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Tag Archives: Thanksgiving
home away from home.
My family has been vacationing in Hawaii for about twelve years. I wouldn’t say we’ve seen everything, but we’ve seen a lot. We’ve gone parasailing and snorkeling and four-wheeling and horseback riding. We’ve been to the volcanoes and the botanical … Continue reading
happy thanksgiving!
“….and my life can tell: I only deepen the wound of the world when I neglect to give thanks for early light dappled through leaves and the heavy perfume of wild roses in early July and the song of crickets … Continue reading
nana’s stuffing.
Today’s guest post comes from Camilla, the brains behind The Violet and professional foodie / food photographer. Her pictures make me SO hungry. If you’re looking for a stuffing recipe to make on Thanksgiving, look no further! I have absolutely … Continue reading
brussels sprouts for beginners.
Today’s guest post comes from my sweet friend Molly Yeh (pronounced “yay” – best last name ever?). She’s a regular contributor for The Violet and a rockstar in the kitchen. If you’re looking for a quick side dish to bring … Continue reading
our eighth thanksgiving.
This Thursday marks my eighth Thanksgiving with Brett. Eight Thanksgivings! Four with my family, and four with his. We rotate every year to keep things simple. Simple. Such a sweet little word. Our Thanksgivings have been rather simple these past … Continue reading




