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Thanksgiving Ideas
"Gratitude makes sense of our past, brings peace for today, and creates a vision for tomorrow."— Melody Beattie Take the guesswork out of entertaining by letting me give you some thanksgiving ideas and with step by step Thanksgiving menu’s which include recipes, shopping lists and timelines from finecooking.com. And impress your family and friends with quick and easy festive tablescape ideas. Enjoy the day! Thanksgiving Cocktails And Mocktails 
Cocktail Recipes More Cocktail Recipes Cocktail And Mocktail Recipes Thanksgiving Menu’s Last Minute Menu If you are a last minute host or hostess then “ A Feast in Four Hours is the menu for you. However with mouthwatering recipes like Simple Butter-Rubbed Roast Turkey, Puree of Yukon Gold Potatoes with Parmesan and Pumpkin & Ginger Pound in four hours you guests won’t even guess that you waited until the last minute with these great thanksgiving ideas. Special Vineyard Menu If you have more than four hours to complete your holiday meal then try a special vineyard menu this is a little more challenging but well worth the extra work. WOW your guests with Buttercup Squash & Leek Soup with Herb Butter and Warm Salad of Autumn Greens with Plum Vinaigrette. Menu for Four Just having a few guests over to celebrate with you then the "Intimate Menu For Four" is perfect. This menu puts a twist on the classic holiday foods. Your guests will enjoy Dried Apricot &Date Stuffed Turkey Breast with Marsala Glaze and Classic Apple Pie. The Mostly Make-Ahead Menu The " Mostly Make-Ahead Menu" goes back to my number one party planning tip which is make as much food ahead of time as possible. The Cranberry Sauce with Orange & Rosemary, Cheddar-Cayenne Coins and Bourbon Pumpkin Tart with Walnut Streusel can be made ahead of time leaving plenty of time for you to relax and enjoy dinner with your guests. Southern Flair and Italian Inspired Menu If you are looking to add a touch of Southern flair to the traditional holiday feast with Cornbread & Sausage Stuffing, Creamy Collards with Smithfield Ham and Pecan Rum Tart then check out the "Southern Thanksgiving" Menu but if the taste of Italian is what your looking for in your holiday feast then click on the "Italian Inspired" Menu. It will have you enjoying Fennel & Escarole Stuffing with Pine Nuts, Mashed Potatoes with Olive Oil and Parsley and Creamy Orange Ricotta Tart. All-Star Menu The last menu will have your guests feeling like all-stars with a mouthwatering menu created by some of the country’s top chefs. With a menu that ends with Sugar & Spice Pumpkin Pie with Brandied Ginger Cream it has to be an All-Star holiday! I hope you enjoy all the great thanksgiving ideas and tips finecooking.com has to offer.
Click here for all of the mouthwatering menus. Thanksgiving Table 
To create your Thanksgiving table drape the table with an olive green  table cloth. You will also need olive green napkins. Add purple or Burgundy/Cream dinnerware and wine or cocktail glasses to the table.
Centerpiece and Candles For the candles take
two cosmopolitan glasses,
two ivory votives
and some
grapevine.
Add the candles to the glasses and wrap the grapevine around the bottom of the glass.
For the centerpiece take an Apothecary Jar and fill it with different color grapes. Make sure some of the grapes are hanging off the side to give it a dramatic look. Wrap some grapevine around the bottom of the jar and that is it. What an easy centerpiece but gives your table a simple but elegant look. Place wine cork place card holders  around the table for each of your guests. Then stand back and admire your tablescape.
Thanks your for letting me share my Thanksgiving ideas with you and enjoy the holiday!
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