Happy Friday friends!
Is it true? I suppose it is. I batted my baby blues and WHAM! Thanksgiving is somehow set to appear in front of us in just 6 short days.
Last year we escaped to Turks and Caicos for the holiday and savored fresh caught conch instead of turkey for our big day dinner. Or maybe we had Thai food? Or was that the night we went out for Italian? No matter what we ate, the important thing is we were together!
This year, my husband and I were conned volunteered to host my man’s side of the family which could turn into 20+ people at our house. While I’m not too stressed about it thanks to hostessing tips like these finally sinking under my entertaining skin, I AM thinking there’s pretty much nothing wrong with eating out on turkey day :).
Just sayin’.
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The Nourished Planner: Buy 2, Get 1 Free
Can I just tell you how gobsmacked I was yesterday when I saw how many of you opened yesterday’s Crushing On November email and took advantage of the super special, one-day deal on The Nourished Planner! Thank you SO much to all of you who purchased it. Sure, I was hoping we’d make a few sales, but I had no idea how many of you are craving a planner like this one! It blew me away!
If you missed yesterday’s super special 24-hour deal, I certainly don’t want you to miss out on the planner. Or your friends and family too. Because this is going to be a gift you’ll want to share!
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I’ll be sharing more about the planner come Monday, but look for a taste treat delight recipe this Sunday.
Do you guys like getting recipes on Sunday? Let me know yea or nay. Wanna keep the troops cooking happy in the kitchen.
But enough about me, let’s roll up our sleeves and do the dishes dig into this week’s Friday Faves!
So apparently the mannequin challenge is a real thing because once dogs start in on the game, it’s officially trending as evidenced by the video below. I don’t think I could train my husband to do that, let alone a dog! Although, his nickname IS GDawg…
These rolls are EXACTLY why you should add garlic butter to the turkey day menu. STUNNNNNERS.
I LOVE this Stranger Things Thanksgiving menu. So frigging cute. Eleven’s Eggo Waffle Stuffing? Totally on point!
I’m no math whiz, so this guide of how long it takes to cook a turkey is pretty darn helpful.
BRB, this hotdish is calling my name.
This no-bake pie is begging to be part of my Thanksgiving festivities.
but if you ARE baking…
This apple/cran pie combo is a tart bite I’d eat all day.
This braided bread…be still my heart. And I totally think I could pull it off.
Aaaaand…another cinnamon roll recipe! When am I ever going to actually bake these recipes instead of just bookmarking all of them??
It’s officially cookie season! Here’s the best way to ship them to those you love.
And holy cow, so is this epic looking creamed spinach!
Call me cheesy, but this fondue looks so dreamy.
Speaking of cheese…
Mac & cheese + pie = I’ve died and gone to carb heaven. Have mercy!
So now that a new family is moving in, what happens to the vegetable garden??!??!!!!??
and on that note…
How to avoid family political fights in 60 seconds. Because, you know, family…
and be prepared…
The best wines for your Thanksgiving table. Because, you know, family…
First it’s Snoop and Martha starting a TV show together, now Alton Brown is doing Broadway? You have my attention…
Okay, one more dog video because JUST LOOK AT HIM! He’s a spitfire dynamo!
Reading about these 9 acts of kindness is so welcoming this week (#2 and #4 are especially getting to me).
Love this feature and these stunning photos of this classy woman.
In case you were wondering what SJP is reading…(scroll to the bottom of the page)
If these things happen in the Gilmore Girls revival, there will be squeals heard round the world.
This could be the most important nail polish to ever hit the market.
I may have to get fake nails just so I can have this manicure.
Totally going to try and pull of some of these holiday entertaining DIYs. Time to get crafty!
Everyone is talking about this show. Apparently I’m behind the times! Have you seen it yet?
I could sit in this living room all.day.long. On my next visit, I will!
This New Orleans home used to be a speakeasy. Oh if those walls could talk!
The best way to polish those wine glasses for Thanksgiving. Totally doing this!
and…
These coasters! Love ’em.
This hoodie. It almost makes me WANT to work out.
And once Thanksgiving is over, I’m gonna need to!
Recipes I Pinned This Week
I’ve got my eye on some swoon-worthy Thanksgiving sweets this week. Here are a few recipes I’ve pinned, that I think you should definitely pin as well.
Cranberry, Caramel and Hazelnut Tart
This Thanksgiving color-coordinated tart is a showstopper (for your table and your tastebuds).
Custardy Crème Fraîche Apple Pie
This is not your mama’s apple pie (but it’s just as good, AND I love that you don’t have to deal with pie crust)! Plus, look at that amazing crunchy topping it has…
Browned Butter Sweet Potato Squares
I could get lost in those mesmerizing burnished meringue swirls all day…
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Sara @ Last Night's Feast says
That cranberry hazelnut tart looks amazing
heidi says
It does, doesn’t it Sara! Thanks for taking a look around.
El says
Heidi – so what about those of us who took advantage of your special yesterday, for the Nourished Planner and purchased two of them. Do we get a third one free as well? Just asking …
heidi says
Hi El! Thanks so much for taking advantage of the offer sent in my monthly newsletter, and for signing up to receive it! Actually, you got the better deal at 50% off the planner price. This offer is buy two at full price to receive one more for free. But thanks for asking! And look for the planner to arrive the first week of December.
Liz @ Floating Kitchen says
Thanks for the braided bread love, Heidi! So excited to see your planner finally come to life. I know you’ve been hard at work on it for a while. It’s super lovely. Congrats! Good luck with your Thanksgiving – eeek! XOXO!
heidi says
I’m have serious braided bread envy over here. But you make it look easy enough I should try!
Kris O. says
What a great post, it’s like you anticipated for your readers every possible need/want/question/inspiration – I’m a big fan of eclectic stuff…no set aesthetic, so I really enjoyed exploring! Can’t wait to try the creamed spinach recipe (looks like it could become a new classic at my house), maybe the mac & cheese pie, settle in with a good book, my daughter, and the Gilmore Girls revival once guests are gone and I have a couple of days home from work. Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours! :)
heidi says
Hi Kris, thanks for taking a peek around, and happy turkey day to you too!
Patti says
I always look forward to Friday Faves.
Stephanie @ The Glamorous Gourmet says
WOW! So many AMAZING resources and ideas – I will enjoy perusing them over the weekend. I especially love the puppy videos – we have 2 wiener dogs and there’s NEVER a dull minute around here with them lol:) Thanks for sharing and Happy Thanksgiving!
Marcia says
HI there friend, I am crushed! I didn’t receive your newsletter. So will you continue to produce Friday Faves with the addition of the newsletter? Gotta have my FF for Saturday morning! Please let me know what to do to also receive the newsletter.
Thank you.
Sabrina says
thanks for sharing all of these links and recipes, I’m circling back now to the sweet potato squares!
Ana says
Great compilation, Heidi! I’m up for getting recipes any day of the week. I add them to my list of must-try’s. Hope you have a great Thanksgiving and good luck with the in-laws!
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