    Mary says

    My family will be at my brother’s house. I’m waiting for inspiration as to what to bring. Maybe you could post a new recipe or two?

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    Linda says

    Everyone comes to our house, and I cook. The, in the afternoon, the same neighbors come over year after year, and have desert, ad we start a fire in the fireplace-

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    PattyM says

    Driving to Canada to see my newest grandson! If I win, I’m going to make wasabi garlic mayo. We watched them make it on TV today and my husband was drooling!

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    Darlene says

    Hiding out with my honey. Got too many invitations and don’t want to offend anyone so we are going to cook our own little turkey and make broth to put up in the freezer for the rest of the year.

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    Janet says

    It will be a small gathering of our family. Greats, grands, kids, grandkids and great grandkids!

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    Diana C says

    For Thanksgiving, I will take time to pray to God. Thanking him for all he has blessed me with this past year, and continues to bless me with. Forever Grateful.

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    Charlotte says

    I’ll be hosting Thanksgiving for my husband’s family and our little family of 4. I’m the head cook, even though I have only 3 prior turkeys to my name. I’m not from here. 😛 There might be others arriving as well, and they are more than welcome and there will be plenty of food.

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    Terry says

    I have been invited to my son’s house, along with his many friends, which means I only bring a single dish for sharing this year…yay!
    Then, because I work in retail, I will go to the mall for a long shift, no doubt.

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    Kattrinka says

    Darling Son, DIL and two precious grandchildren will be coming over the river and thru the woods to Grandma’s house!

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    Sandra Thompson says

    I have one Thanksgiving with my family about 30 of us at the family farm and another day with friends

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    Kathie G says

    Cooking dinner for the family. There will be 11 of us for dinner! This year, we will be eating some of what I have canned over the last few months…super excited to share with them this holiday season!

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    Rita Chalfant says

    AT HOME!! Lots of cooking and baking at home, the kids all have families now so they float in when they can, depending! But I cook it up like everyone of them will turn up!

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    Sherry says

    Here in Canada our thanksgiving has passed! But it was a busy weekend with family! Lots of turkey!

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    Karin Gateless says

    Making dinner for a needy family, making dinner for my teenage daughter and self and whoever happens to show up. Hosting hunters, and cooking cooking cooking and my little and only cuisart just died so I have been looking and longing for a new and bigger one!!!!!

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    Earleen Johnson says

    Well, unfortunately I am having surgery in another state the day before Thanksgiving. Our little boys are coming with us so it will be a nice stint in a hotel for a week. We are having a lot of trouble affording it and the idea just hit me- I don’t want to spam you but if anyone knows of any resources, please share my link. I still need about $500 and University of Wisconsin has comped one night in the hotel for us. Thank you ! Good luck everyone ! Sorry, I am desperate! Prayers appreciated as well ! http://www.gofundme.com/4vf3io

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    Amanda says

    We moved far away from home this past summer and, unfortunately, we can not travel back this year for the holidays. It will be my husband, my son, my dog and me for Thanksgiving. lol I have been seriously considering having a picnic in lieu of a fancier dinner.

    Happy Thanksgiving All!

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    Diane B. says

    I am grateful that my husband, three children, spouses and boyfriends, five grandchildren, and three good friends will be feasting together this Thanksgiving! It will be a joyous, delicious occasion!

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    Caghy says

    Celebrating with 15 extended family members at my sister’s. Two of which are a niece and nephew born in the States and moved to Sweden 14 years ago. This will be their first American Thanksgiving and the first shared with family.

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    Kristin Breinholt says

    I am spending it at my in laws with my amazing family. I am making tofurkey and apple pie vegan style. Bring on the grub!

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    Denise in NJ says

    In my family different people have assigned holidays they host. Mine is Thanksgiving so I’ll be taking my turn at cooking.

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    Sarah F says

    We go to my in laws house every year about an hour away. The consistency and simplicity is nice!

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    Mary Howe says

    Have thanksgiving with my boyfriends family, then Sat. I’m fixing thanksgiving for my family, sisters, mom and my kids and 5 grandsons

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    Sheila says

    Since both of my parent’s are gone now–the holidays are at my house. It is kind of bitter sweet because I like to “go home”–and can’t, but sweet because my children share in the love of a beautiful table and great food and family. After our dinner we turn on the Christmas lights that my 18 year old son puts on the house (his Christmas present to me) then we head off to the movies. We try to find a show that is festive ( my favorite was when we saw the Polar Express), but sometimes it is just a good movie flick. Relaxing way to end my day of hard work, ’cause fun is hard work 😉

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    Brigitte says

    Thanksgiving will be dinner at my house with my 90 year old father, who will bake a cake just for the occasion and my two grown children who will happily snarf down everything on the table!
    Yum . . roast turkey with German red cabbage as one of the side dishes! Everyone demands that I make it at for at least one holiday!

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    Suzanne says

    We will literally go over the river and through the woods… we travel to a dear friend who calls us family. She lives 45 miles away on a beautiful mountain top with one of the steepest driveways ever.

    Every year I am requested to bring dessert… Brownie Trifle is always requested. and who doesn’t like chocolate mousse! I can’t make it in a trifle bowl any longer because it doesn’t go far enough… it’s a double batch or I will be in trouble.

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    Terry S says

    My daughter and I will be doing the traditional meal. We brine the turkey over night and it is the only way to do one. We also turn the bird breast side down so all the lovely juices flavor and tenderize the meat. Yum

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    Margot C says

    I’ll be cooking practically everything then packing it up and finishing it off at my mother-in-law’s house. I’m going to butterfly the turkey!

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    Brenda G says

    I’ll be making my Southern cornbread dressing and carting it to my brother’s home. He’s hosting several of us this year.

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    Sharon says

    We will be celebrating our Thanksgiving on Saturday this year, to make it easier for our out-of-town family members to attend. Such a blessing to be together with loved ones!

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    dori says

    My husband, friends and family get together for an annual hunting party. I’m cooking for 8-10 extra people during this time. Lots of fun, laughter and memories. So much to be thankful for!

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    Joan Fletcher says

    I will be hosting Thanksgiving at my house for my family. Look forward to this day of thanks all year.

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    Vicki says

    Joining my wonderfully quirky family in Boston for a glorious feast for about 40 people, for which we all cook! In addition to the traditional turkey et al, we have all kids of vegetarian and international dishes (many of the Thanksgiving regulars are international students or former students in the Boston area). We cook, eat, and make lots of music together. I can’t imagine a better way to spend Thanksgiving. And I sure would love a new Cuisinart to cook with before CHristmas!

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    Tina Helmstetter says

    Just me and the hubs this year. My kids live out of state and won’t make it home this year.

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    Kate says

    Hosting Thanksgiving, my favorite holiday, and making your bacon leek tart as a new addition to the menu. Just think of all the pate brisee I can make in a shiny new Cuisinart! Thanks again for all you do, Kevin!

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    Barb says

    Invited to a good friends house we are getting all the family-less friends together to spend the holiday

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    Nancy H says

    Celebrating our blessings with my daughter, son in law and grandkids at home. Enjoying turkey with all the trimmings with those closest to my heart.

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    Amy L says

    We’re cooking Thanksgiving dinner at our house. Our 3 children and their spouse/boyfriend/girlfriend will be here as will my sister and her family. My oldest daughter and her husband will be moving to Zurich in a few weeks, so this may be our last Thanksgiving together for awhile 🙁

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    Renee Richardson says

    We are closing on a house the week before Thanksgiving and I am praying we are settled enough to host dinner at our house. Thanks for the wonderful giveaway 🙂

    Renee
    fattybumpkins at yahoo dot com

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    Shirley A says

    Enjoying dinner with extended family, baking pies, playing cards & games. Having a wonderful time. I can’t wait.

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    Abbie says

    I’ll be traveling to my aunt’s house where we have our yearly Thanksgiving dinner/family reunion with 30 to 40 relatives. I’ll be taking cranberry salad and pumpkin pies!

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    Diane H Hinkle says

    I’m having some out of town family for Thanksgiving and a few days afterward. Just a small gathering this year. We are tooooo spread out. And getting older.

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    Martha says

    I just had foot surgery two days ago so my two late – twenty- something children are going to cook for my husband, brother and me. Should be interesting….

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    Shannon says

    We’re hosting the type of people that won’t give you a straight answer about whether they’ll show or not. Grrrr! I hope all the seats at the table are full!

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    Julie Waldbieser says

    We will be hosting family and friends for a traditional Thanksgiving feast!! There will be between 25 and 30 people! This has been our family tradition for 20 years! We can’t wait!!!

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    Joan C says

    Desperately seeking an inexpensive flight south so I can spend the holiday on the beach. 🙂

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    Susan says

    I’m so happy to have been invited to a large, warm gathering…a friend’s father-in-law’s house. It’s so much fun; no one looks at me, pityingly, “oh she’s on her own.” (I have had that experience several times.) I feel so included. And I will be baking some pumpkin breads, cookies, & an as yet determined candy treat. Thanks for the chance, Kevin!

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    Kirstie says

    Thanksgiving Day I will be making dinner and spending the day with the inlaws….Black Friday….lounging…and on the Saturday after the holiday we have a Harvest Dinner with family and friends…over 100 people last year!

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    Jeane Kennedy says

    Helping my mom cook for our family and all their families….quite q crowd when we all get together….. love it!

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    MaryAnn Quinn says

    I’m hosting a big family gathering with my kids, their significant others and their parents. Serving an organic turkey that will weigh more than twice that of my new little grand daughter.To say we’ll have fun is an understatement.

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    Carolyn says

    We will again host dinner for about 25 family and friends. It’s a lot of cooking but also a lot of fun. The meal will be vegetarian but not at all healthy after visiting the dessert table.

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    Marsha says

    Having dinner with my daughter’s boyfriend’s family. Then hosting my family for a reunion for the rest of the weekend! So excited!

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    Carrie says

    We head to relatives homes for Thanksgiving and bring homemade rolls, pie and squash. For Christmas we stay home and the family comes to us – with LOTS of cooking and baking for me – yipee!

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    Lisa Clenard-Stocker says

    I have to work Wednesday night so we’ll be having a quite dinner just the four of us.

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    juanita says

    My five children and I will enjoy a homemade meal, which may be turkey. I prepared Paiea one year and it was a great success.

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    Lynn from Ontario Canada says

    I am Canadian and have already celebrated our Canadian Thanksgiving in October but will be in Florida for your Thanksgiving with good friends… so I will get to celebrate twice.

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    Paula Wolff says

    Invited to dinner out, but can’t leave my dog alone for too long, so will end up home relaxing with her. And I wish you a very enjoyable Thanksgiving, Kevin!

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    Karen T says

    We have a large family (9 kids ages 13-32) and now that also includes spouses and in laws. 🙂 Quite wonderful really. We’ve rented a large picnic shelter in the most beautiful park in Central Florida so everyone can gather including extended family. We’ll be cooking up two turkeys and making all the trimmings.

    Ironically the Cuisinart Food Processor is on my Christmas list this year. Maybe this Christmas will come early! 🙂

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    Nancy says

    Every other year, we get to enjoy Thanksgiving with our married sons and families. Which means nine beautiful grandchildren in the house. Woo hoo!! That’s what it’s all about, right?!

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    Karen Chickering says

    we’ll be celebrating family with both sides, first with his sister and brothers for a traditional feast, then off to my cousin’s house for the rest of the weekend, with sooo much time spent in the kitchen having fun preparing food! you keep getting ahead of me with recipes that I want to try! maybe my cousin and I can catch up with a few that weekend 🙂

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    Mona says

    We have our niece and nephew coming with their families and dogs to stay for 3 days. We love it. It starts with a chili and soup night, then on Thanksgiving ham and turkey with all the trimmings. On Friday, it will be whatever is left over.

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    Karen K says

    I’ll be making vegan creamed onions and some vegan entree to take to my sister’s for Thanksgiving. Each year there seem to be a few more vegans.

    Would love to have the food processor to help with it all!

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    Kathy says

    We are traveling and bringing a homemade pie to our large family gathering.
    Then a couple days later, our own family and significant others will give thanks in our home – menu TBD
    Thanks for the giveaway- it will be a wonderful new tool in some lucky person’s kitchen!

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    Linda says

    My thanksgiving was in October (Canada) and I had a friend over for the weekend and we took long walks and tried new recipes!

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    Ann Lyons says

    Unfortunately, I’ll be spending Thanksgiving alone, but I plan to cook a nice dinner for myself anyway and give thanks for the many blessings in my life!

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    Lisa C says

    Literally over the river and thru the woods to grandmother’s house in western MA! Along with my sisters-in-laws and my nephew.

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    Hilda says

    Daughter and gentleman caller here for first Thanksgiving in several years. Making her favorite,Thanksgiving foods.

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    Liz says

    We are driving to California. Family flying in from Guatemala. Seeing kids and grandchild eating home raised turkey with all the fixings .

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    heather andersen says

    I live away from my family so for Thanksgiving, I’ll be joining a friend from work at her home. It will be a potluck typed dinner so it should be most enjoyable

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    KaeleyAnne says

    We are going to my husband’s parents’ for Thanksgiving itself, but we’ll be spending part of the trip with my parents as well (we have to fit in both sets of grandparents whenever we head north!).

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    Susan says

    Our tradition is a big breakfast with my husband’s Saturday morning coffee buddies of 30 years. And now that Carl has passed, the guys still come – we have created a different kind of family.

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    Carol Bolling says

    Holidays transition as the children grow up and move on. Only 1 of 4 will be home this year, But the meal will be here, the quantity remains the same. Hoping to find friends in the same boat to join us.

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    Maggie says

    Every Thanksgiving my family claims it was the best turkey dinner yet, so I can’t complain.

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    Marie says

    We will be having family and friends who don’t have other plans over for an early dinner dinner because they have to work that evening 🙁

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    Sylvia Shelnutt says

    We will be with our children and grandchildren at our daughter’s home for a wonderful day of traditional fixings that have been handed down in our family from my Mother, along with our own can’t do without additions. Probably the most unusual dish for someone outside the deep south is adding rice to the dressing recipe as my Mother did. Anytime I mention putting rice in the dressing people say they have never heard of that. Your should try it, it makes the dressing much lighter but takes nothing away from the flavor.

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    Linda P. Strangio says

    Hi Kevin, Well I’ve emtied the nest and I will be having Thanksgiving with my youngest daughter. This will be her 1st attempt at cooking Thanksgiving on her own and the 1st time I’ve not had Thanksgiving at my house. I’m to bring a couple of dishes with me, as they are favorites. May you and yours have a wonderful Thanksgiving too!

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    Linda Coughlin says

    I world really love to win this . It would be perfect for recipes I haven’t tried yet do to the fact that I don’t have a processor.Keeping my fingers crossed

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    Doug T. says

    Going to try and talk the wife into having dinner @ our daughters house! Yep, no fuss, no clean-up. Just take some leftovers and sneak away. Never happen.

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    Katy Dunlay says

    We’ll be spending the day with best friends, then off to California for the birth of our first grand baby!

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    Carol Van de Wetering says

    Over the river and through the woods to grandmother’s house we go.
    Well. I’ve become the grandmother and daughter and grandson will go over the doorstep and through the fence to grandmother’s house.! LOVE having them live next door! Just wish the other 6 grandchildren who live in other states could be here as well!

    BTW LOVE your blog

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    Nikki says

    I’m Canadian so we did Thanksgiving a month ago. 🙂 We spent it with our huge extended family!

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    Linda Coughlin says

    I would love, love to win this product. It would really be wonderful for the up coming holidays.

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    Claire says

    I will be staying home for Thanksgiving with my nose pressed to the window waiting for the UPS guy to bring me my new Cuisinart! Thanks for this great prize offering!

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    Mary says

    It looks as though we may be going to a restaurant for the first time in many years, but at some point I will be making a Persian Lime Pie – it sounds wonderful! Happy Thanksgiving!!

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    Jeannie says

    I am preparing my usual feast for my family, which is turkey, ham, turducken, green bean casserole, potato salad, dressing, gravy, salad, cranberry-orange sauce, sweet potato pie and coconut cake. I will probably bake angel biscuits or yeast rolls as well. The day after Thanksgiving I make that turkey-rice casserole that my grandmother used to make. It freezes well and is a wonderful way to use up the leftover turkey. The day after that I will make turkey and dumplings or turkey pot pie.

    I love this time of year. We will decorate for Christmas the day after Thanksgiving.

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    Cindy B. says

    My daughter and family come to my house and we all cook together. We of course do some cooking the day before but we enjoy being in the kitchen together talking and sharing while we prepare our Thanksgiving feast.

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    Nancy says

    Our family always gathers at home for Thanksgiving dinner. Everyone brings something to contribute and I make the turkey and traditional creamed onions; there’s a lot of tradition involved, but we aren’t afraid to make some variations on a theme as well. Once we all went out to eat for Thanksgiving at a local Inn; while the food was good and there wasnt’ any clean-up or work involved, it just wasnt’ the same and we never did it again.

    Thanks for a great web site.

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    Penny says

    this Thanksgiving I’m spending it with my middle daughter and my youghest daughter and her four month old daughter Starfire. She was born on my birthday, June 28 2013 that is what I’m doing on thanksgiving . We are going to cook alot of things together.

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    Julie Hamilton says

    We are hosting our family, our friends who are like family, and a single lady I recently met who had nowhere to go. Tammy Maqbool, if you are near Lancaster County, PA, you are most welcome to join us, too!

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    Maureen says

    This year is the trifecta of celebrations: Thanksgiving, a birthday and Hanukkah! At least 15 people will be on hand to help celebrate this incredible day!

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    Melissa Horton says

    Using my new 9 cup food processor! (my hope and dream). I will be hosting my daughter,
    her husband a Marine and two of my precious grandchildren.Thinking of recipes.

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    Maureen Haig says

    This Thanksgiving is up in the air. My son is moving, so I might be spending it with the neighbors. No matter where I spend the day, I plan to make your Lavender Shortbread Cookies. Yum!

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    Gloria says

    Mom is 87, and our Thanksgiving tradition for our entire family, is for everyone to divide the menu and make all the dishes……including the turkey and dressing, and take it to mom’s. The menu varies from year to year, but the food is always great. As family sizes grow, so does the size of our Thanksgiving celebration, making it a blessing in itself. Wishing everyone a bountiful and blessed Thanksgiving. We have much to be thankful for!

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    Christine Hollman says

    Spending Thanksgiving day with my family in Wisconsin then to MN for the weekend to spend an early Christmas with the in-laws.

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    Joyce Spindler says

    Deep fried turkey and all the kids and grands at my son’s house. Everybody brings something and there is always way too much food but a great day for all. js

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    Lourdes Fay says

    This year my daughter has agreed to get together with her husbands cousins (the cousins and their children) The cousin unknowingly to my daughter invited all the extended family. So now my daughter is feeding about 40 people. LOL
    I will be helping her…..
    It will be nice to get to meet ALL of my SIL’s family.LOL

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    Samantha Eddy says

    I really need this processor,,, lots and lots of work is saved with one as nice as this,,,

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    Linda Naiss says

    For Thanksgiving, I will be cohosting a traveling feast with several friends! Less stress and more fun for all!

