A time of plenty

GOLDEN DAYS, A SURFEIT OF HARVESTED FRUIT AND VEG AND A GOOD EXCUSE TO STAY HOME WITH FRIENDS. THERE’S PLENTY TO BE GRATEFUL FOR AT THIS TIME OF YEAR

Recipes: RACHEL DE THAMPLE Photography: JEN GRANTHAM/STOCKSY

Thanksgiving has never really taken off here the way it has across the pond*, where family is summoned from far and wide for a feast to rival Christmas. But it is a great excuse to gather a group of good friends to whoever’s house has the biggest dining table. Ask everyone to contribute a dish so you can go to town on a seasonal spread that has none of the stresses of a big family party but all of the fun. There’s even a turkey and a pumpkin pie (stars and stripes, optional). And if you’re looking for a reason to celebrate, being thankful for what you have is not a bad place to start. So gather everyone together, cook up a storm, and take a moment to remember how lucky we…

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The Simple Things (Digital) - 1 Issue, October 2016 - Issue 52

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