thanksgiving 2025 guide
the intention
let thanksgiving be a form of nourishment — not just in what you cook, but in how you greet the day.
slower moments, softer conversations, food made with care and shared with love.
THe kitchen
the prep-to-plate essentials: thanksgiving asks a lot of the kitchen. these are the pieces that rise to it: cast iron for roasting, ceramics for serving, and the small essentials that make hours of cooking feel steady and manageable.
the atmosphere
the recipes
ina garten, go-to dinners: classic, steady dishes for thanksgiving.
alison roman, nothing fancy: herb-forward recipes with a fresh edge.
claire saffitz, dessert person: fall desserts with precision and ease.
carla hall, soul food: holiday staples with strong, familiar flavors.
the table
veritas tip: follow warmth — deep hues, soft textures, autumn energy.
the moments between
autumn fruit, hot coffee
a grounding morning walk
a self-care moment
check-in with a trusted news source — enough to stay current
reset the kitchen
new music, new energy
set the next course
shop the guide:
the atmosphere: reed diffuser, Diptyque candle, iron horse candlesticks, cocktail napkins, pinch bowl, serving tray, serving bowl, teak vase, olive glass vase, dominoes set.
the table: soup plate, charger, bud vase, placemats, candelabra, cocktail glasses.
the kitchen: olivewood/stainless steel tools, ceramic mixing bowls, knife set, apron, oven mitts, teapot, saucepan, copper pan, cast iron pan, 7qt. cocotte, pumpkin cocotte, dutch oven.
the recipes: go-to dinners, nothing fancy, dessert person, soul food.