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    Mary says

    It will be a sadly smaller gathering this year as the two young families with new babies will not make it; nevertheless we will shout out our Thankfulness for the beautiful new additions to the clan.

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    Debbie Wooding says

    I just moved into a ‘new” home two weeks ago. I am busting my ‘hump’ trying to get the living room decor finished, so that we can invite “alone” friends & family in for a Thanksgiving Feast.
    This processor would surely help me out preparing the meal.
    LOVE YA!

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    Elaine Moulton says

    Spending the day with family celebrating the return of my nephew back fron military duty in Korea!

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    Pat G. says

    Thanksgiving is the start of serious baking season. The Thanksgiving meal is a time my small family can sit down to eat all the old time family favorites. We are usually lucky enough to have great weather here in the high desert of SoCal.

    I hope your Thanksgiving Day is spent with great food and great friends. Please post a photo of your perfectly dressed up dining table. I love your house.

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    Laurie Smith says

    We’re celebrating early by having the tasting menu of foraged foods at the Curious Kumquat in Silver City, New Mexico!

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    DD Burns says

    Hi Kevin, I will be at home, hosting a few relatives Thursday, lots more on Friday, then a small birthday bash on Saturday. Lots of work but tons of fun!!!

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    Laci C says

    my family is doing the same as every year. those who deer hunt disappear from the house at daylight or the night before and congregate at the cabin – which is a quarter mile from the house, lol. the hunters do their thing and my sister and i watch our mom cook random dishes and chat around the table. mom refuses to let us help much. any child not hunting watches cartoons or rides the four-wheeler around my house and the barn – only safe places during deer season – wearing their orange, of course.

    first meal is at noon. 2nd about 3, last about 5. whomever shows up, eats.

    my mom is getting one of these for christmas if i don’t win. she already asked. lol

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    Sheree Ashapa says

    My home is host to lots of friends over for a Thanksgiving Feast. With the processor, I may even tackle making homemade crust for the pies this year!

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    Bev says

    Cooking for my kids and grandkids. Wishing the ones who said they will be alone that day could join us!

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    Jo-Ann Mon says

    My hubby & I are older & the kids are too far away for us to have Thanksgiving together. I went to all my neighbors to find out who was going to be alone for Thanksgiving and invited all of those to my home. We’re hosting about 20 folks!! I only have to make one of my wonderful sweet potato pies, cause everyone volunteered to bring everything else. We’ve even having fried turkey, a southern tradition, from a retired barbeque master!!

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    Jennifer says

    Home alone, with my little dog, Ozzie. Going to fix Cornish hens, yams, wild rice and some kind of sinful dessert, and put up the Christmas tree and other decorations. Wishing everyone a Happy Thanksgiving!

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    Mary says

    My daughter and her boyfriend are coming for dinner and bringing their two dogs. My name is “Scrambles” to them! Kind of like grandma:). But, it may be the closest I will get to my daughter producing a warm body to care for. She also has 4 cats, w birds and 6 chickens! She is vegetarian and I am very cool with a vegetarian dinner for Thanksgiving. But, her boy friend and my fiancé are both meat eaters, so we’ll have a turkey, sweet potatoes, stuffing, stuffed celery with cream cheese. Mashed potatoes and gravy and the dessert will be produces by me and will be something my fiancé wants, because the rest of us do not eat desserts, per se. Then, we will be off for a long country walk with our dogs and my 8 year old Yellow Lab leading the way, because she is the leader of the pack.
    A Cuisinart would be a welcome touch to our kitchen! I make smoothies in an old blender and we feed our Lab fresh pumpkin twice a day. I love to process it in our mini-processor, but a large one would make all the difference in the world. Thank You if I do win!

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    Heidi says

    Our family gets together with friends and we invite people who might be alone. It is always fun and we play all sorts of games (Pit, sorry,card games , you name it) and catch up on happenings in our lives. This coming Thanksgiving I am not sure, since my Grandson (21 month ) is fighting cancer , we are not making any big plans. But some how we are going to have a Thanks giving.

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    Diane says

    We’re staying home and having a traditional dinner with the” fixins”.Hopefully my daughter will make apple cranberry pie!

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    Deborah R says

    I plan to clean house the weekend before like like Heloise on amphetamines, then threaten my husband with a slow, grizly, agonizing death if anything gets messed up during the week. Don’t worry – he never even listens – and he’s still alive! 🙂 Monday after work I will decorate, Tuesday bake pies and cornbread, Wednesday I will pick up the unfortunate recently deceased and get him ready for his final appearance. My son and sister in law are coming so it will be a fun daywith predawn shopping beckoning to us. Let the Holidays begin!

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    Teal Lockard says

    We’re headed out of town to celebrate Thanksgiving with my 92 year old grandmother. I’m bringing green (hopefully pole) beans and baking sweet potato biscuits. It’s Nanny’s mother’s recipe and now I’m the one carrying on the baking tradition the last 20 years.

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    Brenda Donovan says

    I will be baking pies, cakes, rolls and breads for others that are willing to pay me to do so. (I love to bake!) I usually celebrate Thanksgiving with my next door neighbors. They make all of the fixins for the meal and sides, and I do the baking the day before. We’ll start the day with fresh baked sticky buns! Yummy and extremely fattening, but totally worth it! By 5:00 p.m. I plan to be in a food coma. 🙂

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    Maggie says

    Ever the incurable traditionalist I’ll be in the kitchen roasting a turkey with Southern Cornbread-Pecan dressing. I’ll serve a Texan tradition my grandmother always included: 1 whole steamed cauliflower in a sparkling crystal bowl, crowned with and resting over a puddle of Chili Con Queso to be ladeled over individual portions. Cranberry Pecan Marmalade Chutney, home made of course. Mashed potatoes with fresh chives or garlic, as the Spirit moves me, with oodles of natural gravy. Green Bean Casserole, Peas w/pearl onions, Ginger glazed Baby Carrots. And never try skipping the Tamales at a Texas holiday feast. Though we live in Missouri now we always go home “in our hearts” for the holidays. And by request baked sweet potatoes in the skins, w/full cream Amish butter, salt and white pepper.

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    Karen says

    Thank you for your generosity. I’m going to be by myself this Thanksgiving (my choice) so cooking will be pretty simple.

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    ppbrownlee says

    I’ll be at my College reunion in England on Thanksgiving Day!! However, when we get back home, we’ll celebrate a belated Thanksgiving dinner with family, using some of your delicious recipes.

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    Sharon says

    Cooking for 14 (I count my 14 yo son as 2 people because he eats enough for 2, lol)! I usually fry one turkey an roast another, that way there’s leftovers to send home with everyone which has become a tradition. LOTS of work, but LOVE the leftovers!
    Thanks as always for a wonderful page and all your great tips!
    Happy Thanksgiving!

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    Sue says

    I will be hosting Thanksgiving at my house for my family and friends. Eveyone brings their favorite dish. The menu changes a little year to year. The food is always wonderful at our Thanksgiving celebration. Wishing everyone a happy Turkey Day.

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    Cindy Townsel says

    Spending time with family eating, relaxing, and watching the Packers (hopefully kick butt 🙂

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    Kate says

    I don’t know! I will be alone (unless a great invitation shows up) and still thinking of something fun to do – a hike, a little road trip, a gratitude list and then a nice restaurant meal? Still deciding.

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    Arden Rembert Brink says

    Since we moved back from Costa Rica to be close to family, we’re definitely the hosts for Thanksgiving dinner. Around 15 of us, very traditional meal, and the good news is we already “flip-flopped” the living and dining room (living room is much bigger, so this way we can open the table up all the way and fit everyone) so that we don’t have to do that particular chore on T-day. Woo-hoo. Figure we’ll enjoy the change all the way through the holidays and also put a couple of months between the change and the change-back! Love the website, as always!
    –arden–

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    ppbrownlee says

    Maggie, would you consider sharing your recipe for Cranberry Pecan Marmalade Chutney? It sounds so good.

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    Lauren Lawson says

    My son and grandsons are coming for the day. Although my husband and I are vegetarians we will cook them a turkey.

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    Lori says

    Thanksgiving will be low key at my house. Just me and the hubby and the dogs enjoying a turkey with trimmings. Yes, it’s a lot of food for two people, but we eat it for weeks in soup and sandwich and etc. It’s my wintertime comfort food and since I hate winter, I need plenty.

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    Diane Kaufmann says

    No definite plans yet, but the menu is always chicken or turkey, dressing, mashed potatoes, gravy, and SAUERKRAUT!

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    Elizabeth Edgar says

    My husband and I will hopefully spend Thanksgiving volunteering at a soup kitchen to feed the less fortunate in our community.

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    Laura says

    Hosting 18+. Since we are in VA which is a mixed bag voting-wise, we will have traditional family favorites with a political theme(we have red state, blue state and independent voters in the mix). Dishes include Presidential Sweet Potatoes a la the Clinton reign and Baked Pineapple from the Nixon era. Still need to work out seating and buffet style vs passing food family style-eeekkkkk! And would love to see your table setting for some inspiration!!

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    Wendy says

    My sister, who is caretaker for our 91-year-old father, wants to go to Texas to visit her son and daughter and grandson. I will be going to her house to maintain the routine for Daddy.

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    virginia mckay says

    This Thanksgiving will be so special. For the first time in years I will have my 95 year old Dad with me and my family.

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    Elaine Murray says

    I always host the Thanksgiving dinner at my home, just like my mother did for so many years. I love a full house of family and friends. Turkey and dressing and all the fixings. So much to be thankful for and love to share what I have with so many. Blessings to you all each and every day.

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    Libby Rymer says

    We always go to my parent’s house. My sisters come with their husbands and kids and we eat, watch football, hang out and put up my parents’ Christmas decorations. Fun day.

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    Dianna B says

    As always, since my Mom has gotten older, I cook the dinner and take it next
    door to my Mom’s house where all the family come and eat. I cook it and
    then call for porters and we walk all the food next door. I do a turkey, ham,
    mashed potatoes, green beans, corn, stuffing and pumpkin pie. We enjoy
    the dinner and I get them to do the dishes. You can’t ask for better than
    that!

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    Barbara Brochu says

    Our families will be gathering at my sister and brother in laws beautiful farmhouse with much Thanksgiving in our hearts

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    Marg Buck says

    We will be at home. I am cooking a traditional turkey dinner but need inspiration for veggys.

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    Carol Cerros says

    This is the first Thanksgiving without my son, so we are going out to eat this year. I really enjoy reading your postings and viewing your website. You have given me some great ideas and have kept me busy with my garden inside and out – Really helps me get through Sunday’s and other days of the week when I feel blue.

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    Grazyna says

    Since all our friends (no family in this country) will be busy with their families for Thanksgiving there will be just my husband and I. But we are having “Thanksgiving Rehearsal Dinner” on Saturday before with our friends.

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    Deb Waterhouse says

    Thanksgiving is a time to spend with family and friends. We will be going to Dad and Mom’s house for a traditional Thanksgiving meal of turkey, ham and beef with all the trimmings.

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    Martha says

    We will be hosting our annual family dinner, which will include up to 25 persons -like last year.
    Very exciting to see everyone together.

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    Angela says

    My daughter will be coming home from college and we’ll have a peaceful Thanksgiving at home. Hope you have a peaceful Thanksgiving too!!

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    Carol H. says

    After a very challenging year, we are hosting the dear folks who helped us put one foot in front of the other. We’ll enjoy a very traditional meal followed by a campfire in the back yard (we live in the country), singing, and s’mores for the kids — if it’s not too cold. Happy Thanksgiving, everyone!

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    Mary L. says

    Cooking for family and friends and usually a couple of people who haven’t been invited other places. My kids bring them home. One time it was a student from India that was the only one left in the dorm. Last year, my daughter brought her 80 something neighbors, their families live out of state. There’s always room for one more!

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    Laurie says

    I am hoping to find a nice restaurant that will serve us a traditional Thanksgiving meal so I can enjoy the meal with my family. I just wish they all could be there!

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    Kim Furth says

    Having dinner at home with family trying out some new recipes and making some old stand bus 🙂

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    Cristy Sheehan says

    All of our kids live in So.Cal. and we live in No. Cal. so we don’t get together for Thanksgiving, just Christmas. This year my husband and I are going to our favorite RV park in Washington on the Columbia River to watch the cargo ships going into to the port in Portland, Or. There is a website that tells where the ships are coming from, going to and what they are carrying. We are thankful we are be able to stay in our motorhome and enjoy watching the ships go by with the knowledge we learn about them. Wishing a safe and wonderful Thanksgiving to all!

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    kathy says

    We will get together with neighbors and everyone will bring something to share — traditional and not-so-traditional.

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    Kimberly King says

    We are heading to my brother’s and will be having dinner at our aunt’s house and we hope to be able to spend the weekend visiting other family members and maybe doing a little Black Friday shopping.

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    fab says

    Cool! I need one of these. I never win anything but you can’t win if you don’t participate so here’s my entry.
    Just want to say thanks for all you do and especially the giveaways you do.
    Fab

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    Sami says

    Hi Kevin,
    Love love love your blog!
    For this years Thanksgiving, for the first time in 5 years I will not be working.
    I will be making this Persian Lime pie and taking it to Detroit with my
    husband and two daughters to visit his side of the family.
    Happy Thanksgiving!

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    Roberta Kolberg says

    Our family tradition has always been to spend the holiday together. Recent years have found us living long distances from each other. So now we all travel about half the distance and meet at Williamsburg, VA to spend the holiday preparing our holiday meal together and the long week end enjoying our time together. We do the whole traditional meal, stuffed turkey, whipped white potatoes, candied sweet potatoes, two vegs, biscuits, stuffed mushrooms, etc. AND of course three or four different kinds of pie. That is no small feat, given the “rented” kitchen spaces we have to work with, bringing everything we might need to use. There is joy and happiness for those of us together and sadness and missing those parts of our family who have passed and cannot be with us. It truly is a time for thansgiving and family.

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    janice quas says

    My fiance’ and my 90 year old mother and I will be at my sister’s house celebrating my niece’s 17th birthday. I will bring some wine, pie, and Betty Crocker’s home made rice pudding. Awesome!
    Happy Thanksgiving one and all!

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    Judy says

    I will be hosting our family For Thanksgiving this year. I have surprise for them too! For the first time I will be Deboning the turkey! I can’t wait to see their eyes as we slice right through the breast area…to only see meat and dressingI

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    Karyn says

    Going to friends house. We have a young couple that every Thanksgiving are so gracious to invite us to their home., and I am very thankful for them!

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    Ellie says

    My husband and I will be joining with eight others at my son’s house — and I’m definitely looking forward to it. It’s my absolute favorite holiday!!

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    John W Ginter says

    I have no idea as my wife does not get to worked up over this holiday. Some years she will cook and some she does not. Of coarse I could always do the job as I love to cook and have the knowledge. Have a happy one everyone.

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    Cindy says

    My husband and I are separated but are still friends so we will spend thanksgiving day together. Even tho’ just 2 I will make a traditional meal. Turkey, dressing, stuffed celery, and pies . He will leave the following day to duck hunt.

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    Katherine W says

    Being on my own, I started going to a free community Thanksgiving meal where I enjoy meeting other people as much as I enjoy the food.

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    Lynne Kuntz says

    I will be going to my daughters house for dinner the weekend before and then Thanksgiving day will have dinner with my hubby at home!!!

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    Roxanne Hawley says

    The kids are grown up and gone so it’s just me and my hubby. We’re having the usual turkey and trimmings.

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    Lizabeth Cobb says

    Not sure at what location but will be with lots of family…I think they are voting for my house. Think I need to make your lime pie!

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    Sherlie Magaret says

    We will have our traditional Thanksgiving on the Sunday after with special friends and family.

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    Amber Hall says

    Can you say Indian pudding? That is my favorite turkey-day tradition. TY Nannie Alley for your recipe all those years ago. :>)

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    janice quas says

    My 90 year old mom, my fiance’ and I will celebrate my niece’s 17th birthday at my sister’s house. We’ll bring wine, pie, and home made rice pudding. Happy Thanksgiving one and all!

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    Pamala says

    We will be joining my family at a small East Texas church for Thanksgiving Lunch — my Mom comes from a family of 13 children — so we need a large space to be thankful. Not sure what I will be taking besides my homemade cranberry sauce.

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    Brooke Matson says

    I am making vegan Thanksgiving dinner for my family, who is coming up to see my house of two years.

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    janice quas says

    My 90 year old mother, my fiance’ and I will celebrate my niece’s 17th birthday at my sister’s house. We will bring wine, pie and home made rice pudding. Happy Thanksgiving one and all!
    ps if I have posted more than once, it was by mistake 🙁

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    Sara T. says

    Thanksgiving means preparing for black Friday! Happy Shopping (I shop for movies and tv series mostly)!

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    COBAYLEY says

    My too long living in Singapore family is moving stateside and will be joining us for their first Thanksgiving here. Cannot wait. Thank you Kevin for your wonderful site. I look forward to this email every week. I’ve learned so much from following along with you.

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    Jane says

    The crew now numbering 44 heads back to grandma’s house for a great meal, a craft, and playing in her large old terraced gardens. Grandma is now 93 and resides in a nursing home but smiles, stays busy and welcomes the trips back home for the family festivities. We have 52 Thanksgivings in that house!

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    Jennifer V says

    We are moving to Denver that week. We will hopefully be giving thanks for a successful move as we eat Chinese takeout!

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    Wendy Keszler says

    Our son, whose name is Kevin, is living in Germany. We will be having thanksgiving toether via skype. We’ll watch each other cook, and pretend that we are together! lol

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    Kevin says

    We will be home alone all of the children elsewhere for the 1st time in 25 years, will be different that’s for sure….

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    Dianne says

    Thirteen of our family members will come to our house for turkey dinner and all the trimmings. Our oldest son will come from Tokyo and has asked for a number of old family traditional recipes, including deviled eggs!! We’ll have lots of laughs and happy memories.
    I see some respondents will be home alone….I spent about ten years alone at holidays and was very depressed the first year. In subsequent years I cooked a turkey dinner and took it to my elderly neighbors….they became like family after several years.

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    Jan PalasekDunn says

    My husband and I will spend American Thanksgiving in Canada and we spent Canadian Thanksgiving in the US.

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    Ava lansbery says

    I’m going over the river and through the woods…….really!
    Thanks for all of your hard work, I enjoy it very much.

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    Kimberly K says

    We are hosting Thanksgiving this year. Usually we travel to Ohio to be with my parents but this year isn’t possible. Some friend will be coming. Thankfully we are splitting the chores. I will do the Turkey, potatoes, gravy and my version of stuffing. The fun part will be deciding how to do the Turkey. I love to deep fry it but it gets messy so maybe this year just roast it in the oven with some sage butter.

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    Susan says

    Enjoying another year with so much to be thankful for – good health, a wonderful family and calm weather!

