Hello! Welcome back.
This week I launched the annual Thanksgiving series to help you prepare for the holiday. I publish this the first week of November every year so you can gather everything you need ahead of time. We began with a master Thanksgiving kitchen tools list — the must-haves for the big meal — and shared a collection of favorite recipes to make planning easier. Highlights include an incredibly buttery herb stuffing, our go-to mashed potatoes, a made-from-scratch green bean casserole, a bright citrusy Brussels sprouts salad, and tart cranberry cobbler bars. Next week I’ll publish a new turkey recipe plus a full menu and timeline to help everything come together with minimal stress.
In other exciting news, my annual gift guide week starts tomorrow. Many of you asked for gift ideas this year, and I’m happy to bring back this series I’ve done for years. It’s one of my favorites to put together and I hope you find it useful.
I also posted a new weekly menu and a peek at a week in our life. If you missed it, I shared what I read in October as well. And since the Sephora sale is still going on, I rounded up my favorite beauty picks from the event.
Wishing you a lovely weekend! xo
What I’m loving this week:
Garlic cheese stuffed rolls — yes, please.
How adorable is this Thanksgiving vegetable platter?
Roasted honeynut squash looks so comforting and flavorful.
Chocolate pumpkin pots de crème are calling my name.
Twice-baked sweet potatoes are next-level delicious.
Feeling like a warm snickerdoodle today.
Pumpkin scones with maple glaze are perfect for chilly mornings.
Pumpkin pasta with sausage and goat cheese sounds incredible for a cozy dinner.
Fluffy, perfect cornbread is always a win.
Chai-spiced vegan pear pie is a charming seasonal treat.
Creamy caramel hot chocolate — yes, please.
Fall Chex Mix squares make a great snack for gatherings.
Chilaquiles verdes are high on my craving list right now.