My sissy past the Thanksgiving baton to me three years ago and since then, I’ve been hosting the meal for my family and friends. I never knew the love and labor my mother and sissy put into those special meals until the first year I fed 25 hungry men, women and children.

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My place setting idea. I will add a colorful harvest tablecloth, fall leaves and pumpkins.

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Good Heavens, I was so exhausted. After the meal was served and bellies were full, I went to my closet and collapsed on the floor for 15 minutes. When I returned, my hubby looked at me and said have you looked in the mirror and when I went to the mirror I realized my fake eyelash was dangling from my real lashes so I just pulled them off and called it a day. Since then, I’ve learned how to prepare a few dishes in advance and plan my week long cooking marathon on my calendar. I’ve also solicited my family and friends to help with preparation and clean up. I will share my cooking schedule and recipes with you but for now here are a few table setting ideas and my menu for that special day.
Enjoy,

MJ

Menu:
Main Course:
Turkey and Dressing, Ham, Sweet Potato Casserole, Collard Greens, Purple Hull Peas, Mac and Cheese, Broccoli Salad, Green Beans and Potatoes, Potato Salad, Copper Pennies, Corn Casserole, Deviled Eggs, Giblet Gravy, Cranberry Sauce.
Breads:
Rolls and Cornbread Muffins
Desserts: Buttermilk Lemon Chess Pie, Pecan Pie, Sweet Potato Pie, Banana Pudding, 7up Pound Cake, Chocolate Pound Cake, Italian Cream Cheese Cake, Peach Cobbler.
Beverage: Sweet Iced Tea

Source: images other than noted.

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