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    Kimberly Marino says

    We have no family close by , Me and my boyfriend are both are disabled, it makes it hard to travel , so we will be having a big turkey dinner at home with all our pets, 3 dogs, 1 Cat , 3 Kittens (just born Oct 29th) 7 Fish and a partridge in a pear tree! OH, Wait thats a different holiday!!

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    Jo Pernice says

    Cooking dinner at my house in Norfolk NY…. My sister and her family will be coming up also from Valatie NY…..Love Thanksgiving!

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    Karen says

    Hosting family at our house this year. I think it is becoming a tradition! But only around 20 this time, down from the usual 45 or so!

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    Melissa Landon says

    We will be traveling to Kansas City to visit relatives for the day then home to finish our remodel so we can move in by Dec.1. I really would like to win this one since i just had to”retire” my Cuisinart. It died an untidy death in the middle of a batch of presto. 🙁

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    Lori says

    I will be spending Thanksgiving with my family at my sister’s house. I will be bringing the stuffing and sweet potatoes. Love the holidays!

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    Frank says

    …was wondering what to make this T-day. It will be this pie. You were right on time, as usual. Thank you very much for your letter. Have a great day.

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    Diane Kratz says

    Likely going to my sister’s house to meet parents and 1 other sister with our families. Hope you enjoy yours!

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    Karen says

    I will be cooking all the family favs at home. Then later in the evening Iwe will be going to cousins for more dessert! Our table will be decorated with fall foliage from the yard! It’s beautiful!!

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    Liza Z says

    Greets from Macedonia! We don’t have Thanksgiving here. But that is not a reason not to Thank you for everything you do for us 🙂

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    Patty Boeglin says

    Not sure yet…my brother just found out he is having a major surgery shortly before Thanksgiving. They are/were(?) planning to have Thanksgiving at their house…so, my sister-in-law will be quite the woman if she decides to go ahead and host us!!! Would love, love, love the Cuisinart food processor! Kevin, you have found your calling – thank you.

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    sue says

    I’ll be spending the holiday with my son, daughter-in-law and my 2 grandchildren…. I will, however, keep that idea of tummy tuck and butt lift in the back of my mind for next year! LOL Hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving……

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    Lori Schmidt says

    Spending it with friends and family at their 94 year young Mom’s home!! Then probably play scrabble, she is still very hard to beat LOL!!! Have a happy T-giving all!!

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    Lynne says

    I have ordered my fresh Amish turkey, and am working on the menu. Famiiy coming the day before to help with set up! That togetherness is what the holiday is all about! Oh, let’s be honest, the food helps too! This year, because of the proximity of Chanukah we are adding latkes to the menu. How do sweet potato latkes and cranberry sauce sound? Yummmmmm

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    Janet says

    Thanksgiving. Dinner Party at our house with lots of home grown garden veggies–wish you could come!

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    Susan Burke says

    Happy Thanksgiving, Kevin! I’ll be helping my mom fix a feast for 15 family folks in the high desert! Vegetarian dressing, traditional turkey, and homemade cranberry sauce will be a few of the tastes on the table that day!

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    Leslie says

    Maybe brewing up a pot of Cranberry Chutney that is SOOOOOOOO good on Turkey! You will never want just cranberries again!

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    Beverly, zone 6, eastern PA says

    We’re going someplace, not sure where yet, among the relatives. Invariably, I will be making the food dish that is the most nutritious and delicious among all that is on the table, over-achiever that I am.
    Sadly, my relatives are not adventurous eaters (or chefs) like you, Kevin.

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    Elaine says

    In morning, Decorating tables then serving homeless at City Rescue Mission , then in evening, joining the family

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    Doug says

    This Thanksgiving I am taking my wife out to dinner. We are two single parents who have gotten together to raise a 6 child blended family all of whom are now out on their own. We are thankful that they all are healthy and now have their own families with 12 healthy grandchildren for us to spoil when they visit.

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    Monica says

    Getting together with my mothers extended family! It’s great to see aunts, uncles, cousins, 2nd cousins, 3rd cousins… We have a great time!

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    paula K says

    First Thanksgiving for our baby granddaughter so we will go to their home—read this and love it– directed to grandparents and holiday changes — “it’s not your turn anymore”. This keeps me from pouting when they prefer to be home—road trip with side dishes!

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    Sus says

    Thanksgiving will just be the 3 of us, hubby, me & the dog! Always make a turkey & all the traditional sides, love the smells of Thanksgiving!

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    Sherry says

    Our Thanksgiving has passed-we spent that weekend at cottage with family, had brined turkey and all the trimmings, caught fish and we do a craft afternoon with grandkids.

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    Marylou says

    My middle daughter is having Thanksgiving at her house, first time, wish us luck. But I did buy her a temperature gauge to make sure the turkey is cooked.

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    Rhonda Strahler says

    Going to spend the day at my son’s house – eating too much & spending time with the grandkids!

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    Joni D says

    I think I will be going to my brothers house. Too much football at mine! Hate cooking around football!!

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    Karen L says

    Cooking at our house. Hopefully I will be well organized because I’m working a 12 hour shift the day before 🙂

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    Bethe says

    With my adult daughter off to Ione, CA for a family Thanksgiving which includes my 90 year old uncle and about 35 other family members. Such fun. Taking an Alfredo Green bean casserole in a crockpot. One little kitchen creates the need for a crockpot dish. Would make the Panna Cotta for all, but no mold big enough!

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    Shirley says

    This Thanksgiving we are invited to a friends house, where she cooks for an army and that is usally the size of the crowd that shows up: The dinner will be all the wonderful Thanksgiving traditional dishes, many salads, and home made pies. Great Friends, Great Foods makes for a very Thankful day.

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    Evelyn says

    Going to see family I haven’t seen in the past 19 years! Cousins, aunts, uncles, etc. Since I left home 19 years ago to school far away and then the military 12 years then living overseas it’s been impossible to keep up with everybody but mom, dad, & bro so very excited!

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    Connie says

    Traveling to daughter and family in IL. Despite the fact that I’ll probably be the chief cook, can’t wait!

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    Donna Cota says

    Going to my daughter’s home for Thanksgiving and would love to be able to tell her I am giving her this wonderful gift that I won!

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    Rebecca McCreary says

    My husband and I will spend Thanksgiving day and dinner with my daughter and her husband, and two of their friends in Mesa, Arizona. Son in law will deep fry the turkey (my first taste of it prepared that way), and we’ll all contribute with traditional Thanksgiving fare. I always have order to bring the mashed potatoes. Happy Thanksgiving to all!

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    Ms. Kim Rutherford says

    I live on the beautiful Olypmic Peninsula…I shall be thankful for such a paradise. I shall be thinking about my children…for they are the ultimate in life that I am thankful for…

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    Pat Shephard says

    Your site is an inspiration! I had just about given up on cooking but your recipes and directions have gotten me started again. The Cuisinart would be a big help.

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    Pepper says

    Our adult children will join us at our country house for an old-fashioned New England Thanksgiving dinner complete with farm-to-table dishes using produce from our CSA share.

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    Marylou says

    My middle daughter is having Thanksgiving at her house, first time, and so I bought her a temperature gauge to use with her turkey. Wish us luck!

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    Paula Y says

    Spending time with family and cooking AND being thankful for it all! Thankful for you sharing your expertise with us too, Kevin! Happy and Thankful Thanksgiving to ALL!

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    Helga G says

    Still up in the open. I’ll either cook Thanksgiving Dinner at my house, or take everything over my Sons, since he is a little more centrally located, and cook everything there. We’ll definitely will have some of your recipes included. Don’t know yet, which ones I’ll pick.
    I would love to win that Food Processor, but with all those entries already, I don’t think I’ll have a chance.
    Keep the Recipes and Garden hints coming

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    Linda Reynolds says

    I help host an annual Turkey Trot 5K in Williamsburg, KY. All proceeds go to our Shop With A Cop program. Where several needy children can go to our local Walmart and spend $100, on what ever they want.

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    JANE D says

    I’m cooking a traditional turkey dinner for my grand son and his friends who don’t have anyone to be with on Thanksgiving……….They all have something they have to do for the dinner too, so they are part of the process and not just guests! Turkey, dressing, mashed potatoes, green bean casserole, sweet potato casserole, raw veggie platter, jellied cranberry sauce, yeast dinner roles..pumpkin pie, apple pie, pecan pie………tea, milk, or lemonade……..everything from green olives to mini sweet rolls…………and classic movies on TV !!!

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    Betty says

    I will be with my family (husband, kids, siblings, parents) trying to all fit in Mom and Dad’s downsized home, helping make braised red cabbage to the quality Granny used to make, laughing, longing, eating . . .

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    dana says

    Big family dinner with all of the fixing here in NM, which includes red chile in addition to gravy!

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    Aliyah Schick says

    Invited to friends’ here in town. Thanksgiving dinner at someone else’s house is delightful in many ways, however the down side is your host may not serve your favorites, and after it’s over your frig is so empty without those wonderful leftovers. So, I might do some holiday cooking of my own, too.

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    Marsha says

    I am thankful I can still cook and present the meal for my 88 yr. old mother, children and Grands, who so enjoy their favorites at our Thanksgiving meal.

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    Mary Lou in Central NY says

    I am a nurse and will be working that day. Not too upset, though-I’m used to it and if I work Thanksgiving I have Christmas off. Thanks for the giveaway!

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    Millie McLeod says

    With my two sons and one’s fiance,and one’s wife, in beautiful, sunny New Mexico, I will enjoy a wonderful Thanksgiving dinner, with much love, laughter and joy in their company, as always.

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    Judy says

    Thanksgiving will be spent with my husband, and daughter, her husband and the four grandchildren. I will enjoy making a great dinner.

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    Donna Augenstein says

    Dad and I will have dinner, vegetarian fare. I’m thankful that I don’t have to eat animals. What a bounty of real food at this time of year. Thank you, farmers!

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    Cindy Cassady says

    Will have Thanksgiving with my sister, youngest niece, and her boyfriend. Have so much to be thankful for!!!

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    Sandi says

    I’m flying to my home in Tennessee with my husband where we will celebrate the Holiday together in our new home 🙂

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    Elaine Sipe says

    Always spend it with family, usually around 33 of us, everyone bringing something fabulous to share. Lots of times we go around saying what we are thankful for….FAMILY!

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    Mary Able says

    We will be hosting Thanksgiving here in gorgeous northern CA with the traditional turkey (sorry, poor bird). Expected participants include our son and 3 neighbors.

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    Arlene Williams says

    My husband and I are going to spend a wonderful thanksgiving overnight with our son! his wife and our two beautiful grandsons. Ages 2 and 10 months…I do most of the cooking and I can’t wait to try out some of the recipes you have been posting on your website…the Persian Lime Pie sounds glorious…Happy Thanksgiving everyone !

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    Phyllis says

    Going out of town to be with family and friends. We all bring different dishes and deserts and eat until we’re miserable LOL. Depending on the weather we do try and work it off by going hiking in the woods to gather greenery for Christmas. Love it and can’t wait!!!

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    Karen Coleman says

    I will host the family dinner here in Florida with the same traditional menu that I grew up with in the northeast and the addition of my daughter-in-law’s special stuffing.

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    Jo-Anne says

    Since I live in Canada , we have already had our Thanksgiving dinner so we will toast our American neighbours wishing them a great harvest!

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    Anna Pueschel says

    We’re going to have my father and step-mother over this year. We have a tradition with my father, he always picks up bbq to bring over : )

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    mike says

    I plan to do nothing! Thanksgiving’s best to you, Kevin!

    “What I like doing best is Nothing.”

    “How do you do Nothing,” asked Pooh after he had wondered for a long time.

    “Well, it’s when people call out at you just as you’re going off to do it, ‘What are you going to do, Christopher Robin?’ and you say, ‘Oh, Nothing,’ and then you go and do it.

    It means just going along, listening to all the things you can’t hear, and not bothering.”

    “Oh!” said Pooh.” A.A. Milne, Winnie-the-Pooh

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    Michelle Snow says

    I’m going to visit friends and teach them how a gluten free Thanksgiving is possible. Thank goodness for cornbread stuffing!

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    Robin says

    Laughed hard at the tummy tuck and butt lift. Lord knows I could use both. Instead we’ll be tucking in at home. Lots of pie, turkey and mashed potatoes.

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    Kate says

    Heading to Florida from PA to have a FUN Turkey dinner with my brother, SIL, 2 20 something nieces, 93 year old Uncle, 2 cats and 2 dogs!!! Always a new thanksgiving dish served up with the turkey..yum! Lots of nice cocktails, wine, dancing and great jams on the speakers! Of course we will be dining outside on the porch with football muted on the t.v. Yipppppeeee! Cannot wait!

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    Janice says

    I always go to my cousin’s house, since she has a big house and even bigger extended family! This year, I think I’ll take a quick and easy recipe I just found on Facebook: bacon wrapped cinnamon rolls. Mmmm… : )

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    Darlene McConnell says

    I will be making Thanksgiving dinner for my family and anyone we know that has no where to go!

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    Cheryl says

    Hoping we all will manage to get together this year. We didn’t manage it last year, but may this year. Fun!. My Mom will be 94 in December, so every day and every holiday is doubly precious. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving

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    Jodi says

    Both sides of the family decided to do the week end before ‘to avoid over booking’ so we are crazy busy the week end before and doing nothing on tthe day of!

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    K Smith says

    Living in Canada, we celebrate Thanksgiving in October. Spending the day with family means more than any food prepared.

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    Kim Reicher says

    This Thanksgiving it will be my husband and me. Just the two of us. We’ll have turkey, dressing and all the traditional sides. I’m looking forward to it.

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    Susan McRae says

    For the first time ever we are trying the organic turkey meal that is already prepared. We just need to go pick it up. I will miss the aroma of the turkey roasting, but will love the time not spent preparing all the foods.

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    Dola says

    I’ll be cooking for family and enjoying our one year old baby granddaughters-identical twins! Then on Saturday we’re having our annual get together for family & friends to welcome the holidays and catch up on the past year.

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    Fran says

    Going to our cabin in Maine with friends. Hope it snows. Nothing better than a walk in the snowy woods before a feast!

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    Barbara Zakrzewski says

    This year I am hosting a family dinner and expect around 25 guests. I am going to try a few new recipes this year, and hope they will be well received. My 5 year old grandson loves to help out when I’m cooking so I bought him a chef’s outfit for Christmas. I can’t wait to see him in it.

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    Gail says

    Hi Kevin,

    I’m going to cook my son Thanksgiving dinner at his college in Ashland, OR. My husband and I arrive there Wednesday afternoon so the challenge will be to put together a fabulous spread with little time, in an unfamiliar and efficiency size kitchen! I’m from a remote place in Alaska so i am always up for an improvisational cooking experience. This one will be a true test; at least I’ll have a real supermarket to depend on! Happy Thanksgiving!

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    Amy says

    This will be the first holiday after the death of my last living family member. Although there is sadness, I’m grateful for friends and food, and finding Kevin’s website! I’m in the process of creating some new rituals, including a gluten free Thanksgiving meal!

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    Becky says

    I’m going to my parents with my siblings and my son. It will be happy/sad since my first cousin is not with us anymore.

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    Elizabeth Knight says

    This Thanksgiving will be at my house with a few changes to our family tradition of me planning and preparing the entire meal.First, I’m trying a new take on my traditional brined turkey by adding a fig glaze to the finish 30 minutes before the bird comes out of the oven. Second, I’ve assigned all of the 11 family members to prepare a portion of the meal, with my doing the turkey and stuffing. Hope this change is as much fun and unstressful as me prepping everything in the past.

    Whatever, the outcome, one thing remains the same—spending a delightful day with all of my family!

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    Jane Clark says

    So excited about this giveaway! It’s our every other year get together with my husbands side of the family, and I’m hosting our family this year!! A food processor would be a big blessing.

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    Jo says

    It’ll be a relaxed day this year, no traveling, no multiple-family get-together, no marathon baking and preparation, just our family – togetherness and a game or two, or a puzzle…as our spirits urge…

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    Tami Wilde says

    Ma and Pa will be coming to the Wilde Kingdom this year! It’s my turn to pretend I’m a chef.

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    TriciaLee says

    Number, number on the wall,
    It is my “random number” that I beg you to call!

    Our Thanksgiving gratitude will swell with tradition
    As the Persian Lime Pie we will gladly audition!

    And with humble hearts we once again say
    Thank you to Kevin for another generous give-away!

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    Mary says

    Wish we had your holiday – but my friends and I have a NZ “Thanksgiving” dinner to be thankful we have survived another year and to look forward to the blessing in the coming year.

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    Sue Rinker says

    I will be spending Thanksgiving with my mom and family. This will be the first Thanksgiving without my dad. If anyone is alone and in Minnesota, I extend an invitation to all to come join us!

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    Jeri says

    A car trip to visit grandkids and family. Gonna try a new recipe for Pumpkin Bread Pudding with Gingered Creme Anglaise sauce.

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    Cassandra Early says

    Just me and my husband giving thanks and wishing the kids and grandkids could be there with us.

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    Abby says

    Staying home with family for an un-turkey Thanksgiving – will prepare some sort of fish dish, lots of vegetables and a pumpkin pie.

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    Jane Howe says

    10th year in the Macy’s Parade! We will be balloon handlers. Look for Harold the Fireman, a vintage medium sized balloon!

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    Mercy says

    For this year, I’m cooking at my mom & dad’s house, and I’m so thankful they’re both still here and relatively healthy! Turducken, pumpkin pie, green jell-o (traditional!), and stuffing balls!

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    Edie says

    Hosting Thanksgiving for husband’s family. Love your site – my go to for easy peasy yet exotic dishes. Thanks Kevin!

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    Joy says

    Mother, brother, sisters all coming here for the day. Going to try a braised turkey for a change. Always a good day.

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    renojean says

    I will be going to Margaret’s house. Our families spend most Thanksgivings with them, usually at their house because it has a larger dining area. (I don’t have to clean house!!)

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    pamela j says

    I’ll cook the whole meal at my house and then take it all over to my Dad’s . Wish I was getting a tum, and a butt lift.

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    Margie Stover says

    It will be very quiet. My husband will be recuperating from minor surgery. We will have our Thanksgiving and Christmas with family combined.

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    Gretchen says

    We hope to spend the day at our son and daughter-in-law’s house. But with 2 family members dealing with serious medical problems, their needs must be met first. Regardless, the day will be spent giving heartfelt thanks for our freedoms and blessings – with or without the feast. Meanwhile the limes on my little tree will be turned into pies just because……….

    Thank you Kevin for your wonderful weekly posts and out-of-the-world delicious recipes. I really look forward to your posts.

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    Helen says

    For the first time ever, I am eating in a restaurant. My husband was just transferred to Philadelphia and we are all meeting there to check out our new city.

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    Susan Hamilton says

    Family & friends. What more could one ask for?

    Stuffed sweet potato, roasted brussels sprouts, and other, more traditional, yums!

