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November 2024

What to Prep Today, Wed. Nov. 27, for Thanksgiving, Part 5 of 5
Just one more day. I hope you're prepped better than you ever have been. And I wish you a delicious, peaceful, and happy Thanksgiving. xox
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What to Prep Today, Tues. Nov. 26, for Thanksgiving, Part 4 of 5
Day Four...almost there. I reluctantly agree that vegetables are part of Thanksgiving, but they'll never replace my beloved potatoes.
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What to Prep Today, Mon. Nov. 25, for Thanksgiving, Part 3 of 5
Day Three of Turkey Day prep is all about the spuds, taters, tubers. Did you know you could make mashed potatoes several days ahead of time? Well, kids…
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What to Prep Today, Sun. Nov. 24, for Thanksgiving, Part 2 of 5
You're one day close to show time. Knock off some items by following my schedule for a fuss-free Thanksgiving. (Read: No need for Xanax or an emergency…
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What to Prep Today, Sat. Nov. 23, for Thanksgiving, Part 1 of 5
You can get 90% of your Thanksgiving dinner prepped or cooked before the big day. Here's how.
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PSA: Butter-Blanket Turkey Recipe
Every year, I am implored to re-publish this absolute hands-down winner. Hint: It's an exhaustively tested hybrid between SF treasure Judy Rodgers and…
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I Come from Stirring Stock
My grandmother, Vovo Costa, taught me how to have patience with food, how to be in the moment at the stove, how to see stirring as meditative. Lessons I…
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Liar, Liar Apron on Fire
Oh, karma's a bitch. Especially when it comes to Thanksgiving dinner.
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Today, Your Country Needs You to Weigh In ― Get a Food Scale 🇺🇸
Weighing ingredients is the best, nay only way to make sure your cooking and baking are perfect.
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