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Signature Dish

This will be the third time that James and I have hosted Thanksgiving dinner in our own home. Since we first did the honors back in 2008, we’ve locked in two signature dishes that will forever be a part of our gluttonous festivities. And I have a feeling that this Sweet Potato Vichyssoise is about to join the ranks.

Cook ’em: Sweet Potato Vichyssoise via DESIGNLOVEFEST; Fennel Sausage Stuffing via Martha Stewart; Bourbon Pumpkin Cheesecake via Epicurious

This year, all of the food and decor has been locally sourced, which is a pretty awesome (AND delicious) thing to say. What are you cooking up this Thanksgiving? Any recipes I should be sure to try? How will you be celebrating?

Ornamental Kale

Well, y’all know that I’ve really drunk the Vermont hippie Kool-aid when I’m titling posts “Ornamental Kale” and bedecking my Thanksgiving table with such. But seriously, is this not the most beautiful leafy green you’ve ever seen? It is truly going to be a local Thanksgiving dinner, from the turkey to the mashed potatoes to the produce decorating the table. And best of all, these “flowers” will be fresh for a month. Genius!

Kaki approves, too. How will you be setting your Turkey Day table? I’m preparing for my family’s arrival as I type – and no doubt, Auntie Kimmy, Table Setter Extraordinaire, will make things even more gorgeous.