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    Kip Morrissette says

    Spending time with family and friends at our son-in-law’s sister’s “gentleman’s ranch” in FL. Grandchildren love the chickens, horses and other four legged animals. We did this trip last year and fell in love with the idea. We had so many wonderful people join in that we had to set up tables in the yard. BEST Thanksgiving ever. We stay at a B&B nearby so we have a place to hide when things get too hectic for us old folk.
    As for #95 Ms Eddie: Start doing the physical therapy prior to your surgery to strengthen the muscles. My 82 yr husband’s bone-on-bone knee replaced and less than one wk he was swinging a golf club. First few days he wondered what he was thinking when he agreed to have the surgery…but that passed and your pain will too.
    #128 Earleen, I wish you all the best with your surgery…too bad it is day before Thanksgiving, hope they have a well staffed crew over those following days.
    #176 Shannon, I am sorry you have invited inconsiderate guests who display actions of “waiting for a better offer”…it doesn’t take a rocket scientist to accept or regret an invite. They need to give thanks for having someone like you in their lives that they perhaps don’t deserve.

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    Cookbook Collector says

    Husband and I are doing a TG day trip, driving 170 miles (2 1/2 hours) to be with his siblings, cousins, and their families (25+ people) and then returning (another 170 miles) before dusk to hopefully avoid hitting a deer on the road during rutting season. Just like many families in our country, our host provides turkey, potatoes, gravy and everyone else brings all the coordinated side dishes & desserts to make a wonderful feast. If I win, I want to give the food processor to one of my family members.

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    Jackie says

    Packing the car,plugging in the dog bed for Charlie the Boxer, and driving from Minnesota to Rhode Island to spend the holidays with my sister and her family!! Can’t wait!!

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    Sonia Shapiro says

    We have our feast on Friday so we can cook and travel on Thursday when the roads are empty (and can run out for whipping cream or whatever on a day when the stores are open.)

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    vicki says

    I will be cooking my 40th Thanksgiving dinner. All the kids and kidlets will be there and I’ll be serving a wild turkey with all the trimmings.
    My favorite meal of the year!

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    Cara Achterberg says

    We gather friends from Grandparents from Pennsylvania, cousins from Ohio and New Jersey, brother from New Mexico, and dear friends from Germany. Everyone brings a dish and there is a turkey cook off – one in the deep fryer and one in the oven or smoker. They get better every year but the Germans almost always win! Love, love, love this holiday!

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    Maureen Winkler says

    So far, I have a 1/511 chance of winning! (It’s the math person in me)……..Happy Thanksgiving, Kevin. Love your blog…..

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    LINDA says

    VISITING SON, HIS WIFE, AND THEIR BEAUTIFUL, TALENTED, GOOD, GOOD 6 CHILDREN IN PLAINFIELD, ILLINOIS

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    Martha Helin says

    I am going to spend the day with my hubby, walk our beautiful neighborhood and visit friends. We will give thanks for our many blessings.

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    Judy A says

    I just found out last night that the family has decided on something different than our standard meal, meaning I make the stuffing with my mom’s recipe. This year they found a cookbook with new recipes that the girls liked, so we each get to make one of those dishes. I don’t even know what this will entail! Surprise!

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    Angela Creais says

    It’s another Thanksgiving when it’s just us. My little family is so quirky and odd that I’m afraid to invite anyone else! Maybe a very close friend-without-other-plans, someone who’s heard the stories and met the players. I usually botch something in the food department but it all gets eaten and I breathe a sign of relief when it’s over.

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    Susan in S.W.Mass. says

    I’ll be cooking turkey and all the fixings for my widowed friends and among my thanks this year will be a shout out to you Kevin for your informative and entertaining blog. Thank you for the tips, recipes, and the beautiful pictures! Happy Thanksgiving to all!

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    Krysia says

    I’m bringing my senior Mom to stay at my home for the week – and we’re having pork loin for Thanksgiving!

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    D. White says

    Hosting a dinner party for my and my husband’s fabulous, ever so slightly, dysfunctional, family.

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    Tom B says

    I will be spending Thanksgiving with friends and their family. I still haven’t heard what they would like me to bring. Sometimes it takes a bit of prodding to get a suggestion out of the cook! 🙂

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    kathy kam says

    As a tradition for over twenty years, we are having Thanksgiving dinner at a good friend’s house.

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    Christine F says

    This year I am going to the kid’s in Pittsburgh! I’m so excited to see them even though I will still be missing one! The day has finally come where I get to go mess up their house! lol

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    Marilyn Foster says

    We’ll be driving to Coeur d’Alene to visit family this year. I always bake the pies and this year will be trying your Persian Lime Pie. Sounds yummy!

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    Eileen says

    Our kids are coming home for a few days and we will go to my mom’s family for our Turkey Day. It’s a large family and the only time we see every one anymore. Thanks for the blog, keep up the great work. It’s my favorite Sunday thing to do—read your blog. Thanks again

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    Joan Handy says

    We’ll be baking the pies and then going to my brother’s house to spend Thanksgiving with his family.

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    Judy Beauchaine says

    Love your newsletter and would love to have a food proccessor to help make Thanksgiving easier. I always cook a huge dinner for family as Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday to cook.

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    Marlene says

    Off to Boston area to join the rest of the clan for our annual camp-in in teensy to enjoy everyone up close and personal for a couple of days

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    Emily Phillips says

    Usually everyone makes to trek to our house. This year several will not be coming “home.” Instead of the usual 14+ it will only be 8 of us. Will be missing the ones not coming but thankful for the ones that will be here. This is my favorite meal of the year to prepare. I really do need that food processor to help me. HINT! HINT!!

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    EFR says

    Cooking and sharing a tradition Thanksgiving dinner with family. We all have so much to be thanksfull for.
    thanks

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    Lorra says

    Expecting all the family plus extended family to drop by for whatever I have for them to eat. Most of them going to or coming from other family gatherings.

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    Cassandra Suarez-Hanson says

    My family and I will likely go to my parents house, as we do every year thanks to my dad being a notoriously picky eater and I don’t think I can make anything for him that will make him as happy as the ham my mom makes for him.

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    Becky Gustavel says

    Going to my daughter’s with 15 other family members and eating wayyyy tooo much good food and having fun.

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    Lorena Keech says

    We get together with a group of friends, which varies in size depending on schedules, and share a wonderful meal.

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    Susan says

    In Canada so no holiday for me! But on our Thanksgiving I cooked a frozen prestuffed Butterball…..I know…..GASP…..but it was actually quite good even though I accidentally cooked it with the lid on…….

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    Joani says

    After several years of making Thanksgiving dinner we are going to my 93 year old father’s. house. His caregiver is hosting. We’ll smoke the turkey & bring dessert-yum, yum.

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    Tamara Springfield says

    Probably spending the day having Thanksgiving with my mom and dad at the rehab center my mom is at after almost losing her a couple of weeks ago. Feeling very thankful she is still with us!

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    Sheila Hines says

    Going home for thanksgiving. For the first time ever I will not be cooking or cleaning. Will be very strange….thanks for the opportunity! Happy thanksgiving.

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    Anne says

    Heading from Maine to CT to visit with my husband’s family … picking up my daughter and her husband in MA on the way.

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    Ann Manning says

    Spent the last several years in Savannah GA and doing Thanksgiving at Paula Deen and Sons. Fun time to be had in Savannah.

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    Gayle says

    Going to my sister in law’s for a feast!
    Nice to have less responsibility since I’m working Friday and Saturday!

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    Brenda says

    My husband and I will be continuing our traditional T-Day after being together for six years now. I’m so thankful for him!!

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    marijke mather says

    In Canada, we have already had our Thanksgiving Dinner. We had a great family gathering including a new grandchild. I fulfilled my promise to myself that I would have a nice hike before dinner. It certainly meant that I could indulge in our wonderful dinner.

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    Mickie Christiansen says

    We in Canada, have already celebrated our thanksgiving. It was a beautiful family dinner in Victoria BC. My dtr in law cooked her first turkey and my task was to mind the baby, and put together a gluten free crusted pumpkin pie. It was all good. Thanks Kevin! Happy thanks giving to you and your family. Will there be pictures of your table??? And an outline of the foods served??? Bless you.

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    Maka says

    I’ll enjoy Thanksgiving with my daughter & son-in-law, & our 5 lovely dogs. Also a couple birthdays fall on Thanksgiving this year so will be eat, party, eat, celebrate, eat, party, etc. And oh my YUM does that Persian Lime Pie sound good. I know what my contribution will be. Thank you.

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    Susan says

    We are trying to re-create the menu from the pilgrims! Except for the massive amounts of alcoholic drinks! Oh La La!

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    Mary Beth says

    Our family will start the day with a Thanksgiving service, then all cook a meal to share with our neighbors and then watch the Packer Game.

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    Darlene Bronson says

    Ahhhh, Thanksgiving… my absolute favorite holiday in all of life… Four days of eating, hanging with family, having the kids (young adults) all home together, hanging in their pj’s playing games all day… NO PRESENTS involved, just doesn’t get better than that!!!

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    Laura Stetzel says

    My newly empty nest will be full again with family and two birthday celebrations in the mix!!!

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    Lisa Wenner says

    Home home home with grown children and my sister and her family- in the cold north-east- but oh so warm inside- often spend Thanksgiving in Austin Texas where some kids live and put the turkey on the smoker , but this year it’s the oven along with fabulous onions in parmesan and cream oh so fantastic – lots of other yellow and green vegies too
    Have a great thanksgiving at your house!

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    cynthia shultz says

    I will be gathering with a host of cousins on Martha’s Vineyard for a couple of days. Group so big a hall is rented. very fun. everyone brings something. I am on the shrimp detail. I totally look forward to your message each week. Thank you.

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    Rick Howe says

    We will be in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade! IN the parade, as Balloon Captains for Harold the Fireman

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    Susan Azzano-Kukla says

    I got into your website for the gardening info; however I subscribed to the newsletter for your recipes and your joyous attitude about life. My kitchen is missing for the month, so I’m trying my hand at all kinds of innovative recipes with slow cooker and microwave. All the far flung family members will be descending on my sister-in-law for Thanksgiving; it should be interesting as she’s missing the front wall of her house and part of the roof due to slow renovations.

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    Suzi Jackson says

    Spending it with my daughter, celebrating her two year cancer survival, thankful for that and her lovely family, son-in-law and wonderful grandchildren.

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    Cal says

    My husband and I will spend the day with two close friends. We will probably spend the entire time sitting around the table, eating, drinking, and talking. A board game might happen also.

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    jan moore says

    I’ll be hosting my family at my house. We only get together 2 or 3 times a year. I will prepare a ham and turkey (hoping for some recipes from you). They will bring the fixins pot luck style. My birthday actually falls on Thanksgiving this year so I hope nobody will mind if I win the food processor 😉

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    Corby says

    Again, I won’t win. I never do….but I LOEUVE your website/blog and I follow many of your tips, recipes, etc. You are so generous to have these giveaways. Keep up the gratitude and good works. Happy Thanksgiving and Merry Christmas, Kevin. Godspeed in your travels.

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    Denise Goodspeed says

    Happy Thanksgiving!! Thanks for the chance to win an awesome prize! I am happily preparing a traditional turkey dinner for my family of 20, although I know not all will make it for dinner, the rest will stop by for dessert and games.

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    Glenn Dickerson says

    Trip to our cousin’s house for Thanksgiving dinner. She has taken this yearly get together from my wife. Yeah!

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    Lu'Ana Whitmarsh says

    Several of my friends and including me do not have family in town, so we decided to go to Landry’s for Thanksgiving. Everything is there for us. We sit down and enjoy a couple of hours of great food and excellent company. 🙂

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    Diana Dawson says

    I will be cooking dinner for my son, grandson and friends who have no families to be with….we are one big family!

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    Margaret says

    I’m cooking for my 3 children, 2 grandchildren, 1 son-in-law and maybe a couple of other guests.

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    Kathy Fausett says

    Thanksgiving is the only holiday that my side of the family celebrates together. So, I always look forward to this day each year.

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    Carole Bryan says

    The past few years I have been going to Austin, Tx to be with my grandchildren but this year they are coming to Chicago!

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    Drew Taylor says

    Here in Wyoming, we’ll be getting together with the ranch hands and our neighbors and enjoying lots of wild turkey (the bird, not the whiskey) and pheasants. The secret for all these wild birds is to brine them overnight.
    Happy Thanksgiving to everyone!

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    Kris King says

    Yes, here in Canada Thanksgiving is past. Cooked a traditional turkey dinner and had my son, daughter-in-law and 4 year old grandson over for dinner. Family visits are the greatest!

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    Kathy says

    We’ll be spending it with family locally. I love Thanksgiving, family,friends, good food, usually no pressure!!!

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    Michele says

    This is my fav blog! Your recipes are great and I love the pics! Would love to win this fabulous machine!

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    Tina Knowlton says

    Youngest daughter and I will have marathon cooking day on Wednesday, spend a wonderful and healthyThanksgiving together with her husband and two (adult) children and on Saturday will cook small turkey with all the traditional non-low-carb fixin’s for my husband and me at home – to share with Newfoundland, Corgi, and assorted cats!

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    Janet Phipps says

    We will gather at my almost 88 year old mother’s for Thanksgiving. She and my brother do the main dish and I will do some sides!

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    Laura Hampton says

    This year we are traveling from Toledo, OH to my brother’s in Battle Creek, MI on Thanksgiving day, and then to Portage, MI on Saturday, for yet another dinner at my cousin’s!! Double the celebration!!

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    Mari says

    Last year, I made kvin’s cheese straws four thanksgiving appetizer, and were they a success!
    they have been permanently added to the thanksgiving menu. We are hosting again this year, and I plan on making those this week- I love any recipes I can do a head.

    Especial thanks for all your hard word and teachings.

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    Pam says

    I am baking two pumpkin pies and making cranberry sauce in Maine (where I live) and driving with my husband to Connecticut to spend the holiday with his sister’s family. Our two sons and their wives/fiancés from New York will meet us there.

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    Karen L. says

    Most of our family lives in other states and won’t be able to come for a visit. We cannot go to any of their places either so it looks like it will just be my husband and I. But I will be thankful on that day and others for our health and well being. And since tomorrow is Veterans Day, I am particularly thankful for all the service people, no matter which service that are a part of and no matter whether they are living or long/short gone. They have made all that I have and cherish possible. And thanks to you for another fantastic give-away. I don’t know how you keep doing this but I know that whoever wins your give-aways is grateful also.

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    Anthony K says

    Thanksgiving at my sister’s house with close family.
    A time to connect with one another 🙂

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    Cissy Pitner says

    I’ll be spending the day at home with friends and family, lots of good food and drink. A good food processor sure would help with Thanksgiving and Christmas. Happy Holidays!

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    Joyce Hice says

    The OH part of my family will be here for dinner. We are going to smoke a turkey with an indoor smoker. Have never done this before!!
    The other part of my family will be at the Detroit Lions Football game and they cook their own dinner together.

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    Lori Flaglor says

    All four of my adult children and their families, as well as extended family, will gather in my home to give thanks for God’s amazing care of us for yet another year.

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    Joan Makurat says

    It appears we will be at my sister’s house for Turkey Day. One of the things I am grateful for this holiday is that she only lives about 20 miles away. I do a big post Xmas do for the whole family (about 20 people) and this gadget would be a big help.

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    Leslie Wager says

    We are having family and friends for dinner on Friday instead of Thursday as that is the best day for all. And every day is Thanksgiving Day.

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    Cindy Faulkner says

    Are you kidding? I’d love to have the food processor!
    Although, I get to go to my sister’s house for Thanksgiving and she is doing the cooking.

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    Leslie Wager says

    We are having family and friends for dinner on Friday as that is the best day for everyone.

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    Terry Brunton says

    Staying home with my two dogs. I put a tablecloth on the floor in front of the fire and set it with plates (mine has silverware)..the dogs know about this ritual and are on the best behavior you can imagine. I cook a turkey and some side dishes for me and put it on a huge platter in the middle of the cloth. Each dog has their place and waits until I slice it and even though they’re voracious eaters outside of this ritual they sit very still and wait until I say it’s OK to eat off the plate. You should see them eating so delicately!!! It’s the best Thanksgiving ever. lol.

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    cindy says

    Just me and hubby with a quiet dinner at home, and hopefully our son will have enough of a break from college to be able to join us.

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    Barri says

    Celebrating with my daughter and family who have just moved to Canada and we shall have turkey and all the trimmings so that my two grandsons (who are U.S,. citizens) won’t forget their roots. Yes, we celebrate both Canadian and U.S. Thanksgivings – great excuses for a family get together!

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    Lesley says

    This will be the first time I am hosting Thanksgiving. I am so nervous but started feeling guilty relatives were always cooking for my family. In retrospect I should have started with a holiday like 4th of July.

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    Kaye M. says

    We’ll go to my sister-in-law’s house for Thanksgiving dinner and every year I bring Sweet Potatoes in Orange sauce with chopped Pecans on top. Yummy!

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    Carolyn Jones says

    Will be at my granddaughter’s home with family and friends. She has been so gracious to take over the Thanksgiving Day Dinner. Angie has done so much and takes such good care of me. I would love to be able to give her your thanksgiving gift, Kevin. Blessings to all!

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    Susie says

    Having a crew of 20 or so, I love cooking for everyone, but we all know how much work and love goes into preparing the feast, can’t wait to have all the family together!

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    Lisa WIlliams says

    We are coming to Kinderhook next Sunday to spend the week BEFORE Thanksgiving with our friends there and then back to Indiana to meet our newborn Grand-Niece for the holiday.

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    Kate says

    I am working. I take care of a couple of DD clients. I’ll cook them a Thanksgiving dinner though.

    🙂

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    JaneGrace says

    I am living in New Zealand where they don’t celebrate the American Thanksgiving which is my favorite holiday. Nothing relegious, just food and gratitude! But I will get a turkey breast for my husband and I. Since we are going into summer, we may spend the day at the beach!!

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    Deborah Philippi says

    We’re having Thanksgiving at home. Our adult son is inviting a couple of his friends over and we should have a fun and relaxed time. I’m looking forward to it. My husband has to help with way too much of the prep because my dominant hand is in a splint and I can’t do much with it (i.e., chop onions, lift much), and I’m grateful that he’s so good natured about it.

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    Peejay says

    I’ll probably be roasting a chicken, as a turkey will be too big for us. Stuffing, three-cheese potato
    gratin, wild rice salad, roasted brussel sprouts, and delicious red wine on the side. Probably our neighbors will come over. My family bailed.

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    Tamara Berthelson says

    You are spoiling us!!!! We’re all heading to mom’s house for Thanksgiving. She’s 94 years young & still living in the house I grew up in! Have another grandson on the way…life is good. May you have a very blest Thanksgiving also!

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    Mimsy says

    I will be home alone..like Tammy and Karen. Plan to meditate on the crimes done to the indigenous people of this land they call Turtle Island.

