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A Gathering at Harvest
A day at the lake, surrounded with mellow colors and autumn's musky scent, reminds us that Thanksgiving is the harvest's fulfillment.
By Lynnmarie P. Cook and Ellen Riley
   
  Even a side table used to serve beverages can hold a special centerpiece. Fresh produce overflows from an old crockery bowl into a favorite tray. Scooped-out acorn squash comes to life when filled with extra herbs. The look is casual, and the doing is easy.
   
  Dress a drink caddie with strawberry corn from the farmers market and cuttings from a popcorn tree.
Celebrate Thanksgiving with us in easygoing fashion, without fuss and fancy. It is a day to enjoy good food, good friends, and the good earth. What better place than a lake retreat to savor the fabulous fall foliage and an unforgettable meal. In our plan to simplify, we have selected a streamlined menu brimming with seasonal produce. Plan ahead with the Pack for the Lake timetable to make the occasion a holiday for the host too.

It's the best Thanksgiving ever. We resolve to slow down, breathe deeply, and savor the holidays to come--and to count our blessings the way we counted ripples in the water.

Thanksgiving Harvest Menu:
(serves 8)

1. Acorn Squash-Thyme Soup
2. Apple-Rosemary Roasted Turkey
3. Southern Rice Dressing
4. Caramelized Onion-and-Pecan Brussels Sprouts
5. Basic Cornbread
6. Cracked Caramel-Pumpkin Pie

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