November Inspiration at the Table

Hi, Friends! Welcome to November! Thank you so very much for joining me for a bit of November inspiration at the table today.

November has always been one of my favorite months.

WHY, NOVEMBER?

• It ramps up gathering time with Thanksgiving.
• Launches the beginning of Christmas decorating.
• AND? It’s my birthday month.

Local shops have opened their doors for Christmas Open Houses. Shopping and wrapping has begun. Christmas music begins playing. Holiday baking begins.

What’s not to love, right?

And for me, this year? A monumental new decade will be celebrated. Goodness…a little less excited about the number arriving on my cake! But, celebrating? Yes, please.

If you need a great fall cake, this cinnamon roll cake is warm and inviting for the season.

Will you be hosting guests in November?

Still working on the table setting for guests. Last year was an easy Hester and Cook version with all of their great paper placemats and napkins to add ease and festivity to the table.

Plans have begun for our Thanksgiving menu.

Here are some of my favorites to be included this year…again…

• My mother’s dressing

• Sweet Potato Gratin

• Hash Brown Casserole

• Green Bean Bundles

• Buttermilk Pecan Pie

Still working on the menu…

My husband’s famous grilled turkey will take center stage.

I’ll be working on prepping for favorite gathering appetizers and munchies this week.

If you joined me for my 5 Fall Favorite Treats post this week, you found the party mix recipe among the favorites.

Nuts and bolts is a family recipe that will be created and fill jars to everyone’s delight in the next week or so.

What favorite recipes will you begin making and baking this month?

I’m giving a gingerbread granola a try this year for a lighter breakfast option with yogurt and fruit. Some of my grands will love this for breakfast or a snack.

Be watching for the results!

More November inspiration from the web…

• swooning over these Thanksgiving plates.
• great Friendsgiving suggestions.
• perfect temperature to roast vegetables.
• tips for shopping for an artificial tree
• more Thanksgiving recipe inspiration.
• cute idea for napkin rings.

Just letting you know that the sales have already begun on many things you may need if you are hosting Thanksgiving. Here are a few links to shop…same price for you, but may be a benefit to the blog.

Dollar Tree always has my heart when it comes to candleholders and chargers for special events. But, there’s times, that special dishes bring the right ambiance for gathering.

What are in your plans for today?

I’ll be shopping at a local Christmas Bazaar and then back to finishing the applesauce to add to the pantry.

Have a glorious weekend, friends. So thankful for you joining me here.

Happy November!

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