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    Marlene says

    We are going to my sister-in-laws for thanksgiving. We always have a great dinner. We, my husband and I make the desserts and usually have about 6 of them. He makes amazing cheesecakes! I do pumpkin cake rolls and assorted pies etc.! We laugh cause we usually end up with 1 dessert per person. Have a great holiday!

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    Lupe G. says

    Having Thanksgiving dinner at my parents home with all my brothers n sisters and their families. Our tradition here in California is that we have a soccer match. It’s so much fun! 🙂 Wishing everyone a wonderful Thanksgiving Day!

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    Patricia C Hays says

    Traveling from Ohio for our first Thanksgiving in Tennessee. at the home of #2 daughter, to give thanks for our blessings in 2013!

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    Deb says

    We are hosting extended family – 20+ people! We always have room for more. I’ll be cooking and baking for days and roasting a turkey and a ham. This year I’ll be incorporating gluten-free dishes as well as my family’s gluten rich favorites.

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    Pam says

    Making dinner for bedridden motherinlaw…enjoying the beauty of northern California in November!
    Thanks for the spice and variety of your newsletter, Kevin

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    Dan McKinnon says

    Over 600 entries … wow, don’t know why i am doing this as i “NEVER” win contests … but what the “heck” to say it politely … here goes, I’m entered … and peace to you two sweet guys.

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    Elizabeth says

    Just moved to the Virginia mountains, where the family will join us for traditional turkey and trimmings.

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    Helen says

    Hi Kevin,
    I’m going to my mother’s house. She insisted on having it but I’m making the stuffing, cranberry sauce and three pies. Should be a crowd of about 15 (all family).

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    Addie B in FL says

    This is my English husband’s second Thanksgiving in FL and he’s cooking the turkey on his big Weber barbecue (he has four, for different size things.) We’ve invited another UK/US couple who emigrated last year, and this will be his first. And lastly, couple who temporarily rented next door while their house was being built and whom we got close to and miss. Oops, I almost forgot my UK stepson, who arrives next Saturday for three weeks.

    I’m looking forward to trying your sexy salmon, Kevin! Happy Thanksgiving to you and your partner!

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    Joan says

    Packing up the car with things I made for Thanksgiving dinner and heading over to my mother’s house to have Thanksgiving with her and my two sisters.

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    Cate says

    We’re hosting dinner at our house. Brining the turkey again this year. So yummy! Thankful you share your awesome ideas with us!

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    Cookies4kds says

    I will be hosting dinner for my family as usual. This is my favorite holiday meal to prepare.

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    Sheri Svyerson says

    I and two friends are heading to an Assisted Living home to eat with the residents and help make it “like home” for them for the day. Really looking forward to it:)

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    Georgia says

    Every year I host the family Thanksgiving. This past year, due to serious health issues due to SLE, gout , etc and divorce; I was forced to downsize. But that doesn’t affect the love & fellowship we enjoy. We will make due. Winning a food processor would be a blessing since arthritis & gout in my hands make it harder to hand chop everything as I have in the past. I am so thankful I am still able to cook & entertain my family. May God bless you all & your families.

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    Annie B says

    I’m grateful that I found your site too, Kevin! I’ll be making traditional Thanksgiving dinner for just my hubby and me–only one day off. And, I’ll be grateful to be where I am in life.

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    Becky says

    Kids and grandkids are all out of town this year. Spoke with an old friend last weekend and we decided to get together like we did when we were raising our children together. Sweet!

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    Cathy Schutzenhofer says

    I hold Thanksgiving dinner every year for my entire family however not sure I can this year as I have surgery on the 21st (unfortunately not for a tummy tuck or but lift! Lol). A processor would certainly come in hand!!

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    Cat Slate says

    I will be going to Charlotte, NC to visit my family and cook a lovely, vegetarian/vegan Thanksgiving dinner.

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    Bonnie says

    Spending the day with family and friends remembering all the blessings I am thankful for. We will shook a turkey, eat too much, take a long walk, remminesce and thoroughly enjoy this special holiday!

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    Susan says

    I am staying home cooking a BIG feast for my husband and me. Even though we are just 2
    I make the whole big feast. Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday, eating with complate abandom! Then I’ll get the much needed tummy tuck !!

    Thanks for this great give away.

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    Karen Carpenter says

    This year, for the first time in several years, my husband and I are staying home for Thanksgiving.

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    Carol Hanson says

    I’ll be cooking turkey and all the trimmings for my daughter, son-in-law and 2 granddaughters and my son, myself and husband and then we will be attending a family wedding on Friday evening so will get to visit with family we don’t get to see often enough. will be a great way to celebrate and give thanks! thanks for all the great pictures of your home and garden and the yummy recipes you share. the give away is a bonus!!!

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    Kathy DeAngelo says

    My sister-in-law is coming from the east coast to spend Thanksgiving with us here in Ohio. Looking forward to spending time together and cooking family traditions.

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    Christina Pearson says

    We’ll be at our son’s house…..great food, awesome company, and good football (hopefully!)!

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    Lela Hardin says

    Love your site and all the recipes!!! Children grown, so cooking for all slightly before Thanksgiving. Know you all will have a glorious day.

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    Naomi Shelton says

    Not sure what I will be doing on Thursday, but sometime over the holiday weekend I will have my daughters and their families for dinner. Since my life is the most flexible, they always find out what their partners’ families, who have many more people to consider, are planning, then we decide which day they will celebrate with me. I don’t mind, because it’s not the exact day that’s important, but just having a special time with them all. I will cook the turkey and make the mashed potatoes and gravy and probably a couple of pumpkin pies. Then for the first time, I am asking the others to bring the accompanying side dishes. (I hope they’ll come through!) I will also invite one of my good woman friends who is alone to join us and then my housemate will also be here. This little ranch house will be packed and the three-under-three grandsons will be sure to keep chaos reigning! It will be great and I will be glad when they all leave, too!

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    Virginia says

    Going home to my parents along with my son, brothers, inlaws, nieces, nephews, greats and maybe a few strays. Everyone contributes their special dishes and Dad cooks a mean turkey.
    Lots of food, fun and fellowship for which we are thankful!

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    Michelle says

    Instead of doing the big turkey, we’re doing a pumpkin turkey chili at home with our family. I’m excited to throw in some fresh fall produce. We love our local farmers!!

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    Shirley towe says

    For the first time ever, all the family, children and grandchildren and myself are packing and going to the beach for Thanksgiving.
    We will probably go out for dinner at a good restaurant. This will be the first time in 50 years that I haven,t made or helped make the Thanksgivine dinner. Family time and relaxation!

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    Connie says

    Just me, myself, and I. But I still like to cook and bake. I just cut everything down. Count my blessings and give thanks. Thank you for the give away. Love your site.

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    Pat says

    I’m packing the pies and appetizers and heading to my daughter and her family; stopping on the way home to visit my son and family.

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    Nancy says

    We are traveling with friends to the Story Inn, Brown County, IN, to enjoy the day. Happy Thanksgining, Kevin! Receiving your newsletter is like getting a letter from an old friend.

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    Terri says

    I’ll be coming for the family> it wouldn’t be the same if I didn.t cook. Have a nice Thanksgiving.

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    Sue M. says

    Haven’t really decided yet, just my husband & I but I will probably cook a turkey with all the trimmings…Hope you have a Happy Thanksgiving…We have so much to be thankful for…

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    Rose C says

    Going to Grandaughters house with her parents brother and wife and 7 great grandchildren. Cant wait to see them all.

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    Nadia says

    Since I am recovering from surgery, I will be mooching off others this year! Mostly, I will be thankful I have family and friends who let me!

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    Leslie Jenks says

    On the road to my sister’s house. I’ll be bringing the sweet potatoes, cheesecake and deviled eggs. So please say a prayer for me!

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    Sue Emden says

    We are celebrating with our family, eating the brined & smoked turkey my husband makes every year. Most importantly we will say an extra prayer before dinner with our son that he will be safe when he deploys to Afghanastan 1/3/14 & will be gone a year leaving behind two young children & his wife.

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    Marion says

    Our sons, daughter-in-laws and grandchildren are coming to our house. It will be the first time we are all together for Thanksgiving in a number of years. For this gathering, we are very thankful.

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    Marie H says

    I’m hosting Thanksgiving this year. I’m thankful all three of my grown children will be coming to the island. One will be put on wood splitting and hauling the wood to the house, while the other two help prepare all the usual dishes: turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, gravy, roasted squash with garlic, onion and red peppers, marinated beets, Brussel sprouts and green salad. All the veggies are grown on Vashon Island, except perhaps the red peppers. We have friends coming with whom we have shared Thanksgiving for 30 years. I think this is my favorite holiday. We will all keep the home fires burning. Here’s a toast to you. Cheers!

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    Igor says

    I hope no one minds this comment, but for that last two years we had a fabulous meal around road kill venison. I only hope to be able to do the same this year!

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    Dale says

    Recovering from surgery so was not sure I could host. My son has ordered an organically raised turkey which is usually SO tender. Hope he invites a few friends to share it with.

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    Mary Anne Cela says

    Having just part of the family, only 10 of us. Expect to have all 25 children and grandchildren for Christmas.

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    Jeanne says

    I’m invited to a friends house for roast duck! She’s a professional chef instructor so it will be amazing!

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    jay says

    I love the comment about the butt lift and tummy tuck-lol as they say.

    Paula-I love the steak and crab dinner tradition. Seems simple and maybe at the original Thanksgiving they had some crab and steak. Didn’t they say seafood venison and fowl were on their menu.

    We usually bring a dessert. But I’d like to think out of the box this year. Pumpkin is traditional but over done-at least where we have Thanksgiving-I guess that’s tradition too.
    Don’t you have to bring a pumpkin pie to add to the pumpkin pie table, I mean dessert table? There’s usually several pumpkin pies, homemade, store bought, the kind with cream cheese. . . . sometimes there maybe a pudding or chocolate cake or sugar cookies but even checking what desserts will be there, someone always brings a surprise pumpkin pie besides the side dish.
    Anyway:
    We visit the grandparents, eat till we exploded, play cards and on the way back home stop and visit at our aunts house for a “second” helping of dessert, board games and just hanging out.

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    Casey Cavasher says

    Hope to have a quiet, relaxing, peaceful Thanksgiving Day with just the 2 of us — my husband is on call and there always seems to be at least one crisis call every holiday so am hoping things will be quiet and safe for everyone this year. I’ll be cooking a large free-range chicken from Whole Foods and my homemade fixin’s and pumpkin pie.

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    Apryl says

    We are going to a lodge on a lake. The wood fireplace is an added bonus.
    Key Lime Pie is one of my favorite desserts.

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    Gladys says

    We’ve been invited to Bellingham for Thanks giving dinner. Looking forward to seeing my daughter, son-in-law and grandson. I’m hoping my older grandchildren won’t have to work that day, I’d love to see them too.
    Butt lift – I could really use one of those! All the exercising in the world has done nothing to raise those cheeks!

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    Laura says

    We will be heading “up north” to our cottage in the North Woods of Wisconsin to celebrate Thanksgiving. Our older children will be home from college for a long weekend, and the younger two will relish their visit. A fresh turkey has been ordered from the local butcher, which we will brine. Walks outdoors will have to include blaze orange, as it will be deer hunting season!

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    Ellen Byrum says

    I’ll head to the NC Mountains and have Thanksgiving with my oldest friends. A tradition for me is listening to “Alice’s Restaurant” from Arlo Guthrie on a local radio station at noon on the drive up. Classic!

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    Ron Jones says

    Thanksgiving is a family holiday that rotates location. This year will be spent in Baltimore at the home of my sister. It’s a 3 hour drive from our home, but it is always a special and fun day for the entire family. Each family brings a specialty of their family to share with everyone.

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    Carol Durusau says

    We’ll be at home, eating all the traditional yummies, at least for our family, roasted pastured chicken, cornbread dressing, corn macque choux, Spinach Madeline, pumpkin pie, boiled custard; and my husband will make some kind of bread,

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    Linda Noblin says

    I am hosting a dinner for friends who are away from their families over the holidays.
    I am lining up my menu as I write.

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    Melody says

    I will be enjoying a day off, eating turkey because I never get turkey any other time, and glaring at anyone who wants my pecan pie.

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    sue allen says

    From the sunny state of Florida, I hope you and your family have a peaceful and blessed Thanksgiving. I will be spending the holiday with family and enjoying the great nephew on the first Thanksgiving that he can eat the “real” food.

    Happy Thanksgiving!
    Sue

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    Bonnie Adams says

    This is our first Thanksgiving in our new home in the Republic of Panama. We will celebrate with our friends and other expats from the U.S.

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    Trish Stover says

    Having friends from Louisiana visit us in Canada for a traditional Thanksgiving dinner. We celebrated our national Thanksgiving in Louisiana early in October and we are hosting our friends here to return the hospitality. Can’t wait.

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    Betsy says

    Saturday following Thanksgiving we will celebrate with my siblings and our mom and assorted family members at my gracious daughter’s home. On Thanksgiving day we have been invited to go to a friend’s house for a quiet gathering. Blessed, I am.

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    Linda says

    Our tradition is to gather around our table folks who might otherwise be alone for the day for one reason or another. We roast a humongous turkey, do the stuffing and a bunch of pies and whatever the end of the garden yields up –and we have a great time together. Thanks for making that beautiful processor available.

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    Lori says

    Our holiday was last month in Canada. I was all set to cook the bird for a houseful when the igniter on the oven failed. Four hundred dollar repair and had to cook the next day when no-one could come for dinner!

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    Suzanne K says

    For the first year in many, I’m not doing much for Thanksgiving. I’ll probably go visit my mom in her assisted living home, and then either home to relax for a quiet day or maybe to a friend’s for a short visit. Thanks for the great giveaway and GLTA!

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    Kate Skogen says

    We are going to my brothers house. Not looking forward to his rude wife and kids. I am looking forward to the rest of the family being there. Trying to lose 30 lbs by the end of the year. So not looking forward to skipping a lot of my favorite foods.
    Hope your Thanksgiving is wonderful!

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    Betty rohr says

    Traveling 4 hours to daughter’s house so I can cook the meal because daughter-in-law is to pregnant to travel.

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    Pam says

    Kevin, we will be deep frying a turkey and having another couple over for Thanksgiving dinner. I will make the sides too. Then the next day, onward to a couple of days camping!

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    Kathy says

    No big dinner. Just a quiet day packing to fly to Orlando and set sail on Saturday for a cruise to the eastern Caribbean.

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    Sue T says

    Very special Thanksgiving this year. My great niece is now one year old, so it will be the first one where she will be starting to understand what a holiday is. It’s the perfect holiday to start learning with as I am so thankful for her and the whole family!

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    Lisa Grandstaff says

    It looks like it will be just me and my old cat this year, but no worries… I’ve never been a big meat eater, so turkey and ham are a drag to me. I have always loved the side dishes best! I’ll hole up in my kitchen and make buttermilk biscuits and cornbread from scratch so I can make Cornbread Dressing… and I’ll play around with fresh veggies to create a vegetable masterpiece. I have so many nice options since my CSA farm share ends the week of Thanksgiving… still many goodies to enjoy.

    Happy Thanksgiving Everyone, and a super Thank You to Kevin, for keeping us all inspired and motivated… for giving us a place to connect with “Our Tribe.” Love and Oms!

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    Susan L. Espersen says

    I have a bit more than your everyday Thanksgiving preparations in mind! I will be cooking the food for my wedding reception that I will be having at my new husband’s and my home! So, you see that I will have a lot to be thankful for this year! 🙂

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    Ingmarie Peck says

    This Thanksgiving will be the first on that I did not work in the Mall. woohoo
    I am however cooking as usual (love it) my porter soaked turkey will be on the table
    with roasted potatoes, sweet potatoes , other root fruits. all for friends and family.
    Love it.

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    brenda w says

    I always spend two quality weeks with my 88 year old mom. sunday before thanksgiving meeting with whole family will probably go to china garden. mom and dad had been going there since they opened in 1984 so they treat her like a queen. Mom and I will go to my brothers place in the mountains thanksgiving day he is a great cook like his sister(i am only required to make my homemade rolls).

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    Judy says

    Hi Kevin…….enjoying my favorite time of the year and catching up on what is happening up north, your way.
    Thanksgiving day, my friends and I will be helping Salvation Army serve their Thanksgiving meal and then we will have a ‘Pot Luck’ supper later on in the day.
    Hope you and your family have a wonderful blessed Thanksgiving celebration.

    Judy

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    Cheya says

    I will be hosting dinner at my house but family members always bring yummy side dishes and pies. Thank-you for this marvelous giveaway. Hope you have a pleasant Thanksgiving.

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    Erma says

    Not sure what our Thanksgiving will be. We are burying my 99 yr. old MIL this week so all the family will be together. Without our beloved Grandma, it won’t be the same.

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    Janet Gaie says

    I’m gonna be thankful for all the things in my life that i could have never dreamt would happen.

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    Nell says

    Hoping to have my daughter and her family here
    for Thanksgiving . We’ll have southern chicken and dressing and always pumpkin pie!

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    Sandy Douglass Abalos says

    We will be preparing a traditional Thanksgiving meal, just for the 2 of us. Unless my sister decides to leave the big city of Houston to visit me in the pineywoods of deep east Texas.

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    Meg Alfoni says

    Off to FL to spend a week with my daughter and 3 grand kids. Involved will be “cookie baking day” where we bake cookies – each person picks his/her favorite – and then deliver them around the neighborhood. Second comes T’Giving day itself…open house for goodies, then small private dinner, then open house for dessert! Of course, in FL there’s the obligatory Christmas tree hunt after Thanksgiving…flip flops required! Then it’s back to New England for the traditional snowy Christmas!

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    Sheryl Graves says

    We will be making cooking a turkey at my house and having a potluck with family, friends and a few random co-workers…this has been going on for 12 years or more.

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    Nancy VanDyke says

    I don’t know yet, but my son was in a terrible accident in July and We are also Thankful he is alive.

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    Jan says

    This thanksgiving is going to be extra special. We are welcoming home our son from Afghanistan. In his honor we are throwing a big welcome home/thanksgiving party for about 60 people.

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    Theresa Hamilton says

    I am in charge of the cranberries this year.
    I grew up in my Polish grandma’s house and going to make them just like her!
    Yummy!!!

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    Meryl Oliver says

    Not sure if I will get to do Thanksgiving this year. Normally it’s my favorite cooking holiday from the deep fried turkey to the pumpkin pecan cheesecake, but I think I’m going to be working too much this year to partake. Have a scoop of stuffing on my behalf:)

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    Maureen says

    We will be having dinner with Dave’s family..Everybody brings something. I will be making the mashed and sweet potatoes, and at least one pie…maybe a trifle as well!!

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    Debbie says

    Hoping my kitchen remodeling will be done by Thanksgiving so I can actually cook something and maybe allow my children to return home for a meal!

