In case you haven’t heard about Sam Sifton’s new book about Thanksgiving, Thanksgiving: How to Cook it Well, it’s a fantastic definitive guide to the meal. We meant to post about this last week, when it really could have done you some good (it’s even just great as a hostess gift), but in getting ready for vacation, it just didn’t happen. Even so, if you’re looking for some inspiration, or something Thanksgiving-y to talk about at the table, the interview with Sam Sifton on Dinner a Love Story is a good read. And then order the book for next year.

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