The turkey (and gravy)
This week’s premium edition is coming out a day early for reasons that will soon be obvious. I just want to add a special thanks to all of you for being...
The last list to make Thanksgiving great
It’s finally here, the week of Thanksgiving, and you’re probably wondering what could possibly be left — certainly no more Must, Should, and Consider lists....
It's time for pie
We’re a week out now! If you haven’t had a chance to join the official Thanksgiving FYI Slack, there’s some great tips and ideas being shared. And if you are...
Clean up
Welcome new and experienced subscribers alike. Don’t forget we have the full archive available online if you need to catch up. First, I must apologize. Last...
The Sides (Part II)
If you missed Part I, be sure to catch up. I don’t have much to add here, so let’s get on with it. And head over to the official Thanksgiving FYI Slack to...
The Sides (Part I)
I knew from the start of this project that getting to all of the sides was going to be the hardest part and, sure enough, I’ve had to split this one in two....
Make three lists
I’d like to start by thanking my gracious wife, without whom none of this would be possible, especially this week when she traded seats with me on our flight...
Starters and cranberries
Hello, and apologies for this edition coming to you a day later than you may have expected — Halloween interrupted the usual publishing process, we’ll be...
Gear up
It’s still technically October and you’ve got ghosts and goblins to fend off this week so I’m keeping the lists short. You’ve already sent the invitations,...
Bonus! Making stock
This was originally supposed to be included in Wednesday’s post, but I’d already written 1,500 words about salt, so here we are with a bonus edition. It’s an...
The flavors of Thanksgiving; Salt & Fat
Hello, this is the first premium edition of Thanksgiving FYI. Here I’ll share a few more tips and recipes I go back to time and again and have tested and...
Yes, it's time to order the turkey
Hello and welcome to this, the first ever issue of Thanksgiving FYI. I’m so happy you’re here. This week we’re going to be going over some turkey basics but...
The Official Thanksgiving FYI Slack
Hello! A few moments ago you should have received an email from Slack inviting you to join the Thanksgiving FYI workspace. It's entirely optional and one of...