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    Stephanie says

    I am staying at home with my Husband and furbabies. We will have a lovely dinner and perhaps surprise a special friend with some stuffing later. 🙂

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    Lisa Gray-Lion says

    I’m preparing/pondering my retirement in 43 days, and all the opportunities that will open up with an extra 40 hours in my life – including cooking!

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    Samantha L says

    Depending on how my 93 year old Gram is feeling, we’re either eating lunch at the nursing home or bringing her to my parents for turkey dinner. I’m just grateful my boyfriend and I both are able to have the day off from work, and will be spending it with family.

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    Allison says

    I’ll be working at a home care client’s home for 4 days straight (overnights too) through Thanksgiving day weekend, so will cook our dinner the weekend before. Or after? Not sure yet.
    We always have brined roast turkey, gravy, mashed potatoes, a special (scratch) green bean casserole, creamed onions, roasted sweet potatoes with fresh cranberry sauce, sage dressing with homemade grain bread and fruit, ginger orange cranberry sauce, Home made dinner rolls, pumpkin pie and caramel apple pie. Cider and beer.
    It’s only two of us so we make up plates and deliver to friends and clients.

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    Rosalie V. says

    We will be going to our daughter and son-in-law’s home for the Thanksgiving weekend. . . . dinner on Thursday, then Black Friday shopping, then relaxing on Saturday before returning home on Sunday. Thank you Lord for family.

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    Diann MacRae says

    How interesting and fun to read of your reader’s Thanksgiving plans. My older son moved back from the east coast after many years and will be with us this year for Thanksgiving at home. Thanks so much for your wonderful recipes, comments and photos.

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    bett says

    How wonderful it would be to have a food processor after 72 years without one. many thanks for your wonderful newsletter.

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    Lucie says

    Visiting my daughter’s fiancé’s family — and planning to bring some nice baked goods to share.

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    Scott Trudell says

    Just staying at home with my other half and the kitties. But that doesn’t mean we won’t be having a fabulous dinner!!

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    Tammy says

    We’ll be heading to my sister’s house, and I will be bringing our family’s favorite dessert – Oreo Torte. But of course, there will be my mom’s specialty also – pumpkin kuchen!

    Thanks so much, Kevin. Your site is still my favorite! I don’t like to get into reading too many blogs because it takes up too much of my time, but I love yours and will keep reading it always I am sure.

    Tammy

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    Dee S says

    I will be doing all the cooking again and can’t wait for great food and great company. Would love this Cuisinart!

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    Denise in Colorado says

    Will try to be thankful, but family is having lots of health issues this year. Going to my step son’s I think, or to my sister’s… maybe stop by both! And taking dinner to my Mom afterward. Love your posts! 🙂

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    Charlotte says

    Cooking dinner for family and friends about 30 people! Love Thanksgiving, no pressure, just good food and fun.

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    Loma says

    A few households in our little community are getting together to share a potluck meal. Love the excuse to gather with friends.

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    Roe says

    Hi Kevin,
    I will be spending Thanksgiving with relatives. I plan on making a side dish and a dessert. Hope you have a great Thanksgiving!

    Thanks,
    Roe

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    Jodie Venturelli says

    We are heading up the coast to central California to be with our daughter and friends. My son and his girlfriend are flying in from Texas and will join us. Our dinner will be Mexican cuisine as my husband and I have been in France for six months and we missed having Mexican food so much! So it’s enchiladas, tacos, frijoles and rice with guacamole and margaritas to round it out!

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    Lynda says

    I’m shuffling off to Buffalo – an 8+ hour drive from Vermont – to spend the holiday with family.

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    Rebecca C says

    The family will be gathering at my sister’s. We will be preparing and eating our annual favorites, getting to know our new nephew that was born Nov 10, and making christmas snow men!!

    Love the holidays!!

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    Jack Swope says

    we will be traveling to Fort Bragg to see our Children/Grandchildren, cant wait to seee them & cook for them!

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    Bettye says

    Happy Thanksgiving Kevin,

    I will be spending the day at my daughter and son-in-laws home, I will of course make a couple of sides, as will other members of our family, we certainly all have a lot to be thankful for this year.

    God Bless,

    Bettye

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    andrea says

    Hosting my immediate family + my mother, my in-laws and a family friend= 8 at our table. I generally grill a small turkey or turkey breast, cornbread/sausage stuffing, mashed and or sweet potatoes, and roasted carrots or Brussels sprouts. Guests bring dessert and wine. We pretty much do the same every year, but 3 years ago it moved from my in-laws to my house as it got harder for them to do the cooking.

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    Joy Smith says

    My daughters are hosting Thanksgiving and doing most of the cooking. I will make a sweet potato dish and dinner rolls.

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    Karl says

    Headed to my aunt’s house were we continue our traditions of sharing delicious side-dishes, desserts–my aunt roasts the turkey–and playing cards! Happy Thanksgiving!

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    BNP says

    My brother’s house with his family, my exhusband’s house with his family and my house with my family.

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    JR in Sammamish says

    My husband and I will be home alone watching football and making our traditional Thanksgiving cabbage rolls!!

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    Diane Reynolds says

    If it’s anything like previous Thanksgivings, I’ll be out rescuing cold-stunned sea turtles.

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    Jane Childs says

    Here in Australia we don’t do Thanksgiving day, so we will just carry on regardless, and have an ordinary day…. but maybe i will make some mulberry jam, and cross my fingers and hope it gels!

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    JohnnyD says

    My sister works at a wine/liquor store and has to work the day before and the day after Thanksgiving, so I am hosting some of the family this year at my house.

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    Brenda says

    Well, Kevin, no T.T., ‘girls lift’ or B. L. scheduled, but I certainly am thinking that might be the way to go! What a present that would be! 🙂 Instead, my husband and I are flying back to Evansville, IN, driving to SO IL (yep, no trains or airports there or buses or cabs) for the family gatherings (his and mine) which average at least 45 people at each place. While cooking and cleaning up is exhausting the memories with our nieces, nephews and godchildren’s little ones are worth all the effort involved. AND I get to decorate my Mother’s home for Christmas! Usually a case of wine gets us through the 12 day visit!

    (Yes, I really could use the Cuisinart Food Processor!)

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    Janice says

    After spending the prior week volunteering at the local soup kitchen to assist preparing for the Thanksgiving meal, which is served the evening before Thanksgiving Day, I will be home…recovering!

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    Mary says

    We are so fortunate to be hosting. It will be our two sons and their families. 6 grandsons 9 years old down to 2 years old. We are lucky both families are within 15 miles of us. It is so fun with all those little boys but exhausting. They are so full of great eneregy. So much to be thankful for! It will be a traditional turkey dinner. The Cuisinary Food Processor would make think fun and easy.

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    Susan S. says

    I am my husband’s girlfriend. We will be having a turkey dinner at home. Enjoyed reading everyone’s plans.

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    Sheila says

    OK so I got paralysis in my right finger trying to scroll down to the bottom of the comment section to post this! You are very popular Kevin!
    My husband and I are taking a well deserved break from cooking Thanksgiving dinner, you don’t want to know how many, and we are going from Cape Cod to the Macy’s Day Parade!!!! We are sooooo psyched! Gonna see the balloons blown up on Wed. And then after seeing the parade we will be having dinner aboard a boat cruising around Ellis Island. Look for us on TV! We’ll be wearing huge smiles!!

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    Barbara says

    Just the two of us, my husband and i, and i think i’ll make either a small turkey or cornish game hens. Quite a lot to be thankful for this year … knock wood, 2014 will be better still!

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    Elaine Renaud says

    Most likely a quiet day off work spent with my 5 cats doing a little house or yard work and being thankful to GOD.

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    Nikki G says

    Getting together with the fam, having all the traditional goodies. Same ole’, same ole’!

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    Rachel DeRagon says

    My husband and I, along with about 2000 of our friends, will be spending the day at an assembly enjoying a spiritual feast. The day will be filled with spiritual instruction and an interchange of encouragement. I can hardly wait!

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    Kathy Miller says

    I have been cooking on Thanksgiving for my family as well as extended family for years. We always seem to have plenty of food no matter how many show up.

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    carol carlson says

    Family is gathering at our place. We do the turkey and everyone else brings something so the work is shared. Usually about 12 of us, so not too small, but not too big either – just right!

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    Lynn Rector says

    My kids and grandson will come here and we all help prepare the meal, we smoke a turkey.

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    Brenda Gendron says

    I am hosting Thanksgiving for our combined families – mine & his. I’m blessed with a great blended family and we spend the entire week together. This year will be more of a challenge – I was diagnosed with Celiac Disease in late August. I want to ensure that everyone has a fantastic Thanksgiving with all the traditions…but I have to be safe for my health. Hang on…it’s going to be a fun ride!!

    Happy Thanksgiving and many Blessings to you and yours!!

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    Shirley says

    So thankful that we will be spending Thanksgiving with family and friends and lots of wonderful food. We are truly blessed.

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    Jenny says

    I am hosting my family, this year. We’ll be making the traditional Turkey meal with the addition of gluten free and vegetarian sides….should be interesting!

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    Jan Jacklin says

    Dinner with our kids & grandkids….home canned marinated mushrooms & pickled green beans & cranberry pecan pie are some of our specialties..

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    Joanne La Vergne says

    As an American living in western Canada I will be spending Thanksgiving alone and feeling very homesick. Sometimes it is very hard so I do my best to keep busy.

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    Phillis H. says

    Watching the Macy’s Parade and then the Dog Show while cleaning up after my husband makes sausage, beer stuffing (YUM) and then dinner with family and friends. Wish I liked pumpkin pie, but so much to be thankful for!

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    Pat Long-Gilbert says

    I will be cooking dinner for the 2 of us and 5 elderly people – 2 of which are diabetic and one of them also has celiacs and the other is recovering from a stroke…..another elderly person has termnal pancreatic cancer and another is a hypochondriac…..and the remaining elderly person pays no attention to anything going on ……

    And I don’t drink (any more)…….but I am definitely up to the challenge!

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    Shirley says

    We don’t know our plans yet because my daughter is expecting to have her baby right around Thanksgiving. We may spend it in the hospital! Wouldn’t that be something to be thankful for!!

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    Sandy T. says

    My best friend, my daughter and myself will be enjoying a meal at an assisted living facility with a dear friend, a 95 year old WWII veteran, who desired to “host” friends on Thanksgiving!

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    Margaret k. says

    I will be cooking a fabulous turkey,stuffing,sides,desserts, dinner. Loving every moment of it. Loving Thanksgiving every moment of the day. Oh yes, the parade will be on in the background, the kids will arrive the friends will show up and then we will all be Thankful for all that we have.

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    Sue Lefeber says

    Having the whole family over for a celebration of another wonderful year, and especially another year of mom’s good health at 90!

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    Mary says

    I love the good food that comes with the holidays. Spending time with family and making memories.

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    Vickie says

    Having about fifty-two people a week early since my daughter will be home from CO and wants to see the whole family.

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    TJ Welch says

    Everyone will be coming over the river, and through the woods, to our25th annual adult orphans Thanksgiving Feast! A bunch of foodies in the woods of Kentucky, convening in great Gratitude and Deliciousness. La dolce vita!

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    jeanne says

    We are having everyone here in our newly remodeled little ranch that we moved to after over 25 years in our old house – hope we all fit! 🙂

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    Kathleen says

    Spending time with my wonderful brothers and their families. Grateful to have them in my life.

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    Linda says

    My husband and I will be driving a couple if hours to visit my son and his family…thanksgiving is my favorite holiday…time with family and friends and time to share a meal and our love!

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    J Spaulding says

    This will be the 2nd. Thanksgiving without My husband, doesn’t seem possible. I will be cooking for My Granddaughter who will be coming from College for the weekend ( weather permitting). I invited my neighbor who will be alone as her husband is on call. My daughter & her family may come too. I am also looking for anyone in town who may not have anyone to spend the day with to join Us. Traditional Thanksgiving dinner, love to bake so I will have to check out Your lime pie. A nip & tuck will have to wait for now. But I give Thanks for Your web site, have gotten some wonderful recipes from You. Bless everyone this Thanksgiving day!

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    Heidi Young says

    Spending time with my husband, son, daughter, daughter in law and our 6 month old Grandson. This will be his first Thanksgiving. I hope you have a nice holiday season. With your loved ones..

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    Jan says

    My daughter in law loves to cook (bless her heart) and she is hosting Thanksgiving at her house this year!

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    susan says

    I will be having Thanksgiving with my family. My brother & my sister in law will be having all of the family over. I plan on making stuffing and the desserts. It is a wonderful to celebrate family time.

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    Marcia Leitschuh says

    Family gathers at an aunt’s/mother’s home bringing foods to add to dinner with the roasted turkey.

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    Milly says

    Our Thanksgiving was earlier in Oct. And we were lucky to have two turkey dinners. One at our son’s house and another at our daughters the next day. For one I brought the pumpkin pies and jello salad and the other one cabbage rolls, jello salad and a vegetable dish. Always a good time to be with family and celebrate our thankfulness for all we have be given.

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    Judy says

    We will have all Kentucky favorites. Especially bourbon bread pudding and bourbon pecan pie.
    With turkey leftovers, we’ll make Kentucky Hot Browns.

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    Diane says

    I have a VitaMix and a Ninja, but nothing beats a great food processor. I’ll be making those amazing Onions in Parmesan Cream for Thanksgiving.

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    Sue says

    A Heather Ridge Farm (Preston Hollow NY) turkey, all naturally raised… along with vegetables from the Farm at Millers Crossing in Claverack NY, to be eaten by me, my two sons and my husband! Being full of thanks that we will have food on our table at a time that is so hard economically for so many families up here in Greene County, NY.

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    Samantha Belcourt says

    For thanksgiving I will be spending some quality time with my family 😀 maybe I will get to sit at the grown up table this year…

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    Jim Wolff says

    This will be the saddest holiday seasons for us ever. Our precious son Christopher went to be with his Lord a few months back and we just can’t celebrate. He was with us for 36 years and now there’s a big empty place in our hearts. We know he’s in the very best place but we’re here and missing him.

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    Sherry Houser says

    I am letting my family take care of everything this year due to having a thumb operation a few days before the big day. Will be different but good:)

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    Ann Knott says

    We’ll be having dinner at my sister’s house again this year. I just moved 20 minutes away from her (used to be 4+ hours) so I’ll be having some out of town family stay with me, too. We are a close family and truly enjoy these holiday feasts.

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    Linda Walker says

    Hi Kevin,

    Actually my daughter and her family moved in with me, they are doing the dinner. I am truly blessed!

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    Sarah says

    I will be preparing dinner for my family and friends and the list is getting bigger every year. I like to think its because of my cooking ,and not just aa easy meal for all of em.lol ! Plan on trying some of your recipes just can’t decide which ones,they all look yummy

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    Joyce says

    OMG — I’m the 847th to respond??? Wow. Well, since I’m here, I’ll tell you that my mom and my dog Lily and I will head south to my sister’s house in CA. It’s about a ten hr drive but it’s become a tradition. I always bring a couple qts of marionberries that I’ve canned from summer for pies. Hope you have a great holiday. Enjoy!

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    Sophie says

    I’m helping to serve Thanksgiving dinner at one of the churches I attend . After that, is totally unplanned!

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    Sandy says

    Thanksgiving will be at our house – two sons, two daughters-in-law, five Grands, my husband and I and one spoiled cat! I do the basics and ask the others to bring desserts and sides. Our house will be stuffed as well as we will.

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    Cynna says

    I wish I was going away for a tummy tuck! Thanksgiving is always a great holiday, and I’ll bake and make part of the dinner.

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    Arianna Norris-Landry says

    I hate that so many folks on here are going to be alone as I will. I used to have an “orphans” T-day dinner for everyone around us that couldn’t afford to go home to family etc. (we lived in Alaska then so a lot of folks were stuck without family). This year, it’s me that’s stuck, so I’ll do what my mother would have wanted: bake a pumpkin pie and go serve/eat at a local soup kitchen. I hope I win because my food processor died and I can’t afford a new one.

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    Donna says

    No matter where I will be I will be thinking of my Mom who passed on Oct.13, 2013. My heart will be with my 3 grown kids and my 3 grandkids back East in MA. I’m sure I will enjoy a plateful of wonderful food and will give thanks for all I have and that I am loved.

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    Patrice says

    I’ll be home waiting for the news that I’ve won your food processor. Happy Thanksgiving.

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    Ann says

    Thirty of us will gather for a week to celebrate the life and spread the ashes of a very dear friend. We will eat extremely well, drink good wine and share wonderful memories of this wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend.

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    Annabelle says

    I am new to your website and I love everything i have read. Great ideas and simple to follow directions. I will look forward to your emails and reading more.

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    Nancy U. says

    I’ll be making a traditional Thanksgiving dinner for my family; and of course eating too much! Hope you have a nice Thanksgiving!

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    Geri says

    My husband’s Aunt has come to live with us and she l o v e s to cook!!! It will be at our home with my hubby, son & parents and though I like to cook, I welcome the break!!!

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    Toni Burgau says

    We are traveling to my nieces house where the remainder of the family will gather. We all have a great time and enjoy each other’s company. Everyone makes a dish – it’s nice
    that one person isn’t responsible for the entire meal.

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    Grace White says

    My daughter will be home from a military assignment. Dinner at her house with family and friends before they deploy.

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    Trish says

    Our family will get together, just undecided as to which one’s home. I’ll cook homemade pies and other dishes, everyone will bring something delicious! We’ll be thankful for all God’s blessings together.

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    Rosalinde Weber says

    Our family Thanksgiving is held every year at my house. It is my favorite holiday and I love us being together every year. The family is very small now as we have sadly lost the elder people, but I will still make the traditional meal, as always with one surprise. This year I saw a picture of a raw vegetable platter arranged to look like a turkey & it was gorgeous, I am planning to add that as an appetizer . It’s quite large, has to be arranged in an 18-inch round caterer’s platter. It looks like it’ll be great fun to make. Wishing all my fellow readers here a warm & wonderful Thanksgiving!

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    Jenn says

    We’re hosting for the second year in a row – both my family and my in-laws! Though my MIL makes the turkey, as my husband and I are vegetarians! I’m excited to host this year since the new hour has double ovens! I can make ALL the pies!! 🙂

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    Kyle Sentschak says

    Hi Kevin:

    Hanging home with my hubby, eating, drinking and getting the Christmas decorations.

    Love your humor. Happy Thanksgiving to you!!

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    Sharon Hull says

    Husband & s-i-l brine and cook the turkey; the rest of us contribute the other dishes for Thanksgiving dinner. That we share the food prep so that all of the work doesn’t fall on one person is something for which I am always thankful!

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    Vesta says

    We are having Thanksgiving dinner the Sunday before thanksgiving so we can include all of our family and they can still spend time with their spouses families. We don’t mind because we have done it this way for years and we get to be the first to wish everyone Happy Thanksgiving.,

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    Jeanne Dwyer says

    We are hosting this year a week early to accommodate travel to my in-laws’… Would love fhis machine to help me out!

