Thanksgiving is right around the corner, and if you're hosting supper this year, chances are you're also planning the finishing touches for your holiday table. Place cards are such a sweet way to make the meal feel a little bit fancier, and DIY place cards that you make from reclaimed materials are even better.

Check out our wine cork place card holder tutorial to add a unique detail to your Thanksgiving tablescape!

Versatility is an exceptional aspect to food. That comes by way of whole ingredients, rather than the overly-processed corporate meals that line our supermarket shelves. And when we dive into these pure foods, we find a bevy of possibilities awaits us. Case in point: Maca root.

This Thanksgiving season, we’re giving the mighty herb sage a chance to shine … in our desserts. Forget the roasted turkey and stuffing, we’re bringing sage to the table alongside fruits, creams, and pies. Here are five wondrous ways to use sage in desserts for your Thanksgiving menus, along with recipe ideas from trusted food authorities that you can try first-hand.

When Ben Franklin proposed that the noble turkey should be our natural bird, he wasn't thinking of the Broad Breasted Whites, bred by the USDA to be overweight, dumpy, pale creatures raised in squalor for maximum meat production; no, he was nominating the Standard Bronze, the Narragansett, the Black Spanish, the White Holland—real turkeys, the kinds that were raised by our forefathers and graced the table at that first Thanksgiving. 

It's true that you'll invest more in a heritage turkey, but with your commitment to natural, local, organic foods, a plain old Butterball just isn't going to do for your Thanksgiving feast. But where to find a locally raised, heirloom bird worthy of becoming the centerpiece of your festivities? We've rounded up some of the best choices, no matter where you live.

What are bright red, full of antioxidants and a must-serve-or-face-family-scrutiny Thanksgiving mainstay? Cranberries, of course! While there is no question that the vitamin C-packed berry will make it to your holiday table, you may still be considering how you will prepare this versatile favorite. So, we’ve rounded up three diverse cranberry recipes you can try before the big day.

Prunes may not be the coolest food. Long associated with digestive troubles, prunes have recently been rebranded as "dried plums" to make them more appealing. But frankly, there's no reason why these dried fruits shouldn't be appealing already! Prunes, like raisins, craisins or dried apricots, are a concentrated source of sugar and fruit flavor. The rich flavor of prunes makes them perfect in sweet and savory dishes alike, and this week, we've found the Internet's very best in prune recipes, for you to get to know this delicious fruit!

Preparing the big feasts during the holiday season can be stressful. But with a good plan, you can be thankful and have relaxing holiday get-togethers without running around your kitchen like a crazy person. Don't just get through the holidays, allow yourself to enjoy the season by doing a little at a time.

If you're like most Americans, your favorite family holiday recipes might include a few items that come in cans or plastic containers: evaporated milk, corn syrup, cream of mushroom soup and French fried onions, among the most prevalent. But you can skip those unhealthy versions this season with these easy DIY recipes. They're a healthier choice and also a more frugal one, too. Eliminating pre-made store-bought items can save you boucoup bucks, freeing up some room in the budget to pay for organic meats and produce.

Most people have a few spice mixes in their pantry, and for good reason: they're an easy way to add flavor to food without having to add several ingredients. Spice mixes are often blended specifically with certain dishes in mind, like curry or steak seasoning, making them a no-brainer for cooking. But once you've explored and discovered the dishes that you truly love, it's up to you to start making your own spice mixes... giving you even more control over the flavors that come out of your kitchen. These three simple recipes will easily show you how to blend spices and add more spice to your life.

You’ve waited all year to find fresh apple cider once more, and after a trip to your local orchard, you’re home with a giant 2-gallon jug to enjoy. Now it’s time for hot apple cider, mulled cider, and perhaps even a homemade hot toddy. Here are five seasonal ingredients to add to your apple cider to really heat things up this autumn.