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    Mary says

    I’m going to leave my sons alone in Michigan for the FIRST Thanksgiving ever – which will be difficult depsite their advanced ages of 29 and 27 – and join my husband in Florida for Thanksgiving with his sister and bro-in-law. The Florida weather will make leaving the kids bearable!

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    Sharon says

    Mom and I are splitting up the Thanksgiving meal. She is hosting and cooking the turkey, stuffing, and gravy. I am doing all the sides and driving them up to be warmed in the oven for an early dinner. I’m planning on doing a lot of roasted fall veggies & am going to experiment adding green cardamom to my spiced cranberry compote (secred ingredient: peppercorns!)

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    Kat Ray says

    We are going to spend the Holiday with friends and family Hope you and your family have a wonderful day I am thankful for you web site

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    Jeannie says

    My mom and I will either be together at my house or we will join friends at a hotel buffet…

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    kisia shaw says

    I hope I get invited .My husband and I would love to go somewhere.Otherwise we will have chicken and oyster dressing and maybe some noodles.

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    Rosanne says

    Moved to a new city this year, so just my husband and I… I’m a flexitarian, trying to be vegan, so I’m going to be making a vegan dinner (“turkey” seitan from scratch, onion & mushroom gravy, baked chestnut stuffing, and pumpkin pie)

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    Mamie says

    I’m making turkey dinner for 2 with all the trimmings the day before. On Thanksgiving morning, we’ll treat it like leftovers and pack a sumptuous picnic that we’re taking to the beach. A cold, rocky New England beach. No better way to spend Thanksgiving!

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    Lori K says

    My sister is hosting the entire family; we’ll feast on a traditional thanksgiving meal plus a few new dishes to keep it fresh!

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    Martha Starks says

    I will be cooking Thanksgiving for my entire family (around 25). This is our favorite time of the year when we can all get together and enjoy the love we have for one another. Everyone brings their favorite side dishes and we eat, and eat all day long. It’s awesome!!!

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    Cathy says

    I will be spending the Thanksgiving holiday at home with my husband, my mother, my poodle and my two cats. I am still awaiting inspiration for the meal, but expect to start planning in the next couple of days.

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    Samantha says

    We are staying home and cooking dinner for the family! It’s our first year in our new home and the first time we are hosting Thanksgiving. I’m excited to try some new recipes and have a great day with everyone!

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    Lindsay says

    My partner and I will be making a roaring fire, eating lots of good vegetarian Thanksgiving fare, and staying IN with our kids and our kitties!

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    dennis lepp says

    we are so damned fortunate that 3 of our 4 children and 3 of our Grandchildren live within 5 mile of us and we always celebrate Thanksgiving and Christmas together around a table groaning with all of the traditional eats.

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    Tracy says

    Unfortunately, I have to work Thanksgiving Day (which is also my daughter’s birthday), but am hoping to work an early shift so we can make it to the family gathering with my mom and siblings to eat Thanksgiving dinner & celebrate my daughter’s birthday.

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    Mary Moonflower says

    After 28 years of living in a tiny, one-bedroom apartment, I am preparing to move to a newly built, 2-bedroom senior housing apartment! Wouldn’t this Cuisinart Food Processor look smashing on my new kitchen counter top! Win or not, I wish everyone a very safe & Happy Thanksgiving with their family and friends.

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    Karen says

    I’ll be home enjoying the holiday w/ family…. and very, very thankful that I don’t need to sit in traffic jams on I-95. Hope your TG is a good one, Kevin! PS: The Cuisinart would make the holiday that much better ;-).

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    Sophie says

    Serving Thanksgiving dinner with/to folks from a nearby church I attend….after that, it’s unplanned!

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    Patty Hinger says

    I am a nurse, so I have worked many a Thanksgiving but this year I am off so we r having dinner with my mother and father in law. They are 90 and 89 years old. Something for which to be thankful!!!

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    Kristin says

    We will be with family on Thanksgiving day and then head to a nearby city to start Christmas shopping on Black Friday with more family. Lots of good times- have a new food processor on my Christmas list so this would be awesome!

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    Kristy says

    We are spending the holiday with as much family as possible, “over the river and through the woods to grandmothers house we go”!!!! Live in rural Missouri and going as self sufficient as we can making our meal off our land! Free range turkey (our 15 year old son will butcher 2 days prior) home grown pumpkin for pies, also from the garden, sweet potatoes, mashed potatoes,brussel sprouts, green beans, creamed onions (only have the small ones left from harvest) fresh salsa (picked many green tomatoes before freeze and they are ripening wonderfully-and still have cilantro coming back volunteer!) and if the nannies are ready, I will be able to make my favorite jalapeno/cilantro goat cheese!
    May you all have a Blessed Thanksgiving celebration!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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    Julie says

    I am spending Thanksgiving at my brothers house with all of our extended family. It turns out to be quite an event with aunts, uncles, cousins and their children. This is something we all look forward to and after a wonderful meal, we all sit down with the Black Friday ads and make our gift exchange Christmas list. This is a tradition that we have done year after year for over 15 years. Love your holiday recipes…I am in charge of appetizers this year. Thanks for your wonderful newsletters and allowing us to see your beautiful house and gardens!

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    Marie says

    Well, I wish it were option #3, but since it’s not, we’re doing the next best thing… barging in on my sister and her family!

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    Nancy Ann says

    We are having dinner at our daughters home with some of the family. Hard for us to all get together. Happy Thanksgiving to all!

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    Lorrie Taylor says

    I live in Canada, and we have already had a Thanksgiving, BUT my husband and I are both Americans and just call it Fakesgiving. We always celebrate the real Thanksgiving by having a quiet turkey diner alone. Thankful for the quiet and the feast.

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    Cristina says

    I am spending it with my sister and her family. It is going to be a day to remember… cooking, eating and enjoying.

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    Brenda Fuqua says

    This year I will be flying to Miami to spend the holiday with my sister. It is our first official holiday together in 20 years 🙂

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    Audrey P says

    our home for thanksgiving with kids and grandchildren. Visitors to follow and help eat up the pies!

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    Karyn Harrington says

    In the past I have made dinner every year for about 8-12 people and always have to clean up as well. This year we are all going to Boston Market!

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    Cate says

    Going to Belize, where they don’t even celebrate Thanksgiving! Hoping to have lobster to celebrate.

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    Brandon says

    We are headed to my Mom’s place for the first time since Christmas last year. Looking forward to seeing family and sharing some homemade goodies with them. The processor would sure shorten up my chopping times! Thanks for all the recipes and ideas – have a great holiday!

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    Joanne says

    Closing on my new house the week before Thanksgiving! Hopefully pulling it all together in time to enjoy making dinner for my family on my favorite holiday!

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    Sandy Staples says

    I will be hosting the family traditional Thanksgiving dinner. 30+ people. Obviously we can’t do a sit down around the table one but we do have fun. Will be making the Persian Lime pie this year.

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    Marie says

    My family willl go over to my brother’s for Thanksgiving. I will say over Wednesday night to cook the turkey.

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    PK says

    Looking forward to a white Thanksgiving (already have a few inches on the ground). I’ll be roasting a duck this year for a change of pace. That duck fat makes such good fried potatoes! Happy Thanksgiving to all.

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    Monica Gray says

    I will be spending Thanksgiving day with friends and neighbors and Thanksgiving evening with my daughter and her family. Not much cooking on my part this year.

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    Carolyn says

    We will be driving to my Daughter’s to enjoy a family Thanksgiving with my grandchildren, my daughter and her husband. Each year we feel blessed to be with them as they have lived in South Africa and England so we treasure having them close. We will be thinking of the rest of our family in California.

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    Debbie says

    I will go across town to my sister’s house for Thanksgiving dinner. I always make pumpkin & apple pies. I have everyone to my house for Christmas dinner. Thanks for a chance to win!

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    Ellen M. Wood says

    Shall probably buy prepared dinner from Trader Joe’s – best deal around for an old dame who lives alone, & whose friends are traveling!

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    Nancy says

    Having everyone at my house. All will get to meet new grandson. We are so blessed. Four healthy grandchildren!
    Would love a food processor , getting hard to hand mix and chop ingredients.

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    Michelle D... says

    Small Thanksgiving dinner at my home this year. Grateful to have an intimate gathering honoring our ancestors and expressing how thankful we are for the Blessings in our lives.

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    Susan Dollard says

    For Thanksgiving I will be cooking at home for my husband and daughter. Our son will be joining his in=laws. We try to include someone we know will be home by themselves. Right now that includes 2 of my brother in laws. One of which is recovering from heart surgery. Looking forward to be grateful for all we have.

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    Anna says

    Haven’t settled the plan yet, very unlike me. Probably find a restaurant that is serving a traditional meal, as I am so over cooking the big meal this year. Boycotting all the work for once.

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    Leslie W says

    My family is hosting Thanksgiving dinner at our house this year. I love getting together with friends and family and eating lots of yummy food!

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    codi ruth says

    Having the big meal at my cousin’s house (we are hosting Christmas) and using the day after to test out some recipes for Christmas baskets with the family. Really looking forward to it!

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    Debi Sue says

    We will have Thanksgiving with our Son and his family and then get ready to travel South for the winter. I am thankful for so much including your wonderful newsletters Kevin!

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    Carol Barbian says

    My sister and I will travel to our Aunt’s place in Tucson for Thanksgiving. She is 96 years young, still living on her own.
    We have lots to be thankful for: a free country, freedom to travel, the means to do it, family and friends–lots, good health and health care, abundance, modern conveniences, eyes that see the beauties of this earth and the people in it, and so much more.
    Thank You, God, for giving me so much.

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    Cindy says

    Thanks so much Kevin! You’re so generous!
    We’ll fill the house with extended family – a noisy circus. It’s a good day when everyone is in the same place at the same time.

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    Anna says

    When my husband’s maternal grandmother passed away 3 years ago, her husband declared that Thanksgiving would be at his house every year until he dies. Luckily for me, my family is willing to work around this dictate. So every year we drive 7 hours south to the GA/FL line for Thanksgiving. I bake about 8 dozen cookies and a couple pies to take down with us. We arrive on Wednesday evening, and simply snack until the main meal on Thursday afternoon, then eat leftovers twice a day until we leave, usually on Saturday. I usually need a vacation from the vacation when we get back!

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    Diana Zee says

    Our family will be having Thanksgiving with good friends and their family.
    Thanks for being you Kevin.
    Diana

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    Jc says

    I’m having some chosen family over for the holiday! The officiant of our wedding and her family that includes our God-daughter! We haven’t seen them in years! They’ll be bringing a vegetable side and the cranberry sauce!

    My sister will be doing the mashed potatoes and pumpkin pie and I will be cooking up the turkey, stuffing, sweet potatoes and anything else that comes up!

    I can’t wait to make up some cream scones for breakfast over the long weekend too!

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    Dana Hutchinson says

    This year we will be going to my family’s side (my father’s house) we alternate this holiday between our family’s. Way easier just going to one house and eating (getting filled) with all the trimming’s from appetizer’s (wrapped asparagus spears to dilly deviled eggs) to the main feast of turkey, dressing, mashed potatoes ala’ Dana, giblet gravy, squash, green bean casserole & scalloped corn & rolls with jellied cranberry sauce and all the seasonal pies, apple, pecan, pumpkin & mincemeat and watch the Lions game during the festivities, screaming at the tv, hoping & praying for a win! Very thankful for my whole family and all our friends who come by too!!! Happy Thanksgiving my friends…

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    Barbie says

    I will follow our tradition of 41 years – cook for my family and 7 grandchildren.
    I will roast my turkey, (stuffed w/herbs from the garden, lemons and a whole head of garlic), in a hot oven for 20 min, then transfer to my Nesco Roaster to finish cooking. Here is PA, we always make “filling”, whic is bread cubes browned with one stick of butter, mashed potatoes, 6 eggs, celery, fresh chopped parsley, sage and turkey seasoning, baked in the over until puffed and slightly brown on top.

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    Erlyn says

    Son and family coming from New Hampshire and daughter and family coming from NJ for a traditional Thanksgiving dinner.

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    Salem Liz says

    My husband and I will be going out for a luscious dinner. Alas, no leftovers, so we may cook up a turkey over the weekend anyway. Happy Thanksgiving to all!

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    Mary says

    As new grandparents we will be having our daughter and son and his family over for a delicious Thanksgiving dinner. But most of all, we will thank God for all His blessings on us.

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    penny says

    Our daughter and her family will travel to be with us this Thanksgiving; we’ll have a traditional dinner, and just enjoy being with each other, giving HIM thanks for everything!

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    Jane Sargentelli says

    This will be my first Thanksgiving at my house, that I’m making the whole meal. I’m really excited and can’t wait for Turkey day to come! Hope you enjoy your Thanksgiving! 🙂

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    Keila says

    I will be going to visit my mamaw, mom, sister, and the rest of my family. We will cook a Thanksgiving feast for about 25 people. We will enjoy each other’s company and give thanks for all that we are blessed with. Happy Thanksgiving!

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    Eileen says

    I will be hosting friends. We have a traditional meal. Of course, this meal is always AFTER the Thanksgiving Day Parade and the dog show. During both, we take the time to read through all the Black Friday ads. Our typical morning breakfast is made-from-scratch cinnamon rolls that were made the night before and allowed to rise in the garage (it’s as cold as the frig!).

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    Lauren Shuman says

    Do ranch chores early and then cook a scrumptious Turkey dinner with all the trimmings topped off with my heavenly pumpkin cheesecake!

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    Linda Gattiker says

    Taking a variety of menu items to my sister’s, who will be preparing the turkey, stuffing, etc. My status will move from vegetarian to flexitarian that day.

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    Jon says

    Spending a thankful, relaxing day with family. Eating smoked turkey and lots of mashed potatoes and gravy!

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    Patricia Burrell says

    My family will be having dinner at my sister’s house. I usually prepare a dish or 2 for her and I also make dinner for my house. Thanksgiving is one day but we eat the rest of the week, so one has to have something at home prepared!

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    Ruth says

    Our whole family will be getting together–we have to have it at our Christian Day School, because there are 43 of us. We will have some of every kind of Thanksgiving dish we can think of. We will spend the day Praising God for His goodness to us. Can’t help but hope I win, because my food processor just broke 🙁 ! Tears, tears and more tears.

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    Nancy says

    I hope we will be able to fly to Arizona to be with our daughter. My husband will be flying while I lounge. It will depend on the weather between here and there, Nevada can have some nasty storms. If not, we will enjoy it with our daughter. Good food and company no matter where.

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    Carolyn says

    Thanksgiving fever has already begun in our home as we pull out favorite Thanksgiving recipes and prepare for family coming to feast with us.

    Many memories come flooding back of my mother working tirelessly to create such wonderful food and family time. She used certain bowls and pans every year and I use the same ones passed down from her. She has since passed, but lives on through her children and grandchildren.

    Thanks, Mom.

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    Lisa F says

    We are very happily staying home for a small family celebration after 8 years of traveling 800 miles to make turkey dinner for 16. My family loves the herb stuffing that my mother used to make. But the most important thing is to have LOTS of leftovers to make turkey, stuffing, and cranberry sandwiches after the big meal!

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    Lee Carlson says

    We will have dinner for 50 plus people. Each family brings something, which A helps and we supply the turkey. .All are related. A great time for the family gettogether. Happu Holidays to you.

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    Janice says

    Most of my children and grandchildren are coming to my house for a traditional day of turkey,dressing,loads of carbs and even more chaos. This will be our first Thanksgiving in our new home and will precede an even bigger crowd for Christmas! I can barely contain my joy,but then again,why would anyone try? I am truly blessed!

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    Terri says

    I having my family in for Thanksgiving. Something I do is set the table, with all the good table ware. You might not think your family wants this but you will be surprised. Even my son-in-laws like it. Happy Thanksgiving to everyone.

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    Janel says

    I’ll be going to my sister’s house about 2 hours away to spend the day with family. Hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving, Kevin….and everyone else too!

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    Jan says

    We will be going to my son’s home for Thanksgiving. There will be lots of family to enjoy the holiday with.

    Wishing everyone a very Happy Thanksgiving!

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    Megan Black says

    I am excited that I will be flying to San DIego to spend the week with my son’s fiance’s family. We will be getting together for the first time and we all love food and cooking so it shall be grand. We will also be celebrating Channukah so it is a double do!

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    Melanie P. says

    We’re having friends & family for Thanksgiving dinner. Love it, it’s one of my favorite times of the year!

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    Marcia Hicks says

    Hopefully we will have some friends and some family here this year! It always seems like the plans are made at the last minute for us as to whether we stay or go! It’s always an adventure!

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    Mary says

    I am hosting a small gathering — with help from my dad and children! Football and baking! We also love watching It’s a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World and playing Settlers of Catan — and Monopoly. I can’t wait!!

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    Sue says

    My mom is flying in from Atlanta to spend Thanksgiving week with us in Orlando. My husband’s son and girlfriend are also planning on joining us, both from Atlanta as well, if he can get the time off. A day filled with food, family, and card games.

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    NorseArcher says

    we’re hosting some friends this year since we can’t be w family. i’m actually looking forward to the change! LOL thanks for the chance to win; my FP is a piece of junk.

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    Cathy says

    This year, we will be celebrating Thanksgiving twice. My daughter and her fiancé work retail and therefore have to work on Thanksgiving (which I think is wrong – instead of opening @ midnight, stores are opening at 6pm!). They were very disappointed about missing the traditional gathering @ my sister’s so I am hosting dinner @ my house for the family on Monday, and then we will travel to my sister’s and celebrate Thanksgiving again on Thursday.

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    Maureen says

    Thanksgiving is the domain of my sister-in-law, Pam. We thoroughly enjoy all the traditional holiday foods she prepares. Everyone contributes an appetizer or dessert. There are usually 20+ family members and a few friends or co-workers who can’t (or don’t want) to be with their families. One year we hosted people from 5 foreign countries; and together we spoke 7 languages. After dinner we play games, have a bonfire, create jewelry, and make Christmas plans! God is good and we are thankful!

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    elizabeth says

    I will be spending the Thanksgiving holidays at my daughters house in Sullivan County upstate NY. My son and his wife will be joining us. Its a great time for the family to get together and celebrate our thanks for this year! And enjoy delicious home cooking.

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    Pat says

    Wow, I’m new AND from Canada. Our Thanksgiing was in October and we spent it in our yard. We did spend a glorious Thanksigiving 2 years ago with new friends in Mission, Texas we ate too much and learned so much and laughed enough. A great memory

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    Laurie says

    pretty please?!

    for thanksgiving my husband and I will travel to his parents house with our smoker, so we can smoke our local, organic, free-range grass-eating, happy-but-short-lived-turkey!

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    Victoria Rose says

    I will, as usual and with great pleasure and anticipation, be hosting the West Coast portion of my family here in L.A. I tis one of the top 10 highlights of the year to spend a few days preparing planning and then sit back and watch as the feast begins and the lively and loving conversations and connections begin. I love this holiday.

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    Jandy Moore says

    We come together my husband and I, with our 4 children there spouses, and 17 with a traditional turkey meal. Unfortunately, we don’t get to sit down together, not enough room. Buffet style. Then an afternoon of games, random pics, and lots of laughter.

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    Carolyn says

    Our family divides yearly holiday gatherings among three houses. My son and daughter-in-law are hosting Thanksgiving. I am responsible to bring a boatload of sage dressing (my mother’s recipe).

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    Cynthia says

    We’ll be home hosting–7 kids & their spouses and 13 grand kids–10 mo – 18! It will be busy, exhausting and fun!!!

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    Miranda says

    My in-laws provide the space and the bird and we bring everything else (including my parents and any stragglers we find along the way!).

    This year I’ll probably make stuffing, garlic mashed potatoes, bourbon cranberry sauce, roasted sweet potatoes, roasted brussels sprouts, pumpkin and either apple or pecan pie.

    We tried cooking everything there but after the 3rd time someone added water to my sweet potatoes, I decided cooking at home and transporting it was easier!

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    TexasBelle says

    Thanksgiving here will be a quiet one – some are cruising, some are hunting and some of us are loafing on the sofa!!!

    However, we are all healthy, and have so much to be thankful for.

    Wishing everyone a happy time no matter where or with whom you spend it!!!!

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    Rebecca Cimarusti says

    I lost my Dec. 2011 and this year I had foot surgery Oct. 16, so I’m wheel chair or bed bound for the next 8 weeks, unfortunately can not stand up to cook, the rest of the family will be going to in-laws but will be looking forward to some yummy leftovers and will be ready to cook next Thanksgiving. I’m thankful for all my family, friends and websites like yours, Happy Thanksgiving

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    badger gardener says

    I’ll be cooking Thanksgiving dinner for a small family gathering and then later watching the Steelers beat the stuffing out of the Ravens.

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    Cheryl E. says

    I will watch the Macy’s Day Parade, and eat at a restaurant with my husband and daughter. Our Thanksgiving will be on Friday with my side of the family because my brother’s child has to spend Thursday with her mother. Sadly, we will have to miss the Black Friday Sales, but that’s okay, as I would rather be with family.

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    Deanna Morgan says

    I will be hosting Thanksgiving for both sides of my family that can make it. I love this time ofyear.

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    Shelli Miller says

    Even though my husband & I have 6 children between us, 2 in the UK, 2 in St. Louis and 2 in Kansas, they’ve made some pretty fun plans for Thanksgiving so my husband and I are going to have our fire pit going and have an intimate quiet Thanksgiving this year.

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    kathy passie says

    cooking traditional dinner PLUS, fresh salmon for son and friend visiting.. as well as
    preparing a dinner for a very needy family in our community.
    Fun for ALL!!!

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    Lois says

    I’ll be with my sister and her family, and will add a Concord Grape Pie with a crumb crust to the more traditional ones I’ll be bringing!

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    karen says

    MY FAMILY COMES TO MY HOUSE. WE ENJOY DINNER & EACH OTHER’S COMPANY. IT’S ALWAYS A WONDERFUL DAY.

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    Dana says

    My husband and I will cook the traditional fare, and host 6 other family members. Brining the bird for the first time this year. Hope all goes well! Happy Thanksgiving!

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    Barb Freudenmuth says

    Hi Kevin, love your stories, I wish you were my neighbor 😉
    We are driving my elderly Mom to my brother’ house 3 hours south to join the entire big family for a huge dinner…so big he sets up tables in his pole barn (man cave).

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    Rosemarie says

    Kevin, Your site is absolutely awesome with such great garden and food tips and recipes. I have tried several of them, the latest being the marmalade cake and the chicken polpettine. My sister and I will be spending Thanksgiving with our cousin Milu and her daughter. My sister usually makes her no fail cheesecake plus we also bring along another dish. So much food always for just four people. I usually end up going into sleep mode after the meal.

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    Bonnie Hagen says

    Off to my sister’s in the country! A very large gathering of wonderful people. I am bringing my homemade French macarons.

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    Courtney says

    This will be the first Thanksgiving where my sisters do not come home for the holiday. Does that mean I get to eat their share of pie?

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    Susan Christy says

    I’m making a veggie and a dessert and going to spend Thanksgiving with friends and probably eat all day.

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    Debi says

    A friend is having foot surgery, so my SO and I are going to their house and cooking the Thanksgiving meal.

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    Barb L. says

    I will be hitting two spots, first eating with the in-laws, then going to my family’s gathering. As usual, I will be making the pies!

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    Christy Hannan says

    My eldest daughter and I are hosting Thanksgiving at her home this year. I am praying my youngest daughter and her husband (3 hr. drive) will be here along with my son and his wife (10 hr. drive). My grandson, my brother and my eldest daughters fiance will also be there. We are very thankful for our health, food and our gathering.

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    Marilyn dailey says

    Whatever I am doing this year is not what I did last year! Last year the power went out and I cooked the complete Thanksgiving dinner on the woodstove – turkey and all.

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    Michelle says

    Waiting for a call from University of Michigan tell me that a lung has arrived for my transplant.

    Wishing everyone a very Happy Thanksgiving….loads of love, cheer, delicious foods and yummy desserts. {{hugs}} to all.

    Thank you Kevin for all the delightful recipes and enjoyable methods you have shared with us all!

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    Tessa says

    I’m hosting a very lovely & colorful bunch of strays: Mr.R is coming home from bi-lateral hip replacement & is in the midst of divorce proceedings. Mrs.J has been a widow for a year, Thanksgiving is the anniversary. Some friends from Trinidad, with extended families AND lastly my hubby and daughter…and maybe a few of her college friends <3 An Eclectic, Collective LOVE bunch 🙂 Thanksgiving IS for giving <3

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    Anne L says

    We host a big family gathering in the woods filled with all of the wonderful foods you would expect at Thanksgiving. We kickoff the day with the Macy’s Parade and then off to dinner!

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    Karen Ennenga says

    I believe we are doing dinner here at home with my mom helping by preparing and bringing most of the meal here to us. I hope she has been paying attention to what her cousin says (you), and brings lots of tasty meals 🙂

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    Carol says

    I will be cooking the entire meal all by myself. I have done it for years and have it down to a science. We live too far from family to be able to visit them for a weekend so it will be my husband, six kiddos and our AFS daughter from Germany, and myself. I cook for three days but then we eat leftovers for a week. I LOVE every second of it!!

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    Angela says

    Our family is not traveling that far just down to the southern end of the county where we will share our Thanksgiving meal with my husband’s family. When my husband and I married we made just a few verbal prenuptial agreements. One included Thanksgiving with his family, Christmas Eve with my family and that he would bring his own shirts to the dry cleaners. We have held these agreements for the past 20 years although I have washed and ironed a shirt or two in case s of emergency.

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    Lynn says

    Cooking for my husband and I, two of our three children and my brother. Last Saturday, I made the bread for the stuffing. This Saturday I will make the rolls and the cranberry sauce.

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    Shelly says

    I’ll be driving to South Dakota to celebrate with my dad and two of my sisters. Unfortunately, my son has to work and can’t come with me, so I will really miss him and will have to make up for that at Christmas time!

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    Maggie says

    I’ll be hosting a dinner for my sons and their familiesn and my brother and sister.. It’s going to be a lot of work!

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    Laura Bremer says

    Both college kids home for the Holiday, cooking traditional turkey dinner with lots of pies!
    Lots to be very Thankful for.

  1052. 1052

    Linda says

    I’m working half of the day, and then will be going to my sister-in-law’s brother’s home for Thanksgiving dinner.

  1053. 1053

    Edward Zabel says

    I am spending the day cooking for and enjoying the company of my Family. That’s what the way it is meant to be i do beleive.

  1054. 1054

    Stephanie Schumacher says

    We are heading to my oldest sister’s house for Thanksgiving dinner with the family.

  1055. 1055

    Betty Reichelt says

    This year my two daughters and their families will be joining my husband and I. I will be preparing the majority of the dinner and my daughters will make one of their specialties. Being retired now, it makes it much easier to prepare the dinner since both daughters work full time

  1056. 1056

    Devon says

    My girlfriend and I (along with another friend) just moved into a new house, so I think we might host a housewarming/Thanksgiving potluck. It will be a big undertaking, but should be a LOT of fun!

  1057. 1057

    Janice Coppesmith says

    Hubby and I are undecided this year. Home alone just the two of us more than likely.

  1058. 1058

    Tammy C says

    Packing up the car and driving 5 hours to visit relatives. I only have to cook the candied sweet potatoes this year :o)

  1059. 1059

    Wesley Hale says

    I will be spending Thanksgiving at my house with my mom, dad, and brother. We will have a full spread with all the fixins!!!!

  1060. 1060

    Erica says

    Already had mine (Canada) and it was awesome! Hope yours is fantastic as I’m sure it will be! Love your site <3

  1061. 1061

    Cait says

    This Thanksgiving my husband and I are spending it together as the last Thanksgiving before we become parents! Our first little girl is due in February, so we are staying at home and inviting family over. I anticipate that it will be very fun.

  1062. 1062

    Grandma Sandy R. says

    We have moved to a smaller home so our daughter always has Thanksgiving at hers. Our other daughter will be with us too. Love this Holiday. Just good food and good company!

  1063. 1063

    Honor Kirwan says

    Ummm…today’s only the 13th. I’ve got loads of time to figure out what we’re doing for Thanksgiving, right? Don’t know yet! 🙂

  1064. 1064

    JoAnne says

    We host Thanksgiving at our house every year, and I love it! We have our children and grandchildren, nieces and their families and friends!

  1065. 1065

    Cary Bradley says

    Having a quiet dinner at home (family on other coast, sadly), and harvesting and roasting first Brussels sprouts ever. What are you guys doing? We’re used to big family feast and will really miss being all together.

  1066. 1066

    susan says

    Finally! after 18 months my parents are able to come visit me in my new home. I am so excited to see them! Last years visit was canceled due to Dad’s heart surgery and Mom and I ate dinner at Baptist Hospital in Memphis in between visits to ICU and then they had to wait until Mom had her knee replaced……. I will be cooking a traditional dinner with all the trimmings and can not wait to get started!! Hope you have a great holiday too 🙂

  1067. 1067

    Chip Barkel says

    Quiet Thanksgiving at home for just the two of us. I do a big turkey and all the trimmings and creamed onions, as they remind me of my father. They were always served Thanksgiving and Christmas in his family. It’s a nice memory.

  1070. 1070

    Sylvia Neal says

    I’m excited about Thanksgiving, more than usual. I’m just ready to get together with family. We’re all going to my oldest son’s house, who has room for all. He deep fries turkeys for us and half the neighbors. Everyone brings a planned dish. I like to make dressing, so I bake a turkey to get that fresh juice required for good flavor. I will share my baked turkey meat, but will save some for turkey pot pies and turkey and rice soup. For the soup, I put the whole carcass in a big pot, boil it, and remove bones. I add onion and celery while boiling, then rice near the end. Gee, I’m hungry. I hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving and that you will post pictures of your adorned table of goodies.

  1072. 1072

    Laura says

    We’ll be going to my sister’s home to be together with our large family, some visiting from Maine. I’m bringing some wine, bread and dessert, so I will have to check out your enticing recipes!

  1075. 1075

    fa says

    Vamos a festejar Thanksgiving con la familia ,con una gran cena de pavo relleno,cacerola de camotes y mashmelows y dos buenas ensaladas……Mis deseos para que tengas un feliz dia de Thanksgiving

  1077. 1077

    Laurie f says

    My daughter invited me to her first time cooking Thanksgiving Dinner(I will be bringing casseroles and salads). But i am so thankful….I dont have to cook this year! woo hoo

  1079. 1079

    Katy Brown says

    Oo-oo-oo!! Pick me! My family would be so excited with all the new recipes I could try with this new kitchen appliance!

  1080. 1080

    Alicia O'Neal says

    Thanksgiving is always prepared at my home sweet home. I plan ahead and always try to make it the best holiday gathering event ever because, I enjoy the end result how my family and friends make such great comments about my decorating and my great tasty dishes. That alone is a great gift I can share to all and it simply makes me happy. I am preparing a hickory smoked turkey with Mexican stuffing in it to add extra flavor to my turkey. I just finished cleaning and puree my giant pumpkins for my thanksgiving side dishes. Pumpkin mashed instead of potatoes, homemade pumpkin pies, and I will use the turkey broth for my gravy. Asparagus for some of us that love it and fresh green beans. Miniature whole wheat rolls and cranberries with orange skin shredded for a tangy flavor relish. Our traditional homemade tamales pork and bean cheese with jalapenos . I will make a German raspberries and blueberries tart desert because my son-in-law doesn’t like pumpkin pie and cornbread for my dad. And last, I always add something new for my family and friends to try out. And my new dish this year is a Cinderella puree soup dish. I am calling it Cinderella soup because I use a Cinderella pumpkin. It becomes a bowl and then put in my puree vegetables and mini sausages and serve as a appetizer soup while guest awaits for the grand delicious Thanksgiving dinner. Thanksgiving is considered the number one holiday that people come together from all over the world to meet and get together for a special meal or simply reminisce about good old times and our present times. Happy Thanksgiving to all and the best of good health!

  1081. 1081

    Dana Freeman says

    Thrilled to announce that we are having dinner at home this year with our kids, and possibly some grandparents. We love to cook, and to make great meals so looking forward to it. BTW, made the Persian lime pie over the weekend, and it is FABULOUS!!

  1082. 1082

    Barbara says

    With recently becoming empty nesters I knew Thanksgiving would be tough for this mama. We’re driving to be with one of our kids and another is flying in to the same location. Sadly, one other can’t make it. It’s a new experience and I want to establish that we all need to be together! Happy Thanksgiving to all!

  1086. 1086

    Julie Cook says

    My beautiful daughter and her husband will be hosting Thanksgiving for our family. I will be there for as long as they will have me –

    Have a wonderful Thanksgiving.

    I will schedule the eye lift later 🙂

  1088. 1088

    Melly says

    Both of our boys will be home for Thanksgiving. Cooking all the old favorites. Family history is best told through food, don’t you think?

  1089. 1089

    Kathy Robertson says

    I’m hosting a party at my house for 6 or 7, and then going to at least one other celebration! Happy Thanksgiving to everyone!!

  1091. 1091

    JanH says

    My sister and I are hosting our aunt’s family on Thanksgiving. We are very close to our late mother’s sister and her children, they saw us through some very difficult times during our mother’s illness. Can’t wait to see them.

  1092. 1092

    jane wasniewski says

    I will be going to my sons and daughter in law’s home; visiting will also be my daughter, her husband, 2 dogs and my other son. I have a little pug so the dogs will stay at my house while we travel to my son’s home. (They just got a Samoyed puppy) We will cook, overeat, talk at once, take a nap, then travel to my home for relax, with 3 dogs, not at all. . . . HAPPY THANKSGIVING . . .

  1094. 1094

    Stacy Hannah says

    I will be spending this Thanksgiving Holiday in Sydney Australia! I can’t wait, although I will dearly miss the traditional turkey with my family. As our birthdays are always between Thanksgiving Day. Cheers!

  1095. 1095

    Michelle Hidler says

    I’ll be hosting my tiny little family for Thanksgiving and will be serving roasted turkey, sweet potato casserole, and a few other favorites. May also try a paleo dessert for the first time!

  1097. 1097

    Diane (from Indiana) says

    For Thanksgiving, I am cooking for the entire family, like my own mother did for so many years. I love having the entire family together, with grandkids running all over the house, and the chatter at the table! This year, I’m going to serve buffet style on my kitchen island. That way eating is not interrupted by continuously passing food around the table. You want more? Get up and get as much as you want, while everyone else is eating!

  1099. 1099

    Crystal Sperber says

    This Thanksgiving my husband, daughter, and I will be at my parents house where I am glad to say they will take care of the whole meal! I may bring a pie. But traditionally since my daughter was born Thanksgiving has been at Grandparents house and Christmas at our house (to best accommodate Santa). I believe we are enjoying a traditional meal with a Smoked turkey, green beans, corn, mashed potatoes, stuffing, cranberry sauce, gravy, rolls, and pies!

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    Amanda says

    This Thanksgiving, my boyfriend and I will be having “lunch” at my parent’s and “dinner” at his mom’s. We’ve been doing this routine for a few years now. It’s so nice being able to see everyone on the same day, even if the driving is not-so-fun! I’m hoping next year, we’ll do Thanksgiving at our house and have everyone over.

  1102. 1102

    Elizabeth Tiburcio says

    I am heading to my in-laws for Thanksgiving. I’m trying to figure out something to make that will travel well on an airplane. Can’t show up empty handed! Plus I absolutely love to cook (the food processor would be SO helpful!). All the very best of luck with your site – I will look forward to reading more!

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    Jacquie says

    I am hosting 1/2 of the family—–others have other plans. We will each bring a different dish to share. By the way, I love your web site and the recipes! Just made it for the drawing but I never do win things.

  1106. 1106

    Cathy G says

    …to Grandmother’s house we go!… making orange bourbon turkey ( brined in fresh squeezed orange juice and bourbon) and pumpkin pie

  1108. 1108

    Charlotte DeBoer says

    This year I will be celebrating the birth of my first great grandchild – Alexandra Grace

  1110. 1110

    Carmen says

    We’ll be celebrating at my sister’s with a full gamut of relatives- from my 96 year-old mother dear to a two year-old grand nephew. And grateful for the bounty and company!

  1112. 1112

    Paul says

    Going to Canada where it will NOT be Thanksgiving but we still will be able to enjoy a Thanksgiving inspired dinner at a nice restaurant.

  1114. 1114

    patricia gurev says

    I love your emails, Kevin. Your work ethic, great taste and creativity are inspiring to me. The photos are fab too!

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    Glenn Dickerson says

    Spending Thanksgiving at the other family’s cousins house. Shrimp and crabs this year. Yeah!

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    Darlene Shannon says

    Thankful to have survived another year to see another Thanksgiving. Planning to cook Thursday and Friday so my children can enjoy dinners with their in-laws one day and my house the next. I am so very thankful to still physically do the holidays. Remember those who are no longer with us, the US Servicemen standing watch for our freedom, those may not have a holo day, and God, whom has blessed us so richly. God bless.

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    Gail says

    For the first time, we will have two sets of children/grandchildren from both sides of the family over for Thanksgiving at our house. For the first time, I am SLOW COOKING a heritage turkey. For the first time, I am using a stainless steal roaster with holding tongs that my husband recently bought for me. I am using a meat thermometer, for the first time. For the first time, I am cooking sweet potatoes from the garden in my backyard. For the first time, I am soaking my cornmeal for 24 hours prior to baking into cornbread. For the first time, SOMEONE ELSE is bringing desert, and SOMEONE ELSE (my husband) is making the green bean casserole. For the first time, we are using the good china that my husband and I received as wedding gifts 3 1/2 years ago. This is my first Thanksgiving dinner cooking in my newly-renovated kitchen, thanks to my husband. Although most of my family has passed away, I truly have much to be thankful for, most especially, my loving husband.

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